University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Comparative Evaluation on Carcass Yield in Rabbits Fed Under Four Different Diets
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) are non-ruminant forage consumers with high growth potential and fecundity. They require small rearing space and are preferred in rural households for improved nutrition and income ... -
Stratigraphy and Fluoride Levels Variation in Borehole Water: A Case of River Njoro Catchment
(Open Access Library Journal, 2020)Boreholes are main sources of water for human use in the Rift Valley. How ever these boreholes have fluoride levels higher than the World Health Or ganization (WHO) recommended levels of 1.5 mg/l and consequently have ... -
Genomic Designing for Climate Smart Finger Millet
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2020)Finger millet is a nutritious cereal crop mainly grown in eastern Africa and southern parts of India. The crop has an incredible ability to adapt to adverse agro-ecological conditions, and is therefore a favorite of ... -
Effect of Cropping System and Nitrogen on Maize and Soy Bean Yields in Western Kenya
(2020)Inherent low soil fertility in the highly weathered and degraded soils largely accounts for low and unsustainable crop yields in most African countries (Okalebo et al., 2006; Sanchez et. al., 1997). Productivity of maize ... -
High Altitude as an Environmental Economic Good: Estimating Its Economic Value Using Willingness to Incur Costs by Athletes
(2020)High altitude training provides acclimatization to athletes by enhancing endurance; however, this environmental service has remained unaccounted and un-priced. Therefore, this study sought to estimate economic value of ... -
Effects of Infiltration Trenches and Bio-Retention Ponds on Stormwater Runoff in Eldoret Town
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020)The overall objective of the research was to evaluate the influence of low impact developments (LIDs) on the generated runoff in Eldoret town, Kenya. The specific LIDs investigated were the infiltration trenches and ... -
Determinants of Rural Households’ Decision Making to Forgo Income for Bequeathed Woodlot in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(frica Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)Forests are an important economic good in providing dependable products by rural households such as fuel wood, food supply, natural insurance and as habitat for pollinators; however, unchecked household characteristics ... -
Habitat structure determines the abundance of the Endangered Sharpe’s Longclaw Macronyx sharpei (Aves: Passeriformes: Motacillidae) at Timau montane grasslands in central Kenya
(Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2020)Understanding the habitat selecton and structure of a species is critcal for developing evidence-centered conservaton actons. Sharpe’s Longclaw Macronyx sharpei, a passerine bird endemic to Kenya, is threatened by reductons ... -
EFFECT OF EXPERIMENTAL METHOD OF TEACHING ON RETENTION AND APPLICATION OF MOMENT CONCEPTS IN PHYSICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF MARAKWET WESTSUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The study investigated the effect of experimental method of teaching on retention and application of Moment Concepts in Physics among Form Two students. The objectives were as follows: to investigate the effect of experimental ... -
EFFECT OF CURRICULUM COMPONENTS ON QUALITY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE TRAINING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions (TVET), are not always absorbed into the hospitality industry. This study sought to establish the effects of curriculum components on quality ... -
EFFECT OF IRON AMINO ACID CHELATE SUPPLEMENT IN FISH FEEDS ON GROWTH PERFOMANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) AND SPINACH (Spinacia oleracea Linnaeus, 1552) IN AN AQUAPONIC SYSTEM
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Aquaponic is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. It is an environmentally friendly production system involving reuse of waste and nutrients in production of fish and vegetables. The research was conducted to ... -
MODERATING ROLE OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON THE EFFECT OF INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION ON PERFORMANCE OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS IN NAIROBI CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Universally, Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) plays a pivotal role in providing adequate intrinsic information which impacts on consumer satisfaction which leads to overall performance of fast food restaurants. In ... -
EFFECTS OF SUBSTITUTING FISH MEAL WITH SOYBEAN-BLOOD MEAL MIXTURE ON PERFORMANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus)
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EVALUATION OF PIGEONPEA (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) GENOTYPES FOR YIELD PERFORMANCE, GENETIC DIVERSITY AND RESISTANCE TO INSECT PEST COMPLEX IN NORTH RIFT VALLEY- KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) is largely considered as an orphan crop and remains one of the most drought-tolerant legumes. However, insect pest complex pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), Sucking bug (Clavigralla tomentosicollis) ... -
ALLELOPATHIC EFFECT OF NIGER PLANT (Guizotia abyssinica L.) ON WEEDS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Niger plant (Guizotia abyssinica), is an annual herbaceous plant that originated from Ethiopia. In Kenya, the plant is perceived as a weed whereas in Ethiopia and India, it is cultivated as an important oil crop. It has ... -
GENETIC ARCHITECTURE OF MAIZE CHLOROTIC MOTTLE VIRUS IN TROPICAL MAIZE GERMPLASM
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) is a serious threat to maize growing small holder farmers’ food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In addition, the ability of MCMV to interact with other members of Potyviridae leads ... -
MEDIATING EFFECT OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BRAND IMAGE DIMENSIONS AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN FIVE STAR RATED HOTELS WITHIN NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)A strong brand image can give the hotel truly loyal guests and an identity that distinguishes the hotel from others. It guarantees consistent service quality, risk reducer, enhances customer satisfaction thus leading to ... -
DETERMINANTS OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR ON FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS IN SUPERMARKETS IN ELDORET TOWN-KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Fast moving consumer goods make a customer to visit their preferred supermarket on a routine basis. Supermarket needs to be particularly vigilant and maintain high standards consistent with consumers' buying behaviour so ... -
EFFECT OF KNOWLEDGE IN FOOD CHOICE ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN RESTAURANTS WITHIN ELDORET CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Social psychology enhances customer satisfaction and positively moderates the relationship between food menu and customer satisfaction .Though satisfaction has been widely studied, little is still known about satisfaction ... -
SUB-ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF TRANSFORMER MINERAL OIL IN WISTAR RATS
(University of Eldoret, 2018)There is an increasing trend in Kenya where local deep frying food-vendors use cooking oil blended with transformer mineral oil (TMO) in preparing edible products despite the scant knowledge on possible toxic effects of ...
