University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Gender Dynamics Affecting Bamboo Adoption and Commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2025)The objective of this study was to evaluate gender dynamics affecting Bamboo adoption and commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties in Kenya. The study was guided by Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (SRL) ... -
Livelihood Dynamics from Bamboo Utilization and Commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025)Bamboo has the potential to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, generate employment and promote community development. Despite government and institutional initiatives aimed at promoting bamboo utilization ... -
Agro-Morphological Characterization and Diversity Analysis of Selected Sorghum Genotypes in Kenyan Agro-Ecologies
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2025)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a very important cereal crop cultivated globally, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. It ranks fifth among the most important cereal crops globally, after wheat, rice, maize, and barley. ... -
Examining the Role of Parental Involvement in Enhancing Academic Outcomes in Junior Schools in Kibra Sub-County, Kenya
(Global Educational Research Journal, 2025)Parental involvement is widely acknowledged as a critical determinant of learners’ academic achievement, yet its effectiveness in resource-constrained urban contexts remains underexplored. This study examined the influence ... -
Teachers’ Preparedness on Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in English Subject in Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in Kasarani, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Global Educational Research Journal, 2024)Kenya's education system underwent a significant shift with the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), shifting from traditional rote learning methods to a more holistic approach that focuses on developing ... -
Determination of cyanide concentration levels among cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Nutrition and Food Science, 2025)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major carbohydrate source in the human diet, yet certain varieties harbor high cyanogenic glycoside concentrations, posing risks of cyanide toxicity. This study sought to determine ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(African Journal of Applied and Theoretical Studies in Agriculture, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial staple crop in Kenya, but its genetic diversity has not been fully exploited in breeding programs. This study compares phenotypic and molecular characterisation methods ... -
Molecular characterization of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Agriculture, Horticulture and Entomology, 2024)Globally, as a staple food crop, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) provides millions of people with a substantial amount of carbohydrates. Selection of the appropriate parental forms for breeding programs is the most ... -
DELIMITATION OF CASSAVA GERMPLASM CLUSTERS IN KENYA BASED ON PHENOTYPIC TRAITS
(African Crop Science Journal, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple food and more lately, cash crop in Kenya, supporting millions of stakeholders along its value chain. However, the phenotypic variability of the crop in the country is not ... -
Phenotypic Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important cash crop for many small scale farmers in Kenya. The cassava genetic resources in Kenya are often underestimated due to improper characterization of the germplasm available. ... -
Nutrient composition of Sorghum-Based Rations and their effect on growth of Improved Indigenous Chicken in Western Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024)Improved indigenous chicken contribute to the nutrition of farmers in rural communities. The use of maize as an energy source in chicken diets is becoming unacceptable due to competition from humans, resulting in high ... -
VECTOR AUTOREGRESSION MODELING OF MALARIA INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY RATES IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA: A TIME SERIES ANALYSIS INCORPORATING EXOGENOUS INFLUENCES
(2025)Malaria remains hyperendemic in Kenya’s Lake Victoria basin despite scalable interventions. It is a pressing public health challenge in Migori county that reported a 27% mortality rate in 2020 in children aged 6-59 ... -
The Influence of Utilization of Library Facilities as a Learning Resource in Academic Performance in Sub County Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County
(Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, 2025)School facilities including library facilities are central to achieving secondary education goals. While libraries are among the most important resources, many schools either lack them or operate with outdated collections. ... -
MAPPING THE RESISTIVITY VARIATIONS IN THE SUBSURFACE SURROUNDING AT KIPKENYO DUMPSITE, ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2024)A geophysical investigation of groundwater contamination within the solid waste disposal site was carried out at Kipkenyo dumpsite which is typically non controlled solid waste disposal site. Total of twenty six (26) VES ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of County Forest Conservancies against their Performance Contracts Targets as Indicated in Their AWP&B in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024)Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) are prepared annually by public organizations as required by the government policy for funds allocation by the treasury, which presents a focused role and a determined direction ... -
Correlation between Funds Allocation and Performance of County Forest Conservancies Against Their Performance Contracts Targets as Indicated in Their AWP&B Using Feasible Model in the Optimization in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024-08)Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) are prepared annually by public organization as required by the government policy for funds allocation by the treasury which presents a focused role and a determined direction that ... -
Public health assessment of Kenyan ASGM communities using multi-element biomonitoring, dietary and environmental evaluation
(Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2024)The Kakamega gold belt’s natural geological enrichment and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) have resulted in food and environmental pollution, human exposure, and subsequent risks to health. This study aimed to ... -
Artisanal gold mining in Kakamega and Vihiga counties, Kenya: potential human exposure and health risk
(Environ Geochem Health, 2023-06)Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) represents 20% of gold supply and 90% of gold mining workforce globally, which operates in highly informal setups. Pollutants from mined ores and chemicals introduced during ... -
Review: Artisanal Gold Mining in Africa—Environmental Pollution and Human Health Implications
(Exposure and Health, 2023-10)About nine million Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) workers in Africa and people living near ASGM activities are highly exposed to geogenic and anthropogenic potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Despite the hazards ... -
The Influence of Simulations and Virtual Laboratories on Practical Skills Acquisition among TVET Trainees in Kenya
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2025-07)The acquisition of practical skills remains a significant challenge in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Kenya due to limited access to physical laboratories and equipment. This ...
