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DIDACTICS OF ORALITY AND ITS STYLE IN ALTERNATIVE RITES OF PASSAGE AMONG THE IGEMBE PEOPLE OF MERU, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-11)This study set out to find out the relevance of the messages and styles in oral songs, narratives, and proverbs incorporated in Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) ceremonies as a tool for communication among the Igembe ... -
DIVERSITY, HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION AND PHYTOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL OF WILD PLANTS SPECIES NATURALLY GROWING ON KANG’OKI DUMPSITE, THIKA, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Increased industrialisation, urbanization, human population, and unregulated anthropogenic activities have led to an increased waste generation which in turn pollutes soil, water and air. Increased pollution is harmful to ... -
DRAMA-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH AND KISWAHILI LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CHEPTAIS SUB-COUNTY, BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Effective teaching and learning process is reliant on suitable approaches used during instructional process of a given subject area. Teachers’ effectiveness in content delivery has a definite influence on student concept ... -
DYNAMICS OF RHIZOBIUM AND PHOSPHATE ROCK FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE OF GREEN-GRAMS IN THARAKA - NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Soil fertility decline is one of the major constraints in agricultural productivity in Africa. Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in green - grams can offer a cost effective and sustainable means towards soil fertility ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 Discovery Teaching Approach on Scientific Creativity Amongst Students of Chemistry In Public Secondary Schools In Imenti North Sub-County, Kenya.
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The Chemistry curriculum in Kenya anticipates production of learners who possess scientific creativity abilities of sensitivity, Recognition and Flexibility to solve day to day life. Approaches of teaching chemistry ought ... -
EFFECT OF EXTENDED MARKETING MIX ELEMENTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE CHARTERED UNIVERSITIES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)A comprehensive plan specifically created for attaining a firm's objectives is known as a marketing mix strategy. It offers a strategy for achieving marketing goals. Private Universities are facing competition from public ... -
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 FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS ADOPTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)The search for explanation on the relationship between financial innovation adoption and financial performance continues to dominate finance literature. Empirical studies exploring the nature of the relationship between ... -
EFFECT OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF TEA PROCESSING FIRMS IN EAST OF RIFT REGION, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The business world today is moving towards the “Green Concept” and most firms aim at cost reduction and waste reduction in their procedures while reducing the consequence on the environment. Tea production in the East ... -
EFFECT OF POULTRY MANURE, NPK FERTILIZER AND PINCHING ON GROWTH, YIELD AND POST- HARVEST QUALITY OF BUTTERNUT (Cucurbita moschata) VARIETIES
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Butternut (Cucurbita moschata) is an important tropical fruit vegetable grown worldwide for household food security and nutrition. Butternut is widely gaining acceptance because of its nutritional value, early maturity, ... -
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 ... -
EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON SERVICE DELIVERY AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Procurement in public universities in Kenya has been recognized as essential in-service delivery since it affects how goods are procured and ensures tenders are awarded at the right time. However, this has not been the ... -
EFFECT OF RATE AND TIME OF PHOSPHOROUS APPLICATION AND PLANTING DENSITY ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogaea)
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Groundnut is the fourth most important source of edible oil and the third most important source of vegetable protein in the world. Despite its demands outweighing its supply, productivity remain low due to lack of commensurate ... -
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 SELECTED SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON ADOPTION OF INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN CHUKA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Indigenous agricultural practices (IAPs) are environmentally and agriculturally sustainable. Among the widely applied IAPs include crop rotation, agroforestry, intercropping, organic manure application, and minimum tillage. ... -
EFFECT OF SOURCE AND RATE OF LIVESTOCK MANURE ON GROWTH, YIELD, QUALITY AND NET ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.)
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Okra is a vegetable belonging to Malvaceae family mainly grown for its pods which are used fresh, canned or dried and ground as powder. Okra farmers use inorganic fertilizers which are expensive, increasing the cost of ... -
EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF FOOD PROCESSING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The productivity of food processing firms in Kenya has been declining due to the use Supply Chain Management Practices which are not current. The food processing subsector performance has also been declining thus its ...