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Factors That Determine the Nature of Relationship between Mothers and Their Daughters In - Law: A Content Analysis of the ‘Mother In - Law’ Tv Drama Series
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2017)The relationship between mothers and their daughters inlaw remains of a strained nature despite the negative impacts it has on communication routines of families. While existing studies focus more on the dyadic ... -
Media and Ethnicity in the 2012 General Elections
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2015)The 2013 general elections came at a period when Kenyan was still recovering from the effects of the 2008 Post Election Violence. This was the worst political crisis ever witnessed in the country‟s history since independence. ... -
Awareness of Cervical Cancer among Women in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 2018)Globally, cancer is a public health problem and is ranks as the fourth most frequent cancer among women.About half a million women develop invasive cancer of the uterine cervix each year, with ... -
Availability and the Level of Implementation of Strategic Plans in Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
(Sage Open, 2015)The need for performance-based management in Kenya has brought in itself changes in the approach of management of institutions. Strategic planning is very crucial in realization of this important management outlook. The ... -
CHALLENGES FACED IN USING SPORT AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION TO CHANGE COMMUNITIES’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS INTER-COMMUNITY CONFLICT
(JOURNAL OF AFRICAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (JAFRED), 2017)This paper is extracted from a PhD research thesis “Sport as a medium of Inter-community communication in peace building. A study of one Peace Foundation in Kenya”. In development communication, sport as Edutainment has ... -
Sport as a Medium for Inter-community Participatory Communication in Peace Building: A Literature Review
(New Media and Mass Communication, 2018)This paper reviews literature on sport as a medium for intercommunity participatory communication, especially in the context of peace building. It begins by first defining participatory communication; then, it ... -
Manifestations of boys’ under participation in education in Kenya: the case of Busia and Kirinyaga counties
(Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2023)There has been a growing concern in Kenya that boys have gradually been left out of the gender equation with little research capturing their schooling experiences. When examined, boys’ underachievement is treated with ... -
Physical-Chemical Water Quality Asessment of Rivers within the Athi River Basin Area, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)One of the main issues affecting Kenya's management of its water resources is pollution. In this study, selected physical-chemical characteristics were used to evaluate the river water quality in the Athi Basin area. ... -
Phytochemical Screening and Acute oral Toxicity Study of Root Extracts of Combretum hereroenseSchinz and Balanites aegyptiacaDel. Traditionally Used to Treat Female Infertility in Baringo County, Kenya
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2023)Aims: To carry out phytochemical screening and acute oral toxicity test to validate their safety and efficacy.Study Design: Standard phytochemical screening tests were used to highlight phytochemicalcompounds of ... -
Hepatocyte Alterations and Impact on Reproduction among New Zealand White Female Rabbits Fed Diets with Varying Levels of Aflatoxin
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Aflatoxin are poisonous compounds produced by fungi found in cereal grains and forage harvested or stored under humid-warm environmental conditions. Consumption of doses amounting to 20 -120 ppb of ... -
Spatial and TemporalVariability of Phosphates, Nitrates and Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters of River Nzoia
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Several agricultural activities are practiced within the River Nzoiacatchment area, most of which involve application of chemicals in form of fertilisers and pesticides.Most of these chemicals end up in the ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED COOK STOVES IN KISUMU, KAKAMEGA AND UASIN-GISHU COUNTIES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)Despite the economic advantages of improved cook stoves' (ICS) technologies, progress toward widespread adoption and use has been extremely slow, leading to the destruction of forest resources, high household expenditure ... -
MODELING THE EFFECTS OF CROP SPACING AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER ON THE POTATO TUBER YIELD AND SIZE USING FIRST ORDER TWO-LEVEL FACTORIAL DESIGN
(University of Eldoret, 2022-06)The essential nutrients for growth and productivity to all living organisms, specifically plants are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. However, there are other factors that contribute to optimum yield of crops; these ... -
DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACTS OF FLUORIDE AND ITS REMEDY ON Xenopus laevis’ THYROID GLAND
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Fluoride is known to cause several non-skeletal health effects including neural, kidneys, endocrinal, thyroid gland, and disorders of the liver as well as interfering with metabolic processes when the doses are high. This ... -
PHYTOREMEDIATION OF POTENTIALLY TOXIC METALS CONTAMINATED AGRICULTURAL SOIL USING PUTATIVE Brassica napus AND Raphanus raphanistrum IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)Potentially toxic metals (PTMs), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Mercury (Hg), and Lead (Pb) naturally occur in soil within the environment, but human activities such as largescale farming have increased PTMs ... -
POPULATION STRUCTURE, GROWTH AND CARCASS CHARACTERIZATION OF DOMESTICATED RABBITS (Oryctolagus cuniculus L.) IN NORTH RIFT AND WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Rabbit farming has the ability to enhance nutrition and reduce poverty through the production of meat, fur, and manure. The goal of the current study was to examine the population structure, growth, and carcass characterisation ... -
EFFECTS OF POTASSIUM AND MAGNESIUM ON CASSAVA VEGETATIVE AND ROOT YIELD
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Cassava (Manihot esculentum) has a high potassium (K) demand and its application does not generally increase yields. Potassium may have antagonistic effects on magnesium (Mg) leading to deficiency of Mg in the soil. The ... -
Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiles of Pumpkin Seed and Flesh (Cucurbita genus) Collections from Baringo, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Pumpkin (Cucurbita genus) is one of the indigenous crops grown globally. Cucurbits are nutrient rich vital food for subsistence farmers and urban consumers. There is currently little knowledge of nutritional, ... -
Influence of Tourism Attractions on Tourism Sustainability in Selected Parts of Nandi County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Tourists are satisfied when their needs are met in a destination. When destinations lack attractions, it is hard to be called a tourism entity. Natural beauty and climate among others are a vital aspect that influence ... -
DYNAMICS IN TROPHIC STATUS, WATER AND NUTRIENT MASS BALANCE AND COMMUNITIES OF LAKE KANYABOLI, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Fishing pressure and nutrient enrichment from the catchment area threaten Lake Kanyaboli's water quality and communities. Understanding these impacts and their effect on the lake's water quality and communities is crucial ...
