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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 ... -
Climate Change and Maize Yield in Kenya: An Econometric Analysis
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The agricultural sector plays a critical role in the Kenyan economy in terms of employment and food security. However, the sector and particularly crop farming is vulnerable to climate change, given that rain fed agriculture ... -
Climate Change and Maize Yield in Kenya: An Econometric Analysis
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The agricultural sector plays a critical role in the Kenyan economy in terms of employment and food security. However, the sector and particularly crop farming is vulnerable to climate change, given that rain fed agriculture ... -
Comparison of Descriptive English Compositions of Visually Impaired and Sighted Students in Kenyan Secondary Schools
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Language is common to visually impaired and sighted students because they both use language to communicate ideas, feelings, and emotions and above all to describe their worlds. Descriptive writing brings alive the object ... -
A Complexity of Kiswahili Pairwise of Verbal Extensions: Algorithmic Approach
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The paper describes semantics architecture of morph pairwise in Kiswahili verbal extensions. Kiswahili morphology is well documented, though semantic descriptions of these morphs are ignored and the theory for handling ... -
Consistency of the Model Order Change-Point Estimator for GARCH Models
(Machakos University, 2018-04)GARCH models have been commonly used to capture volatility dynamics in financial time series. A key assumption utilized is that the series is stationary as this allows for model identifiability. This however violates the ... -
Culture, Peace and Development: The Case Study of West Pokot County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Violent conflict has been experienced in West Pokot County for decades. This county is the home of pastoral communities whose livelihood entirely depended on a cow for centuries. As such, conflicts in this region rotated ... -
Currency Portfolio Risk Measurement with Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedastic-Extreme Value Theory- Copula model
(Machakos University, 2018-04)This paper implements the statistical modelling of the dependence structure of bivariate currency exchange rates using the concept of copulas. The GARCH-EVT-Copula model is applied to estimate the portfolio Value-at-Risk ... -
DETERMINANTS OF APARTMENT PRICES WITHIN HOUSING ESTATES OFNAIROBI METROPOLITAN AREA
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The objective of this study is to establish the determinants that significantly influence apartment pricesthat are located within housing estates of Nairobi metropolitan area. Thedeterminants comprise of apartments features ... -
Development of Emblems for Longevity for County Governments in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The emergence of county governments in Kenya has seen the development of emblems for each county. These emblems exhibit the spirit of the counties, however they cannot be said to be successful because they are not well ... -
Does Inovative Use of Social Media Training Enhance Business Growth? A Case of Subira Self Help Group, Nairobi
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The general purpose of this study was to investigate the role of innovative entrepreneurial training programs on business growth among Subira Self-help group Nairobi. The innovative training included use of smart mobile ... -
Does Rhizobial Inoculation Functionality Vary With Host Plant Genotype? A Case Study of Common Bean Phaseolus Vulgaris l. Germplasms Grown by Smallholder Farmers In Eastern Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Rhizobia inoculants are soil bacteria that promote biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). Understanding of rhizobia-host genotype association is a critical step in enhancing legume productivity. Questionnaires were used to ... -
EFFECT OF CULTURE ON LANGUAGE USED IN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Communication technology exists to connect, inform, entertain and marketing. Developments in communication technology force people to think differently about how they disclose information.Atelephone call or a few clicks ... -
Effect of Fly Ash and Superplasticiser on the Hardening Properties of Self Compacting- Concrete
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The self-compacting concrete is a relatively innovative type of concrete that differs from the conventional vibrated concrete in that it contains a novel superplasticiser, Flay ash which contributes significantly to ... -
Effect of Strategic Direction on The Performance of Technical Training Institutions in Meru County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-12)Organizational performance is important in justifying its existence and resources allocation. To enhance performance, Strategic direction has been identified has useful in promoting organizational performance. For Technical ... -
Effect of Streamflow on Hydro-Power Generation in the Upper Tana River Basin, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Hydro-power is one of the Kenya’s important energy sources. The main hydro-power project in Kenya is located in the Upper Tana River basin. There has been a fluctuation of power generation due to climate change over the ... -
Effect of Using Different Types of Irrigation Water on the Soil-To-Crop-Transfer Factor in Leafy Vegetables Grown Along Peri-Urban Areas of Kiambu County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The water used for irrigation has a significant effect on the way heavy elements accumulates in the soil as well as how plants grown on those soils uptake elements. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing the effect ... -
Effect of Weeds in Yield Loss of Beans
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Weeds are unwanted plants growing in agricultural lands, gardens, road sides and mainly disturbed areas where they do not depend on human intervention for their reproduction and survival. Depending upon density, types, ... -
Effects of Hypermedia on Learning Achievement in Geography for Hearing Impaired Learners in Mixed Special Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2018-04)The hearing impaired (HI) students often encounter communication problems in classroom. Yet some specific media can facilitate and enhance their learning. This study reports on the development of hypermedia educational ... -
Effects of Vehicles Lane-Change Manoeuvres on Traffic Breakdown and Congestion in Highways
(Machakos University, 2018-04)Traffic breakdown is the main cause of vehicle traffic congestion in our multi-lane roads due to highway bottlenecks such as lane-drops, on and off-ramps. In this study the three phase traffic flow theory of Kerner [1] ...