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The Dependency of Bus Voltage and Frequency in Load Shedding
(2014)Load shedding schemes proposed in literature so far use voltage and frequency parameters separately. The individual consideration of these indices may not be reliable or effective, and may even lead to the over load ... -
Depiction of The Roles of Youth in The National Development in Selected Swahili Novel
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The youths play a very important role in national development since they are very energetic, strong and forms the majority of the country’s population. Despite the fact that youths face a lot of challenges, they can also ... -
Design Courses and the ‘New Normal’: ePortfolios as a pedagogic innovation in advancing university education
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Portfolios are crucial for practitioners in the creative industry. Practitioners in the field of art and design use portfolios as a means to show their skills to prospective clients or audiences. Portfolios may either be ... -
DETERMINANTS OF APARTMENT PRICES WITHIN HOUSING ESTATES OFNAIROBI METROPOLITAN AREA
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The objective of this study is to establish the determinants that significantly influence apartment pricesthat are located within housing estates of Nairobi metropolitan area. Thedeterminants comprise of apartments features ... -
Determinants of Participation of Young Farmers with and without Disability in Capacity building Programs Designed for the Public in Uganda
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Participation of young farmers with disabilities in agricultural capacity-building programs in their communities is important as poverty reduction strategy in people with disabilities in Uganda. This research study ... -
Determinants of Quantity of Mango Supply among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In Kenya, mango production is mainly practiced by small-scale farmers as a source of income, form of employment, food and nutrition. Farmers are able to produce more than the amount required to satisfy consumption at the ... -
Determinants of tax compliance by small and medium businesses in Embu County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Small and medium enterprises are a key engine of economic growth in both developing and developed countries. Small and medium businesses being profit making institutions are expected to pay taxes to the government. Therefore, ... -
Development of Emblems for Longevity for County Governments in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The emergence of county governments in Kenya has seen the development of emblems for each county. These emblems exhibit the spirit of the counties, however they cannot be said to be successful because they are not well ... -
Disaster preparedness and mitigation measures of the Kapkese landslide in Kipkelion District, Kenya
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Does Inovative Use of Social Media Training Enhance Business Growth? A Case of Subira Self Help Group, Nairobi
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The general purpose of this study was to investigate the role of innovative entrepreneurial training programs on business growth among Subira Self-help group Nairobi. The innovative training included use of smart mobile ... -
Does Rhizobial Inoculation Functionality Vary With Host Plant Genotype? A Case Study of Common Bean Phaseolus Vulgaris l. Germplasms Grown by Smallholder Farmers In Eastern Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Rhizobia inoculants are soil bacteria that promote biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). Understanding of rhizobia-host genotype association is a critical step in enhancing legume productivity. Questionnaires were used to ... -
Dynamics of MHD Heat and Mass Transfer Past a Semi-Infinite Vertical Porous Plate in a Turbulent Boundary Layer
(Zain Publications, 2018)This study addresses the problem of unsteady free convection incompressible MHD fluid flow past a semi-infinite vertical porous plate in the presence of a strong magnetic field inclined at an angle to the plate with Hall ... -
E-LEARNING: THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN INSTRUCTION
(2019-04)The digital revolution has triggered huge changes in how learners access, consume, discuss and share knowledge. E-learning encompasses a wide variety of online initiatives including utilizing electronic technologies to ... -
ECONOMIC SURVIVAL THROUGH RESPONSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ERA OF GLOBAL DISRUPTION
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Global disruptions such as natural disasters, epidemics and financial crisis affect the flow of economic processes and destabilize the economic equilibrium. They also cause unprecedented labour market distortions and may ... -
THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF NATION AND STANDARD NEWSPAPERS IN CREATING AWARENESS ON FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AMONG RESIDENTS OF EMBAKASI EAST SUB COUNTY, NAIROBI
(Machakos University, 2019-04)After the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010 and the inception of devolution in 2013, it was necessary for Kenyans to understand the functions of the devolved units. Media, through educational role is one of the ... -
Effect of Covid-19 on SN Learners’ Access to Training in TVETs
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Education is vital as it gives students opportunities for growth, development and hope for a brighter future. This is in line with Sustainable Development Goal number four which states that: Quality Education seeks to ... -
EFFECT OF CULTURE ON LANGUAGE USED IN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Communication technology exists to connect, inform, entertain and marketing. Developments in communication technology force people to think differently about how they disclose information.Atelephone call or a few clicks ... -
Effect of Fly Ash and Superplasticiser on the Hardening Properties of Self Compacting- Concrete
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The self-compacting concrete is a relatively innovative type of concrete that differs from the conventional vibrated concrete in that it contains a novel superplasticiser, Flay ash which contributes significantly to ... -
EFFECT OF LAND UTILIZATION PATTERNS ON FOOD SECURITY IN NAROK EAST SUB-COUNTY, NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Global food security is likely to remain a disaster globally for many years if the world cannot formulate methods to control the situation. By the year 2016, an estimated 120,000 people in rural areas and 30,000 in urban ... -
EFFECT OF LEVEL OF ENFORCEMENT OF KNEC RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE PREVALENCE OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY BETWEEN 2008 - 2014
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Examination malpractice in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations in Kisii County has been on the increase despite the strict enforcement of Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) rules and regulations ...