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The Role of Plantosemic Metaphors in the Conceptualization of the Males in Ekegusii: A Cognitive Linguistic Approach
(2023-06-06)Plants are fundamental in the transference of semantic aspects that are helpful in structuring maleness in society. As a result, plantosemic metaphors which enhance conceptualization of omosacha (a man) are ubiquitous in ... -
Polarized Phase Holograms of High Diffraction Efficiency
(2023-05-10)Holography has a wide application in medicine, optical computers, scanners among others. Conventional studies on analogue holograms have mainly been conducted on image generation, processing and reconstruction. However, ... -
Gender Differences in Secondary School Teacher Counsellors Perception of Ethical Standards in Counselling in Kiambu County, Kenya
(2023-07-31)Ethical standards are at the core of counselling practice and are aimed at ensuring the welfare of the client and the counsellor are safeguarded. Counselling, like any other profession is governed by ethical standards ... -
The Influence of Technology Enabled Service Differentiation Strategy on Post-Pandemic Reopening Performance of Star-Rated Hotels in The South Rift Circuit.
(2023-08)One of the most competitive industries in Kenya and the entire continent of Africa is the hotel industry, which contributes significantly to the country's economy. As a result, the sector is a significant source of ... -
REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN EKEGUSII PROVERBIAL METAPHORS: AN IMAGE SCHEMATIC ACCOUNT
(2023-05)Proverbial metaphors are useful resources for communicating known truths about life in a given community. Most African proverbial metaphors, however, make reference to customs and situations that might be unfamiliar ... -
Evaluation of ICT Integration in Performing Administrative Functions In Technical Training Institutions In Nyeri and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(2023-08): In the contemporary society, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been identified as the most important enabler and driver of processes in institutions and organizations. The purpose of this study was ... -
STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LEAN-GREEN PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF MEDIUM HOTELS IN KENYAN CITIES
(Karatina University, 2023-11)Strategic entrepreneurship has been associated with adopting technologies, products, and administrative innovations which culminate in better firm performance. The current rapidly changing and highly competitive market ... -
INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN MANAGING TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI AND NYERI COUNTIES, KENYA
(Karatina University, 2023-11)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is acknowledged as a key driver for the worldwide economy, particularly in the progressively digitized era of the 21st century. Educational institutions can no longer ... -
AFRICAN ORAL LITERATURE: ANALYSIS OF VISUAL RESOURCES AND IMPROVISED TECHNIQUES IN SELECTED BUKUSU CIRCUMCISION SONGS
(Karatina University, 2023-11)The study is an analysis of visual resources and improvised techniques in the actualization of the Bukusu circumcision songs. The study examines the roles, social cultural values and dynamisms of visual resources and ... -
ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ‘JITEGEMEA’ PHILOSOPHY ON THE SELF-RELIANCE, PROPAGATION AND GOVERNANCE OF PCEA IN NYERI AND KIRINYAGA COUNTIES, KENYA (1971-2021)
(Karatina University, 2023)The call for moratorium on foreign missionaries and subsequent adoption of ‘Jitegemea’ (self-sustaining) philosophy in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) provoked a strong debate about the future of the ... -
KINAYA KAMA NJIA YA KUBAINISHA MAUDHUI: MIFANO KUTOKA RIWAYA YA CHOZI LA HERI NA TAMTHILIA YA KIGOGO
(Karatina University, 2023-11)Kinaya ni mbinu muhimu ya kimtindo ambayo hutumiwa na waandishi wa riwaya na watunzi wa tamthilia kuwasilisha ujumbe wao katika kazi za fasihi. Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa: Kuchunguza matumizi ya kinaya kama mbinu ... -
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONFEREMENT OF DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF KARATINA UNIVERSITY
(Karatina University, 2023-11)Entrepreneurial leadership is crucial for cooperative organizations as it involves taking risks, driving growth as it encourages creativity and innovation. Ambidexterity refers to the ability of an organization to both ... -
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE ON SOIL PROPERTIES IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
(Karatina University, 2023-11)Conservation agriculture (CA), defined by three principles of; minimum soil disturbance, use of cover crop and crop rotation/diversification was introduced in Laikipia as alternative to conventional farming (CF) systems, ... -
CAPITAL STRUCTURE, BANK SIZE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LOWER TIER COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Karatina University, 2023-11)The banking sector is recognized as the most visible source of finance and key to global trade and economic growth. Banking institutions play a notable role in building both domestic and global economies by ensuring credit ... -
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF CHARTERED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Karatina University, 2023-11)The performance of public universities is a global concern over the last few decades. In Kenya, this has been demonstrated by challenges such as financial constraints evidenced by inability to meet their debt obligations ... -
STRATEGIC RENEWAL, SOCIAL MEDIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH OWNED AGRO-PROCESSING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SELECTED COUNTIES IN KENYA.
(Karatina University, 2023-11)Strategic renewal emphasizes on establishing a set of activities that an organization undertakes to alter its resource pattern and strategic course. In Kenya, despite the critical role played by SMEs in the country, ... -
ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP, AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND INDUSTRIAL HARMONY IN KENYAS’ DEVOLVED PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR
(Karatina University, 2023-11)A harmonious workplace that guarantees satisfaction of workers and employers’ aspirations is essential for enhanced services provision in Kenya’s devolved public health sector. Since the devolution of healthcare services ... -
REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF NATURALIZED RAINBOW TROUT (Oncorhynchus mykiss, WALBAUM 1792) FROM SAGANA COLD WATER STREAM AND IMPLICATION ON FRY PRODUCTION FOR AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA
(Karatina university, 2023-10)Naturalized rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) populations form important recreational fishing resource in the world. Globally, rainbow trout is among the most widely introduced fish species and has been translocated ... -
Spawning interactions between hatchery-reared and wild naturalized rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum, 1792) in high-altitude tropical streams, Kenya
(Wiley, 2022-07)Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is among the most widely translocated fish species in the world. The current study evaluated the spawning interactions between naturalized and wild rainbow trout from two high-altitude ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIZE LEAF DISEASES USING SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE AND CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS ALEXNET AND RESNET50
(KARATINA UNIVERSITY, 2023-11)