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Addressing the Crucial Factors Affecting the Implementation of Carbon Credit Concept Using a Comprehensive Decision-Making Analysis: A Case Study
(Journal of Operational and Strategic Analytics, 2024-12)As global focus on climate change intensifies, carbon credits have become an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Africa, with its abundant natural resources and potential for sustainable development, ... -
Analysis of Energy Storage and Return foot stiffness by Coupling Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Simulation
(Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 2018)Transtibial amputees currently have numerous prostheses in the market which are aimed at improving the control, cosmetics and comfort. Each of the three categories of prosthetic feet namely; ... -
ASSESSMENT OF SOIL COMPACTION LEVELS BY FARM MACHINERY IN CULTIVATED SANDY LOAM SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The increasing soil degradation due to soil compaction may be linked to the increase in weight of agricultural machinery, in the more use of machinery even under unfavorable soil conditions and to poor crop rotation. The ... -
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF SWMM MODEL IN A SUB CATCHMENT IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(Malaysian Journal Of Civil Engineering, 2020-04)Flooding in Eldoret town has been occurring during heavy downpours resulting in loss of property, live and interruption of transportation systems. This study aimed at determining the catchment characteristics in Eldoret ... -
Challenges Facing Graduate Structural Engineers in the Building Construction Industry in Kenya
(Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 2019)Despite a number of challenges, training institution Kenya has produced structural engineers in the building and construction field. As a result, there have been problems facing these apprentices that have led to ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) COMPOSITE BRIQUETTE AS AN ALTERNATIVE DOMESTIC ENERGY SOURCE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Biomass is one of the most promising energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emission during production and utilization. However, majority of biomass are not suitable to be utilized as fuel without an appropriate process ... -
A Comprehensive Study on Pavement and Geometric Design of Dispensary-Kerio-Gate B (University of Eldoret, Kenya) Road and Upande- Kimumu-Peris Road
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2023)This study examines the pavement and geometric design of the Dispensary-Kerio-Gate B (University of Eldoret, Kenya) Road and the Upande-Kimumu-Peris Road. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the current pavement ... -
Design and Fabrication of a Pedal Powered Paddy Rice Thresher International
(Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management, 2018)The main objective of this study was to design and fabricate a hand operated pedal powered thresher for threshing, separating, and cleaning rice paddies. The major components of the machine include ... -
Design and Testing of a Demand Response Q- Learning Algorithm for a Smart Home Energy Management System
(IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which is achieved either through wired solutions like investment in new or expansion of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION WITH TREATED WASTEWATER ON SOIL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEAN YIELD: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET FARM
(University of Eldoret, 2020)It is proposed that treated wastewater reuse with the correct regulations can be used to supplement the available amount of water for agricultural use. The research determines the effect of using this water on soil and ... -
Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Land Degradation in Upper Turkwel Watershed
(AER Journal, 2020)Land use and Land Cover changes continue in Turkwel watershed owing to climate changes and anthropogenic activities and has led to land degradation. Due to the increasing population in watersheds and growing unplanned ... -
Effect of Ploughing Techniques on Water Use and Yield of Rice in Maugo Small-Holder Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(Journal of AgriEngineering, 2021-03)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of paddy rice ploughing techniques on water use and the yield of rice crop, as well as water use efficiency for rice growing in small-holder irrigation schemes. The ... -
Effect of Tillage Techniques on Depth, Furrow Slice and Water Retention in Maugo Smallholder Rice Scheme in Kenya
(Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 2021)This study was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of tillage techniques on depth, furrow slice and water retention in Maugo Smallholder Rice Scheme in Kenya. Treatments were arranged in randomized ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF SMALLHOLDER INDIGENOUS CHICKEN HATCHING SYSTEMS IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Poultry farming in Kenya plays a major role in complementing rural and peri-urban households’ food security and income. Farmers are increasingly shifting to rearing improved indigenous chickens (IC) because of their rapid ... -
Effects of Infiltration Trenches and Bio-Retention Ponds on Stormwater Runoff in Eldoret Town
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020)The overall objective of the research was to evaluate the influence of low impact developments (LIDs) on the generated runoff in Eldoret town, Kenya. The specific LIDs investigated were the infiltration trenches and ... -
Estimation of Soil Erosion as a Function of Land Use and Rainfall Using rMMF Model on Amukura Hills, Busia County
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)Soil erosion by water is considered as the most critical problem on cultivated steeply sloping lands in Kenya. On the Amukura hills in Busia County, Kenya, there have been increased farming activities and indiscriminate ... -
Evaluation of Factors Affecting Road Maintenance in Kenyan Counties Using the Ordinal Priority Approach
(Journal of Computational and Cognitive Engineering, 2022-08)Improving Kenya’s complete road network has been used to alleviate poverty and achieve the Vision 2030 goals. Roads enhance all areas of social development, including demand for and access to information, health, and ... -
EVALUATION OF WATER QUALITY AND MODELLING POLLUTANTS DISPERSION USING QUAL2K MODEL: CASE STUDY OF RIVER SOSIANI IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)River Sosiani catchment area and River Sosiani provide drinking water for the city of Eldoret. During its course, River Sosiani receives untreated point-source pollutants as it winds through different agricultural, ... -
An Excel Application for Analysis and Design of RC Low-Rise Structural Elements using British Standards and European Codes
(International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Technology (IJLRET), 2023)There is an increasing demand for tools that can simplify the design process and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the design calculations in structural engineering. This paper presents an Excel application for the ... -
Influence of Vehicle Inspection Tests on Crashworthiness of School Bus in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, 2019)The vehicle structure, designs and materials on school bus body crashworthiness as regulated by different government agencies in bus body building firms was the topic under research study. In Kenya, thousands of ...
