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THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE WEST GONJA TRADITIONAL AREA (#70733)
Over the years Institutions have contributed in diverse ways in the management of natural resources. Little is known abou
CHILD MARRIAGE AND FEMALE EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSION IN THE WA WEST DISTRICT: THE PERSPECTIVES OF STAKEHOLDERS
Child marriage in the Wa West District is visibly the biggest barrier to female participation in education as it is in ot
Determinants for rainwater harvesting adoption: a case study of smallholder farmers in Murang’a County, Kenya
Abstract Rainwater harvesting has been practiced among smallholder farmers for centuries in many parts of the world. Rece
Evaluating the surface functional groups on banana leaf petioles and the resultant biochar for potential adsorbance
Abstract The presence of surface functional groups is key to the performance of an adsorbent material. The aim of this st
Soil nutrients and crop yield response to conservation-effective management practices in the sub-humid highlands agro-ecologies of Kenya
Abstract Crop productivity in most smallholder farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa experience low use of soil amendment
The response of soil physicochemical properties to tillage and soil fertility resources in Central Highlands of Kenya
Abstract To attain agricultural sustainability, use of soil resources and tillage requires equal consideration for chemic
Inoculated Soybean Yields Response to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application
Abstract Inherent low soil nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is one of the major hindrances of increased soybean productivi
Factors Affecting Multiple Climate Change Adaptation Practices of Smallholder Farmers in lower Eastern Kenya
Abstract The study investigated the socioeconomic and institutional factors influencing uptake of multiple climate change
Phosphorus availability and exchangeable aluminum response to phosphate rock and organic inputs in the Central Highlands of Kenya
Abstract Soil acidity and phosphorus deficiency are some of the constraints hampering agricultural production in tropical
Suitability of different data sources in rainfall pattern characterization in the tropical central highlands of Kenya
Abstract Uncertainty in rainfall pattern has put rain-fed agriculture in jeopardy, even for the regions considered high r
Development of a Water Quality Assessment Index for the Chania River, Kenya
Abstract Human-related activities are known to have deleterious effects on the water quality of aquatic ecosystems, but t
From Shiny Shoes to Muddy Reality: Understanding How Meso-State Actors Negotiate the Implementation Gap in Participatory Forest Management
Abstract Recent research on participatory forest management (PFM) in the global south has highlighted the existence of a
Inter-seasonal Effects on Selected Maturity Parameters of DK8031 Maize Grown under Varying Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels in Embu County, Kenya
Abstract Maize is a staple food and a source of carbohydrates to a large proportion of people in Kenya. The performance o
Planting Pits’ Effects on Soil Nutrients in a Sorghum and Pigeon Pea Rotation in Semi-arid Areas of Eastern Kenya
Abstract Planting pits are rain water harvesting structures that trap water and nutrients in surface runoff and rain wate
Environmental factors influencing structure and distribution of east African green heart (Warburgia ugandensis Sprague) in Mt. Kenya Forest
Abstract Effects from past climate, natural disturbances and human activities are significantly impacting negatively on c
Mathematical Modelling of Drug Abuse, Unemployment and Mental Stress on Population Dynamics of Mental Ilness
Abstract There has been a rise in the number of reported cases of mental illness in both High Income Countries (HICs) and
Growth Parameters of DK8031 Maize Variety as Affected by Varying Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Embu County, Kenya
Abstract Determination of crop growth parameters of maize helps assess the performance of the crop for food security. A s
Collembola Richness and Diversity along A Land-Use Intensity Gradient in Taita, Kenya
Abstract Soil Collembola communities were sampled along a gradient of land use intensification in Taita-Taveta, Wundanyi
Collembola Density and Diversity along a Gradient of Land- Use Types in Embu District, Eastern Kenya
Abstract Populations of soil-dwelling Collembola were monitored on a land use gradient ranging from Natural forests to in
Probabilistic Analysis of Covid-19 Transmission In Kenya using Markov Chain
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global health and has highlighted the importance of understan
Modelling Conditions for Quality Egg Storage Using Randomized Complete Block Design
Abstract Rearing chicken has contributed positively to global nutrition, especially egg production. This practice attract
Crame´R-Rao Bound of Direction Finding using Uniform Circular Array And 2-Circle Concentric Uniform Array (#70710)
Abstract Source direction-of-arrival estimation problem has received much attention in recent years following its signifi
Cramér-Rao Bound of Direction-Finding using uniform Hexagonal Array (#70709)
Abstract Direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation is an important branch in the field of array signal processing. It can be
Spatial Analysis and Mapping of Infant Mortality in Kenya On The Basis Of Demographic and Health Survey Data
Abstract This study set out to examine and map the spatial variation of infant mortality in Kenya. We used data from Demo
Fiscal Deficit Financing and Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract Financing fiscal deficit in any country is undertaken with the sole purpose of promoting economic growth and dev
Real Estate Development, Human Capital and Economic Growth in Kenya
Abstract Having a stable and high level of economic growth within a country is associated with numerous benefits to the c
Competition, Profitability, Risk-Taking Behaviour and Stability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Abstract Stable commercial banks stimulate economic growth by facilitating value exchanges. The stability of commercial b
Characterization and selection Anthracnose and Pythium root rot resistance in common bean landraces grown in Kenya
Abstract Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya has not reached its potential yield due to various abiot
Capital adequacy,income diversification,competition and liquidity creation of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Abstract Banks create liquidity which in turn improves capital allocation and accelerates economic growth. Liquidity crea
Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya (#70702)
Abstract Liquidity management is one of the most important duties in any company and thus it cannot be overlooked. Sound