University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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MODELLING GROWTH AND YIELD OF PLANTATION-GROWN Cupressus lusitanica AND Pinus patula IN CENTRAL REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)In this study, forest inventory data as well as data from destructive sampling of Cupressus lusitanica and Pinus patula from Central Kenya was used to develop growth and yield models for the two species. The main aim of ... -
MID-GAP STATES IN DEFECTIVE ANATASE TiO2 : A DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY STUDY PLUS A HUBBARD TERM (DFT+U)
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Motivated by the performance of reduced Titania in various important applications including photo-catalysis, photo-voltaics and CO2 reduction in hydrocarbon fuels, a systematic study of the structural properties and the ... -
EVALUATING PRODUCTIVITY OF THREE LEGUME SPECIES AND THEIR RESPONSE TO INORGANIC FERTILIZER IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Grain legume production in Makueni County is low mainly due to drought and declining soil fertility. Drought tolerant legumes can be used to mitigate the effects of drought as well as improving soil fertility. The objective ... -
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL QUALITY, PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND SENSORY ATTRIBUTES OF FOUR SOYBEAN VARIETIES GROWN IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Protein nutrition is important for human health because its deficiency leads to major public health problems such as Protein Energy Malnutrition. Soybean an excellent and cheap source of high quality protein has been ... -
Ab-initio STUDIES OF STRUCTURAL, ELECTRONIC, MAGNETIC AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL OXIDE
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Nickel Oxide (NiO) has many applications in solar energy utilization, due to variations in electronic, optical and magnetic properties. However, a satisfactory description of its properties is still not available. There ... -
CHALLENGES FACING THE ENTRY OF GRADUATES OF TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS INTO SELF-EMPLOYMENT: THE CASE OF NORTH RIFT REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in nation building and economic development cannot be over-emphasized. Without the skilled technical manpower produced by vocational and technical ... -
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED SOYBEAN CULTIVARS AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT RATES OF SYMPAL FERTILIZERS IN BUNGOMA AND KAKAMEGA COUNTIES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Soybean varieties (Sable, Gazelle and SB19) were developed to improve soybean production in Africa. This study was therefore to investigate the effects of varying the rates of planting fertilizer sympal, and performance ... -
Effect of Irrigation with Waste Water on Soil Characteristics and Bean Yield: A Case Study of University of Eldoret Farm
(AER Journal, 2019)Experimental field treatments were set up at the University of Eldoret farm that is next to the wastewater treatment plant. The farm is located in Uasin Gishu County, Kenyan North Rift part. The field experiments were ... -
MODELING OF RING RESONATOR AS AN OPTICAL FILTER USING MEEP SOFTWARE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Ring resonators are key components in modern optical networks. Their small size allows high density integration in optical photonic circuits due to the use of high index contrast. Ring resonator filters based Optical Filters ... -
INFLUENCE OF MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN ELDORET WEST UASIN GISHU COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)This study set out to establish influence of management functions on the implementations of early childhood education policies in Eldoret west, Uasin Gishu County. The objectives of the study were, to assess influence of ... -
CHILD EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN THE VICINITIES OF INFORMAL USED LEAD-ACID BATTERY RECYCLING OPERATIONS IN NAIROBI SLUMS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Lead exposure from informal used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recycling operations is a serious environmental health concern. Research shows that young children living in the vicinities of these operations have elevated blood ... -
BREEDING FOR COLD TOLERANCE IN RICE (Oryza Sativa L.) FOR THE HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS OF MADAGASCAR
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Low temperature or cold stress is one of the major abiotic stresses limiting rice (Oryza sativa L.) production and productivity in the high altitude of Madagascar; it is affecting an estimated 12.3% of the total rice ... -
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GROWTH RATES AND YIELD OF THE SEAWEED, Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty), USING VARIABLE SEEDLING DENSITIES AND CULTURE METHODS IN COASTAL KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Seaweed farming has been demonstrated to have significant socio-economic benefits to coastal communities and has the potential to reduce pressure on wild fishery stocks. This work was aimed at testing sustainable farming ... -
IMPACT OF CREDIT REFERENCE BUREAUS ON NON-PERFORMING LOANS: A SURVEY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Lending is the main business of financial institutions and loans is naturally the main asset and major source of revenue for Banks. Despite the huge income created from lending, available literature shows that huge shares ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MAU FOREST DISPLACEMENT ON THE OGIEK COMMUNITY IN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2016)There has been a global concern about reduction of land under forest cover in the world. In Kenya; this has resulted in forest eviction. Mau forest complex which is located in the central region of the rift valley of Kenya ... -
MICROFINANCE INTERVENTIONS ON RURAL AND URBAN HOUSEHOLD POVERTY LEVELS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Poverty is a global phenomenon that affects nations, continents and individuals differently. It afflicts individuals in different depths and levels at different times and stages of existence. This study sought to establish ... -
LIVELIHOOD IMPACTS OF SAND HARVESTING ALONG KERIO RIVER IN KERIO VALLEY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Sand in riverbeds is vital for human wellbeing and sustenance of rivers. The People living in Arid and Semi Arid Lands experience livelihood challenges due to frequent drought episodes. In response, inhabitants of these ... -
EFFECT OF SOY FORTIFICATION ON PROXIMATE, FUNCTIONAL AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF CASSAVA BASED FLOURS AND PRODUCTS
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Diets in most households in developing countries are based on starchy staples which do not provide sufficient proteins for children below age five, predisposing them to Protein Energy Malnutrition. Cassava is one such ... -
Perception and Adoption of Famers to Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Upper Turkwel Watershed in Kenya
(AER Journal, 2019)This study was carried out in Kapenguria area of Upper Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County with an objective of determining the factors that influence the perception and adoption of soil and water conservation practices ... -
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING ON THE IMPACT OF HOSPITALIZATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPHOID FEVER
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Typhoid fever disease is an infectious ailment which mostly leads to diarrhoea, headache, high fever and stomach pains. This disease is majorly caused by a bacterial infection known as Salmonella typhi. Typhoid fever has ...
