University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 2024
-
Improving aquaculture productivity in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya: Addressing pathogens, water quality, and management challenges
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2025-03)Aquaculture in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, has grown significantly due to government support, favorable climatic conditions, and an increasing demand for fish as a protein source. However, fish farming in the region faces ... -
PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A CASE OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is the most widespread micronutrient deficiency in Africa and South Asia. About 2 billion people in these continents have IDA with approximately 50% of them being children of preschool-age. ... -
EFFECT OF MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Foreign direct investment, government expenditure, public debt, inflation rate, interest rates, and money supply are essential macroeconomic variables that can alter currency volatility and its impact on the Kenyan ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Guizotia scabra LEAF, STEM BARK AND ROOT EXTRACTS FOR DENTAL CARIES CONTROL
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Medicinal plants offer promising alternatives for treating oral infections. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Guizotia scabra tender leaf, stem bark, and root extracts ... -
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AND PREVALENCE OF Staphylococcus aureus IN DIABETIC WOUNDS AMONG PATIENTS AT MOI TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The frequent source of deferred healing processes in wounds is Staphylococcus aureus worldwide. Diabetic wounds in diabetic patients contribute to delayed healing due to antibacterial resistance, which has caused a lot ... -
PLASMID-MEDIATED ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN GRAM-NEGATIVE PATHOGENIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RIVER SOSIANI AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The widespread of bacteria resistance to antibiotics poses an immense threat to the public health. Aquatic ecosystems receive waste water which invariably contain different bacteria, chemicals and antibiotic residues ... -
MODERATING EFFECT OF SELF-CONTROL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCIAL LITERACY AND RETIREMENT PLANNING AMONG COMMERCIAL BANK EMPLOYEES IN ELDORET CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Retirement planning, defined as a goal-oriented behavior where individuals devote effort to prepare for their retirement life, can effectively reduce retirement worry, keep stress under wraps, and enhance retirement ... -
Enhancing fisheries productivity through improved fish pond management in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya: A comprehensive review
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2025-07)Aquaculture is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of global food security and economic development. However, its potential remains underexploited in many developing regions, including Uasin Gishu County in Kenya. ... -
Influence of Water Quality on Growth Dynamics of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Uasin Gishu Aquaculture Systems
(Blueprint Academic Publishers, 2025-12)Aquaculture in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, supports food security and livelihoods but faces challenges from unstable water quality affecting Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) growth. This study examined the relationship ... -
Hygiene and Safety Measures Practised by Roadside Meat Vendors of Namawojjolo and Lukaya Food Markets, Uganda
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2025-07)Handling and preparation of roadside roasted meats may often be compromised, considering the general conditions of the makeshift structures and the common minimal education levels of vendors. The study’s objectives were ... -
PREDICTIVE MODELING OF CHILD MORTALITY IN MIGORI AND NYAMIRA COUNTIES USING INDIRECT METHODS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Child mortality remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Kenya, where disparities in healthcare are stark across different regions. In counties such as Nyamira and Migori, ... -
Economic Viability of Agricultural Carbon Sources on Asian Rice (Oryza sativa Lejeunia 1753.) and Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Production in a Flocponic System
(Blueprint Academic, 2024-07)A flocponic system is a fish and plant-based system that uses carbon sources. However, the economic viability of using carbon sources for production remains unknown. Hence, the study assessed the economic viability of ... -
Evaluating Physico-Mechanical Behaviour of Pyrethrum Using Principal Component Analysis and Response Surface Modeling for Optimal Design and Performance of Precision Harvesters
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2025-12)Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium L.) is an industrial crop with complex morphology and diverse physico-mechanical properties that jeopardize the optimal design of precision harvesters. This study adopted multivariate ... -
Effects of Agricultural Carbon Sources On Water Quality and Phytoplankton Community Composition in Flocponic System
(Sustainable Aquatic Research, 2025)Carbon products promote aggregate floc-rich plankton, with diverse roles in flocponic production. Availability, low-cost, and chemical composition of agricultural by-products make them ideal substrates for phytoplankto ... -
Influence of Increased Trainees’ Enrolment on Collaboration Between Industries and TVET Institutions in Public TVET Institutions in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Journal of Research in Education and Technology, 2025-09)Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions play a central role in producing a skilled workforce for Kenya’s growing economy. Recent government initiatives to expand access have led to increased ... -
Effects of Promoting Competency-Based Training on Building Solar Energy Skill Base among Electrical Engineering Trainees in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenya. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education,, 2025)Inadequate skilled labor in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar energy, presents a significant challenge to sustainable renewable energy achievement in Kenya. Despite the growing demand for solar energy ... -
Influence of Partnering in Capacity Building of Trainers on Industrial Skills Development in Engineering Training in Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Nairobi County
(Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, 2025-09)Globally, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems face increasing pressure to address persistent skill gaps while adapting to rapidly changing labor market demands. Despite significant investments ... -
Spatial–Temporal Influence of Sand Dams on Chemical and Microbial Properties of Water from Scooping Holes in Degraded Semi-Arid Regions
(Water, 2023-09)Communities in semi-arid lands use sand dams to enhance access water during the dry seasons. However, there is limited information on the quality of water derived from these sand dams, especially in degraded lands where ... -
A Review on Challenges and Opportunities in Management of Soils of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2022)Arid and semi-arid lands occupy currently 88% of arable land mass in Kenya, a region with significant diversity of production systems and economic opportunities. However, these areas are characterised by low and erratic ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF LEARNER-CENTERED INSTRUCTION ON COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION COMPETENCY IN KISWAHILI LANGUAGE IN JUNIOR SCHOOLS IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Learner-centered instruction is a teaching approach that prioritizes the interests, needs, and abilities of the learners. Unlike traditional instructional methods, which are often teacher centered and lecture-based, ...
