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PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTED LOCAL MAIZE LANDRACES FOR DROUGHT TOLERANCE BASED ON FLOWERING STRESS, AND THEIR RESISTANCE TO LARGER GRAIN BORER (Prostephanus truncatus) IN KENYA
(Egerton University, 2008-10-01)Maize is staple food in Kenya and is grown in almost all agro-ecological zones. The average maize yield in the highlands is about 3.5 t/ha while that for the arid and semi arid (ASALs) low altitude areas is less than 1.3 ... -
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, ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IMENTI NORTH SUB COUNTY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2014-09)The role of parents in children’s education globally is a central issue in education policy and research. Due to concerns on how to improve students’ academic achievement, the role of parents and family-school partnership ... -
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 ... -
Access and Utilization of Seasonal Climate Forecast Among Small Holder Farmers in Masinga Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Climate change in Kenya and other East African countries is expected to manifest itself in shifts in seasons and increased frequencies of extreme weather events, such as droughts, heavy rainfall and associated flooding. ... -
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 ... -
Health Seeking Behaviour and Lifestyle Modification Strategies of Hypertensive Patients in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Globally, the prevalence of Non-Communicable diseases such as hypertension is increasing dramatically hence a burden to low income countries such as Kenya. In Kenya the prevalence of hypertension has increased gradually ... -
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 ... -
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; ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Application of Response Surface Methodology in Modelling and Optimization of The Yields of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) using Animal Organic Manures
(2019-09)The objective of design and analysis of experiments is to optimize a response which is influenced by several independent variables. In agriculture, many statistical studies have focused on investigating the effect of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Modelling the Effects of Mindfulness Based Stress on Breast Cancer Survival Rate among Women in Meru and Nyeri Counties, Kenya, using Cox Proportional Hazard Model
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, affecting 34 women per every 100,000. This has led to high number of fatalities annually, which need to be mitigated. The main interest among many ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Patients and System Related Factors Associated With Non –Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication Among Patients at Chuka Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Non-adherence to hypertensive medication continues to become contributing factor to hypertensive complications like stroke, heart attacks, kidney disease heart failure Non-adherence prevalence to treatment with antihypertensive ...