Browsing Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations(PHD) by Title
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Performance of Amaranth Accessions against Moisture Stress and Key Insect Pests and Their Indigenous Parasitoids in Arusha, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Amaranths are African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) that have recently gained importance as a food source in Africa owing to the high nutritional value of their leaves and grains. Production of this crop is, however, limited ... -
Performance of Kenyan Athletes With Physical Impairments on Classification Activity Limitation Tests For Running Events and Related Influencing Contextual Factors
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Numerous benefits have been associated with participation in sports by persons with a disability. Classification in Paralympic sport is aimed at increasing participation by reducing the impact that impairment has on the ... -
The performance of selected tree species in the rehabilitation of a limestone quarry at East African Portland Cement Company land Athi River, Kenya
(2012-04-12)Quarrying for limestone is an economic necessity that is not only hazardous to human but also one that invariably has deleterious effect on the environment. Information on the performance of trees species is important as ... -
Personal, family and school factors as correlates of achievement motivation among form two students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Poor achievement motivation among learners at secondary school level may explain the dismal performance of many candidates in national examinations. Poor performance leads to loss of rewarding opportunities for the individual ... -
Personality traits, political efficacy and electoral outcomes: a survey of selected female parliamentary contestants in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-04)Personality traits and political efficacy judgments independently influence the types and the level to which people participate in political activities. All reviewed studies on the role of personality traits and political ... -
Personality, Intervening Variables and Academic Achievement as Precursors of Career Aspirations among Form Three Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Secondary school students’ career aspirations have important implications as they are related to the students’ further training in the aspired areas, entering the job market and making progress in the world of work. ... -
Perspectives of Hotel Investors on Kenya’s Competitiveness as a Tourism Investment Destination
(2014-02-26)Kenya‘s social-economic development goals envisages an almost complete turnaround to her tourism industry including a number of high-capital investments. However, concerns exist as to the country‘s ability to attract such ... -
The phenomenon of student violence in the context of student unrest in Kenyan secondary schools
(Kenyatta University, 2014)There have been perennial occurrences of student unrest often resulting in frequent destruction of school property and loss of life despite the various efforts made to address this phenomenon. This study was designed to ... -
Phonological Analysis of the English Spoken by Hausa Newscasters in Broadcasting Media in Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The study examines the English pronunciation patterns of Hausa broadcasters. The research was carried out based on the presupposition that the English spoken by Hausa broadcasters is different from RP English and is ... -
The Phonology of Kenyan Sign Language (Southwestern Dialect)
(University Of California, 2017)The Phonology of Kenyan Sign Language (Southwestern Dialect) Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is a thriving national sign language used by tens of thousands of signers in Kenya, and which emerged out of two deaf schools in ... -
Physical activity and functional independence of elderly persons in seleceted homes for the aged in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-02)The purpose of the study was to investigate physical activities for the level of functional independence amongst the elderly Kenyans in selected homes for the aged in Nairobi Province. The unit of measurement used is called ... -
Physical Activity, Screen-Based Sedentary Behaviour, Dietary Habits and Adiposity Of 9 to 11 Year Old School Children in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-08-21)Lifestyle related chronic diseases in adulthood are potential health consequences of failing to regulate body weight issues and lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity (PA), sedentariness, and dietary intake in ... -
Physical and psycho-social benefits of parental involvement in organized physical activities for children with intellectual disabilities in Nairobi: county, Kenya
(2014-07-24)Involving parents in organized developmental programmes for children with Intellectual Disability (ID) would provide with information and skills to enable them respond to the needs of their children in early years. The ... -
Phytochemical and molluscicidal studies on Kenyan solanum species
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Phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of four Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-protozoal activity
(2011-08-03)Protozoal diseases like malaria, trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis, caused by Plasmodium, Trypanosoma and Leishmania, respectively, have overwhelming impact on public health in developing regions. Due to their prevalence, ... -
The phytochemical composition, efficacy and safety of herbal formulations used for management of HIV/AIDS in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)Kenya has the fourth largest HIV epidemic in the world with adult prevalence of 5.9% (2016) (UNAIDS). Currently 80% of HIV patients access ARVs, while the rest do not due to stigma and traditional beliefs. In the coast of ... -
Phytoplankton and nutrient dynamics at Turkwel Gorge Reservoir, a new man-made lake in northern Kenya
(2012-04-17)Spatio-temporal variation in some physicochemical and phytoplankton parameters were investigated at Turkwel Gorge Reservoir and its inflowing and outflowing rivers between 1994 and 1995. Seasonal variation in inflow volume ... -
The place of critically and creativity in staff training and development
(2011-08-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the place of criticality and creativity in Staff Training and Development within the context of a rapidly changing work environment. The study was conceived within the framework of ... -
Plant-feedingg behaviour and its effects on the fitness and competence of the malaria vector anopheles Gambiae (diptera: Culicidae)
(2012-06-22)Malaria remains a serious threat in sub-Saharan Africa Available control tools are now largely ineffective. Because of the role of vectors in malaria transmission, integrated vector management strategies that are environmentally ... -
Policy and practice in guidance and counselling in secondary schools in Kenya
(2011-12-16)This thesis explores the policy and practice of the secondary school guidance and counselling programme in Kenya in the context of the school. The study was conducted in three stages beginning with an initial survey at ...
