University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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, ... -
Community Perspectives on Water Quality and Land Cover Change in the Micro-Catchments of the Nyando River Basin, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(2025-09)The Nyando River Basin, a critical part of the Lake Victoria Basin, faces increasing pressure on its water resources due to rapidly changing land cover and intensified human activities, which directly impact the quality ... -
Assessment of Land Cover Changes in the Micro- Catchments of the Nyando River Basin within the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025-09)The Nyando and Awach river catchments serve as vital headwaters draining into the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, an ecosystem increasingly threatened by sediment and nutrient loading. Despite its crucial role in regional ... -
Spatial Determinants of Animal Roadkill Occurrence and Hotspots, With Implications for Wildlife Conservation Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
(African Journal of Ecology, 2025-06)The continuous expansion of global road networks, driven by increasing human populations, poses an emerging threat to animal populations through vehicle collisions. This study identifies the causal factors and hotspots ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Solid Waste Management in Urban Centres of Nandi County
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology AJEST, 2025)Rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialization and economic development have resulted in the generation of big volumes of solid waste in Nandi County. Yet solid waste is an economic commodity that may not ... -
Economic Value of Solid Waste for Improved Solid Waste Management in Nandi County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST, 2025-05)Due to rapid population growth and urbanization Nandi County is experiencing challenges of managing urban solid waste especially as this is an economic commodity that may not be optimally allocated through the normal market ... -
Genetic diversity and population structure of Trichilia emetica Vahl in western Kenya using ISSR markers
(New forests, 2025-12)Loss of habitat and land-use changes can alter genetic variation in tropical trees, un- derscoring the need for molecular information to support species conservation. Trichilia emetica is an indigenous multipurpose ... -
Influence of pH Variation on Lead Uptake and Accumulation in Raphanus raphanistrum and Brassica napus Grown in Spiked and Limed Agricultural Soils of Moiben Sub-County, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025-08)This study assessed Pb uptake and distribution in Raphanus raphanistrum (RR) and Brassica napus (BN) grown in agricultural soils from Moiben Sub-County, Kenya, under three soil treatments: Pb-spiked soil (to ≈1000 mg/kg), ... -
GA3 and KNO3 Efficiency of Breaking Dormancy In Wild Brassicaceae (Brassica napus and Raphanus raphanistrum) Seeds for Enhanced Phytoremediation
(Agri Res & Tech: Open Access, 2022-06)Brassicaceae family are largely stress resistant to extreme environmental conditions particularly heavy metals laden soils. They are found in post-harvest agricultural field and sometimes during farming season costing ... -
Influence of Alignment of Interests on TVET–Industry Collaboration in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(Journal of research innovation and implications in Education, 2025)Collaboration between Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and industryiscritical for aligning skills development with labor market needs. However, misalignment of interests betweenthesestakeholders ... -
Spatio-temporal Ecology of Fasciola Vectors and Co-occurring Trematode Hosts in Kingwal Wetland, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group., 2025-11)This study examined the spatial and temporal distribution of freshwater snails in Kingwal Wetland, Kenya, to assess their role in fascioliasis transmission. A total of 8,754 snails representing eight species were collected ... -
Association Of Quality Leadership With Educational Outcomes In Technical And Vocational Education And Training Colleges In Uganda
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2025-09)The aim of quality assurance practices in educational institutions is to enhance the outcomes of any education system. This study focused on assessing the association of quality leadership with educational outcomes ... -
Assessing Status of Agroecological Biodiversity in Smallholder farming: Evidence from FAO TAPE Tool Localization in Busia County, Kenya
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2025-08)Agroecological biodiversity is the variety and variability of above ground organisms, that is crops, livestock, trees, and activities considered under agricultural systems. This study investigated the extent of above ...
