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A HISTORICAL STUDY ON THE TRANSITION FROM SUBSISTENCE TO CASH CROP FARMING IN ABOGETA SUB-COUNTY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA, FROM 1937-1980
(Chuka University, 2022-09)This study is about the history of the transition from subsistence to cash crop farming in Abogeta Sub-County in Meru County, Kenya, from 1937-1980. The main economic activity of the people in Abogeta Sub-County is ... -
EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL NUTRIENTS INFLUX ON WATER QUALITY, PHYTOPLANKTERS DIVERSITY, ABUNDANCE AND FISH BIOMASS IN THIBA RIVER BASIN, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Thiba River Basin provides vital resources and supports high levels of biodiversity. However, human land use including agriculture has led to widespread water pollution, habitat degradation and biodiversity loss, thereby ... -
PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN WOUND CAREAMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS ATTENDING MERU TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Diabetes is among the leading non-communicable diseases affecting the society today. Diabetic foot ulcer is among the complications that arise among diabetic patients due to poor management of the condition. Patient ... -
EFFECTS OF INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS, FARM AND FARMERS’ CHARACTERISTICS ON TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF FRENCH BEAN PRODUCTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN SELECTED COUNTIES, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)French bean production makes a significant contribution to the GDP, employment, farmers' income, and welfare. However, french bean farming involves many practices thus more capital is required; as smallholder farmers ... -
PERCIEVED SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IGEMBE SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Society looks at the teacher as a principal agent in promoting socially responsible behaviour in young people. Motivated teachers are more likely to motivate students to learn and ensure the implementation of educational ... -
EFFECT OF WORK CHARACTERISTICS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON ADOPTION OF SAFETY MEASURES AND LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY AMONG AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN TRANS NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Due to the physical demands and chemical use involved in agricultural work, it is one of the most dangerous professions in terms of safety. Roughly 70% of Kenya's rural population is employed directly or indirectly in ... -
POLITICAL - SPIRITUAL DIMENSION OF CONFLICT BETWEEN SAMBURU AND TURKANA: ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC LIVELIHOOD OF SAMBURU COUNTY (1962-2012)
(Chuka University, 2022-09)There exists substantial evidence of constant cattle raids and unrest between Samburu and Turkana in the now Samburu County. This study examined the the nature of conflict and the socio-economic implications of the ... -
STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL AND ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISATION OF SOL-GEL SYNTHESIZED COPPER DOPED NICKEL TITANATE (CuXNi1-XTiO3) NANOPARTICLES
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Nanoparticles of less than 100 nm have improved properties in comparison to the bulk properties of the same material. This makes them more appealing and recently, they have attracted a lot of research attention. Titanate ... -
UPTAKE OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING SERVICES AMONG OUT PATIENT WOMEN INFECTED IN TWO SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES, THARAKA-NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Globally, cancer of the cervix (ca cervix) kills more than 300,000 women yearly. Eighty percent of these deaths occur in low-resource countries that are also distressed by high rates of HIV. HIV infections increase the ... -
COMPLIANCE TO SCHEDULED CLINICAL VISITS AMONG ADULT PATIENTS WITH TYPE 1 AND TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AT THE MERU TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Diabetes mellitus is a global health problem that affects individuals of all age groups. The disease is associated with complications that cause morbidity, mortality and huge economic burdens on the health care system. ... -
EFFECT OF DEMAND AND HEDONIC BASED PRICING STRATEGIES ON GUESTS PURCHASE DECISIONS IN STAR RATED HOTELS IN NAKURU COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Demand and hedonic based pricing strategies provide hotel practitioners opportunities for adjusting prices depending on, guest preferences, and seasonal changes thus enhancing competitive advantage. Customers are able ... -
INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND GENDER ON ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN THARAKA SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Agricultural production among smallholder farmers in Tharaka South sub-county is on decline and this is associated with effects of climate change. Research has shown that climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) ... -
EFFECT OF SELECTED HOME-BASED FACTORS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GIRLS IN PUBLIC CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IMENTI SOUTH, MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Education as a critical facet in human process plays a vital and dynamic function in creating a basis for the success of learners. It inculcates in them the fundamental attitudes and skills that enable the learners cope ... -
EFFECT OF DIGITAL CONTENT ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND ATTITUDE IN MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EMBU WEST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Poor performance in mathematics in Kenya has been of concern to stakeholders in the field of education. The low performance has been attributed to many factors such as learner’s negative attitude towards the subject ... -
EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ON OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF COMMERCIAL STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Commercial state corporations offer essential goods and services to the general public thereby handling a huge variety of contracts which necessitate contract management so as to ensure effective resource utilization ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED FACTORS ON INSTRUCTION OF ENGLISH COMPOSITION WRITING IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IGEMBE CENTRAL SUB-COUNTY, MERU, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Composition writing is an integral part of learning the English language in primary schools. When compared with other language skills of listening, speaking and reading, writing is the most difficult skill to learn. ... -
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 ... -
USAWIRI WA MOTIFU ZA KIMAZINGIRA KATIKA TAMTHILIA TEULE ZA SAID AHMED MOHAMED NA TIMOTHY AREGE: UHAKIKI WA KIEKOLOJIA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The issue of climate change has recently elicited intense debate in both national and international forums. In this regard, many current literary works are focusing on environmental degradation, its effect, and the ... -
ISOLATION, CHARACTERISATION AND DETERMINATION OF ANTI BACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF SECONDARY METABOLITES OF Acremonium SPECIES FROM SOILS OF EMBU MUNICIPAL DUMPSITE
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Generally, antibiotics production relies on glucose or lactose as carbon and energy source. Alternatively, available raw materials such as agro-wastes have been used successfully as substrates in growth of micro-fungi. ... -
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The performance of the manufacturing companies over the past few years has been declining as demonstrated by the decline in sector growth as well as the influence on the country’s GDP which dropped from 10% in 2014 to ...