University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Determination of Risk Factors Predisposing Chicken to Influenza A Virus Infection at Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)nfluenza A is a highly contagious virus of global healthconcerncausing significant deaths in chicken. The virus is a threat to poultry production in many countries including Kenya, due to location along key wild bird’s ... -
Taxonomy and Diversity of Vascular Plant Species in Cherangani Forest of Marakwet West in Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)The availability of accurate and sufficient information on plant taxonomic groups and similarity measures is crucial for making informed conservation decisions.In many forests, due to human population pressure, ... -
The Effect of Ecological Factors on the Distribution of Myormoph Rodent Pest Species Infesting the University of Eldoret Farms, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Rodents are recognized ecologically as one of the most important pests of cereals. Rodents occur in a wide range of terrestrial habitat, they are diverse and form an integral part of ecosystem functioning.Rodents are pests ... -
A Review of Morphomeristic Characterization and Classification of Genus Enteromius sppin Africa
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Enteromius is currently represented by350 valid species, making it the most speciose and widely distributedcyprinidgenuson the African continent.TheEnteromiusrepresents one of the most common genera occurring in almost all ... -
Mapping Landslide Susceptibility Along the Nandi Escarpment in Malava Sub-CountyKakamega County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Landslidesmay occur in hilly terrain due to a combination of factors like deforestation, heavy precipitation, slope steepness and gravity, land use and cover. Whenever they occur, they may result in disasters such as loss ... -
INFLUENCE OF DESTINATION DIMENSIONS ON TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY IN SELECTED SITES OF NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Sustainable tourism is key in any destination because it improves and gives chances for continuity in tourism development. However, poor road networks, decrease in number of tourists in some of the destinations coupled ... -
IN SITU TECHNO-ENVIROECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF A ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) BACKUP SYSTEM IN THE TROPICAL CLIMATE
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)Solar PV generators are increasingly being deployed in the built environment as stand-alone or backup power systems to supply electricity either solely or during power outages respectively. Diesel generators (DGs) are ... -
Phenotypic Variation of Four Populations of Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. (African Sandalwood) in Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)African sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata) is a dioecious and semi-parasitic tree at risk of extinction due to overexploitation for its essential oil, a product used in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. This study ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONICS LABORATORY PRACTICES ON SKILL ACQUISITION BY TECHNICIAN TRAINEES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2022-08)Skill training for TVET graduates is very important as it prepares them to enter the world of work. Basic skills in electronics are acquired through regular laboratory instruction practice taken by trainees. This study ... -
FORECASTING TUBERCULOSIS INFECTIONS USING ARIMA AND HYBRID NEURAL NETWORK MODELS AMONG CHILDREN BELOW 15 YEARS IN HOMA BAY AND TURKANA COUNTIES, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)Tuberculosis (TB) among children under the age of 15 is a significant public health problem, particularly in resource-constrained settings and is among top ten most dangerous causes of death worldwide, and ranks among the ... -
Effects of Intercropping Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) with Common Beans (Phaseolusvulgaris) on Weed Management in Finger Millet in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Weed infestation is considered as one of the most important constraints affecting finger millet production causing significant yield losses. Weed management is a critical component of any farming system. Management of ... -
Field Accumulation in Selected Heavy Metal Ions and Associated Health Risks in Irrigation Water, Soil and Tomatoes Collected from Homa Hills, Homabay County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Accumulation of metal ions in irrigation water and soils can lead to uptake by food crops. The accumulated heavy metals when ingested pose a threat to human health. The current study intends to assess potential health ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF NEW MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR DIVERSITY ANALYSIS AND BREEDING FOR EARLY MATURITY AND DETERMINATE LABLAB (LABLAB PURPUREUS) VARIETIES
(University of Eldoret, 2022-02)Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) is a grain legume crop commonly grown in Africa and India and is used as human food, animal feed, in soil conservation, enhancing soil fertility and in weed management. In Kenya, most ... -
POLLUTION RISK ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AT KAMKUYWA MARKET CENTER, BUNGOMA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-06)Pathogenic contamination of groundwater due to poor sanitation has continuously posed a significant human health risk. Kamkuywa Market Center a peri-urban settlement relies heavily on shallow wells for water supply and use ... -
INFLUENCE OF RIDGING AND INTERCROPPING ON SORGHUM PRODUCTIVITY IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Sorghum is a staple food crop and essential for food security in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). The crop is one of the major sources of livelihood in Kenya’s Eastern, Western and Rift Valley regions. Sorghum productivity ... -
SOIL EROSION PREDICTION USING MODIFIED UNIVERSAL SOIL LOSS EQUATION (MUSLE) IN TUGEN HILLS, BARINGO, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Soil erosion by water is one of the primary causes of land degradation and occurs throughout the world. Soil erosion is contributing negatively to the already declining agricultural productivity thereby negatively influencing ... -
ASSESSMENT OF ZINC, LEAD AND CADMIUM CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION: A CASE STUDY OF MARAKWET EAST AND MARAKWET WEST SUB COUNTIES
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Globally, chronic heavy metal poisoning is of global concern, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality issues. This study assessed the relationship between heavy metals and ... -
NUTRITIVE VALUE, TANNIN BIO ASSAY AND PROCESSING EFFECTS OF ACACIA PODS AS SUPPLEMENTS TO GOATS IN MOGOTIO SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Tannins are anti-nutritional factors in forages. This research was conducted in Emining ward, Baringo County- Kenya. The objective was to evaluate nutritive value, tannin bioassay and processing effects of mature green ... -
Role of Dynamic Capabilities on the Relationship of Social Capital and Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Kenyan Universities
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2021-07)The quality and quantity of research publications by academic staff play a major role in determining the performance of universities. In addition, research output is expected to provide solutions to challenges facing the ... -
PREVALENCE OF INFLUENZA A VIRUS IN CHICKEN AND DETERMINATION OF RISK FACTORS OF ITS PRESENCE AND SPREAD IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Avian Influenza is a zoonotic disease of birds, caused by influenza A virus. It’s highly contagious with high mortality rates in chicken. It is a disease of global concern spread by migratory birds from Asia and Europe to ...
