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IMPACT OF PEER COUNSELING SERVICES ON DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THARAKA SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Peer counseling has been established in Kenyan secondary schools among other counseling services being offered to students. This emanates from the fact that it has the potential to impact students’ behaviour positively. ... -
Impact of Teacher Performance Appraisal on Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Maara Sub County Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Teaching and learning involves mastering abstract principles, understanding proofs, remembering factual information, acquiring methods, techniques and approaches, recognition, reasoning, debating ideas, or developing ... -
THE IMPEDIMENTS OF VIABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY IMPLEMENTATION ON PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN OWNED FAST FOOD SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN CHUKA TOWN
(Chuka university, 2021)Women owned SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa continue to record poor performances compared to their male counterparts. Women entrepreneurship represents a vast untapped source of innovation, job creation and economic growth ... -
Improving seed potato leaf area index, stomatal conductance and chlorophyll accumulation efficiency through irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient management.
(Macrothink Institute, 2016-01)A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm, Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application on ... -
IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND TEACHING OF ECDE LITERACY SKILLS IN KIAMBAA SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Literacy skills play a significant role in everyday communication in life from infancy to early childhood through to primary school level and beyond. Learning during early years is important in building a firm foundation ... -
In vivo Safety of Dichloromethane-Methanolic Extract of Allium sativum in Normal Mice.
(2017)The indiscriminate use of Allium sativum in treatment of various diseases can pose a great danger to various body functions. Assessment of the effect of the extract on haematological and biochemical parameters can be used ... -
In-vitro Evaluation of Fungicide Sensitivity of Tomato Leaf Blight Pathogens
(Jurnal Pertanian Tropik (JPT), 2021)Tomato early and late blight diseases caused by Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans respectively, are constraints to tomato production globally. Conventional use of commercial synthetic fungicides in management ... -
IN-VITROEVALUATION OF FUNGICIDES SENSITIVITY OF TOMATO LEAF BLIGHT PATHOGENS ISOLATES Alternariasolani and Phytophthorainfestans
(Chuka University, 2021)Tomato early and late blight diseases caused by Alternaria solani(Ellis & Martin) Sorauer and Phytophthora infestansrespectively hinder tomato production globally. Use of fungicides in management of blight diseases has ... -
INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF FUSARIUM WILT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF CRUDE EXTRACTS OF Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A.Gray AND Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth AND THEIR ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES AGAINST Fusarium oxysporum IN TOMATOES
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Kenya is one of the leading countries in Africa in tomato production. Production of tomato is 14% of the total vegetable and 6.72% of the horticultural crops produced in the country. It is a source of food, foreign exchange ... -
Incidence and Severity of Solanum lycopersicumBacterial leaf spot Caused by Xanthomonad species in Farms in Wanguru, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(IRE, 2019-04)Demand for tomato has increased tremendously but its production has been bedeviled by phytopathogens such as bacteria leaf spot. Studies have reported cases of bacteria leaf spot associated with tomato losses in ... -
Incidence and Severity of Turcicum Leaf Blight Caused by Exserohilum turcicum (pass.) Leonard and Suggs) on Sorghum Populations in Different Regions of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 2019)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a drought tolerant food crop preferred by subsistence farmers in dry areas which experience low annual rainfall. However, Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) caused by Exserohilum turcicum ... -
Increasing leaf harvest intensity enhances edible leaf vegetable yields and decreases mature fruit yields in multi-purpose pumpkin.
(Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN), 2013-08)The popular Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchsene) in Kenya is the multi-purpose type, grown for its edible tender leaves, mature fruits and seeds. It requires appropriate management to realize high yields. Pumpkin is an ... -
Inculcation of Societal Norms in School System in Meru County, Kenya: An Afrocentric Perspective
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Modern societies have entrusted schools as key socializing agents. The school system is expected to inculcate positive societal norms into the learners. However, cases of negative behaviors that do not conform to acceptable ... -
Indigenous knowledge and applications of clay among rural communities in western Kenya
(2019-01)A survey was conducted in Western Kenya involving 281 respondents to ascertain the clay applications and its health effects on human beings. Household survey, focus group discussions and direct observation were ... -
Influence of Agriculture Advisory Services on Adoption of Sorghum Production Practices among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka South Sub-County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2022-08-16)The development and dissemination of agricultural advisory services (AAS) amongst smallholder sorghum farmers (SHFs) has played a crucial role in sorghum yield improvement in Kenya. However, there is limited information ... -
Influence of Availability of Sanitary Facilities on the Participation of the Girl-Child in Public Primary Schools in Garissa County, Kenya
(2015)Every child has the right to quality education and good health care. The government of Kenya introduced Free Primary Education to ensure all school aged children acquire basic education. Despite this government investment, ... -
INFLUENCE OF BIOPHYSICAL FACTORS VARIATION ON TREE SPECIES STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
(Chuka University, 2022)Forests are important for survival and development of human and other fauna. However, they are under degradation due to changes in biophysical factors affecting tree species structure and composition. Understanding ... -
Influence of Biozyme® on chlorophyll content, flowering and physiological maturity of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars
(2013-09-19)The study was conducted at Egerton University in 2010/2011 in a split plot experiment, arranged in a randomized complete block design. The research was replicated three times and repeated once. Main plots were assigned ... -
INFLUENCE OF CHURCH INITIATED PROGRAMMES ON YOUTH RETENTION IN METHODIST CHURCH IN KENYA, NYAMBENE SYNOD
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Retention of youth in Church is becoming a great concern especially in the mainstream churches. Their migration from Church to Church and dropping out of the church has left a negative effect. In response to this, the ...