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Encroachment of open grasslands and Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex B.Y.Sjöstedt habitats by Euclea divinorum Hiern in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
(African Journal of Ecology , Wiley online Library, 2013-03)Euclea divinorum, a fast establishing, unpalatable, and fire resistant bush is considered an invasive species in some parts of its range. In Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC), Kenya, E. divinorum bushes cover ˜27% of the total ... -
Enhancing food security through home gardening in urbanizing environment in Machakos County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science, 2021-04)Kenya is rapidly urbanizing at an annual rate of about 4.3%. One of the consequences of urbanization has been the problem of food insecurity in peri-urban areas. Increased migration to urban from rural areas has enhanced ... -
Enhancing Organisational Performance in Kenyan Universities Through Effective Tacit Knowledge Management
(2016-04)Knowledge is an important asset and tacit knowledge is located in the minds of people. To succeed, organisations have to make the best use of their knowledge assets. This can be achieved through diverse initiatives such ... -
Enhancing Tripartite Symbiosis between Soybean, Bradyrhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungiunder Contrasting Farm Management Practices in Tharaka-Nithi County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-05)Organic farming is gaining popularity as agronomically and environmentally sound soil management strategy with the potential to enhance soil microbial diversity and fertility, environmental quality and sustainable crop ... -
Entrepreneurial Opportunity Discovery Dimensions and Growth of Non- Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(2019-08)Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a critical role in addressing social ills like poverty, employment, and food insecurity; therefore, their growth prospects enhance their ability to address these social ills. ... -
ENTREPRENEURIAL UTILIZATION OF CRUSHED STONE DUST: A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
(International Journal of Science Innovations and Discoveries, 2014-04-24)Crushed stone is a by-product of crushing stone which has been considered as unsalable and of no significant value. But entrepreneurs seek to use all resources and reduce waste to increase their profit ... -
Environmental assessment of the East African Rift Valley lakes
(Aquatic Sciences, 2003)An assessment of the East African Rift Valley lakes was initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with funding from Global Environment Facility as part of the Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA). ... -
Environmental Determinant of Choice of Sustainability Strategies Adopted by Group Ranches in Samburu County, Kenya
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Environmental Determinants of Choice of Sustainability Strategies Adopted by Group Ranches in Samburu County, Kenya
(2017)The group ranch system is one of the best land ownership and livestock production strategies Page | 153 in the dry lands of the world where the potential for rain-fed agriculture is limited. This has resulted in ... -
Environmental issues in the tea value chain
(2015)The Director EEIPP's presentation pointed out that tea production is important for Kenya’s economy in several ways. These include: direct and indirect contribution to GDP and exports dependency; Source of employment; and, ... -
Equity Unit Trust Funds Flow and Stock Market Returns: Evidence from Kenya
(Journal of Finance & Banking Studies, 2019-04-27)This study sought to evaluate the relationship between equity unit trust fund flows measured as purchases and sales and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) stock market return. The study employed Vector Autoregressive ... -
eResearch Support: An Exploratory Study of Private University Libraries in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2019-06)This exploratory study was carried out in Nairobi County, Kenya to investigate the role of private university libraries in supporting eResearch. The study used a multiple-case study design involving six private chartered ... -
Estimation of Above Ground Biomass in Forests Using Alos Palsar Data in Kericho and Aberdare Ranges
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2017)Above Ground Biomass is one of the six pools identified in the inventory of forest resources and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks from the forestry sector. The pool varies by management practices in different ... -
Estimation of Above Ground Biomass in Forests Using Alos Palsar Data in Kericho and Aberdare Ranges
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2017)Above Ground Biomass is one of the six pools identified in the inventory of forest resources and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks from the forestry sector. The pool varies by management practices in different ... -
Etymological Elaboration As A Pedagogical Approach: Insights From Applied Linguistics
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2016)Idioms are regarded as problematic to teach and, a fortiori, difficult for second language learners to comprehend due to the arbitrariness of their meanings and forms. Thus, the objective of this study is to test the ... -
Eucharistic symbols: Other emerging meanings in the Anglican Church of Kenya.
(Stellenbosch Theological Journal, 2017)This article is set to argue that for a long time Eucharistic symbols have been interpreted in different contexts, with a universal understanding as the body and blood of Jesus Christ. However, recent studies in the Anglican ... -
Euphemistic Sugarcoats of Bribe in Dholuo: A Cognitive Integration Model
(African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (AJHSS), 2019)The supposition by cognitive linguists that certain language data requires analysis above conventional provisions of grammar is the take-off point in the studies exploring the relationship between cognition and language. ... -
Evaluating Principals’ Role in Curriculum Supervision through Effective Transformative Leadership
(Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2019-04-23)This paper makes a critical examination of the role of school principals and managers in enhancing curriculum supervision and reinforcing prudent teaching practices. This is through a plethora of activities such as analyzing ... -
Evaluating Principals’ Role in Curriculum Supervision through Effective Transformative Leadership
(Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2019-04)This paper makes a critical examination of the role of school principals and managers in enhancing curriculum supervision and reinforcing prudent teaching practices. This is through a plethora of activities such as analyzing ...