2nd International Conference
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
Mifanyiko Ya Unyambulishaji Wa Vitenzi Katika Kigĩchũgũ
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Unyambulishaji wa vitenzi ni mojawapo ya masuala yanayoshughulikiwa katika taaluma ya mofolojia katika lugha nyingi za Kiafrika. Makala hii inashughulikia unyambulishaji wa vitenzi katika Kigĩchũgũ, mojawapo ya lugha za ... -
Influence of Secondary School Students’ Attitude Towards Agriculture on Employment Creation in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Agriculture is believed to be the backbone of the Kenyan economy contributing to over 30% of the Gross Domestic Product and employs about 80% of the rural population. Kenya Vision 2030 positions it as a key driver for ... -
Evaluation Of Effects Of Sewage Farming Vegetables To Consumers And Their Awareness In Peri-Urban Areas: A Case Study Of Ruai, Nairobi County.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Food safety has become everybody’s concern and it’s difficult to find anyone who has not encountered an unpleasant moment of foodborne illnesses at least once. Food borne illnesses are a result of consumption of contaminated ... -
Tourism Product Innovation: Positioning Meetings, Incentives, Conferences And Exhibitions, As A Strategy For Product Diversification In Beach Hotels of Mombasa County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The study purposed to investigate Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, abbreviated “MICE” as an important element of tourism product innovation and diversification in Kenya. This paper had specific reference ... -
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 ... -
Linguistics Elements and Meaning: Imagery as a Subtle Communication of Ideologies in Poetry.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Language is the vehicle through which ideas are communicated. In order to have a holistic criticism of the works of art, the critic is called upon to break down language into small elements that embody the meaning intended ... -
The Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes: His Role in the expansion of the British Empire
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)This paper sets out to describe the character, philosophies and guiding beliefs of the biggerthan-life personality of Cecil John Rhodes, the diamond magnate, as seen by different researchers and writers. It also explains ... -
The Place of an Applied Linguist in Actualising the Big Four Agenda
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The Big Four Agenda, hereafter BFA, is a four-point agenda initiated by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of Kenya, which outlines his focus in his final Presidential term. The BFA is geared towards ... -
Tathmini Ya Ujumi Mweusi Katika Tamthilia Ya Mashetani Wamerudi (S.A.M 2016)
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Tamthilia ya Kiswahili ina historia fupi ikilinganishwa na tanzu zingine, hasa ushairi. Tamthilia za kwanza kuwahi kutafsiriwa kwa Kiswahili na zilizoandikwa kwa lugha hii zilizingatia sana maudhui ya kidini, kizalendo, ... -
The History of TIRDO and Industrialization in Tanzania up to 2018
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)This paper examines different areas which are the prerequisites of industrialization. It focuses on the issues of research and innovation as imperatives in industrialization from historical point of view, the paper utilizes ... -
Community Participation in Sustaining Safe and Clean Water: The Case of Kyampisi Child Care Ministries Water Project in Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The purpose of this study is to examine how community participation can support the sustainability of community-based projects in Uganda, using Kyampisi Childcare Ministries clean water project as a case study. The clean ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Problem - Solving Approach to Teaching Mathematics on Students’ Achievement in Secondary School in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)This study examined the effects of problem – solving to teaching of Mathematics on students’ achievements in secondary schools in Murang’a County. The study was guided by the following four objectives to: establish the ... -
Book of proceedings of the 2nd Machakos University Annual International Conference
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)After successfully hosting the 1st International Conference in April 2018, we organized our 2nd International Conference with great enthusiasm pivoted on the lessons learnt earlier. I am therefore filled with joy to welcome ... -
2nd Annual International conference book of abstracts
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Land cover changes and its Implications on Urban Heat Island in Nairobi County: A GIS and Remote Sensing Approach.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)As cities expand and more megacities emerge, the impacts on the environment are increasingly becoming apparent. One of such impacts is the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon. Several studies have identified progressive ... -
EXAMINATION OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES THAT ADDRESS TACIT KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND HOW WELL THESE POLICIES HAVE BEEN APPLIED AND FORTIFIED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Knowledge is an integral part of the factors that impact growth in an economy; more so in this knowledge age. Both public and private sector enterprises have embraced the knowledge concept, through not only harnessing ... -
Factors associated with HIV affected clients’ behavioral practices and health outcomes
(Machakos University, 2019-04)A three year cohort study in Machakos County captured the behavioural practices of HIV affected clients undergoing treatment at Comprehensive Care Centres in Machakos and Athi-River hospitals. Selection of 131 HIV ... -
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AND ETHICS: A DECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF KENYAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
(Machakos University, 2019-04)One of the objectives of education is to promote ethical behaviour among learners. This is emphasized by various commissions and reports on education. Despite the enormous investment in education over the years and the ...
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