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Efficacy of Neem, Tithonia And Tephrosia Leaf Extracts in Management of Root-Knot Nematodes in French Beans(Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Agricultural production within the smallholder farming sector of East Africa is constrained by numerous factors including parasitic nematodes.Existing control measures involving applications of chemical nematicides are ... -
Effect of Farm Inputs and Smallholder Farmer Characteristics on Irish Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Production Technical Efficiency in Molo Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)In Kenya, irish potato is the second most consumed food crop after maize. The sub-sector contributes significantly to the country’s food security and generates income and employment to many smallholder farmers. Irish potato ... -
Effect of Computer Assisted Teaching Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement And Motivation in Biology in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Biology is a branch of science studied at secondary school that lays the foundation for careers in medicine, education, agriculture, environment, and biotechnology important in industrial and technological development. ... -
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 ... -
Relationship Between Subsidized Secondary Education and Students Participation in Public Secondary Schools in Wajir East Sub-County, Wajir County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The Kenyan Government began implementation of funds for subsidization of secondary education in the year 2008 as a way of reducing education cost to ensure parents have increased affordability to education. The Kenyan ... -
Effects of Goat Manure-Based Vermicompost on Soil Chemical Properties, Growth and Yield of Garlic in Meru South and Manyatta Sub Counties, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a bulb vegetable that is gaining prominence among small-scale and commercial farmers in Eastern Kenya due to its reported high returns and the readily available market. It is used as food ... -
Perceived Effect of Pubertal Developmental Body Changes on Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement Among Public Primary School Pupils in Sagana, Kirinyaga West Sub-County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Pupils in puberty stage face several challenges that affect their self-esteem and academic achievement. Low self-esteem is manifested when level of confidence, satisfaction and acceptance is dismal in pupils during puberty ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Income Generating Enterprises Owned By Youth Living With Disabilities in Chuka/Igambang’ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Income generating enterprises aim at reducing unemployment which is one of the serious problems affecting the youth living with disabilities (YLWD) in Kenya. The Kenyan government has made efforts through various development ... -
A History of Khat Production and Its Socio-Economic Impact in Siakago Sub County, Embu County-Kenya From 1980 To 2018
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Before diversification into Khat production in Siakago, most of the households were engaged in subsistence farming activities. The agricultural sector was performing poorly being a semi-arid area raising a serious concern. ... -
Secondary Prevention Practices Among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Meru Level Five Hospital and Consolata Hospital Nkubu, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Diabetes is chronic metabolic disorder characterized by states of hyperglycemia with disturbances of carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism. Diabetes affects millions of people globally every day and the prevalence ... -
Formulation of Schrödinger Equation Using The Hilbert Space Operators Approach
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Operators in Hilbert space have properties which are useful in the study of mathematical abstract areas such as approximation theory, Banach Fixed point theory, the spectral theory as well as Quantum Mechanics. Schrödinger ... -
Masculinity in Margaret Ogola’s The River and The Source and I Swear by Apollo
(Chuka University, 2019-09)There has been extensive literary research on gender in Kenya and Africa in general. A lot of these literary scholarships has tended to ignore male characters by concentrating on highlighting the woman and her struggle for ... -
Influence of Foot-Care on Foot Ulcer Development Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Clinics in Embu County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has become a global epidemic of 21st century with disproportionately high socioeconomic burden in the developing world. The prevalence of T2DM continues to rise resulting in significant ... -
Assessment of The Distribution, Abundance and Carbon Stocks in Seagrass Meadows Within Eastern and Western Creeks of Gazi Bay, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Seagrass meadows are one of the most important blue carbon ecosystems within the seascape environment providing both ecological and economic benefits. They act as breeding and feeding grounds for fish and other organisms; ... -
Challenges in Management of Pupils Discipline in Public Primary Schools of Imenti South Sub County, Meru County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Management is a system of working with individuals for the purpose of achieving the required goal, mission or strategic objectives of an organization. Management is widely acknowledged to be essential for creating a peaceful ... -
Muundo wa Sentensi ya Kiigembe: Mtazamo wa Eksibaa
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Sintaksia ni taaluma inayojihusisha na uchambuzi wa miundo ya sentensi. Utafiti huu ulichanganua muundo wa sentensi ya Kîîgembe katika taaluma ya sintaksia. Kati ya vipashio vinavyotumika katika taaluma ya kisintaksia ni ... -
Unyambulishaji wa Vitenzi Katika Kigĩchũgũ
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Unyambulishaji wa vitenzi ni mojawapo ya masuala yanayoshughulikiwa katika taaluma ya mofolojia katika lugha nyingi za Kiafrika. Mofolojia ni tawi la isimu linaloshughulikia umbo la ndani la neno ambalo hujishughulisha ... -
Maize Performance and Soil Moisture Retention Under Inoculated Cowpeas Intercrop in Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in Kenya with maize being produced in diverse environments. However, in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties, small holder maize productivity has been diminishing due to declining ... -
Factors Affecting The Completion Rate of Boys in Public Day Secondary Schools in Mbeere South Sub County, Embu County
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The government of Kenya introduced Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) with a view to increase secondary school education access and raise completion rate of students who were initially deemed unable due to high cost of ... -
Modelling and Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Weight Gain of Eight Weeks Old Kenbro Served With Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo L) Seeds Extract
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Extensive use of synthetic growth promoting antibiotics have become a threat to public health. Therefore, there is a need to search for bioactive phytochemicals that have positive effects on immune, growth and appetite ...
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