Browsing 7th International Research Conference of Chuka University,2020 by Title
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INFLUENCE OF GREEN CERTIFICATION ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR IN 4-5 STAR RESTAURANTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2021)The main aim of this study was to examine the role of green certification on consumer buying behavior in 4-5 star restaurants in Nairobi County. With the increasing environmental conservation concerns, consumers are ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN HANDLING LEARNERS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS ON LEARNING AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KIAMBU WEST SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Learning of preschool children continues to face numerous challenges where learners have registered and continued to register dismal grades in basic numeracy, language and creativity skills. Thus, the study examined the ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ IMPROVISATION OF SOUND-PRODUCING MATERIALS ON ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE SKILLS AMONG PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Acquisition of science skills among pre-primary school learners has had its fair share of challenges with many pre- primary school learners manifesting low competencies in manipulation, experimentation and observation ... -
INTEGRATING SOCIAL PROTECTION WITH HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY DISASTER RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Chuka University, 2021)Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the need for humanitarian assistance. This increase has been occasioned by the increased frequency of disasters, the severity of the disasters and the protracted nature ... -
INTERVENING ROLE OF JOB TENURE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB SECURITY AND JOB STABILITY OF UNIVERSITY CATERING EMPLOYEES IN NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2021)The study sought to find out the intervening role of job tenure in the relationship between job security and job stability of University catering employees in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to ... -
LEARNING TEACHING SKILLS THROUGH MICRO-TEACHING IN TEACHER TRAINING FOR CHEMISTRY TEACHING
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Teacher training equips teachers with skills that help them to substantially develop learner knowledge, skills and attitudes that translate to quality education and eventual development of a nation. The professional ... -
MANAGEMENT OF PARASITIC ROOTKNOT NEMATODES IN SWEETPOTATO: REVIEW
(Chuka University, 2021)Agriculture is the mainstay in Kenyan economy, it currently contributes to 29% in gross domestic product (GDP) and creates employment of over 80% in the rural population. There are four major sub sectors in the agricultural ... -
MANAGERIAL TIES AND PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY ASSEMBLIES IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)The central principle of the Constitution of Kenya 2020 is the implementation of the system of devolved Government. In implementing this system, the Constitution in Articles 174 and 175 envisions the power of self- governance ... -
MODELLING KENYA MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS
(Chuka University, 2021)Kenya's economic growth has been lower than in other nations, especially the European nations for a long time. Macroeconomic indicators are the main factors that affect the economic growth of a country. The study sought ... -
MODERATING ROLE OF WELFARE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TALENT MANAGEMENT AND JOB STABILITY OF UNIVERSITY CATERING EMPLOYEES IN NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2021)The study sought to find out the moderating role of welfare initiatives in the relationship between talent management and job stability of University Catering Employees in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was descriptive covering ... -
NGUGI WA THIONG’O’S COSMOGONIC META-MYTH IN THE PERFECT NINE: THE EPIC OF GIKUYU AND MUMBI (KENDA MUIYURI: RUGANO RWA GIKUYU NA MUMBI)
(Chuka University, 2021)This study seeks to review, analyses and evaluate the presentation of the Kikuyu myth of origin as presented in Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s narrative verse; Kenda Muiyuru: Rugano Rwa Gikuyu na Mumbi (The Perfect Nine: The Epic of ... -
A NOTE ON THE BASIC REPRODUCTION NUMBER: NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (2019-nCOV)
(Chuka University, 2021)The basic reproductive number, R 0, is the expected number of secondary infections produced by a single individual during his or her entire infectious period, in a completely susceptible population. This concept is ... -
PERCEIVED CAUSES OF STUDENTS’ LOW ENROLMENT IN PHYSICS IN CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MERU SOUTH SUBCOUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021)Physics is an important science domain that enables learners to develop analytical skills neccessary for problem solving in technical fields. Physics content is relevant to all learners irrespective of the careers in ... -
PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF INTEGRATED RURAL TOURISM PLANNING ON COMMUNITIES’ REVENUES AND RESOURCES VITALITY IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2021)Rural Tourism is regarded as a key economic activity and a conservation tool for rural tourism resources in many developing countries. In Kenya, tourism is concentrated in urban and coastal regions while marginalizing ... -
QUALITY OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL ADVICE OFFERED BY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS EXTENSIONISTS IN MBEERE NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)This research adds to knowledge of extension education by revealing the quality of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) advice offered by private and public extension sectors. The study was aimed at addressing the paucity of ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVISORY SERVICES AND ADOPTION OF AGRICULTURAL INDIGENOUS PRACTICES IN CHUKA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)Adoption of agricultural indigenous practices (AIPs) holds the promise for agricultural and environmental sustainability. However, the adoption rate has been low among smallholder farmers for decades. Level of advisory ...