University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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BREEDING WITH WILD RELATIVES: SCREENING SORGHUM PRE- BREEDING MATERIAL FOR PERFORMANCE AND ADAPTATION IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an essential cereal for food security and resilience to climate change in Kenya. Continuous utilization of traditional landraces coupled with biotic and abiotic stresses have led ... -
IMPACT OF WATER QUALITY AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ON THE PATHOGENS OF FARMED FISH (Oreochromis niloticus) IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Aquaculture is increasingly recognized as a sustainable strategy for meeting the rising global demand for protein, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya where capture fisheries are under pressure. Despite ... -
HYGIENE AND MICROBIAL SAFETY OF ROADSIDE ROASTED MEAT FROM NAMAWOJJOLO AND LUKAYA FOOD MARKETS, UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Roadside roasted meats provide a rich source of proteins, especially for long-distance travelers. However, there are many food-borne illnesses associated with their consumption, necessitating continuous assessment of the ... -
EFFECT OF INCREASED ENROLMENT ON QUALITY OF TRAINING IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Worldwide, countries both developed and developing, experience challenge in provision of quality education. In Kenya, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment has risen sharply following government ... -
IMPACTS OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS IN AND AROUND LAKE SOLAI, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Birds serve as vital indicators of ecosystem health and biodiversity, yet knowledge of their distribution, diversity, and threats in habitats surrounding ecosystems such as Lake Solai, Nakuru County, Kenya, remains ... -
INFLUENCE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SKILLS IN ENGINEERING TRAINING IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Dynamic trends in the engineering industry have continued to call for quality training to enhance the industrial skills of engineering graduates to meet the challenges of the 21st century industry. However, there is a ... -
EVALUATION OF AGROECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND SOIL PRODUCTIVITY OF SMALLHOLDER FARMS IN BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Agroecological biodiversity signifies the above ground variety and variability of different biological elements in agricultural systems; crops, livestock, tree species, and farm activities. Soil productivity relates to ... -
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 ...
