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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 ... -
IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND TEACHING OF ECDE LITERACY SKILLS IN KIAMBAA SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Literacy skills play a significant role in everyday communication in life from infancy to early childhood through to primary school level and beyond. Learning during early years is important in building a firm foundation ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON RETENTION IN PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The problem of employee retention is global and affects organizations in developing and developed countries. Even though a lot has been done towards stemming the low retention rate problem in private security firms, ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The declining trend in the value added by food and beverage subsector to manufacturing sector in Kenya and the resulting decline in manufacturing sector as evidenced by the sector’s contribution to GDP, employment and ... -
INFLUENCE OF EVENT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ON COMMUNITY HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ISIOLO NORTH CONSTITUENCY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-11)Events tourism is a specialty form of tourism that entails travel for purposes of attending and or participating in major one-time or recurring functions of limited duration. Event tourism incorporate different types of ... -
INFLUENCE OF FRINGE BENEFITS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN DEPOSIT TAKING SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Fringe benefits are types of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries. Most organizations are more concerned about promoting employee welfare and performance. Review of ... -
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) ... -
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 SELECTED INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES ON LEARNERS’ PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES AMONG PRE-PRIMARY LEARNERS IN KAITI CONSTITUENCY, MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Learner participation in environmental conservation activities is key in ensuring learners gain the skills of conserving the environment during their pre-primary years. In ensuring that learners participate in environmental ... -
Integrated Effect of Rhizobium Inoculation and Phosphorus Application on Soybean Growth and Yield
(Chuka University, 2019-09)There has been a decline in soybean production in many parts of Kenya due to limited soil fertility, especially nitrogen and phosphorus contents. A field experiment was conducted at Chuka University Demonstration farm to ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
MODELLING PLANT GROWTH BASED ON GOMPERTZ, LOGISTIC CURVE, EXTREME GRADIENT BOOSTING AND LIGHT GRADIENT BOOSTING MODELS USING HIGH DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DERIVED MAIZE (Zea mays L.) PHENOMIC DATA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Modelling of plant growth is vital for hypotheses testing and carrying out virtual plant growth and development experiments, which may otherwise take a long time under field conditions. Modelling of plant growth has ... -
PERCEIVED CONTRIBUTION OF SPORTS FACILITIES’ ATTRIBUTES ON SPORT TOURIST DEMAND AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY
(Chuka University, 2021-11)Sports tourism is among the leading tourism segments which contribute to National Domestic Product (NDP) for many countries. In Kenya, the sports tourism initiatives are concentrated in the major urban centres where the ... -
PERCEPTION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS FOR ADOPTION OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN IGAMBANG’OMBE, SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Climate change and variability have been identified globally as a major challenge to food security especially in Arid and Semi-Arid lands (ASALs). Agriculture and smallholder farmers have also been identified as the most ... -
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 ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF Tamarindus indica EXTRACTS AGAINST Fusarium oxysporum AND Xanthomonas campestris
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Plant pathogens are a major threat to biodiversity and food security worldwide. They cause severe losses or damage to crops, thereby significantly reducing the quality and quantity of agricultural commodities. Bacteria and ... -
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, ...