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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 ... -
Potential of orange-fleshed sweet potato in increasing vitamin A dietary intake in up to 60-month-old children in Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Developing countries, more so those in sub-Saharan Africa, are having to grapple with high prevalence of vitamin A deficiency. Food based approaches are being recommended as the sustainable interventions. In Kenya, ... -
PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIAL WILT DISEASE caused by Ralstonia solanacearum on TOMATOES in MERU SOUTH SUB-COUNTY and BIOCONTROL using Trichoderma harzianum
(Chuka University, 2022-09)In most parts of Kenya, tomato production is characterized by low quality and huge losses due to pest and diseases. Most common tomato diseases are caused by bacteria, bacterial wilt being the most prevalent. Bacterial ... -
PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum AND EVALUATION OF BANANA GENOTYPES FOR RESISTANCE TO BANANA WILT IN THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-04-20)Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most grown food crops in the world, and is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. A major constraints to banana production in Tharaka Nithi County is banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) ... -
PREVALENCE OF HAZARDS, EFFECTS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN MALINDI TOWN KILIFI COUNTY-KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Climate change is the world’s worst challenge of our time. Developing countries are experiencing the worst impact of this catastrophe. Over the past 50 years, the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has risen ... -
PROCUREMENT PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)There has been an effort by the public institutions in Kenya to improve the performance of the procurement function. However, poor performance is still a challenge. These institutions are burdened with delays and occasional ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED FACTORS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MERU SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, THARAKANITHI COUNTY.
(Chuka University, 2022-09)ABSTRACT The academic achievement of students in mathematics in Public Day Secondary Schools in Meru South Sub County has been low in the National and County Mean score. This persistent poor performance in achievement of ... -
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 ... -
RELEVANCE OF IMMANUEL KANT’S PHILOSOPHY OF TRANSCENDENTALISM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MERU-SOUTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Kant‟s transcendentalism which is a philosophy based on the synthesis of philosophies of rationalism and empiricism can form a foundation upon which curriculum implementation strategies could be developed. Effective ... -
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 ... -
SECURE CLOUD BASED APPROACH FOR MOBILE DEVICES USER DATA
(Chuka University, 2022-02)ABSTRACT In this era characterized by rapid technological innovations, mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones have become inevitable due to the variety of services they offer. As a result, computing capacity as ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND PRODUCTION FACTORS AFFECTING UPTAKE OF BANANA VALUE ADDITION AMONG SMALLHOLDERS IN CHUKASUB COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA JOSPHAT
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Banana value added products like flour has more economic impact to raw bananas as witnessed in Kisii County. Farmers in Tharaka Nithi County are still reluctant to uptake banana value addition despite its accrued economic ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC, GROSS MARGINS AND INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF FOOD CROP PRODUCTION BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MAKUENI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Farming of food crops is a major source of livelihood for human existence. In Kenya, agriculture contribute about 33% to the GDP, with both food crops and commercial crops contributing at least 80% which translates to ... -
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF NERICA RICE ADOPTERS IN IMENTI NORTH SUB-COUNTY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)The current demand for rice globally is higher than production. In Kenya the deficit of rice is met through importation. Regardless of the high demand the production of rice in Kenya is very low despite the introduction ... -
Spatial Variation in Adoption of Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in Meru County, Kenya.
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Rainwater harvesting has been used to address water shortage in various regions. The harvested rainwater is used for domestic purposes, irrigation and agricultural processing. Various technologies have been used over time ... -
Spatial Variation in Adoption of Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in Meru County, Kenya.
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Rainwater harvesting has been used to address water shortage in various regions. The harvested rainwater is used for domestic purposes, irrigation and agricultural processing. Various technologies have been used over time ... -
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 ... -
STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL, AND SURFACE POTENTIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF NICKEL, ZINC DOPED MAGNESIUM FERRITES SYNTHESIZED USING SOL-GEL AUTO-COMBUSTION METHOD
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Nano-sized spinel ferrites have attracted heightened scientific focus due to their interesting structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and electrical properties. Metal substitution in the structural equation of the ... -
Teachers and Students’ Perception of The Impact of Life Skills Training on Students Behavior in Secondary Schools in Maara Sub County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Cases of violence, strikes, alcoholism, drug and substance abuse, teenage suicidal tendencies and irresponsible sexual behavior among others are a continuous challenge in secondary schools in Kenya. The government of ...