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ASSESSMENT OF SOIL COMPACTION LEVELS BY FARM MACHINERY IN CULTIVATED SANDY LOAM SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The increasing soil degradation due to soil compaction may be linked to the increase in weight of agricultural machinery, in the more use of machinery even under unfavorable soil conditions and to poor crop rotation. The ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) COMPOSITE BRIQUETTE AS AN ALTERNATIVE DOMESTIC ENERGY SOURCE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Biomass is one of the most promising energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emission during production and utilization. However, majority of biomass are not suitable to be utilized as fuel without an appropriate process ... -
MODELING THE IMPACTS OF LAND USE CHANGES ON WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY IN KIMWARER RIVER CATCHMENT
(2018)Kimwarer River basin has an area of 138.2 km2 . The basin has experienced ecosystem degradation due to extensive farming therefore impacting on water yield and nutrient loading in the basin. The study was undertaken to ... -
Analysis of Energy Storage and Return foot stiffness by Coupling Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Simulation
(Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 2018)Transtibial amputees currently have numerous prostheses in the market which are aimed at improving the control, cosmetics and comfort. Each of the three categories of prosthetic feet namely; ... -
Design and Fabrication of a Pedal Powered Paddy Rice Thresher International
(Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management, 2018)The main objective of this study was to design and fabricate a hand operated pedal powered thresher for threshing, separating, and cleaning rice paddies. The major components of the machine include ... -
Challenges Facing Graduate Structural Engineers in the Building Construction Industry in Kenya
(Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 2019)Despite a number of challenges, training institution Kenya has produced structural engineers in the building and construction field. As a result, there have been problems facing these apprentices that have led to ... -
Influence of Vehicle Inspection Tests on Crashworthiness of School Bus in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, 2019)The vehicle structure, designs and materials on school bus body crashworthiness as regulated by different government agencies in bus body building firms was the topic under research study. In Kenya, thousands of ... -
Perception of Mechanical Engineering Technician Students and Teachers towards Methods Applied at Technical Training institutes in Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Studies in Kenya show that teachers were more comfortable teaching theory than practical skills. The curricula in majority of Technical and Vocational education and training Institutions (TVET) is a theory based, where ... -
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION WITH TREATED WASTEWATER ON SOIL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEAN YIELD: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET FARM
(University of Eldoret, 2020)It is proposed that treated wastewater reuse with the correct regulations can be used to supplement the available amount of water for agricultural use. The research determines the effect of using this water on soil and ... -
Effects of Infiltration Trenches and Bio-Retention Ponds on Stormwater Runoff in Eldoret Town
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020)The overall objective of the research was to evaluate the influence of low impact developments (LIDs) on the generated runoff in Eldoret town, Kenya. The specific LIDs investigated were the infiltration trenches and ... -
Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Land Degradation in Upper Turkwel Watershed
(AER Journal, 2020)Land use and Land Cover changes continue in Turkwel watershed owing to climate changes and anthropogenic activities and has led to land degradation. Due to the increasing population in watersheds and growing unplanned ... -
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF SWMM MODEL IN A SUB CATCHMENT IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(Malaysian Journal Of Civil Engineering, 2020-04)Flooding in Eldoret town has been occurring during heavy downpours resulting in loss of property, live and interruption of transportation systems. This study aimed at determining the catchment characteristics in Eldoret ... -
LAWS OF KENYA
(National Council for Law Reporting, 2021)We, the people of Kenya— ACKNOWLEDGING the supremacy of the Almighty God of all creation: HONOURING those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land: PROUD of our ethnic, cultural and religious ... -
MODELING OF RAINFALL-RUNOFF FOR A STORMWATER DRAIN IN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Flooding in Eldoret town has been experienced during heavy downpours resulting in loss of property, life, and interruption of transportation systems. The overall objective of the research was to evaluate different ... -
Effect of Tillage Techniques on Depth, Furrow Slice and Water Retention in Maugo Smallholder Rice Scheme in Kenya
(Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 2021)This study was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of tillage techniques on depth, furrow slice and water retention in Maugo Smallholder Rice Scheme in Kenya. Treatments were arranged in randomized ... -
Design and Testing of a Demand Response Q- Learning Algorithm for a Smart Home Energy Management System
(IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which is achieved either through wired solutions like investment in new or expansion of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
Effect of Ploughing Techniques on Water Use and Yield of Rice in Maugo Small-Holder Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(Journal of AgriEngineering, 2021-03)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of paddy rice ploughing techniques on water use and the yield of rice crop, as well as water use efficiency for rice growing in small-holder irrigation schemes. The ... -
Estimation of Soil Erosion as a Function of Land Use and Rainfall Using rMMF Model on Amukura Hills, Busia County
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)Soil erosion by water is considered as the most critical problem on cultivated steeply sloping lands in Kenya. On the Amukura hills in Busia County, Kenya, there have been increased farming activities and indiscriminate ... -
Sediments Yields in Saimo Catchment of Tugen Hills in Baringo County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)Soil erosion by water is one of the primary causes of land degradation and occurs throughout the world. Soil erosion contributes negatively to the already declining agricultural productivity thereby negatively impacting ... -
The State of Renewable Energy in Kenya with a Focus on the Future of Hydropower
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)The rise in global energy demand and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have necessitated the transition to renewables. Many previously unelectrified countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have joined the race to provide ...
