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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