University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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OPTICAL AND STRUCTURAL STUDIES OF ANODIC COPPER PIGMENTED TITANIUM PHOTOCATALYST
(University of Eldoret, 2020)Thousands of lives have been lost worldwide due to the shortage of clean water resources caused by waste water disposal challenges from manufacturing and processing industries, population growth and long-term droughts. ... -
ON NUMERICAL RANGE OF SOME CLASSES OF OPERATORS IN HILBERT SPACES
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The numerical range of operators in Hilbert spaces has been researched by several authors. The properties of the numerical range play an important role in identifying the behaviour of operators in Hilbert spaces. It ... -
AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF DECONGESTION MEASURES IN NAIROBI, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Traffic congestion is a wasteful phenomenon to businesses, society, environment and the economy as a whole. Its effects include delayed travel times, reduced productivity and business opportunities, accidents, frustrations, ... -
THE EFFECT OF IMPROVED SOLUBILITY AND UPTAKE OF LIME BY THE USE OF TRIPLE SUPER PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER AND SLUDGE ON CROP PRODUCTION
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Soil acidity is one of the major problems that limit agricultural productivity. Improving fertilizer uptake is a key issue to sustainability of crop production. Fertilizer efficiency by most crops and farming systems is ... -
THE UTILIZATION OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVED VARIETIES. A CASE OF MARIGAT, BARINGO COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Cassava provides vital nutrients to its consumers and is considered a food security crop for poor rural communities, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of developing countries. The nutritional value of this crop ... -
EFFECTS OF TRYPANOSOMA BRUCEI BRUCEI INFECTION ON THE HISTOLOGY AND FUNCTIONING OF THE HYPOTHALAMO-THALAMUS-PINEAL GLAND AXIS IN MALE ALBINO RATS (Rattus novergicus)
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Trypanosomosis is a major health problem threatening the lives of over 60 million people in 37 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is caused by Trypanosoma parasites which are transmitted through a bite of an infected ... -
INCIDENCE, RACE DETERMINATION AND SURVIVAL OF BLACK ROT PATHOGEN (Xanthomonas Campestris pv campestris) IN Brassica SEEDS AND CROP DEBRIS IN KENYA
(2016)Xanthomonas Campestris pv campestris (Xcc) is a seedborn pathogen that cause black rot, a destructive disease of Brassica and the primary source of inoculum. Xcc. is the major problem of infestation in Brassica seeds. ... -
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR CHARACTERISTICS
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) is a transistor used for amplifying and switching on circuits. In this study, the MOSFET parameters were computationally modeled, analysed and presented. The ... -
COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND PRIMARY PRODUCTIVITY OF PHYTOPLANKTON IN CHEBARA RESERVOIR, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)River impoundments transform lotic aquatic systems to lentic with changes in physical and chemical properties, biotic assemblage and productivity. Chebara reservoir is located at 3605E and 022S and situated within ... -
EFFECTS OF CROPPING SYSTEMS, NUTRIENT LEVELS AND CROP RESIDUE APPLICATION ON SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT UNDER MINIMUM TILLAGE EXPERIMENT IN TESO DISTRICT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Minimum tillage practice and the use of cropping systems that maximize crop residue addition to the soil have been efficient agricultural practices in maintaining or increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) which, though central ... -
SCREENING FOR STEM RUST RESISTANCE IN MUTANT BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.) LINES
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Stem rust is a devastating disease in barley that is caused by a fungi (Puccinia graminis f.sp tritici, Eriks. and E. Henn).The disease has been controlled for quite some time due to the presence of cultivars carrying the ... -
BIOSORPTION OF SELECTED HEAVY METAL IONS FROM TEST SOLUTIONS USING GREEN ALGAE BIOSORBENT
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Human activities such as agricultural and industrial operations have led to the accumulation of pollutants for example, heavy metals in the environment since they do not break down. When this occurs over a long period of ... -
SYNTHESIS, SPECTRAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDIES OF HETEROBIMETALLIC COMPLEXES CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM (V) LINKED TO NICKEL AND COBALT SCHIFF BASE COMPLEXES
(University of Eldoret, 2013)In this thesis, the synthesis, characterization and electrochemical studies of monometallic and bimetallic complexes of schiff base ligands have been undertaken. Synthesis of bimetallic complexes initially involved preparation ... -
IMPACTS OF RESOURCE USE CONFLICTS ON FOOD SECURITY IN NYANDO WETLANDS, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Nyando Wetlands are a multi-use resource that provides the riparian community with a range of interrelated environmental functions and socio-economic benefits, which support a variety of livelihood strategies. This study ... -
RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana Kunth.) SEED QUALITY IN RESPONSE TO FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND HARVESTING REGIMES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Forage seeds play a vital role in livestock development as they are the foundation for increased feed production per unit area. Availability of good quality establishment of old stands is important in ensuring continuous ... -
THE ROLE OF NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN POVERTY REDUCTION IN KISUMU EAST SUB-COUNTY OF KISUMU COUNTY KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Poverty forces an individual to a state of powerlessness, hopelessness, and lack of self-esteem, confidence, and integrity, leading to a situation of multidimensional vulnerability. Several recent ... -
OCCURENCE, DIVERSITY AND BOTANICAL MANAGEMENT OF ANTHRACNOSE PATHOGEN (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) IN FARM-SAVED BEAN SEED IN WESTERN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) crop plays an important role in human nutrition and poverty alleviation in Western Kenya. Most farmers use farm saved seed. However, seed borne anthracnose Colletotrichum lindemuthianum ... -
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF HARVESTED WATER RUNOFF IN MARIGAT DIVISION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Water is vital to basic livelihoods and economic growth. Marigat division, Baringo County, Kenya experiences water scarcity during the dry periods, a situation that is further aggravated by droughts and erratic rains. ... -
POTENTIAL USE OF ALGAE FOR NUTRIENT REMEDIATION OF WASTEWATER AND PRODUCTION OF CLEAN ENERGY
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The reliance on fossil fuels as a source of energy has led to environmental degradation and a myriad of health problems leading to a need for renewable source of energy that is economical and sustainable. Likewise, ... -
STIMULATED BRILLOUIN SCATTERING (SBS) CHARACTERIZATION IN MODERN FIBRES AND A TECHNIQUE OF SLOW LIGHT GENERATION
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) is one of the recent technology that is being developed to generate slow light in optical fibres. It is one of the simplest and most applicable methods of slow light production. Slow ...
