Maseno University Repository: Recent submissions
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The making and unmaking of a megaproject: Contesting temporalities along the LAPSSET corridor in Kenya
(Antipode, 2021)In this paper, we show how communities in Northern Kenya proactively engage an unfolding megaproject and the temporalities it evokes—the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET). We argue that the latitude ... -
When online learning and cultural values intersect: Indonesian EFL students' voices
(Institutes for Educational Research in NSW, SA and WA, 2022)During the COVID-19 pandemic, all lecturers had to replace their physical classroom teaching mode with online learning, albeit with challenges experienced by students and lecturers. Drawing upon Hofstede's cultural dimensions ... -
Empowered schools embrace the competency based curriculum: sharing the Kenya connect empowered school model in Machakos county
(Journal of Education and Practices, 2021)Rural public schools face many challenges and are severely under-resourced. Students are eager to learn and parents see schools as a means for upward mobility for their children. However, public schools struggle due to ... -
Analysis of the factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Mwala Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 2022)The factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Mwala Sub-County, Kenya were examined. The first stage of regression analysis resulted that family and hired labour, amount of pesticides ... -
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Regional Integration in the East African Community (EAC): A Literature Review
(IISTE, 2021)As part of a doctoral study, this review makes a case for the study of the influence of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the integration of the East African Community (EAC). Beginning with philosophical postulations ... -
The Strategies adopted by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) seeking to influence East African Community (EAC) Policies
(ResearchGate, 2022)This research paper presents an examination of the strategies adopted by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in seeking to influence the policies of the East African Community (EAC). The introductory part details an overview ... -
The Influence Of Civil Society Organizations (CSOS) On East African Community (EAC) Policies
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2022)As part of the findings of a doctoral study, this article presents an analysis of the influence of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the policies of the East African Community (EAC). It presents a detailed discussion ... -
Needle and syringe programs for reducing blood-borne diseases among people who inject drugs in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol
(LWW, 2022)This review will identify, explore, and map the literature on the characteristics and implementation modalities of needle and syringe programs for reducing blood-borne diseases among people who inject drugs in sub-Saharan ... -
Bijections of k-plane trees
(Open journal of discrete Applied Mathematics, 2022)A k-plane tree is a tree drawn in the plane such that the vertices are labeled by integers in the set {1, 2, . . . , k}, the children of all vertices are ordered, and if (i, j) is an edge in the tree, where i and j are ... -
Prospects, challenges and strategies of internationalization of University Education in Kenya
(International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research, 2022)Education has become more international and in this millennium, governments have laid emphasis on internationalization of higher education through international co-operation and exchange. In Kenya, institutions and ... -
Tuning the reactivity of ruthenium (II) terpyridyl complexes using auxiliary ligands: kinetic and mechanistic studies
(Springer International Publishing, 2022)Substitution behavior of the labile aqua ligand in four mononuclear ruthenium(II) terpyridyl complexes with different auxiliary N (pyridine) (Ru1), N^N (2,2′-bipyridyl (Ru2), 2′-(2-pyridyl)quinoline (Ru3), 2,2′-biqunoline ... -
Acoustics of fractal porous material and fractional calculus
(MDPI, 2021)In this paper, we present a fractal (self-similar) model of acoustic propagation in a porous material with a rigid structure. The fractal medium is modeled as a continuous medium of non-integer spatial dimension. The basic ... -
Transient Propagation of Longitudinal and Transverse Waves in Cancellous Bone: Application of Biot Theory and Fractional Calculus
(MDPI, 2022)In this paper, the influence of the transverse wave on sound propagation in a porous medium with a flexible structure is considered. The study is carried out in the time domain using the modified Biot theory obtained by ... -
Flow of a Self-Similar Non-Newtonian Fluid Using Fractal Dimensions
(MDPI, 2022)In this paper, the study of the fully developed flow of a self-similar (fractal) power-law fluid is presented. The rheological way of behaving of the fluid is modeled utilizing the Ostwald–de Waele relationship (covering ... -
COVID-19 data reporting systems in Africa reveal insights for future pandemics
(Cambridge University Press, 2022)Globally, countries have used diverse methods to report data during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using international guidelines and principles of emergency management, we compare national data reporting systems in African countries ... -
Enhancement of antibacterial activity through phyto‐fabrication of silver nanoparticles with Ficus thonningii aqueous extracts
(The institute of engineering and Technology, 2022)The World Health Organisation reports higher levels of bacterial resistance to cephalosporins and carbapenems of above 54%. The sufficient redox capabilities of Ficus thonningii phytochemicals for Ag+ reduction to Ag0 and ... -
Mitindo ya Lugha Inayomsawiri Mwanamke Kiongozi katika Tamthilia za Pango (2003) na Kigogo (2016)
(University of Dar es salaam, 2021)Tafiti nyingi zilizofanywa kumhusu mhusika mwanamke katika tamthilia za Kiswahili zilimsawiri mwanamke kwa ujumla bila kuangazia uongozi wake. Chache zilizoshughulikia mwanamke kiongozi zimefanya hivi bila kuangazia mitindo ... -
Athari za Kimofosintaksia za Ngeli za Luganda katika Matumizi ya Kiswahili Sanifu Miongoni mwa Wanafunzi Shuleni, Uganda
(Jarida la Afrika Mashariki la Masomo ya Kiswahili, 2021)Makala hii inaonesha athari za kimofosintaksia za ngeli za Luganda katika matumizi ya Kiswahili sanifu. Makala hii inatokana na kuwa, Luganda na Kiswahili huainisha ngeli kutumia mfumo mmoja na matumizi yake kuzingatia ... -
Uamilifu wa Kiswahili na Kibukusu katika Mawanda ya Kimatumizi kwenye Kaunti ya Bungoma
(Jarida la Afrika Mashariki la Masomo ya Kiswahili, 2022)Lugha ni chombo maalum katika ustawishaji na uimarishaji wa rasilimali za mwanadamu. Pia, ni wenzo unaohimili sera ambazo hulenga katika kutimiza matarajio ya kitaifa katika nchi yoyote ile. Nchini Kenya, vipengele katika ... -
Markovian Approach for Analyzing Patient Flow Data: A Study of Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(science publishing group, 2022)Hospital is indispensable and necessary welfare of society. Through it, we can manage our illnesses by treatment and prevention interventions. With the rise incidences of chronic diseases and illnesses, there has been an ...