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Prevalence and Characterization of Foliar Fungal Diseases of Tomato and Their Biocontrol Using Rhizospheric Streptomyces in Kirinyanga County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Global tomato production is characterized by inconsistent quality and yields partly emanating from biotic constraints attributed to fungal foliar diseases. In Kirinyaga County, where tomato production is a major source ... -
DYNAMICS OF ANGLICAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN ENHANCING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA PETER
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The purpose of the study was to investigate the dynamics of Anglican Development Services (ADS) of the Anglican Church in enhancing Community Development (CD) in Kenya. The ADS since its inception has been involved in ... -
IMPACT OF KARATINA SEWER STABILIZATION PONDS ON BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF WATER ALONG RIVER RAGATI IN NYERI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-04)River Ragati is an important habitat for diverse species of organisms, plants and micro-organisms. The larger Ragati ecosystem is surrounded by a rural and urban setting that has a population of more than 158, 960 people. ... -
NAMNA NYIMBO ZA TOHARA ZA JAMII YA WAIGEMBE ZILIVYODENGULIWA NA NYIMBO ZA DINI YA KIKRISTO
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Igembe community is found in areas around North East of Mount Kenya. Igembe community has traditions which are associated with songs. This is that focuses to Igembe community is a descriptive study which investigates how ... -
EFFECTS OF SELECTED INORGANIC AND ORGANIC NPK FERTILIZER SOURCES ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF CELERY IN CHUKA SUB-COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Celery (Apium graveolens) is a highly prized herb that is grown all over the world for salads. It has become more well-liked in Kenya, where it is mostly farmed for export. The influence of soil nutrient sources on the ... -
INFLUENCE OF LAND USE ACTIVITIES ON GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES IN RUPINGAZI WATERSHED, EMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-11)Landforms are part of every part of the earth. The study aimed at finding ways by which land use activities contribute substances which effectively influence changes in landform along the Rupingazi watershed in Embu County, ... -
SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECT AND COPING MECHANISMS OF RETIREMENT AMONG RETIREE TEACHERS IN MERU COUNTY, KENYA.
(Chuka University, 2021-04-20)Retirement poses psychological problem for many retirees. There is an increase in the number of retired teachers in Meru County in Kenya because majority of the pioneer teachers in Meru County have begun retiring since ... -
INTEGRATED APPLICATION OF NAPHTHALENE ACETIC ACID, STAKING AND MINERAL NUTRIENT ON GROWTH, YIELD, AND SEED QUALITY OF CLIMBING BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Abstract Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume in attaining food security and income. Amongst the common beans are the climbing beans that have indeterminate growth habit and require staking for ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUNSELLORS’ POWERS AND COUNSELLING OUTCOMES OF LEARNERS WITH BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS IN INCLUSIVE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN EMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Counsellors have different types of powers, which can be applied to help or influence behaviour change of their clients like learners with behaviour problems. This however does not seem to have worked for learners with ... -
AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF VERNACULAR TELEVISION CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF BAITE TV IN MERU, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Television is today the most pervasive mass medium worldwide. The contribution and influence of mass media in the daily lives of audiences cannot be gainsaid. Vernacular television channels are a new phenomenon in the ... -
LIFE INCARCERATION AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF INMATES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MALE AND FEMALE LIFERS IN SELECTED PRISONS IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Life incarceration is a way of confining a lawbreaker in prison, to separate them from the society. This ensures societal security, and the offender’s chance of rehabilitation. Although the number of life-incarcerated ... -
READING THE ROMANCE MOTIF IN NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION OF SELECTED GĨKŨYŨ POPULAR SONGS
(Chuka University, 2020-12)READING THE ROMANCE MOTIF IN NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION OF SELECTED GĨKŨYŨ POPULAR SONGS -
SYNERGISTIC QUALITIES OF SELECTED PLANT EXTRACTS ON POTENCY OF PYRETHRINS AGAINST THE MAIZE WEEVIL, SITOPHILUS ZEA-MAIS (MOTSCH.) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Post-harvest losses of grains are a major hindrance to attainment of food security in Kenya due to infestation of coleopteran grain pests such as weevils. Although synthetic chemical insecticides are being used in their ... -
Influence of selected social-economic factors on retention and academic achievement among pupils in public day primary schools in Isiolo county, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2020-12)In Kenya, retention and academic achievement of children in primary schools has remained a major challenge. There has been low retention rates and low academic achievement in public primary schools in Isiolo County. Empirical ... -
Colonialism and The Agikuyu Women’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems on Food Crop Production in Kiambu, Kenya, 1902-1963.
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The interaction between the European colonialist in Kenya and the Agikuyu people influenced the indigenous Knowledge systems related to food crop production. Particularly, the introduction colonial policies and practices ... -
Relationship Between Parenting Practices and Behavior Outcomes Among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Parenting practices are crucial in the development of a holistic personality and an individual who is intellectually, emotionally, socially and morally competent. A stimulating parental environment provides quality ... -
Education and Ethics: A Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Kenyan Education System
(Chuka University, 2019-09)One of the objectives of education is to promote ethical behaviour among learners. The African educational system inculcated ethics among members of society and produced ethically upright individuals for generations. With ... -
Social Media Discourse of Chuka University Students on Whatsapp Platforms
(2019-09)Social media influences the way people communicate with one another and it is gaining popularity owing to the technological milestones made in the world of communication. As people communicate via social media interaction ... -
Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fed on Oilseed meals with Crude Papain Enzyme
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The greatest challenge to increased aquaculture production in Kenya is the high cost of fish feed. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing fish meal with oilseed meals and improving the ... -
Influence of Family Life Knowledge on Marriages in Meru County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)A satisfactory marriage is desirable but studies indicate that many people are dissatisfied in their marriages as reflected by broken families, single parent homes, violence in marriages and widespread misery in families. ...
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