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Nexus between Gender and Language Shift among the Youth in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Australian International Academic Centre, 2018-08)The phenomenon of language shift is brought about by language contact. Language shift from mother tongue to another language among the youth is an issue that cannot be wished away due to, inter alia, factors like urbanization, ... -
Combined effects of photoperiod and temperature on growth and survival of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) larvae under laboratory conditions
(Taylor and Francis, 2016)The effect of photoperiod (24L:00D, 12L:12D, and 00L:24D) and temperature (22 ± 1°C and 28 ± 1°C) on performance of Clarias gariepinus larvae was tested. Larvae weighing 3.2 ± 0.24 mg were cultured in aquaria at a stocking ... -
Challenges of Elephant Conservation: Insights from Oral Histories of Colonialism and Landscape in Tsavo, Kenya
(American Geographical Society, 2018)Understanding the reasons for conflict between elephants and people who live adjacent to conservation areas remains key to recruiting them as allies in preserving elephant populations. The Tsavo region of Kenya has become ... -
Impacts of Bush Encroachment on Wildlife Species Diversity, Composition, and Habitat Preference in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2017)Savannah ecosystems are currently facing a biome shift that changes grasslands to woody dominated landscapes, attributable to habitat degradation. InOl PejetaConservancy (OPC), Euclea divinorum, anunpalatable and invasivewoody ... -
In vitro investigation of orange fleshed sweet potato prebiotic potential and its implication on human gut health
(Functional Foods in health and disease, 2017)Some food ingredients (prebiotics) have been shown to promote a healthy gut by selectively stimulating growth/activity of beneficial gastrointestinal microbes and metabolites such as short chain fatty acids (SCFA) while ... -
Biomass Energy Resource of the Highland Bamboo (Yushania alpina) and Its Potential for Sustainable Exploitation in Southern Aberdares Forest
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2017)Yushania alpina is the only bamboo species native to Kenya and covers about 150,000 ha growing in pure or mixed stands in the montane forests. The Aberdare forest is one of the natural habitats for Y. alpine occupying an ... -
Effect of Loan Collection Procedures and Loan Default in Microfinance Institutions in Kirinyaga County
(Global Journal Inc., 2016)This study examined the performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Kirinyaga County and particularly the women groups affiliated to the Institutions because they are registered as social welfare groups,(save for ... -
Intellectual Capital, Corporate Culture and Performance of Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(David Publishing, 2017)The broad objective of this study was to establish the moderating effect of corporate culture on the relationship between intellectual capital and organizational performance of firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange. ... -
Differential Geometry: An Introduction to the Theory of Curves
(Science publishing group, 2017)Differential geometry is a discipline of mathematics that uses the techniques of calculus and linear algebra to study problems in geometry. The theory of plane, curves and surfaces in the Euclidean space formed the basis ... -
Optimal Slope Designs for Second Degree Kronecker Model Mixture Experiments
(Science publishing group, 2017)The aim of this paper is to investigate some optimal slope mixture designs in the second degree Kronecker modelbn for mixture experiments. The study is restricted to weighted centroid designs, with the second degree ... -
Organizational Determinants of Choice of Sustainability Strategies Adopted by Group Ranches in Samburu County, Kenya
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Performance of Incubator Centres in Kenya: The Pivotal Role of Entrepreneurial Management
(International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science, 2018)Globally, countries are strategically positioning themselves for market leadership due to dynamic business environment. Entrepreneurial spirit is seen as the strategy that will deliver this agenda. This spirit, is believed ... -
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Incubation Practices, Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Incubator Centres in Kenya
(Karatina University, 2018-10)Small businesses are the fundamental drivers of Kenya’s economy. However, empirical evidence shows that in a highly turbulent business environment, 46.3 percent of small businesses tend to fail in their first year of ... -
Influence of Youth Enterprise Development Fund Efficacy on the Financial Performance of Youth-Owned Enterprises in Kirinyaga County
(Karatina University, 2018-10)Youth development funds play a great role in availing resources to the youth so that they can start their own enterprises with an aim of being self-reliant. The government of Kenya through the youth Enterprise Fund ... -
Efficacy of Alternative Methods of Enforcing Learners’ Discipline in Primary Schools in Nyeri-Central Sub-County, Kenya
(Karatina University, 2018-10)Following the ban on corporal punishment in schools, various alternative methods enforcing learners discipline have been tried. This study sought to survey the efficacy of alternative methods of enforcing learners ... -
Leadership Dynamics Facing Principals in Managing Schools within Devolved Government Structure in Mbeere South Subcounty, Kenya
(Karatina University, 2018-09)Leadership dynamics that face principals while managing educational institutions in the world and Kenya in particular are not clearly understood. The situation is compounded further when the context in which principals’ ... -
Determinants of Choice of Sustainability Strategies Adopted by Group Ranches in Samburu County, Kenya
(Karatina University, 2018-10)The purpose of this study was to identify, analyze and document determinants of the choice of sustainability strategies adopted by group ranches in Samburu County, Kenya. The concept of group ranches was introduced in ... -
Factors Influencing Provision of Quality Education in Newly Established Secondary Schools in Mathira Constituency, Kenya
(Karatina University, 2018-10)In the last ten years, there has been an establishment of new secondary schools across Kenya, rising out of increased demand for secondary education, government policy to enhance access of education and provision of ... -
Influence of Non-Conventional Reporting on Sustainability Accounting in the Tea Sector in Mount Kenya Region
(Karatina University, 2018-10)Conventional Accounting has continued to dominate the field of accounting among theorists, ideologists and practitioners for as long as the age of accounting. Emphasis has been laid in reporting of high profits that befit ... -
Influence of Youth Enterprise Development Fund Efficacy on the Financial Performance of Youth-Owned Enterprises in Kirinyaga County
(Karatina University, 2018-10)Youth development funds play a great role in availing resources to the youth so that they can start their own enterprises with an aim of being self-reliant. The government of Kenya through the youth Enterprise Fund ...