University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1181-1200 ya 2006
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NUTRIENT DYNAMICS, ALLELOPATHY LEVELS AND CROP PERFORMANCE UNDER EUCALYPTUS GRANDIS TREES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Successful Eucalyptus-crop intercropping is limited by; soil nutrients and water dynamics, allellochemical accumulation in the soil and competition for light between trees and crops among other factors. A study with the ... -
STRATEGIC PLANNING AS A DETERMINANT OF PERFORMANCE IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A CASE OF ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Ansoff and McDonnell (1990) defined strategic management as a process through which a firm manages its relationship with the environment in which it operates. It consists of strategic planning, capability planning, and ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ENROLMENT IN HOME SCIENCE SUBJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE OF ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)This study sought to establish the determinants of enrolment in Home Science subject in secondary schools in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Home Science as a subject facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes meant ... -
YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND AS A CATALIST FOR GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Developing countries are facing a great unemployment challenge due to a combined effect of slow economic growth and rapid increase in population. With the fact that Small and Medium Enterprises` sector not only provide the ... -
FOCUS STRATEGY AS A DETERMINANT OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY: A SURVEY OF SELECTED SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS IN NAIROBI
(University of Eldoret, 2016)This study examined Focus Strategy as a Determinant of Customer Loyalty. It was carried out in speciality restaurants in the county of Nairobi. The specific objectives of the study include:- To establish the effect of ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF SALTWORKS’ WASTE-BRINE ON DISTRIBUTION OF MANGROVE CRABS (DECAPODA, PORTUNIDAE) WITHIN THE GONGONI-KURAWA INTERTIDAL AREA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Evaporation is one of the oldest methods employed in sea salt production, a process that involves pumping seas water into a series of ponds where solar evaporation concentrates it into brine, and precipitates the salt; ... -
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL TBAF-PROMOTED DESILYLATION OF FLUOROGENIC 3-CYANO-7-HYDROXY-4-METHYLCOUMARIN DERIVATIVES AS POTENTIAL RAPID FLUORIDE DETECTORS IN POTABLE WATER
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Over the years, Fluoride has been identified as a contaminant of great global concern on drinking water safety. The need to prevent the population from consuming higher fluoride content in water lies in fluoride sensing. ... -
EFFECTS OF TOURISM INITIATIVES ON LOCAL COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Community empowerment is concerned with the various approaches in which members of a group collaborate so that they can influence the outcome of various decisions that affect their interests. The indigenous people who live ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION HOME SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SELECTED COLLEGES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Provision of education in any society is known to be an expensive undertaking. It requires immense investments of human and non human resources, hence the need to justify the viability of the returns obtained from such ... -
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 ...
