Browsing 8th International Research Conference of Chuka University,2021 by Issue Date
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK SPECIFICATION AND PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE IN WATER COMPANIES IN KIAMBU, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2022)This research assessed the effect of legal framework specifications on procurement performance in water and sewerage companies in Kiambu. Descriptive research design was used, with the target population being 983 staff ... -
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS CONTAMINANTS IN NKENYE STREAM IN MERU SOUTH, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Access to portable water remains major global concern due to increased rate of water pollution contributed for by human pressure such as accelerated urbanization, high population, industrialization and intense agricultural ... -
FERTILIZER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROFITABILITY OF POTATO CROP AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BUURI
(Chuka University, 2022)In Kenya, average production of potatoes has stagnated around 2.9 million tons per year in the past 5 years. While seed potato and total land area under cultivation has risen by 4% and 12.3%, respectively; marginal ... -
AGRICULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RHIZOBIUM SPECIES FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES
(Chuka University, 2022)Strong demand for food necessitates efforts by researchers to create methods for sufficient production. Agricultural challenges include soil fertility loss, climate change, and increased pest infestations. Environmentally ... -
ASSESSMENT OF BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES AS BIOINDICATORS OF ON WATER QUALITY IN RIVER NAKA, CHUKA
(Chuka University, 2022)Freshwater ecosystems worldwide have been progressively deteriorating leading to a decrease in aquatic biodiversity. Conventionally, evaluation of water quality uses single physical-chemical parameters which may ... -
THE ROLE OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN MITIGATING IMPACTS OF PANDEMICS FORSUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY
(Chuka University, 2022)Pandemics like COVID-19 have spread rapidly and extensively around the world resulting to profound implications on food and nutrition security. The pandemics affects food systems stability which threatens food availability, ... -
EFFECTS OF SOIL COMPOSITION, CULTIVAR AND RAINFALL ON ESTABLISHMENT OF SWEET POTATO IN KENYAN HIGHLANDS
(Chuka University, 2022)Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is grown for human consumption, animal feeding, and industrial products. Six sweet potato cultivars were on farm planted during the long rains in different agro-ecological zones (AEZ); ... -
INFLUENCE OF BIOPHYSICAL FACTORS VARIATION ON TREE SPECIES STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
(Chuka University, 2022)Forests are important for survival and development of human and other fauna. However, they are under degradation due to changes in biophysical factors affecting tree species structure and composition. Understanding ... -
A REVIEW OF THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER QUALITY AND HUMAN HEALTH
(Chuka University, 2022)Climate change has posed a debate to the world lately. It has caused a wide array of effects including ecological influences, agricultural impacts, floods and human health effects. Water scarcity and pollution are also ... -
DETERMINANTS OF SPATIAL VARIATION AND ADOPTION OF DAIRY GOAT FARMING INNYERI COUNTY, KENYA
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2022)The study examined the spatial variations and factors influencing the adoption of dairy goat farming in Nyeri. The study adopted a descriptive household survey design. Three-stage systematic sampling technique was applied ... -
ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AND THE RETENTION OFADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAROK, KENYA.
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2022)Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) has acquired prominence and the services deemed as the effective strategy for reducing adolescent pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) infections by various ... -
ASSOCIATION OF SECURITY RISK TRAINING PROGRAMMES WITH SAFETY IN UNIVERSITIES,KENYA.
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2022)This study determined the effect of security risk control programmes on safety in universities in Tharaka-Nithi and Meru. Descriptive survey research design was used targeting staff and students in the Universities. A ... -
DENSITY FUNCTIONAL STUDY OF STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF Ca AND Mg DOPED TIO2
(Chuka University, 2022)The scarcity of affordable and environment-friendly sources of energy has led to emergence of photo catalysis to mitigate this problem. This is so if the photo catalysts are active in solar energy spectrum. Environment-friendly, ... -
SURVIVING A PANDEMIC CRISIS: STRATEGIES FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Global disease outbreaks have become a major concern for sustainability of tourism and hospitality industry. Recently, many top performing tourism destinations were gripped by Covid-19 and Kenya was not spared either. There ... -
INFLUENCE OF SPECIFICATION WRITING ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN EASTERN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Procurement process plays a critical role in the success of any organization. Despite interventions to ensure a smooth procurement process, the problem of the lack of coordination between the user and procurement department ... -
INFLUENCE OF RETAINED EARNINGS ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN RWANDA
(Chuka University, 2022)This study analyzed the influence of retained earnings finance structure on the growth of manufacturing SMEs in Rwanda. Mixed research design was used in collecting, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data. The target ... -
EFFECT OF DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES (SACCOS) IN THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)Many enterprises adopt diversification strategy for the sole purpose of expansion and growth. The success of the diversification of an enterprise mainly depends on the choice and implementation of a strategy. Choosing an ... -
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND ACADEMIC STAFF TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022)This study established the effects of leadership styles on academic staff turnover intentions in universities in Kenya. The specific objectives were to: establish the effect of employee leadership styles (autocratic, ... -
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN AFRICA: OVERVIEW OF CURRENT CONCERNS AND PROSPECTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2022)This paper uses the concept of “research excellence” to investigate the contribution of research to sustainable development in Africa and propose strategies for enhancing research practice in the region. Specifically, ...