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Influence of Secondary School Students’ Attitude Towards Agriculture on Employment Creation in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 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 ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER’S PREPARATION OF PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF KISWAHILI LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATHONZWENI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Poor performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination has been of a great concern by all stakeholders particularly the students’ academic achievement of Kiswahili language. For five years ... -
Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Farming System for livelihood improvement, “a case of Kieni East constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In many developing countries, the agriculture sector is dominant in raising incomes among the poor by as much as four times than other sectors. According to the World Bank, 2013, annual report, agriculture reduce poverty, ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON STUDENT-TEACHERS’ ACQUISITION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE DURING TEACHING PRACTICE EXERCISE. A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF EMBU.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Teaching practice gives student -teachers an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge. The student- teacher is able to interact with school administration, teachers and learners as well as non- ... -
Itikadi katika Riwaya za Dunia Yao (2006) na Mhanga Nafsi Yangu
(machakos University, 2019-04)Makala hii inanuia kuonesha kuwa itikadi ni dhana badilifu na nyumbufu kulingana na maendeleo ya kijamii, kiuchumi, kisiasa na kiteknolojia. Itikadi ndiyo huelekeza misimamo, mielekeo na imani ya mtunzi na hivyo kuathiri ... -
Kenyan Curriculum and Self-reliance: A Decolonizing Perspective
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Education is meant to develop capacity and enable members of society to become productive. African indigenous education systems inculcated self-reliance among members of society and every individual had a specific defined ... -
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 ... -
Large Hive Beetle: A potential new pest of honeybees in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Substantial decline in the abundance and diversity of pollinators have been reported worldwide. Loss of pollinators has serious consequences for both biodiversity and crop productivity. Pollinators are essential or ... -
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 ... -
Limestone Production Optimization by Fragmentation Control – Case Study of Bissel Quarry
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Blasting is one of the most economical production excavation method in hard rock mines. Few studies about blasting fragmentation exist due to lack of reliable fragmentation data. Many researchers have attempted to ... -
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 ... -
MAPPING GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES: CASE STUDY OF BUNGOMA COUNTY
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Mchango wa Kiswahili katika Upunguzaji wa Ajali za Vyombo vya Moto Barabarani: Mifano kutoka Madereva wa Magari na Pikipiki Tanzania
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Makala haya yanajadili mchango wa Kiswahili katika kupunguza ajali za vyombo vya moto barabarani. Tangu serikali ya Tanzania iboreshe miundombinu ya barabra baada ya uhuru, mwaka 1961, kwa kutengeneza barabara zenye upana ... -
MERGER STRATEGY AND ITS EFFECTS ON PROFITABILITY FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED IN THE NSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)For some of the commercial banks that are listed in the NSE in Kenya, merger strategy has been previously used, more-so to grow their profit margins. But for the past two decades, these commercial banks have been ... -
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 ... -
MODELING STOCK RETURNS VOLATILITY USING REGIME SWITCHING MODELS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper seeks to model the dynamic relationship between stock market returns, volatility and trading volume in both developed and emerging stock markets. Modeling stock returns volatility has a tremendous reflection ... -
Mustakabali wa Ufundishaji na Ujifunzaji wa Fonolojia ya Kiswahili kwa kutumia Uwili Lugha katika Elimu ya Juu Tanzania: Mifano kutoka Programu za Uzamili
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Tangu serikali ipanue wigo wa utoaji elimu ya juu Tanzania, hususani elimu ya Chuo Kikuu, kumekuwa na ongezeko la vyuo vikuu vinavyotoa elimu ya Juu. Ongezeko hili limechangiwa na taasisi zisizo za umma kuanzisha vyuo ... -
Nonparametric Prediction Interval for Conditional Expected Shortfall Admittinga Location-Scale Model using Bootstrap Method
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Infinancialriskmanagement,theexpectedshortfallisapopularriskmeasurewhichisoften considered as an alternative to Value-at-Risk. It is defined as the conditional expected loss given that the loss is greater than a given ... -
Optimizing Access to Safe Water Through Chlorinated Dispensers in Rural Kenya, Uganda and Malawi
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The use of unsafe water has been the primary cause of diarrhea, the main child- Mortality contributor causing 1 in every 10-child deaths (WHO, 2009), yet 58% of diarrhea cases can be averted through safedrinking water, ...