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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 ... -
Kiswahili na Maendeleo Mashambani Nchini Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Makala hii itatathmini umuhimu wa lugha (Kiswahili) katika kuchangia maendeleo nchini Kenya. Maendeleo yamejelezwa na wataalamu mbalimbali. Chambers (1997) ameeleza ‘maendeleo’ kwa usahili kabisa kuwa ni ‘mabadiliko ... -
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 ... -
LIQUIDITY AND ADOPTION OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Traditionally the role of infrastructure provision was solely undertaken by the government. However over time most governments especially in the developing world have continued to experience increasing budget deficits in ... -
MAPPING GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES: CASE STUDY OF BUNGOMA COUNTY
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Mathematical Modeling of Delayed Pulse Vaccination Model of Infectious Diseases
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This study concerns the theoretical determination of a mathematical model of delayed pulse vaccination of infectious diseases that affects children. In this study, a delayed SEIR epidemic model with impulsive effect and ... -
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 ... -
Mixed Farming and its Impact on Food Insecurity and Dietary Quality in the Context of Varying Aridity in Rural Areas of Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Sustainability in agricultural production is key in ensuring food and nutrition security. Mixed farming has been touted as one of the farming systems for enhancing this sustainability. However, there is limited evidence ... -
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 ... -
Molecular Characterization of Low Density Poly-ethene (LDPE) degrading bacteria and fungi from Dandora dumpsite
(2018)This study aimed at molecular and biochemical characterization of Low Density Poly-ethene (LDPE) degrading fungi and bacteria from Dandora dumpsite-Nairobi. Twenty bacterial and 10 fungal isolates were identified using 16S ... -
Multi Area Multi Objective Dynamic Economic Dispatch with Renewable Energy and Multi Terminal DC Tie Lines
(2016)In this paper, an improved wheeling method (IWM) for a fully constrained five –area multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch (MAMODED) with renewable energy(RE) is proposed where the area interconnections is ... -
Multi Objective Dynamic Economic Dispatch with Renewable Energy and HVDC Transmission Lines
(2016)HVDC systems have recently found increasing importance in integration of Renewable energy (RE) into the grid for they provide long distance bulk power transmission by overhead lines with various economic advantages. The ... -
MULTIPLE DELIVERY CHANNELS AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN HUDUMA CENTERS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Most public service institutions are generally different in design and operation compared to several years back. The advances in technology and consumer demand have resulted to public institutions adjusting periodically ... -
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 ...