University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1141-1160 ya 2006
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EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT ON EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTION IN SELECTED HOTELS IN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Employee turnover is a common problem in the hospitality industry and it is not country specific. It accounts for employee turnover of between 60% and 300% annually in the Hospitality and Tourism industry. The main purpose ... -
ANTIPLASMODIAL ACTIVITY OF EXTRACTS OF CROTON MACROSTACHYUS (EUPHORBIACEAE) AGAINST PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM (D6) AND PLASMODIUM BERGHEI (ANKA)
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Medicinal plants have been used to cure malaria and parasitic diseases for centuries. This study was aimed at determining the effects of Croton macrostachyus (Euphorbiaceae) extracts in vitro using chloroquine sensitive ... -
INTESTINAL GEOHELMINTH NEMATODES INFECTIONS IN LANGAS PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ELDORET MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The prevalence and intensity of intestinal geohelminth nematodes was assessed among school children in Langas Primary School in Eldoret Municipality. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationships between ... -
CONCENTRATIONS OF SELECTED TRACE ELEMENTS IN BOREHOLE WATER AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN HEALTH IN ELDORET MUNICIPALITY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Water is a basic human requirement as it is extensively used in everyday life and therefore if contaminated it is detrimental to life and can cause death. This study assessed levels of trace elements; Copper, Chromium and ... -
EVALUATION OF SELECTED PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS IN AN ONGOING INDIGENOUS CHICKEN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)A genetic improvement programme to increase productivity of indigenous chicken (IC) in Kenya was implemented by Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in Naivasha, Kenya. In this work, increased ... -
COMPETENCIES INFLUENCING MASTERS STUDENTS’ USE OF STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCH: A CASE OF UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Knowledge is key aspect to realize any progress or prosperity in various spheres. Knowledge is attributed to successful innovation in firms and research has been identified as an important source of knowledge. University ... -
SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT ANALYSIS OF 2015 WHEAT STEM RUST PATHOGEN (Puccinia graminis f. sp. Tritici); (Pgt) POPULATION IN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Wheat (Triticum aestivium) production in Kenya is severely hampered by emerging and re-emerging pathogens, stem rust Ug99 and related race group being one of the major constraints. The challenge has been largely attributed ... -
INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL BOYS IN KENYA: THE CASE OF BUNGOMA EAST SUBCOUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Education plays an important role in the lives of students. The performance in national examinations is crucial as it determines the future careers of learners. This study sought to investigate the influence of psychosocial ... -
SPATIAL VARIATION IN SOME ASPECTS OF BIOLOGY OF Barbus altianalis(Boulenger, 1900) ALONG RIVER NYANDO, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)This study aimed at determining the spatial variation in condition factor and growth patterns, fecundity, gonadal maturity stages and feeding habits of B. altianalis and further correlates its feeding aspects with selected ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF CHARCOAL FILTERS INTEGRATED WITH Moringa oleifera SEED EXTRACTS IN PURIFYING WATER FROM UNPROTECTED SOURCES OF KAPSERET DIVISION, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Moringa oleifera Lam (MO) is a pan tropical, multipurpose tree whose seeds contains high quality edible oil (up to 40% by weight) and water soluble proteins that act as effective coagulants for water and wastewater treatment. ... -
ANALYSIS OF WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR ALTERNATIVE LOCAL READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD FOR MALNUTRITION MANAGEMENT IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Malnutrition still remains to be a major hurdle in Western Kenya with mortality rates of children under the age of 5 standing at 64 deaths per 1000 live births; higher than the national average of 52 deaths per 1000 live ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF TRIMESTERS ON PROGESTERONE AND Escherichia coli URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL ANTENATAL CLINIC
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problem among pregnant women. The UTIs presents as either symptomatic or asymptomatic bacteriuria, which is a major predisposing factor for pyelonephritis that is linked ... -
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS OFFICERS STRATEGIES AND EFFECTIVE SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHER SUPERVISION IN NANDI EAST SUB–COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Currently, education standards in Kenya remain to be low as evidenced by the yearly results that seem to be constant or dropping. This indicates a problem in teaching and learning process and some Sub - Counties like ... -
Some aspects of reproduction and feeding habits of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in three dams in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Lakes & Reserv, 2019)Knowledge of the fisheries status of dams within Uasin Gishu County was needed prior to the government's plan to introduce fish and fisheries in the area. The dams were constructed in the 1950s and stocked with tilapia ... -
Coffee Production Challenges and Opportunities in Tanzania: The Case Study of Coffee Farmers in Iwindi, Msia and Lwati Villages in Mbeya Region
(Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, 2019)Coffee is one of the most popular cash crops grown in Tanzania. However, its productivity has remained low due to various biotic, abiotic and socio-economic factors prevailing in Mbeya Region. These production challenges ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A FERMENTED SOY BEAN FORTIFIED MAIZE MEAL SNACK (MKARANGO) TO ALLEVIATE PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is a serious public health problem among school going children in Africa and other developing countries. Fortification of food fed to children with legumes is one of the most sustainable ... -
ENROLLMENT OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COURSES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The enrolment of female students in technical courses has not been equal to that of male students in Kenya. This affects the countries achievement of its millennium goals and the attainment of vision 2030. Due to these ... -
ANTI-MALARIAL ACTIVITIES AND TOXICITY LEVELS OF EXTRACTS OF FOUR SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN PARTS OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Malaria is a life threatening vector borne disease and with a long history in Africa South of Sahara. Conventional drugs have been used to manage malaria only during the last 5 decades. The spectacular results of western ... -
Influence of Goal Setting and Sustainable Firm Performance of Commercial Banks in Eldoret, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2019)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between goal setting and sustainable firm performance of commercial banks in Eldoret. The objective was to determine the effect of goal setting on sustainable ... -
INFLUENCE OF LEARNERS’ PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAPENGURIA DIVISON OF WEST POKOT COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of learners’ participation in co-curricular activities on academic performance in public secondary schools in Kapenguria Division of West Pokot County. More ...
