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ASSESSING THE CONSTRAINS OF WATER SUPPLY FOR IRRIGATION IN HADEJIA VALLEY IRRIGATION PROJECT AREA, JIGAWA STATE NIGERIA.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study assess water supply constrains to irrigated crops in the Hadejia Valley Irrigation Project (HVIP). The HVIP has been identified with declining yields over the years. Different researchers have investigated the ... -
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS ADMITTED THROUGH PRE-NCE & DIRECT ENTRY IN FINAL NCE EXAMINATION (A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, YOLA)
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This research is designed to compare the academic performance of students admitted through the Pre-NCE and Direct entry in the NCE final Examination. The purpose of this research works was to ascertain whether the performance ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Importance of Applied Geology in Mining
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Mining sector provides most of the raw materials used on a daily basis in infrastructure, food and energy production, electronics and agriculture. The sector continues to play a leading role in Facilitation of improvement ... -
Assessing Skills Supply and Youth Employability in Kenya: secondary school education graduates training (miss-) match with Mumias Sugar Company labour market needs
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In recent years concerns have arisen about growing disparities between education and labour market needs with new focus on the roles of both quantity and quality of human capital in the development process. This study ... -
Disaster preparedness and mitigation measures of the Kapkese landslide in Kipkelion District, Kenya
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THE CRAZE FOR STUDENTS’ NUMBERS IN KENYA’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND THE OPTIMAL OPERATION OF MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: TOWARDS A COST RECOVERY STRATEGY
(Machakos University, 2019-04)From 2003 when the university came into being as a constituent college of Moi University up to 2013, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) had experienced unprecedented growth. Student population ... -
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 ... -
HUMAN AND PHYSICAL VARIABLES IN THE ADOPTION OF CASH CROP FARMING IN GEM SUB COUNTY, SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Poverty level in Gem sub-county is high yet the area has a high agricultural potential. However, there is low engagement in cash crop farming especially, growing of sugarcane. Involvement in sugarcane farming would ... -
TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS’ CONTRIBUTION TO PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The concept of sustainable development can be possible if people possess the necessary skills and competences for work in a sustainable manner. Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been identified ... -
Tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) incidence and severity in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) is a new insect pest of tomato in Kirinyaga County. Tuta absoluta can reduce yield and quality of tomato by 80-100% both in field and greenhouse conditions. Farmers have been using ... -
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 ... -
SERVICE QUALITY DELIVERY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The paper assesses the service quality delivery and Customer’s satisfaction in some selected Banks in Nigeria. Primary data is used where (600) respondents were selected through convenient Sampling. The study uses gap ... -
INDIGENOUS METHODS OF EDUCATION AS PRACTISED BY THE KIPSIGIS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper presents an overview of indigenous methods of education used by the kipsigis and its Relevance to modern education. The article is descriptive and relied heavily on published works. It shows that kipsigis ... -
USAWIRI WA VIJANA KATIKA UJENZI WA JAMII MPYA KATIKA RIWAYA TEULE YA KISWAHILI
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Katika utafiti huu, mtafiti ameonyesha nafasi ya vijana kama mawakala wa kuleta mabadiliko katika riwaya ya Kidagaa Kimemwozea iliyotungwa na Ken Walibora mwaka wa 2012. Hii ni kutokana na rai kwamba vijana ndiyo wengi ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Extension Environment Characteristics Influencing the Use of Video Mediated Technology in Teaching Agricultural Knowledge and Skills to Farmers in Homa-Bay County, Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study assessed extension environmental factors influencing the use of video mediated technology (VMT) by public extension agents in Homa-Bay County, Kenya. All the 85 extension agents in Homa Bay County were assessed ...
