University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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INFLUENCE OF HIPPO AND CATTLE DUNG ON THE NUTRIENT LEVELS, ALGAL DIVERSITY, COMPOSITION, BIOMASS AND ECOSYSTEM METABOLISM IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS: A MESOCOSM APPROACH
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)Large mammalian herbivores (LMH) are major agents of the movement of terrestrial organic matter and nutrients into aquatic ecosystems, which can alter the structure and functioning of aquatic ecosystems. Populations of ... -
CHALLENGES FACING TEACHERS AND LEARNERS WHILE INTEGRATING ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING HOME SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF KIAMBU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Despite the growing prevalence of ICT integration in various subjects, the adoption of ICT in teaching and learning Home Science at the secondary school level in Kiambu County has been sluggish and inadequate. This study ... -
INTEGRATION OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN THE MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The study focused on integration of ICT in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering departments were selected because of their high student population in ... -
WEATHER - BASED FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE POPULATION DISTRIBUTION OF MYOMORPH RODENT PESTS IN CEREAL FARMS OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)In Kenya, rodents are pests of concern because they cause damage to cereal crops before and after harvest, posing a threat to both food availability and safety. However, information about the ecology of myomorph rodent ... -
DYNAMICS OF PASTORAL CONFLICTS ON EDUCATION MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KERIO VALLEY REGION OF MARAKWET EAST SUB-COUNTY ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)Conflicts have been occurring between pastoralist communities over access to resources such as land, water, and grazing. These conflicts have been violent, causing a devastating impact on the lives of pastoralists. The ... -
BIOCONTROL POTENTIAL OF Trichoderma harzianum Rifai, (1969) AND Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. (1912) AGAINST Phytopthora infestans AND Alternaria solani CAUSING BLIGHT IN TOMATO
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The most devastating fungal pathogens in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production are Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans which cause early blight and late blight diseases respectively. The pathogens thrive ... -
MORPHO-GENETIC DIVERSITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED DOLICHOS BEAN (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) GENOTYPES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet 2n=22 or 24 is a multipurpose legume mainly grown and used as a pulse, forage feed and in soil amendment for nitrogen fixation and green manure. Practically, it still yields below ... -
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF SELECTED TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Information and Communication Technology has grown significantly and affected education practice globally. Institutions use the learning management system to aid online learning. eLearning still faces challenges for its ... -
EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING STRATEGY ON ACHIEVEMENT IN PHYSICS IN SUB-COUNTY GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY-KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The government of Kenya has invested enormously in educational resources, such as infrastructure development in schools, learning materials and professional development of teachers. Despite the efforts put in place to ... -
EFFECTS OF STUDENT’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS BIOLOGY PRACTICAL WORK ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN TURBO SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023)In the last few years, there has been a concerning decline in the performance of students in biology, leading to concerns about their ability to access courses that require satisfactory grades in the subject. Therefore the ... -
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN EMGWEN SUB-COUNTY, NANDI COUNTY- KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The Kenyan government introduced Free Day Secondary Education in 2008 to fulfill Education for All, but increased enrollment has strained teaching resources and human resources, leaving key aspects of resource mobilization ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF COMPETENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SELECTED TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-02)Globally, the Agricultural industry is frustrated by chronic mismatch between competencies and work, often leading to economic downturn and youth unemployment. This study therefore, investigated the relationship between ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON FIRE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)A disaster is an event that happens suddenly resulting to devastation which may result to loss of life or great damage to property, disrupting lives. Fire disaster is one of the disasters that disrupt Education in Secondary ... -
THE ROLE OF WETLANDS IN ENHANCING HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN OKANA IN THE LOWER NYANDO RIVER BASIN, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation, 2023-06)Wetland ecosystems have rich biodiversity ranging from various communities of flora and fauna to particular species. They provide numerous goods and services to the riparian communities. This is through their socio-cultural, ... -
PSYCHO-SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIONS AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TRANS-NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The need to investigate the psychosocial and behavioural interventions among adolescent students in public secondary schools in Trans-Nzoia County was the basis for this study. This study sought to investigate the psychosocial ... -
Effects of Availability and Access to Safe Drinking Water on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kenya
(Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 2023-06)Access to improved sanitation is an important component of human health and wellbeing. Minimum requirements for safe WASH in schools are not provided in most rural schools in Kenya. The current paper investigated the effects ... -
ANTIDIABETIC PROPERTIES OF Tarchonanthus camphoratus IN FRUCTOSE-INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR RATS
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Tarchonantus camphoratus (TC) has been used traditionally to manage several diseases such as diabetes mellitus (DM) including in Kenya but its anti-diabetic efficacy has not been scientifically evaluated. Therefore, this ... -
DETERMINANTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN MERU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The traditional TVET system in Kenya has been criticized for its focus on theoretical knowledge rather than practical skills, leading to a skill gap in the workforce. This has resulted in high rates of youth unemployment ... -
INFLUENCE OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON NYANGONGO WETLAND IN NYARIBARI CHACHE SUB-COUNTY, KISII COUNTY-KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Wetlands have a variety of crucial functions, such as flood mitigation, groundwater recharge, climate regulation, erosion prevention, and the provision of water for human use and wildlife habitats. The Nyangongo Wetland, ... -
INFLUENCE OF DEVOLUTION SUPPORT TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION ON RETENTION OF PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WARENG SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Pre-primary education should be accessible to all which mandates government to ensure that necessary resources are availed to ensure provision of quality learning. The spirit of improving pre-primary education resulted to ...
