University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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INFLUENCE OF VIRTUAL LABORATORIES ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY SUBJECT IN LIKUYANI, KAKAMEGA COUNTY KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Biology plays a critical role in national development; however, students in Kakamega County have consistently underperformed in the subject. Between 2019 and 2023, the average KCSE Biology mean score was 2.85, highlighting ... -
MODELING LAND DEGRADATION FOR CONSERVATION PLANNING IN KALEHE TERRITORY, EASTERN D.R. CONGO
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The Eastern D.R. Congo is experiencing land degradation resulting from unsustainable land use which prevent the achievement of the land degradation neutrality in this region. This thesis aims to model the land degradation ... -
STAKEHOLDERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AS A MEANS OF FOSTERING MORAL VALUES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF SOY SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Christian Religious Education (CRE) plays a vital role in Kenyan secondary schools, with its core objective being the development of students’ moral character. However, its effectiveness in addressing moral issues such ... -
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 ... -
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, SOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES, AND NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY UNDER INORGANIC-ORGANIC FERTILIZER SUBSTITUTIONS IN MAIZE AND DESMODIUM CROPPING SYSTEMS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Climate change continues to threaten ecosystem functions, and agriculture remains one of the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions responsible for global warming. However, little is known about the quantities ... -
IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATION FOR JOB CREATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study investigated the extent of implementation of agriculture education to enhance job creation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Western Kenya. This purpose of this study was to ... -
AQUEOUS FLUORIDE BIOSORPTION USING CALCIUM-SPIKED AND NON- SPIKED Moringa oleifera SEED POWDER: INFLUENCE OF DOSAGE, PARTICLE SIZE, AND PROCESS PARAMETERS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Excessive fluoride concentrations in drinking water pose serious public health risks, including dental and skeletal fluorosis, particularly in rural, semi-arid and arid regions of developing countries where groundwater ... -
MARKET ACCESSIBILITY AND ADOPTION OF IMPROVED INDIGENOUS CHICKEN AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY: THE CASE OF KEIYO NORTH SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Improved indigenous chicken (IIC) is increasingly regarded as a sustainable agricultural enterprise with notable social, economic, and environmental benefits. It is considered a promising strategy for improving food and ... -
SPATIOTEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF RIPARIAN GREENHOUSE GAS FLUXES AND SOIL CARBON STOCKS IN THE BURA AND WUNDANYI CATCHMENTS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Agropastoral riparian zones are globally linked to increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and soil organic carbon (SOC) depletion, but the Kenyan cases are underrepresented in global datasets. The study investigated ... -
ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM FARM GATE DRY MAIZE GRAIN SALES AMONG SMALL-SCALE MAIZE FARMERS IN KEIYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The growth rate in the agricultural sector has been slow in recent times, as shown in the national governments’ bulletins on the performance of various agricultural sub-sectors. Farm gate maize prices have been unstable ... -
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 ...
