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2nd Annual International conference book of abstracts
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Advancing a Clean Cookstove Culture in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Transformative Power of Afrikan Innovation
(Machakos University, 2018-04)A transition to an energy‑efficient, clean and safe cookstove culture among the global energy‑poor can reduce mortality, poverty and positively impact the protection of biodiversity and the climate, as identified in the ... -
Advancing Afrikan Indigenous Sustainable Practices for Transformative Development: The Mau Ogiek People, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Globally, one main concern of the minorities is the right to practice and preserve their culture unconstrained and protect their identity. The Mau Ogiek, are an ethnic minority, forest-dwelling hunters and gatherers who ... -
After Negative Ethnicity: The Future of Voting in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)More than any other demographic, the question of negative ethnicity has been a scourge on the African continent. In Kenya, the ethnicisation of politics has plagued the nation since it gained its independence from the ... -
Agricultural Interventions and & Sustainability of Rural Livelihoods: A Case of Rural Women Potatoes Production Farmers Groups in Njoro Sub-county Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Women play indispensable role in agriculture and in improving the quality of life in rural areas. However, their contribution often remains concealed due to some social barriers and gender bias. This study assessed the ... -
ANALYSIS OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL CAPITALS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AMONG THE RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN COASTAL REGION OF KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Community participation in development initiatives as beneficiaries of the intended outcomes is important to the Government and development partners as implementing agencies. Community capitals which include cultural, ... -
Analysis of the Factors Affecting Farm-Level Output of Mangoes among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The study examined the factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Data was obtained from a sample of 352 small-scale mango farmers that were proportionately selected ... -
Appraisal Of Educational Strategies Supporting Vulnerable Children During Covid 19 Disruptions In Public Secondary Schools In Kenya: A Case Of Nakuru County
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)students suffered tragic loss in various dimensions. With no physical schooling going on, these children missed out on safe learning environment, lacked assurance for regular meals, and endured considerable levels of stress ... -
AN ASSESMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEM IN KENYA: TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Crude death rates and mortality rates have been high in most of the developing countries due to inaccessibility to health care facilities. For this reason the Kenyan Government, in its bid to realize the universal health ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Influence of School Environmental Programmes on the Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Muranga County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Environmental degradation is a major challenge which requires appropriate strategies to reverse the situation. One of such strategies is experiential environmental education among high school students who, through change ... -
Assessment and Relevance of English Communication Skills Syllabus to Diploma in Law Programme In Tanzania: Does it Bring Competency Based Education and Training as Expected?
(Machakos University, 2018)Appropriate and well-designed Curriculum is one of the variables that may contribute to sustainable development in any given society. The syllabus can reflect the type of end product of graduates that any education system ... -
Assessment of Ecowas Free Movement Protocol in Promoting Regional Growth and Development in West Africa
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This study will critically assess the Economic Community of West African State [ECOWAS] on its activities on regional integration, growth and development as a panacea to regional free movement of people and goods. ECOWAS ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Executive Apartment Prices in Nairobi Metropolitan Area of Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The objective of this study was to establish the factors that significantly influence executive apartment prices in Nairobi metropolitan area which includes parts some surrounding counties like Kiambu, Machakos and ... -
Assessment Of Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters Of Groundwater In Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Groundwater is an essential source of water for drinking and other domestic uses. Recently, there has been high dependence on groundwater due to water shortage as a result of changing climates, and higher costs of accessing ... -
Asynchronous interconnection of the proposed East Africa Power Pool (EAPP)
(2017)East Africa Power Pool (EAPP) is a proposed regional interconnection for centralizing energy resources and facilitating power wheeling between the Eastern Africa geographical areas. Synchronous tie lines have been used in ... -
Benefits of Psychosocial Interventions on Traumatized Children Living in Difficult Environments in Mbeere North: A Systematic and meta-analysis
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)This study examined the benefits of psychosocial interventions of traumatized children living difficult environments. Psychosocial interventions refer to additional forms of assistance for child development other than ... -
Book of proceedings of the 1st Machakos University Annual International Conference
(Machakos University Press, 2018-04-17)Cognizant of the challenges and opportunities presented by the United Nations adoption of the Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals and the Government of Kenya’s Big Four Agenda: Manufacturing, Food and Nutrition ...
