University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Role of Non-State Actors in Enhancing Peacebuilding Among Women in Mount Elgon Region, Kenya
(Journal of African Conflicts and P Journal of African Conflicts and Peace Studies, 2018-04) -
Kenya Red Cross Society: Opportunities and Capacity Building in Use of ICT in Disaster Management
(New Media and Mass Communication, 2014)The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has been at the forefront in disaster management in Kenya. In the recent past, the society has diversified and invested in the use of modern information communication technologies in ... -
The Role of State, Non-State Actors and Information Communication Technologies in Peace-Building in Mt. Elgon Region, Kenya
(Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2014-03)Intra-state conflicts in the African continent pose a threat to stability and security of the region. The conflict pitting Soy and Ndorobo clans in Mt. Elgon erupted when members of the Soy clan rejected an attempt by ... -
Exploring the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) for Peacebuilding in Mount Elgon Region
(Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 2016-11-21)Conflicts have brought great distress and loss of lives across the globe. Unfortunately, the African continent has witnessed the greatest impact of these conflicts. However, from 2011, other the predominantly Muslim ... -
Occurrence and environmental risks of contaminants of emerging concern across the River Athi Basin, Kenya, in dry and wet seasons
(Science of the Total Environment, 2024)Globally, the environmental occurrence of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) including pharmaceuticals (PhACs), personal care products (PCPs) and modern polar pesticides has raised ecological and human health awareness. ... -
Findings from a survey in Western Kenya to determine the soil fertility replenishment technologies adoption rates
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2019)A survey on adoption levels of the existing soil nitrogen replenishing technologies amongst farmers in three counties in western Kenya was carried out in June 2011. Three farmer associations were Angurai Farmers Development ... -
An Exploration Of The Factors Affecting Skills Development Amongst Trainees Of Building And Civil Engineering In Technical And Vocational Institutions In Uganda.
(IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 2024)The study explored the factors affecting skills development amongst trainees of building and civil engineering in Technical and Vocational institutions in Uganda. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) involves ... -
Evaluating The Accessibility AndEffectiveness Of Career Guidance Information For Secondary School Candidates On Technical And Vocational Education And Training Courses In Uganda
(IOSRJournalofResearch&Methodin Education(IOSR-JRME), 2024)The purpose of the study was to assess the availability of career guidance information to secondary school candidates in Uganda. This study was guided by the Theory of Enlightenment Education and the Educational Theory ... -
APPLICATION OF GAMMA INDUCED MUTATION IN BREEDING FOR BACTERIAL WILT (Ralstonia solanacearum) DISEASE RESISTANCE IN POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the second most important staple food crop in Kenya after maize and fourth in the world, therefore, plays a vital role in food and nutrition security, and sustainable development. Despite ... -
ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE ON ENGLISH WRITING PROFICIENCY IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS, NYAMIRA NORTH SUB-COUNTY, NYAMIRA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Mother tongue interference makes it difficult for learners to develop English writing abilities, particularly when the home language has a grammar structure that is very different from English. Many pupils whose first ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL DRIVERS OF FISH SPECIES DISTRIBUTION, DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE WITHIN THE LITTORAL ZONE OF LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)In the face of global environmental change, understanding and predicting the effect of abiotic parameters and biotic interactions on fish communities is key to conservation and species recovery. A fish’s habitat includes ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF SMALLHOLDER INDIGENOUS CHICKEN HATCHING SYSTEMS IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Poultry farming in Kenya plays a major role in complementing rural and peri-urban households’ food security and income. Farmers are increasingly shifting to rearing improved indigenous chickens (IC) because of their rapid ... -
INFLUENCE OF OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDERS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TURKANA WEST SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is multiplicity of dysfunctional behaviours exhibited by students who are not conforming to the societal norms, morals and code of ethics. The purpose of this study was to determine ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ENHANCING EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the factors affecting the implementation of online teaching and learning in technical and vocational colleges (TVCs) in Kakamega County, Kenya. As online education becomes increasingly important ... -
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PORTABLE SOLAR WATER HEATER, A CASE STUDY OF BWAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This project presents the design and performance evaluation of a solar water heater (SWH) using thermo siphon principles, thereby eliminating the use of an electric water pump and reducing the cost of the entire system. ... -
DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE SCHOOL ON HOW TO IMPROVE ON QUALITY GRADES FOR MATHEMATICS FOR THE BETTER PERFORMANCE.A CASE STUDY OF ST JOSEPH’S BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, KITALE
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Mathematics performance refers to how well students achieve or demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. This can be assessed through various indicators, including academic grades, test scores, and problem-solving skills. ... -
AN EXAMINATION OF COMPONENTS CAUSING UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS IN HUMANITIES SUBJECTS BY STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN TURBO SUB-COUNTY UASIN GISHU COUNTY KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The investigated the causes of high school students in Turbo sub-county performing poorly in humanities national exams. The study population sample was picked from five high schools in Ng'enyilel Turbo Sub-County using ... -
MODELING THE RISK FACTORS OF MISCARRIAGE USING ADVANCED SURVIVAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES: CENSORED QUANTILE REGRESSION AND CURE MODEL
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Miscarriage is the involuntary termination of pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the maternal uterus. The risk factors associated with the transition from a normal pregnancy to a complete miscarriage before ... -
OVERLAPPING, NON-MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND INVERSE SURVIVAL ANALYSIS WITH APPLICATION IN MODELING OF STUDENTS’ CHRONIC DISEASES A CASE STUDY OF MOI AND U.O.E UNIVERSITIES
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The analysis of time to event(s) has taken roots in many fields including health studies, statistics, among others. Single and mutually exclusive events have been studied, and, methods, for handling such cases have been ... -
ENHANCING SOIL NITROGEN THROUGH CROP ARRANGEMENTS AND FERTILIZER: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MBILI INTERCROPPING AND CONVENTIONAL METHODS FOR SUSTAINABLE MAIZE- SOY BEAN FARMING IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low fertility in highly weathered and degraded soils largely accounts for low and unsustainable crop yields in most African countries. Nitrogen (N) is the most deficient among other nutrients because other than being ...
