Kenyatta University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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COVID-19 Misinformation and Infodemic in Rural Africa
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2020)The world has witnessed rapid advancement and changes since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in Wuhan, China. The significant changes experienced during these times remain unprecedented. The African continent has initiated ... -
Comparative Analysis Delineates the Transcriptional Resistance Mechanisms for Pod Borer Resistance in the Pigeonpea Wild Relative Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars
(MDPI, 2020)Insect pests pose a serious threat to global food production. Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner)) is one of the most destructive pests of leguminous crops. The use of host resistance has been an effective, ... -
An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship Between Resource Fluidity and Firm Performance: A Perspective of Tours and Travel Companies In Kenya
(2021-11)All companies exist in an evolving environment that affects their performance. As a result, an adaptive strategy is necessary for the execution of result-oriented excellence. Due to the unanticipated changes in the ... -
Information Communication Technology Integration and Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In spite of all inputs on professional enhancement and ICT infrastructure to better education in several countries, ICT adoption and integration in teaching and learning have been minimal. Technological revolution in schools ... -
Scope for Adoption of Intercropping System in Organic Agriculture
(Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 2020)Intercropping, also known as multi-cropping or poly culture, is an age-old agricultural practice that involves the growing of diversified crop species in close proximity such that they coexist temporally for a portion ... -
Sexual Practices and HIV Seropositivity Disclosure among Adults in Nairobi, Kenya
(East African Nature & Science Organisation, 2021)The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between sexual practices and HIV seropositive status disclosure to sexual partners by People Living with Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (PLWHIV) in Nairobi, Kenya. ... -
Organogenesis of Dodders, Parasitism, Infestation and Development Phases
(Asian Journal of Geographical Research., 2021)Parasitic plants proliferation globally is daunting and a threat to our ecosystems. In this study we explore holoparasites with limitation to dodders (Cuscuta spp. & Cassytha filiformis). An experiment was performed to ... -
Maternal Knowledge and Complementary Feeding Practices and Their Relationship with Nutritional Status Among Children 6-23 Months Old In Pastoral Community of Marsabit County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science, 2020)Appropriate complementary feeding practices have positive impact on health and growth of children aged 6-23 months. Little is known about complementary feeding practices among the pastoralists. The aim of this study was ... -
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus among Voluntary Blood Donors in Nairobi County, Kenya: A Pilot Study
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020)Hepatitis E is a common infection caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV), a primarily enteric virus. HEV disease is mainly spread via stool contamination of water and food supplies. The virus has recently been identified ... -
Study Habits as Correlates of Academic Performance in English Language among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Novelty Journals, 2020)English language has become one of the crucial languages among learners in many educational institutions worldwide. It has become a channel of instruction in all learning centers and an official language in the teaching ... -
Beyond Nation Branding to Building Country Brands Through Marketing Mix
(International Journal Corner, 2020)Technological advanced and other factors has resulted to stiff competition among countries. Hence the concept of branding has moved from products to Nations. Countries compete for investors and tourists. A favorable ... -
Variation of Total Coliforms and Bacteria during Dry and Wet Seasons in Rivers of Sigor Division, West Pokot County, Kenya
(Sciencedomain International, 2020)Aims: There has been an increase in gastro-intestinal and urinary infections in Sigor division, West Pokot, Kenya. These infections result from bacteria and coliforms which are majorly propagated in water systems. Residents ... -
Influence of Staff Training on Sales Control in F&B on Financial Performance of Classified Restaurants in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2020)This study was to evaluate the influence of staff training on sales control in food and beverage, on the financial performance of classified restaurants in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study focused on determining the ... -
Microfinance Services and Financial Performance of Women Owned Enterprises in Migori Township, Kenya.
(International Academic Journals, 2020)Although women owned enterprises play an important role in ensuring the growth of an economy, most of these businesses face challenges including limited access to credit facilities and limited skills among women owners. ... -
Potential of Native Rhizobia to Improve Cowpea Growth and Production in Semiarid Regions of Kenya
(Frontiers in Agronomy, 2020)Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is an important crop for smallholder farmers in the marginal areas of sub-Saharan Africa. However, the crop growth and production are affected by low soil fertility due to poor soil ... -
Evidence Informed Decision Making and Its Effects on Policy Formulation in Kitui County Assembly; Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2020)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of evidence informed decision making on policy formulation in Kitui County Assembly, Kenya. The study used descriptive research design. The target population ... -
Non-Interest Income and Insolvency Risk of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2020)Guaranteeing the robustness of commercial banks is critical to the development of any economy as they allocate resources toward productive activities. In recent years, the sector has witnessed the collapse of banks. This ... -
Kenyatta University 43rd Graduation Booklet
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Kenyatta University 42nd Graduation Booklet
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Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Private Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Academic Journals, 2019)The strategic decision process was considered as one of the most important determinants of organizational performance in contemporary organizations. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of strategic ...
