University Journals/ Articles: Recent submissions
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The Ecology and Economic Practices of the Isukha and Idakho Communities in Colonial Period 1895-1963
(Athens Journal of History, 2023-01-01)The penetration of colonialism in Isukha and Idakho can best be understood within the general framework of the global imperialism of the nineteenth century, with Europe being the hub of global imperialism where the ... -
Images of Women in Selected Luhyia Popular Music
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-11-14)The study, ‘Female Images in selected Luhyia Popular Music’ sets out to examine the gender issues expressed in the popular songs composed and performed by the two selected Luhya artists. The impetus of this study was borne ... -
Perception and Level of Preparedness of Clinical Medicine Department Towards Clinical Assessment at the Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Western Kenya
(European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2022-11-09)Assessment of clinical instructional strategies, learning activities, and clinical experiences occurs in a systematic and continuous manner through the process of clinical assessment. There is an evident gap between theory ... -
Therapeutic uses of stingless bee honey by traditional medicine practitioners in Baringo County, Kenya
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 2022-12)African traditional medicine knowledge, skills and practices have often been passed verbally from the older generation to the younger generation. However, the current traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) are rapidly ... -
Status of Micro-Hydrokinetic River Technology Turbines Application for Rural Electrification in Africa
(MDPI-Energies, 2022-11-28)Energy accessibility, reliability and availability are key components of improved quality of life and human development in all spheres. As the United Nations’ SDG 7 calls for access to electricity for all by 2030, Africa ... -
Hotel facilities’ management practices and employee performance in Kenya
(Research in Hospitality Management, 2022-11-21)This study investigated the efficacy of hotel facilities’ management practices on employee performance. A descriptive research survey was applied, while the study area was Nairobi County. The sampling techniques applied ... -
Representation of disability in the media: A review of Kenyan newspaper reports of 2015-2016
(Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 2022-11-13)Throughout history many societies have dealt poorly with disability. In Kenya, persons who have different types of disabling conditions have been excluded or isolated from mainstream society and denied opportunities due ... -
The Cell Membrane of a Novel Rhizobium phaseoli Strain Is the Crucial Target for Aluminium Toxicity and Tolerance
(CELL, 2022-03-03)Soils with low pH and high aluminium (Al) contamination restrict common bean production, mainly due to adverse effects on rhizobia. We isolated a novel rhizobium strain, B3, from Kenyan soil which is more tolerant to Al ... -
Private rate of returns to investment in education for teachers with bachelor’s degree in public secondary schools in Kenya
(African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research (The), 2022-10-31)The theory of human capital postulates an increase in earnings at different levels of educational qualifications. However, there are mixed findings and interpretations on return to investment in education around the world. ... -
Improving midwifery educators’ capacity to teach emergency obstetrics and newborn care in Kenya universities: a pre-post study
(BMC Medical Education, 2022-10-31)Background: International Confederation of Midwives and World Health Organization recommend core competencies for midwifery educators for effective theory and practical teaching and practice. Deficient curricula and lack ... -
nthroponymy in Eastern Nilotic: A case of Turkana personal names
(Reserach Journal in Advanced Humanities, 2022-07-14)This paper is about personal names given to Turkana children at birth, during the rite of passage to adulthood and throughout one’s life. Following the lexical pragmatic theory according to Wilson (2003) and Carston (2002), ... -
Transformational leadership and innovation in deposit taking SACCOs
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, 2022-11-13)With the drive for enhanced financial inclusion of the population through encouraging savings and investments in a bid to spur economic growth and attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the critical role played ... -
Endogeneity and Human Capital in Higher Education A Critical Analysis of Investment Returns Among Teacher’s in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(JUMUGA Journal of Education, Oral studies and human science, 2022-10-15)The concept of human capital presupposes that formal schooling and experience enhances the productive capacity of individual workers through acquisition of knowledge and skills. Empirical studies on private rate of return ... -
DNA barcoding markers provide insight into species discrimination, genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of yam (Dioscorea spp.)
(Springer, 2022-11-14)Yams (Dioscorea species) are tuber crops that are grown in tropical regions of Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Asia and South Pacific islands. It is an important food security crop with economic, nutritional and ... -
IMPLICATIONS OF ARISTOTLE’S THEORY OF EDUCATION TO TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN KENYA
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2021-09)Since ancient civilizations, education and training has been regarded as the tool for individual and societal development. All developing nation thus have embraced education and training as part of state agenda in realizing ... -
Use of Electronic Resources by Postgraduate Students during Covid-19 Pandemic
(World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), 2020-11)The continuous evolution of telecommunications, electronics and computer sciences has culminated into the inception of virtual worlds.The purpose of this research paper is to determine the opportunities and challenges ... -
Detection of Plasmodium Sporozoites and Blood-Meal Source in a Population of Anopheles Coustani Senso Lato in Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(nternational Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2022-01-31)Background Re-emerging of malaria vectors in the highlands of Western Kenya pose a challenge to malaria eradication efforts. Anopheles coustanis.l is a sub-Saharan mosquito species implicated in transmission of malaria in ... -
Teacher Education Students’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Retooling the Mentorship Process Within Schools of Education in Kenya
(African Journal of Teacher Education, 2022-06-30)The impact of globalization has brought changes to education which requires teachers to demonstrate practical pedagogical wisdom in critical features of teaching, namely: the subject matter being taught, the classroom ... -
Type of Information Communication and Technology tools used in Medical training Colleges within Kakamega County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 2021-02-15)Despite modern technology and innovations in Information Communication and technology (ICT), use of it to enhance teaching and learning is facing a number of problems. The objective of the study was to determine ICT types ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES IN CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2021-12-10)Purpose: Early cervical cancer screening (CCS) and treatment is effective method of controlling the disease, however its uptake is poor. Women only screen for cervical cancer when they experience symptoms or when advised ...
