University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1261-1280 ya 2006
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TRADITIONAL MEDICINES TO CURE DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE NORTH RIFT
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Presently, there are more than 415 million people affected by diabetes mellitus worldwide,(International Diabetes Federation). This figure is projected to rise to over 642 million or more by 2040. Around 90% of diabetic ... -
Euphorbia Plant Extracts: The Solution to the Tomato Wilt Disease
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Tomato is one of the most important vegetables in Kenya and plays a critical role in income generation and creation of employment for both rural and urban populations, in addition to meeting food nutritional requirements. ... -
Declining passion fruit production: Ailing of the passion of fruit farmers in Uasin Gishu County
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Purple passion fruit is the most important fruit crop in Kenya earning a total of about 8% of foreign exchange among the horticultural produce for both local and export markets. • In Kenya, the area under passion fruit ... -
LEISHMANIA RESERVOIRS AND SANDFLY VECTORS : DANGERS IN CAVES
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Cutaneous Leishmaniasis occurs in the Highlands of Ethiopia and arid and semi arid regions of Kenya and Uganda, where increased human-fly contact occurs in villages built on rocky hills or river banks, which are the natural ... -
USE OF LOCALLY CONSTITUTED ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SEEDLING GROWING MEDIA (Eldo-Seedlings Media MixR ) TO RAISE COMMERCIAL SEEDLINGS
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)R Agricultural development in Kenya is key to achieving sustainable social and economic targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Horticulture, a dynamic sub-sector of agriculture avails food such as vegetables ... -
Declining Urban Green Spaces: A case of Kisumu and Eldoret Towns of Kenya
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)With the rising urban populaƟon and subsequent growth in the size of urban areas, the importance of green spaces in urban areas now and in the future can hardly be overemphasized. Green spaces, including gardens, ... -
IMPROVING STANDARD OF LIVING OF RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH TREATMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF CARBONATED KILIBWONI BUBBLING SPRING WATER IN NANDI COUNTY
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)The main objective of the research project was to determine the chemical composition of Kilibwoni bubbling Spring Water, and this was achieved by taking water samples from water points from bubbling spring water in ... -
PURSUIT OF HARMONY BETWEEN CIRCUMCISION RITES AND SCHOOLING IN BUNGOMA COUNTY
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)There is a need for evidence-based research towards derivation of education policies. Such studies inform Bungoma County residents how to harmonize quality education with socio-cultural activities. UNESCO (2005) ... -
Enhancing Sustainability of Biogas Production in Kenya
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Biogas is essentially a mix of gases and can be produced naturally and articially. In natural conditions, the gas mainly methane is produced through wastes degradation by microorganisms and enter into the environment. ... -
BIODIVERSITY AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF PLANT USE IN EMBOBUT RIVER BASINS FOR CONSERVATION
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)County (latitude 110' to 114'N and longitude 3527' to 3542'E). The vegetation was sampled through transect methods. Evidence of human and animal activities that included grazing, logging, charcoal-burning firewood ... -
Threat to life in Chepkoilel-Marura River Swamp: Results of Anthropogenic developments
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)The research strategized to establish levels of damage to Chepkoilel Marura River water through point source efuents and evaluate the level of dilution achieved downstream of Marura swamp. Water quality parameters ... -
HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN SOILS: A FOOD SECURITY RISK : A CASE OF MAIZE PRODUCTION IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils reduces its productivity and therefore there is need to adequately protect and restore soils in an ecosystem contaminated with heavy metals. This is done through ... -
STUDENT FACTORS INFLUENCING NUMBER OF ERRORS IN MATHEMATICS: A SURVEY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KEIYO NORTH, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2016)In school, there are many students who struggle with mathematics tests. They seem to understand mathematics concepts but when it comes to tests, they often fail almost in every test. They will make mistakes or seem to ... -
AN EVALUATION OF A NUTRITION PROGRAM, POSITIVE DEVIANCE HEARTH INTERVENTION, IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Positive Deviance Hearth program is designed to rehabilitate malnourished children, enable the families to sustain their rehabilitation at home on their own and to prevent malnutrition in younger siblings. However, PD ... -
INTEGRATED COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATORY GIS IN MANAGEMENT OF YALA WETLAND ECOSYSTEM, LAKE VICTORIA BASIN, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Wetlands are one of the world’s most important environmental assets which provide homes for large, diverse biota as well as economic, social and cultural benefits. Optimal use of these benefits requires good planning and ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER TRAINEE'S PERCEPTIONS ON ICT INTEGRATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A STUDY IN PUBLIC TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES IN SELECTED COUNTIES IN RIFT VALLEY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of teacher trainee's perceptions on prospective ICT integration in primary school education in Kenya. It was also aimed at assessing trainee teachers' perceived ... -
RADIATION EXPOSURE LEVELS AND THEIR POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON DOMESTICATED ANIMALS IN WEST POKOT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Radioactive matter in the earth’s crust and celestial bodies are the main sources of natural radioactive exposure to man and animals. The main contribution to external exposure comes from gamma-emitting radionuclides present ... -
GROWTH OF SAHIWAL AND THEIR CROSSBRED WEANER CALVES FED ON PASTURE WITH SUPPLEMENTATION UNDER PASTORAL SYSTEM
(University of Eldoret, 2021)A cross-sectional survey was conducted by direct interview of 51 livestock farmers using a structured questionnaire in Transmara sub-County, Narok County. The households were selected randomly from a sampling frame from ... -
GENOTYPIC VARIATION OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) FOR TOLERANCE TO LOW PHOSPHORUS IN ACIDIC SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Low available phosphorus (P) in acidic soils limits productivity and growth of Bambara groundnuts.The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the growth and yield performance of Bambara genotypes under varying levels ... -
ANTI-DERMATOPHYTIC ACTIVITY OF Salvia nilotica METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT AGAINST Trichophyton mentagrophytes
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Conventional medicine used against dermatophytosis has resulted in treatment failure, relapses of the fungal infection and side effects due to its use. Herbalist in the Tugen community in Kenya claim that Salvia nilotica ...
