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Strategic Procurement Planning and Service Delivery of County Governments in Western Kenya Region

Abstract Ensuring the provision of public services in Kenya necessitates public expenditure through the procurement of go

Molecular Characterization and Mineralizing Potential of Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria Colonizing Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Rhizosphere in Western Kenya

Abstract Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are a category of microbes that transform insoluble phosphates in soil in

Estimation of Spatially Varying Parameters with Application to Hyperbolic SPDES

Abstract Parameter estimation is a growing area of interest in statistical signal processing. Some parameters in real-lif

Hygiene Practices and Early Childhood Development in the East Asia-Pacific Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Abstract Poor hygiene might be a risk factor for early childhood development (ECD). This study investigated the associati

Strategic Direction and Firm Performance: Evidence from the SACCO Secto

Abstract Purpose: Strategic direction setting is a critical leadership practice to be adopted by organizations that inten

High seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals amidst vaccination roll-out in western Kenya

Abstract The population’s antibody response is a key factor in comprehending SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology. This is especially

Effect of accounting information and communication control on financial performance of Sacco’s in Kenya

Abstract The study sought to examine the effect of Accounting Information and Communication control on the financial perf

Improving midwifery educators’ capacity to teach emergency obstetrics and newborn care in Kenya universities: a pre-post study

Abstract Background: International Confederation of Midwives and World Health Organization recommend core competencies fo

Endogeneity and Human Capital in Higher Education A Critical Analysis of Investment Returns Among Teacher’s in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Abstract The concept of human capital presupposes that formal schooling and experience enhances the productive capacity o

Private rate of returns to investment in education for teachers with bachelor’s degree in public secondary schools in Kenya

Abstract The theory of human capital postulates an increase in earnings at different levels of educational qualifications

Transformational leadership and innovation in deposit taking SACCOs

Abstract With the drive for enhanced financial inclusion of the population through encouraging savings and investments in

Abundance and Symbiotic Rhizobia Colonizing Soybean (Glycine max) in Soils of Kakamega County, Western Kenya

Abstract Identification of effective indigenous rhizobia strain nodulating soybean (Glycine max) was conducted in Kakameg

Prognostic Potential of RDW in Discriminating Hemoglobinopathies among Patients reporting to Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

Abstract Background Red cell distribution width (RDW) measures the extent of variation in red blood cell (RBC) volume in

Ethnomedicinal uses of stingless bee honey among native communities of Baringo County, Kenya

Abstract Stingless bees live in tropical and subtropical areas around the world, however, stingless bee honey and other p

Travelling Wave Analysis of a Diffusive COVID-19 Model

Abstract In this paper, a mathematical model based on a system of nonlinear parabolic partial differential equations is d

The status and challenges of a modern irrigation system in Kenya: A systematic review

Abstract The modernization efforts of the irrigation subsector in Kenya have been hampered by several challenges. This re

Sensitivity and Optimal Control Analysis of an Extended SEIR COVID-19 Mathematical Model

Abstract In this paper, a mathematical model based on a system of ordinary differential equations is developed with vacci

EFFECT OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING BIOLOGY AT UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA

Abstract Attitude has been regarded as a motivating feeling for the learning of biology. However, how inquiry-based learn

Effects of Sand-Harvesting on River Water Quality and Riparian Soil Physico-Chemical Properties

Abstract The widespread distribution of river sand-harvesting activities continues to degrade river water quality and the

Determination of Irrigation Water Requirement of Tomato Crop In Rachuonyo North Sub Catchment of Western Kenya Using CROPWAT Model

Abstract Irrigation water management is necessary for a successful irrigation system. Knowledge and tools on irrigation m

Tuning the reactivity of ruthenium(II) terpyridyl complexes using auxiliary ligands: kinetic and mechanistic studies

Abstract Substitution behavior of the labile aqua ligand in four mononuclear ruthenium(II) terpyridyl complexes with diff

Comparative effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on Radopholus similis infection in East African Highland Banana plants as influenced by rhizosphere biota

Abstract Root parasitism by Radopholus similis may vary under different nutritional conditions and soil substrates. Such

Susceptibility Evaluation of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infesting Maize in Kenya against a Range of Insecticides

Abstract The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), is a worldwide pest of gramineous crops and a major pest

First report of Phasey bean mild yellows virus in Kenya with a new host record

Abstract Genome studies in Australia reported a novel virus, Phasey bean mild yellows virus (genus Polerovirus; PBMYV), i

Nonsynonymous amino acid changes in the α-chain of complement component 5 influence longitudinal susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum infections and severe malarial anemia in kenyan childr

Abstract Background: Severe malarial anemia (SMA; Hb < 5.0 g/dl) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortali

Factors associated with uncorrected refractive errors in school-going adolescents in Kakamega County, Kenya

Abstract Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (URE) present an enormous burden on children in Kenya. The study inves

Occurrence and Distribution of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Multi-Industry Sources to Water, Sediments and Plants along Nairobi River Basin, Kenya

Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ever-present pollutants in the environment. They are persistent a

Tool for determining levels and classifying; host plant resistance, tolerance to stress, vigour and pathogen virulence in plants

Abstract The global food security and plant resources levels are continuously under threat from climate change, environme

Insecticide resistant Anopheles gambiae have enhanced longevity but reduced reproductive fitness and a longer first gonotrophic cycle

Abstract Widespread insecticide resistance in African malaria vectors raises concerns over the potential to compromise ma

Effects of oil exploration on surface water quality- a review

Abstract The oil industry is a source of revenue and foreign exchange for an economy. Nevertheless, oil exploration is an