University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Duckweed Supplement Diet to Fishmeal on the Growth Performance of Oreochromis niloticus Fingerlings
(AER Journal, 2019)Oreochromis niloticus is the most cultured fish in tropical freshwater aquaculture systems and second most cultured fish after carps in the world. In Kenya, Oreochromis niloticus has potential in eradicating hunger and ... -
PERCEPTION ON FOOD INSECURITY AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG FISHING COMMUNITIES LIVING IN HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Fishing communities living along the shores of Lake Victoria have developed coping strategies to counter the daily life threatening challenges linked to food insecurity by adopting efficient technologies for food production, ... -
IMPACTS OF LAND USE ACTIVITIES ON MARURA WETLANDS; UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The study sought to investigate the impact of land use activities on Marura wetland and was guided by the following specific objectives; to establish the main land use activities around Marura wetland, to assess the impact ... -
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION: A CASE OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SOY-TURBO SUB-COUNTIES, UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Parental involvement in the education of their children is not a new concept to public schools. In fact, research has shown that parents play a key role in the academic achievement of their children. The changing occupational ... -
Parents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Prevention of Dental Caries among Five Year Old Children in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Dental caries affect 60-90% of school-going children globally, and the prevalence is rising steadily in developing countries. Its impacts reduce the quality of life in children; compromise their nutrient intake, enjoyment ... -
Influence of Loan Lending and Economic Development of Youth in Kesses Constituency, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2019)The issue of youth economic development is of concern both to the developed and developing countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of loan lending strategy and economic development of youth ... -
SCHOOL -COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE DAY SECONDARY EDUCATION IN TRANS-NZOIA EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)In January 2008, the Kenya government declared Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) in all public schools in the country as a fulfillment of Education for All (EFA) which is a global commitment and strategy to give children ... -
TUTORS’ APPLICATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN TEACHING OF KISWAHILI IN PUBLIC PRIMARY TEACHERS’ COLLEGES IN KENYA: THE CASE OF RIFT VALLEY REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Integrating ICT has been a major agenda in transforming education, Kiswahili as a subject has not been left behind. Integration is achieved when Kiswahili tutors select ICT tools for delivery of content, use the tools to ... -
TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL ROLES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS IN KISWAHILI COMPOSITION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Kiswahili is one of the compulsory subjects in the 8-4-4 curriculum at both primary and secondary schools in Kenya. At secondary school level, it comprises of three papers: Composition writing, Language use and Literature. ... -
CRYSTALLIZATION OF HELIUM-3 AND NEUTRON MATTER FERMIONS IN CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
(University of Eldoret, 2017)In this Thesis crystallization of a hard-sphere assembly of fermions with densities ranging from low to high values has been theoretically investigated, the fermions are very close to each other, and the interaction between ... -
CAREER CHOICE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Career selection is one of many important decisions students make in determining their future professional plans. However, experts say that in many cases students fail to respond to labour market needs due to mismatch in ... -
ASSESSMENT OF GENDER IMBALANCES ON ENROLMENT OF TEACHER TRAINEES IN ECDE COLLEGES IN KEIYO NORTH AND SOUTH SUB-COUNTIES, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Attainment of gender equity and equality in education is a core development issue and a goal in its own right. In Kenya today, there is an increase in the number of men enrolling in ECDE diploma and certificate programs ... -
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) INFESTATION: FARMERS’ PERCEPTION, KNOWLEDGE AND DAMAGE IN BUNGOMA AND KERICHO COUNTIES, ITS BIOLOGY AND HOST PLANT RESISTANCE
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Fall armyworm (FAW) is a new and invasive pest causing economic damage to various crops. In maize the yield loss by this pest has been estimated to be 60 %. The pest is mainly controlled using chemical insecticides which ... -
AN ECONOMIC VALUATION OF KINGWAL WETLAND’S BENEFITS AND COSTS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE, NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Wetlands are important ecosystems that support biodiversity and livelihoods. This study was conducted in and around Kingwal wetland located in Nandi County, Kenya in January and February, 2018. Besides the wetland providing ... -
ROTATIONAL EFFECTS OF GRAIN AMARANTH (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.), SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) AND NITROGEN ON STRIGA HERMONTHICAINFESTATION AND MAIZE (Zea maysL.) PERFORMANCE IN SIAYA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Maize is a dominant food crop in Kenya. It is a crop consumed in various forms by both urban and rural population and thus important in terms of food security. It is also grown for use as livestock feeds. Maize production ... -
USE OF TAYLOR’S SERIES EXPANSION IN DEVELOPING FINITE DIFFERENCE METHODS FOR SOLVING THE WAVE EQUATION
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Hyperbolic partial differential equations (PDEs) are used to model physical phenomena such as wave propagation. Among the simplest hyperbolic equations are the 1-D advection equation which is a first order PDE and the 1-D ... -
TRANSFER OF LEARNING FROM TRAINING TO PRACTICE FOR NUTRITIONISTS FROM TVET; CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Nutrition related Non Communicable Diseases, NCDs, also known as lifestyle diseases have risen to the top of policy and program agendas in many countries thereby providing a compelling mandate for a multi-strategy action. ... -
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION, EFFICACY, AND CONSUMER ACCEPTABILITY OF SOY FORTIFIED COMPLEMENTARY FOODS FROM WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Protein Energy Malnutrition accounts for half of the annual deaths of children aged below five years. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein rich and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO POOR PERFORMANCE IN CHEMISTRY AMONG GIRLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NANDI NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Chemistry is one of the most important branches of science and its contributions to development of a country need to be emphasized. Its performance, however, has been poor especially amongst girls. The purpose of this study ... -
EFFECTS OF ALLIUM SATIVUM EXTRACT TREATMENT ON CARDIAC AND RENAL REGULATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION-INDUCED LABORATORY RATS (Rattus norvigecus)
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and mortality due to its association with coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and renal disease. Fresh Allium sativum bulbs have been alleged to have blood pressure ...
