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QUALITY OF LIFE AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AT KANGUNDO SUBCOUNTY HOSPITAL COMPREHENSIVE CARE CLINIC
(Machakos University, 2018-04)HIV/AIDs (Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) possess a great burden to mankind. 37 million people are HIV infected worldwide. 19 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are infected. In Kenya, ... -
The Recurrent Landslides of Lagam Escarpment, Kaben Location, Marakwet East, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The landslides of the Lagam escarpment in Kaben loction of Elgeyo Marakwet County are not only recurrent but are highly cataclysmic; causing mayhem whenever they occur. The first known landslides on the Lagam escarpment ... -
Rediscovering The Core Cognitive Processes That Define Scientific Competence.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Scientific competence has largely been portrayed in terms of observable attributes like: observation, classification, experimentation, problem-solving, explanation among others. This conceptualization ignores the cognitive ... -
Reflection on English Textbook in the Kenyan classroom
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)An English textbook plays a crucial role in a secondary school level classroom in Kenya. It gives newly recruited tutors proper guidelines in the English course and learning activities. It enhances continuity and consistency ... -
Reflection on English Textbook in the Kenyan classroom
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)An English textbook plays a crucial role in a secondary school level classroom in Kenya. It gives newly recruited tutors proper guidelines in the English course and learning activities. It enhances continuity and consistency ... -
Reflections on Policies and Institutional Mechanisms for Climate Change Management in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Climate change poses serious challenges worldwide. It manifests itself in the frequent occurrence of various disasters such as droughts and floods which directly or indirectly impact key sectors of the global economy. In ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION LEVEL OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN THE DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between supplier relationship management and implementation level of public procurement regulatory framework in the devolved governments in Kenya. Methodology: ... -
REPORT ON THE FIRST WORKSHOP OF EAST-AFRICA NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE FOR UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES HELD ON 5th -12th October 2018 AT HOCHSCHULE NEU-ULM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (HNU) AND TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE INGOLSTADT (THI)
(2018-10)The workshop was held on 5th to 12th October 2018 and was hosted by HNU and THI universities in Bayern (Bavaria) State, Germany. The workshop was sponsored by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and was attended by 17 ... -
Research and publish, publish or perish, so what?
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Research primarily is geared towards creation of new knowledge. Researchers in Applied Linguistics are expected to identify and solve linguistic problems in the society. For this to be realized scholars in applied linguistics ... -
Results on Robust Model Based Estimation in Finite Populations
(Machakos University, 2018-04)In this article, we present results on nonparametric regression for estimating unknown finite population totals in a model based framework. Consistent robust estimators of finite population totals are derived using the ... -
A Review of Dietary intake and Nutritional status of children with Cerebral Palsy
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders typically caused by a non-progressive lesion or abnormality of the developing brain that appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects body movement, ... -
A Review of Drivers of Technology Adoption in The Hospitality Industry in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)In July 2016, Kenya held a 14th Session of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to discuss the potential of emerging nations in unlocking their growth on the back of technology. UNCTAD estimates ... -
A review of literature on local community participation towards sustainable tourism development in East Africa
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Tourism is a major contributor to global economic growth, hence it has been earmarked for the achievement of the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As a result, UNWTO has partnered with governments, ... -
Right to food and sustainable livelihoods: use of pastoral cycle approach to respond to communities’ needs isiolo county, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The constitution of Kenya provides that each and every person has a right to adequate and quality food. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2 and 6 focus on ending poverty and hunger, and availability of clean water ... -
Role of Farmers’ Personal Values in Soil Fertility Management Decisions: Evidence from Means-End Chain Analysis of Peri-urban Leafy Vegetable Production in Kenya
(2012)Peri-urban areas play a major role in the supply of vegetables consumed in urban areas. In order to meet high demand for aesthetic quality characteristics, peri-urban farmers use intensive production practices characterized ... -
THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN ENHANCING INNOVATION PERFORMANCE AMONGST COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Modern organizations are exposed to challenges arising due to a complex and an unpredictable competitive environment. Over the years, knowledge sharing has become a major strategic necessity that organizations require to ... -
The Role of Language, Culture and Communication in Development
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The paper discusses the idea that culture starts at personal level and becomes a national culture and the idea that a new culture can develop from the mixing of people from different backgrounds.It explores the idea that ... -
THE ROLE OF THE ‘PATH’ AND THE ‘CONTAINER’ IMAGE SCHEMAS IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study of conceptual interaction has attracted the attention of many scholars in Cognitive Linguistics. Primarily, the analysis has focused on the role of image-schemas in the construction of metaphors. This study ... -
The role of Universities in Harnessing Scientific Research, Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development.
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ROOTED IN CULTURE, MANIFESTED IN CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS: DEVELOPING BRIDAL ADORNMENTS INSPIRED BY SELECTED ANKOLE MOTIFS
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Creating body adornments rooted in the individual and specific cultures, and integrating them in contemporary designs that come with global fashion of attires and body adornments which are influenced by the Western ...