University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Citizen Perception of Green Spaces Prioritization in Urban Kenya: The Case of Kisumu City and Eldoret Municipality
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Kenyaiscurrentlyexperiencing rapidrateofurbanizationwhichisconsideredasoneofthehighestintheregion,withover30%ofitspopulationlivinginurbanareas.Itisprojectedthatby2050Kenyawillbepredominantlyanurbannationashalfofitspopula ... -
Review on the Socio-Economic Impacts of Trypanosomiasis
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease thatcauses Animal African Trypanosomiasis, also known as nagana in animals and zoonotic Human African Trypanosomiasis, also referred to as sleeping sickness in humans. Tsetse ... -
PREDICTING URBAN SPRAWL PATTERNS AROUND ELDORET TOWN USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNIQUES
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)One of the most rapidly growing urban phenomena in the 21st Century is emergence of sprawling settlements. Such settlements provide essential services but also cause some strain on these centers. Controlling and managing ... -
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BOVINE TRYPANOSOMIASIS IN KILIFI AND KWALE COUNTIES, COASTAL KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease of human and animal populations in sub saharan Africa. Tsetse fly is the cyclical vector that transmits trypanosome parasites to animals and humans causing Animal African ... -
THE EFFECTS OF Cuscuta campestris Yunck INVASION ON TEA GROWTH PARAMETERS, QUALITY AND SOIL NUTRIENT UPTAKE IN NANDI, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Major agricultural crops around the word face problem of parasitic infestations. Almost everywhere in the world, there are about 200 species of parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta, family of Cuscutaceae also known as ... -
TRADITIONAL YOUTH EDUCATION OF THE BUKUSU COMMUNITY OF WESTERN KENYA: A STUDY OF ITS CONTENT, TEACHERS AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS (1844 – 2019)
(University of Eldoret, 2021-03)This study investigating content, teachers and philosophical bases of youth education of the traditional Bukusu community of Western Kenya (1844-2019) was conducted in Bungoma County, using a phenomenological research ... -
QUANTIFICATION OF Cr +3, Cr +6, TOTAL CHROMIUM, AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TANNERY WASTEWATER EFFLUENTS: A case study of Bata Tanneries, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Kenya's tanning industry is a key economic sector. Leather processing generates toxic effluents depending on the process. Bata leather industries in Kenya have been discharging effluent to nearby rivers leading to human ... -
CONTRIBUTIONS OF MILL HILL MISSIONARIES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN KISUMU COUNTY: A CASE OF NYABONDO BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL 1935-1985
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)This study set out to examine the contribution of Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM) to the development of secondary education in Kisumu County. The institution of interest was Nyabondo Boys Secondary School. The study confined ... -
Evaluation of Anaerobic Microbial Community and Physicochemical Parameters in Small Scale Biodigesters within Uasin Gishu County
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Anaerobic digestion is a sequential biological activity that accepts the efficient capture ofmethane for energy production.The dependence on fossil and wood fuels as a primary energy source has led to multitudes of problems ... -
Ecological Impacts and Management Strategies of Acacia melanoxylon Specis in the African Ecosystems
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Alien invasive plants can alter ecosystem services, reducing biodiversity and having negative social and economic consequences. The leguminous Acacia melanoxylon is one of the most problematic acacia tree species native ... -
Making Kenyan Urban Transportation System Smart: The Case of Eldoret Municipality
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Transportation systems are the fundamental to the economic prosperity of any nation. Nonetheless, transportation itself more so the use of automobiles has unintended negative environmental impacts that threaten the very ... -
Evaluation of Management Practices for Sustainability of Water Resources in Arror River Watershed, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Water is an indispensable natural resource that is critical for sustaining life and ensuring healthy ecosystems. Since it is dynamic in nature with an ever-increasing demand, its sustainable userequires ... -
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF FORMULATED FEEDS AND IN-SITU BASED FEEDS OF AQUACULTURE FISH IN THE WINAM GULF OF LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)The uses of feeds are critical to success of aquaculture farming on Lake Victoria Basin. The composition of the feeds can either be derived from in situ plants or animals i.e. the lake shrimp or omena within the ecosystem ... -
PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE QUALITY OF TRAINING IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET AND KENYA UTALII COLLEGE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Every graduate is always hopeful of being employed after school.However this has not been the case in the recent years. Employers are now keen on various factors before hiring employees. Studies have shown that there is a ... -
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES, ALLELOPATHIC EFFECTS AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF Centella asiatica, Dichondra repens AND Hydrocotyle mannii
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Indigenous communities depend almost entirely on herbal remedies as the main source of their demands for primary healthcare. Medicinal plants like Centella asiatica, Dichondra repens and Hydrocotyle mannii have been ... -
MODERATING EFFECT OF CUSTOMER PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE ON MEAL EXPERIENCE DIMENSIONS AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN STAR RATED HOTELS WITHIN THE NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Meal experience dimensions and knowledge level determine destination selection and customers’ satisfaction. Most hotels have had a drop in providing excellent services which directly affects customer satisfaction, ... -
Mastitis Incidences and Antibiotic Resistance in Bovines in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Mastitis is an inflammatory reaction induced by a bacterial infection of the udder tissue. Bovine mastitis is one of the terrible diseases that causes enormous losses to the global dairy business. Antimicrobial-resistant ... -
WATER QUALITY OF ATHI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES BASED ON SELECTED PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS, HEAVY METALS AND BACTERIAL LEVELS
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Pollution is one of the major challenges facing water resources management in Kenya. This study was carried out to assess and monitor water quality status of the Athi River and its tributaries based on selected basic ... -
Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Labeobarbus altianalisalong River Molo in Lake Baringo Basin -Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)The condition of fish in an aquatic ecosystem is normally studiedusing the length-weight relationship because this provides allometric and isometric parameters, which informs the general wellbeing of the fish.The aim of ... -
Allelopathic Potential of Centella asiatica Leaves on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Selected Field Crops
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Centellaasiatica is a small, faintly aromatic, greenish-yellow leafy ubiquitous herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is a member of a weed community termed Hydrocotylo-Centelletum asiaticae association. Losses due ...
