Groundwater is a major source of water supply in Kericho County, Kenya. However, this water source is threatened by the rise in the human population and climate change. Under these conditions, it is crucial to assess the ...
The growth of gambling industry in Kenya has raised a great concern among various stake holders in the country. Gambling is addictive and if not monitored can lead to serious health implications. An increase in betting ...
The study investigated the extent to which television framing of intellectual disability influenced involvement of learners in inclusive education in Kenya. The first objective was to determine how intellectual disability ...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the emerging technologies widely acknowledged as
a potential solution to energy poverty. This is because of its high reliability, long life,
and automatic operation with minimal ...
Incorporating covariates into the future lifetime distribution is crucial to the
survival analysis. In this thesis a novel version of the exponential-Weibull distribution known as the extended exponential-Weibull (ExEW) ...
n general, parametric hazard-based regression models can be motivated by allow ing baseline distribution parameters to be affected by covariates. Furthermore, it is
common practice to link covariates to a single parameter ...
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of organizational justice on organizational citizenship behaviour of civil servants in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to assess the influence of ...
In Kenya, there has been increased number of collapsed buildings despite the existence of various regulatory frameworks. In Murang’a County for instance, between 2017 and 2021, 4 building structures collapsed. This is ...
Mastitis is multi-etiologic disease characterized by the swelling of the udder and inflammation of the udder tissues of dairy animals globally. The following prevalence of the disease was reported worldwide; in United ...
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a clonally propagated aroid and is largely grown in humid tropical areas worldwide. This crop was first domesticated in South-east Asia, spreading throughout the world and is now an important ...
Potato is an important tuber crop that plays a key role in achieving food security and alleviating poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. The Irish potato is a significant source of dietary energy, and is rich in essential vitamins ...
The youth-led MSEs in Kenya face a continuous decline in performance, an issue that has seen most of these enterprises close-down their businesses within their first year of operation. This, is despite the growing youth ...
Rangeland landscapes, comprising forbs, grasses, and shrubs, are primarily managed for wildlife and livestock grazing. These ecosystems, encompassing various vegetation types like shrublands, grasslands, and savannahs, ...
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are parasitic nematodes associated with poor sanitation. These parasites are transmitted to humans by ingesting infective eggs or skin penetration by larvae found in feces-contaminated ...
The blue growth initiative can be a driver in helping to meet the increased demand for food. Tilapiine fish species, Singida tilapia, Oreochromis esculentus, a fish once prevalent in Lake Victoria and satellite lakes was ...
The availability of more cost-effective sources of energy is a key driver of any economic development more so for a developing country like Kenya. The interest in biofuels is motivated by: the fluctuating oil prices and ...
Market information plays an important role in the functioning of markets. The recurrence of market information asymmetry and associated market failure has been a challenge in developing nations. Many scholars argue that ...
The role Small and Medium Enterprises play in propelling economic growth in Kenya cannot be overlooked. However, majority of these businesses experience severe competition from large international businesses. Most of these ...
One of the seven blocks that make up the Greater Olkaria Complex is Olkaria South East field. There are few wells that have been drilled, therefore the area is continuously being explored. Olkaria south east field is ...
Construction teams play a critical role and are at the core in the process of project delivery in the construction industry. This thesis explored the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) Construction team roles in the Economic ...