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Physiological, biochemical and yield responses of maize and banana plants under Calliandra calothyrsus, Sesbania sesban and Leucaena diversifolia intercropping in Vihiga county, Kenya
(2022)Increasing population leads to demand for more food. Consequently, there is need to expand agricultural land, necessitating cutting down of trees. This however, leads to soil degradation. Nutrient depleted soils and poor ... -
Influence of landscape heterogeneity on plasmodium infection in Nyakach sub-county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Despite scaled up intervention strategies in Kenya, existing control and treatment tools have not suppressed Plasmodium infection. Persistence of malaria has been attributed to submicroscopic infection with densities too ... -
Assessment of vulnerabilities to drought, impact and adaptation options in pastoral production systems in Laisamis, Marsabit county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Dry lands are home to about 25–30% of the global population, or around two billion people, 90% of those who live in developing countries. The same report indicates that 40% of the human population of both Africa and Asia ... -
Determinants of revenue management practices and their Effects on the financial performance of star-rated Hotels in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Revenue management (RM) has garnered huge attention in management science research. Past RM researches have hypothetical and methodological inadequacies, such as few variables of the study, errors in measurements, and the ... -
Assessing the correlation between interannual climate Variability and land cover change, and flow regime of sub-catchments, and their impact on communities of the Mara river basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Climate variability and Land Cover Changes (LC) have negative consequences on watershed management. Whereas, the role of climate variability on land cover changes and stream flow regimes have affected people’s livelohoods ... -
Effect of periphyton technology on the growth performance and fecundity of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) cultured in earthen ponds
(2022)Aquaculture plays a big role in eliminating poverty and malnutrition. However, the current pond-based systems rely on the supply of large amounts of low-quality commercial feeds that limit aquaculture productivity and have ... -
Determinants influencing the implementation of strategic Plans in public secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Strategic planning is the process of setting goals and creating a blue print for an organization’s future / vision. From studies carried out, institutions that have embraced strategic planning, implementation part of it ... -
Perceived effects of unadapted classroom evaluation on transition, repetition and dropout rates among grade five learners with low vision in public primary schools in Kisumu central sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Classroom evaluation is significant in teaching as teachers get feedback on how well pupils are learning what they are being taught. However, they are unadapted evaluation tests because they lack adjustments which should ... -
Effect of subsidy program on fertilizer usage and maize-grain Productivity among small-scale farmers in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The continuous use of land over some time has undermined the availability of soil nutrients globally. The decline in soil fertility is among the main challenges facing crop productivity, especially in Africa. To counter ... -
Factors influencing implementation of free day secondary education program in Chepalungu sub county, Bomet County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Globally, education is regarded as a basic human right with everybody expected to have access. It should be cost free in elementary and fundamental stages. Kenya supports international advocacy for universal education for ... -
Daily nation framing of news on Kenya’s political parties in the 2017 general elections.
(Maseno University, 2022)This study sought to analyse the Daily Nation framing of news on Kenya’s political parties in the 2017 General Elections. Despite the fact that media has a role to play in informing and educating the electorate, the ... -
An examination of the public sphere theory in the context of bunge la mwananchi in Kisumu central constituency
(Maseno University, 2022)Bunge la Mwananchi (BLM) has been in existence for over twenty years and has been used by activists, politicians, and general members of the public to advance their causes. The platform has also acted as an open forum that ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED SELF-CARE PRACTICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING KAKAMEGA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Type II Diabetes Mellitus is estimated to be 3.3% prevalent in Kenya. Adherence to recommended self-care practices is essential for the prevention of complications and premature deaths associated with Type II Diabetes ... -
Characterization of the genetic diversity of Cercospora zeina in Kenya and mapping the qtl for resistance to gray leaf spot and Turcicum leaf blight in maize
(Maseno University, 2022)Gray leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeina in Africa and Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) caused by Exserohilum turcicum are a major threat to maize production due to the associated grain yield losses. Resistance in the ... -
HOST-PATHOGEN ASSOCIATION AND TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS OF BRUCELLA SPECIES IN KENYA AND TANZANIA
(Maseno University, 2022)Bacterial pathogen of the genus Brucella is a gram-negative organism with several species. It causes a disease called ―brucellosis‖ in humans, and animals worldwide. Association between animal and human Brucella sero-positive ... -
INFLUENCE OF JOB SATISFACTION FACTORS AMONG TUTORS ON TEACHER TRAINEES’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGES IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Job satisfaction is important in a working environment as it determines organizational performance. Studies have highlighted the importance of remuneration, personnel, institutional activties and government policy guidelines ... -
HEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS AS ALTERNATIVE MARKERS OF STOCKING DENSITY- INDUCED STRESS IN CULTURED NILE TILAPIA, (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) UNDER CULTURE CONDITIONS.
(Maseno University, 2022)Fish and fisheries play a significant role in meeting nutritional food security, more so of the poor communities in the low and middle income countries (LMIC).Oreochromis niloticusisone the most valuable warm water fishes ... -
EFFECT OF COUNTY BUDGET DEFICITS ON GROSS COUNTY PRODUCT IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Globally, the performance of any economy is determined by the proportion of productive resources available to support its needs. Low resource base compared to needs of any economy, contribute to economic instability, which ... -
FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE 2018 UHURU-RAILA HANDSHAKE DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)In Kenya, the Uhuru-Raila handshake on 9th March, 2018 elicited diverse discourse. Both the print media and the populace were replete with the discourse on it. This particular handshake ostensibly surpassed the traditional ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PRACTICES AND RISK PERCEPTION TOWARDS HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GWASSI SOUTH WARD, HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Approximately 1.5 million people were reported to be living with Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection in Kenya by 2020. The prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Homa Bay County (19.6%) is 4.5 times higher than the national ...