University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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EFFECT OF PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER AND CROPPING SYSTEMS ON RICE BEAN (Vigna umbellata, L.) PRODUCTION IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Low soil phosphorus (P) remains a critical constraint to sustainable legume production in Western Kenya. Rice bean (Vigna umbellata L.), a resilient and nutrient-rich yet underutilized legume, offers opportunities for ... -
IMPACTS OF LAND USE AND LAND COVER CHANGE ON MOIBEN RIVER FLOW PATTERNS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) is a key driver of hydrological alterations in river basins, with profound implications for sustainable watershed management and environmental planning. This study examined the ... -
INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTOR COMPETENCES ON EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Globally, there are opportunities and challenges in the workplace because of the growth of digital technologies. New job responsibilities and organizational structures create new demands on corporate human resource ... -
FACTORS DRIVING THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED CASSAVA CULTIVARS IN TESO SOUTH, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cassava's significance as a food crop is underscored by its ability to thrive in poor soils, withstand drought, and tolerate marginal conditions where other crops might fail. Despite its recognized importance and the ... -
GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE IN Trichilia emetica Vahl. IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Trichilia emetica Vahl. Commonly known as Natal Mahogany (Family: Meliaceae) is a multipurpose tree of high ecological and socio-economic value across sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, however, its genetic resources remain ... -
EFFECT OF MULCHING AS A WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN FIELD PRODUCTION OF FRENCH BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) IN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)There has been a 2% decrease on French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya due to factors such as weeds, pests and diseases and the challenge of controlling them using chemicals that result in high rejection ... -
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED KENYAN POPULATIONS OF DODONAEA VISCOSA (SAPINDACEAE)
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The family Sapindaceae is diverse, with four subfamilies. The genus Dodonaea (Sapindaceae) is endemic to Australia and widespread in Kenya in various habitats. There are two varieties found in Kenya. The taxonomic ... -
GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT: UTILIZING RICE HUSKS, COCONUT SHELLS AND CLAY AS ADSORBENTS FOR BASIC DYE RHODAMINE B AND SELECTED HEAVY METALS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Accumulation of heavy metals such as cobalt, copper, and lead and dyes such as rhodamine B (RB) released by various industries, poses a potential ecological risk of contamination due to their persistent nature and ... -
MODELING HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (Loxodonta africana) AND THEIR PREFERRED FORAGE IN NASALOT-SOUTH TURKANA-KERIO VALLEY ECOSYSTEM, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Understanding the environmental drivers of habitat suitability for African elephants and their preferred forage plants is critical for conservation, particularly under climate change. This study focused on the Nasalot–South ... -
THE COMPARISON BETWEEN INQUIRY- BASED AND TRADITIONAL LEARNING APPROACHES ON THE STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICS IN KESSES SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Physics is one of the science subjects offered in the Kenyan secondary school curriculum. Despite attracting few learners over the past few years, its performance has been poor as indicated in Kenya National Examinations ... -
TAXONOMIC STUDY OF THE Cyperus dives DELILE COMPLEX IN EAST AFRICA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cyperus dives complex comprises four taxa: Cyperus alopecuroides Rottb, Cyperus dives Delile, Cyperus imbricatus Retz and Cyperus exaltatus Retz; whose taxonomic recognition varies among different authors. This study ... -
EFFECTS OF ICT INTEGRATION ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING IN HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AINABKOI SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This research sought to investigate integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in history and government instruction in selected secondary schools in Ainabkoi sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The ... -
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES’ FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Financial sectors that mobilize savings and allocate resources for economic purposes play a pivotal role in fostering financial inclusion (FI). FI provides essential information and discipline for economic agents, enabling ... -
MODERATING EFFECTS OF FIRM CHARACTERISTICS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCING SOURCES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTREPRISES, IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are important drivers of economic development in many countries and thus is a medium of job creation and poverty alleviation. MSMEs financial performance is enhanced by access ... -
IMPACTS OF LAND USE AND LAND COVER CHANGE ON MOIBEN RIVER FLOW PATTERNS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) is a key driver of hydrological alterations in river basins, with profound implications for sustainable watershed management and environmental planning. This study examined the ... -
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN JUNIOR SCHOOLS, TRANS-NZOIA WEST SUB COUNTY-KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study explored teacher perception on the implementation of Competence Based Education (CBE) in Junior public secondary schools in Trans-nzoia west sub- county. Despite the introduction of competence-based education ... -
Adoption and Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Food Security in the Lower Nyando Basin, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2026)Climate change is a critical threat to food security, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where livelihoods are highly dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as rain-fed agriculture and fisheries. In Kenya, the Lower ... -
Climate Shocks and Food Security: Community Perceptions of Floods and Droughts in Kenya’s Lower Nyando Basin
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources,, 2026)Floods and droughts have intensified across Sub-Saharan Africa, undermining food security and rural livelihoods. In Kenya’s Lower Nyando Basin (LNB), where households depend primarily on rain-fed agriculture and fishing, ... -
ERROR PROPAGATION APPROACH IN ASSESSMENT OF BOILER EMISSIONS UNCERTAINITIES FOR TEA FACTORIES IN KENYA
(2025)Many tea factories in Kenya still heavily rely on fuelwood for energy, leading to the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pollutants, impacting the environment, and contributing to climate change. This ... -
FUZZY LOGIC OPTIMIZATION OF MOISTURE CONTENT IN BOILER WOOD FUEL OF A TEA PROCESSING FACTORY IN KENYA.
(World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2025-03)This research investigates the use of fuzzy logic to optimize the moisture content of wood fuel used for boilers in Kenya's tea processing factories. Moisture levels are crucial as they influence combustion efficiency, ...
