University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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ANALYSING THE POTENTIAL OF CARBON FARMING FOR INCOME IMPROVEMENT AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Smallholder farmers in Kenya face the dual challenge of declining soil fertility and increasing vulnerability to climate change, both of which constrain agricultural productivity and household income. However, sustainable ... -
MACROINVERTEBRATE ASSEMBLAGES AND BODY SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN RESPONSE TO LAND-USE CHANGES IN HEADWATER STREAMS OF THE SONDU-MIRIU RIVER BASIN, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Assemblages of aquatic macroinvertebrates have spatial and temporal variations in structure in response to environmental changes of their habitats, such as streams and rivers. Taxonomic approaches for monitoring the ... -
THE IMPACT OF THE 'SKILLING UGANDA’ PROGRAMME ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN EASTERN UGANDA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study examined the impact of the ‘Skilling Uganda’ programme on youth employment in eastern Uganda. According to the 2021 National Labor Force Survey, youth unemployment stood at 16.5%, higher than 2020’s 13.3% and ... -
CEFFECT OF MODULAR SYLLABUS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE OF TECHNICAL COURSES IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Quality education and training are essential for national progress, with Technical Education and Vocational Training institutions focusing on continuous improvement aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. However, ... -
THE EFFECT OF EBB-AND-FLOW TECHNOLOGY, SUBSTRATE TYPES AND SALT-TOLERANT CROP (Apium graveolens L.) ON NUTRIENT REMOVAL FROM A BREWERY EFFLUENT
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Brewing industries face economic and environmental challenges of water use, energy consumption, and effluent disposal. The limited water availability and strict effluent discharge regulations in the South African Brewery ... -
MACHINE LEARNING BASED CERVICAL CANCER DETECTION MODEL IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Kenyan women, with approximately 3,200 deaths reported annually, driven mainly by low screening uptake (16%) and late diagnosis. The aim of this study ... -
GENETIC DIVERSITY, CROSS PATHOGENICITY AND CONTROL OF BACTERIAL BLIGHT OF COWPEA USING BACILLUS SP. AND SELECTED BOTANICALS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an economically important crop cultivated both for domestic and commercial purposes. It is one of the most resilient crops suited to arid and semi-arid areas. Cowpea production ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REMUNERATION AND WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE OF TVET GRADUATES IN UGANDA’S MINERAL WATER PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
(University of Eldoret, 2025)TVET graduates in Uganda’s mineral water industry are frequently subjected to low remuneration. They are often employed on casual or short-term contracts with minimal job security. This study aimed at investigating the ... -
COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING AND SKILLS ACQUISITION OF AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN THE EASTERN REGION OF UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study examined competence-based training (CBT) and skill acquisition for automotive students in Technical Training Institutes in Eastern Uganda, aiming to determine the influence of availability of instructional ... -
SOIL BIOASSAY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN THE DETECTION OF SOIL- BORNE PATHOGENS OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris) IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Lack of accurate and precise diagnostic tools and methods for detecting soil pathogens and their impacts on crop yields hinders the productivity of various crops, including beans. This highlights the need to link field ... -
EVALUATION OF IMPACTS OF INTEGRATED LIME AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON SELECTED SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND SORGHUM PRODUCTIVITY IN ACID SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This research assessed sustainable strategies aimed at enhancing soil fertility and sorghum production in the acidic soils of western Kenya. Microdosing trials were carried out in Kakamega and Siaya. These were executed ... -
CROP DAMAGE BY GREY CROWNED CRANE (Balearica regulorum) ON FARMS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Continued loss and degradation of natural habitats force wildlife species to extend their habitats into farmlands and human-dominated landscapes. The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum), classified as endangered, ... -
AN ASSESSMENT ON TRAINING OF SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN MOIBEN SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY AFFECTS HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Food security revolves around the availability, access, and intake of nutritious food. Therefore, to realize food security, trainings for farmers is often encouraged to enhance productivity. However, most small-scale ... -
MACROINVERTEBRATE FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL RESPONSES TO HUMAN DISTURBANCE AND FLOW CESSATION IN AFROMONTANE-SAVANNAH RIVERS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Freshwater ecosystems in the Afrotropics are increasingly threatened by human activities and disturbances, including agriculture, livestock grazing, water abstraction, and sand harvesting. These activities degrade habitat ... -
INTEGRATION OF TIED RIDGES AND FERTILIZER USE TO ENHANCE WATER AND NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCIES FOR MAIZE PRODUCTION IN SEMI-ARID LANDS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Low maize (Zea mays L.) production in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) has been attributed to inadequate soil moisture and declining soil fertility. This could be improved through enhanced water use efficiency (WUE) and ... -
EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY GRADE READING PROGRAMME ON LEARNERS’ ACQUISITION OF READING SKILLS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BUNGOMA NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)English is one of the official languages of communication in Kenya. It is also one of the compulsory and examinable subjects in the Kenyan primary and secondary school Competency Based Education. In the Competency Based ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND LAND USE CHANGES ON KIPKUNURR FOREST AND ITS SURROUNDINGS, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Globally, the combined impacts of climate change and land use alterations have accelerated forest degradation, disrupting ecological balance and contributing to biodiversity loss.The Kipkunurr Forest region and its ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING RIVER DISCHARGE IN MOIBEN RIVER CATCHMENT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study examines the factors influencing river discharge in the Moiben River catchment, Kenya by looking at the shifts in the trends of river discharge, the changes that are associated with the changes in land uses ... -
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TVET MASTER TRAINERS IN PUBLIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COLLEGES IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)ABSTRACT Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is critical for improving the competence and effectiveness of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in Uganda. Yet, CPD ... -
THE EFFECTS OF FARMERS GROUP PERFORMANCE ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Many developing countries have reintroduced farmer groups into their policy agenda due to their role in accelerating technical and economic change in rural areas. In Kenya, however, farmer groups remain inadequately ...
