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Stakeholder Patronage as Influencers Of Micro-Enterprise Growth At Kamukunji In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Several studies show that significant relationship exists between stakeholder patronage and micro-enterprise growth. Although the roles of factors such as family, friends, debtors, employees, and partners have been widely ... -
Optimizing soil nitrogen balance in a potato cropping system through legume intercropping
(Springer, 2020)Negative nitrogen balance represents a major factor causing low potato yield in potato growing areas of Kenya while its excessive surplus poses a significant environmental concern. In order to synchronize this tradeoff, ... -
Evaluating the Relationship between Drought and Vegetation Greenness in Chyulu- Amboseli Rangeland, Kenya
(AJOL, 2020)Remote sensing techniques have been widely used to monitor moisture-related vegetation conditions. Vegetation vigour response to drought however is complex and has not been adequately studied using satellite sensor ... -
Effect of Strategy Execution on Performance of Parliamentary Service Commission of Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2019-11)The centrality of effective execution of processes has been an area of emphasis since pre-industrial revolution. Effectively executed organisational processes have a positive influence on overall performance. Although ... -
The Influence of Information Literacy on the Access and use of Information Services in Special Corporate Libraries in Kenya
(2018)This paper examines the influence of information literacy on the access and use of information services in special corporate libraries in Kenya. A mixed research design was used to carry out the study at the Kenya Power ... -
Flowering and Fruiting of Yellow Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis, Var F. Flavicarpa. Deg) as Influenced by Different Fertilizer Applications in Kiambu and Embu Counties, Kenya
(Globeedu Group, 2018)Yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg.) is increasingly becoming an important fruit crop in Kenya and especially in Embu County due to its apparent adaptation to the hot arid conditions. The main ... -
Soybean: An Assessment of Varieties Grown, Seed Sources and Farm-saved Seed Management Practices in Meru South Sub-County, Kenya
(Elixir, 2016)Information on soybean varieties grown and seed sources is scanty. Since soybean seed deteriorates rapidly in the tropics; seed management is key to provision of planting material for the subsequent season. The study ... -
Tomato Production Characteristics, Biotic Constraints and their Management Practices by Farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya
(IISTE, 2019)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important crop in Bungoma County, Kenya. Its production is constrained by arthropod pests and diseases which make farmers rely heavily on synthetic chemicals to control them. To support ... -
Senior High Schools’ Students’ Perception of Computer-Aided Instruction in North East Region of Ghana
(IJIRAS, 2019)We live in a digitized world. Presently, globally, technology drives almost all aspects of human endeavors. For instance, in the field of education, Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) which is grounded on the principle of ... -
Relationship between Entrepreneur Profile and Microenterprise Growth at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between entrepreneur profile and micro-enterprise growth at Kamukunji. A correlational survey research design meets the objective of the study. The sample includes 354 ... -
Towards Managing and Controlling Aflatoxin Producers Within Aspergillus Species in Infested Rice Grains Collected from Local Markets in Kenya
(MDPI, 2019)Rice grains can be attacked by a range of pathogens, including Aspergillus species, which can cause the accumulation of aflatoxins and represent a serious threat to the consumers. Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites ... -
Phenotypic characterization of selected Kenyan Khat (Catha edulis) cultivars based on morphological traits
(Academic Journals, 2019-09)Khat (Catha edulis Vahl) is an evergreen shrub habitually ingested for its euphoric and stimulatory effects. The crop is grown in the Middle East, Somalia, East Africa and Ethiopia. It is referred to as Miraa in Kenya, ... -
Assessing antigenic drift and phylogeny of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus in Kenya using HA1 sub-unit of the hemagglutinin gene
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus emerged in North America in 2009 and has been established as a seasonal strain in humans. After an antigenic stasis of about six years, new antigenically distinct variants of the virus ... -
Quality of Secondary Schools Trained Geography Teachers in Universities and Diploma Colleges in Pedagogy
(IJSRP, 2019)There has been a concern about the quality of secondary schools teachers being prepared and produced by University and Teachers Training Colleges especially in pedagogy and use of instructional resources which is naturally ... -
Personality Attributes as Influencers of Micro-Enterprise Growth at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Several studies indicate significant relationship between personality attributes and microenterprise growth. A correlational survey on 354 micro-enterprises manufacturing metallic products at Kamukunji stipulate positive ...
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Stakeholder Patronage as Influencers Of Micro-Enterprise Growth At Kamukunji In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Several studies show that significant relationship exists between stakeholder patronage and micro-enterprise growth. Although the roles of factors such as family, friends, debtors, employees, and partners have been widely ... -
Optimizing soil nitrogen balance in a potato cropping system through legume intercropping
(Springer, 2020)Negative nitrogen balance represents a major factor causing low potato yield in potato growing areas of Kenya while its excessive surplus poses a significant environmental concern. In order to synchronize this tradeoff, ... -
Evaluating the Relationship between Drought and Vegetation Greenness in Chyulu- Amboseli Rangeland, Kenya
(AJOL, 2020)Remote sensing techniques have been widely used to monitor moisture-related vegetation conditions. Vegetation vigour response to drought however is complex and has not been adequately studied using satellite sensor ... -
Effect of Strategy Execution on Performance of Parliamentary Service Commission of Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2019-11)The centrality of effective execution of processes has been an area of emphasis since pre-industrial revolution. Effectively executed organisational processes have a positive influence on overall performance. Although ... -
The Influence of Information Literacy on the Access and use of Information Services in Special Corporate Libraries in Kenya
(2018)This paper examines the influence of information literacy on the access and use of information services in special corporate libraries in Kenya. A mixed research design was used to carry out the study at the Kenya Power ... -
Flowering and Fruiting of Yellow Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis, Var F. Flavicarpa. Deg) as Influenced by Different Fertilizer Applications in Kiambu and Embu Counties, Kenya
(Globeedu Group, 2018)Yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg.) is increasingly becoming an important fruit crop in Kenya and especially in Embu County due to its apparent adaptation to the hot arid conditions. The main ... -
Soybean: An Assessment of Varieties Grown, Seed Sources and Farm-saved Seed Management Practices in Meru South Sub-County, Kenya
(Elixir, 2016)Information on soybean varieties grown and seed sources is scanty. Since soybean seed deteriorates rapidly in the tropics; seed management is key to provision of planting material for the subsequent season. The study ... -
Tomato Production Characteristics, Biotic Constraints and their Management Practices by Farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya
(IISTE, 2019)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important crop in Bungoma County, Kenya. Its production is constrained by arthropod pests and diseases which make farmers rely heavily on synthetic chemicals to control them. To support ... -
Senior High Schools’ Students’ Perception of Computer-Aided Instruction in North East Region of Ghana
(IJIRAS, 2019)We live in a digitized world. Presently, globally, technology drives almost all aspects of human endeavors. For instance, in the field of education, Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) which is grounded on the principle of ... -
Relationship between Entrepreneur Profile and Microenterprise Growth at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between entrepreneur profile and micro-enterprise growth at Kamukunji. A correlational survey research design meets the objective of the study. The sample includes 354 ... -
Towards Managing and Controlling Aflatoxin Producers Within Aspergillus Species in Infested Rice Grains Collected from Local Markets in Kenya
(MDPI, 2019)Rice grains can be attacked by a range of pathogens, including Aspergillus species, which can cause the accumulation of aflatoxins and represent a serious threat to the consumers. Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites ... -
Phenotypic characterization of selected Kenyan Khat (Catha edulis) cultivars based on morphological traits
(Academic Journals, 2019-09)Khat (Catha edulis Vahl) is an evergreen shrub habitually ingested for its euphoric and stimulatory effects. The crop is grown in the Middle East, Somalia, East Africa and Ethiopia. It is referred to as Miraa in Kenya, ... -
Assessing antigenic drift and phylogeny of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus in Kenya using HA1 sub-unit of the hemagglutinin gene
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus emerged in North America in 2009 and has been established as a seasonal strain in humans. After an antigenic stasis of about six years, new antigenically distinct variants of the virus ... -
Quality of Secondary Schools Trained Geography Teachers in Universities and Diploma Colleges in Pedagogy
(IJSRP, 2019)There has been a concern about the quality of secondary schools teachers being prepared and produced by University and Teachers Training Colleges especially in pedagogy and use of instructional resources which is naturally ... -
Personality Attributes as Influencers of Micro-Enterprise Growth at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Several studies indicate significant relationship between personality attributes and microenterprise growth. A correlational survey on 354 micro-enterprises manufacturing metallic products at Kamukunji stipulate positive ... -
Publishing with Open Journal Systems (OJS): A Librarian’s Perspective
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)The genesis of this paper is a workshop presentation on publishing with Open Journal Systems (OJS) that was delivered during the Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium Pre-Annual General Meeting held on May 30, ... -
Pedagogical Practices that Hamper Effective Teaching and Learning of Biology in Secondary Schools in Migori District, Kenya
(NARPUB, 2014)Biology is a very potent tool for social and economic changes in the contemporary world. However, students constantly display low achievement in the subject at KCSE level countrywide and majorly in Migori district. Teaching ... -
Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Inclusive Education Among Students & Teachers in Nairobi Integrated Educational Programme, Kenya
(IOSR Journals, 2017)Although inclusive education has been recommended for implementation in Kenyan schools, attitudes are threatening to add another impediment to the development and success. The purpose of the study was to explore the influence ... -
Improving Student Teaching for Quality Teacher Preparation: A Kenyan University Case
(AJOTE, 2015)This study on teaching practice experience was conducted at a Kenyan University by researchers from both the USA and Kenya through a partnership project to build capacity through quality teacher preparation. The portion ... -
Gender Differences in Parental Involvement in Children’s Learning in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Kieni-West District, Nyeri County - Kenya
(Innovative Space of Scientific Research Journals, 2014)The attitudes and aspirations of parents and of children themselves predict later educational achievement. International evidence suggests that parents with high aspirations are also more involved in their children’s ...
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