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A Mathematical Model For The Transmission Dynamics Of Influenza With Respect To Seasonal Weather Variables In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The aim of this project is to carry out a research on the e ects of weather variables on the seasonality of in uenza. For this purpose we formulate a compartmental model to represent in uenza transmission dynamics. In ... -
Assessment Of Use Of Social Media Among Smallholder Farmers In Kiambu County
(UoN, 2019)The economic importance of agriculture in Kenya cannot be overemphasized. Nonetheless, to succeed in agriculture and rural development action of masses of rural families who individually make decisions based on knowledge, ... -
Rural-urban Diversity In The Implementation Of Participatory Forest Management: The Case Of Ngong’ Road And Kiptuget Forests, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Studies that have considered PFM have suggested that effectiveness in the conservation and management of forest under PFM is a subject of various factors which influence the capacity of the community to effectively engage ... -
Sero-prevalence Of Pestes Des Petit Ruminants And Occurrence Of Camel Sudden Death In Selected Counties In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Camels are significant livestock species largely kept by pastoral communities to support their socio-economic needs. Peste des petit ruminants (PPR) disease is thought to be of great economic impact, and mainly known to ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Inmates’ Vocational Training Projects In Kenya Prisons Service In Eastern Region A Survey Of Prisons In Eastern Region
(UoN, 2019)The national government has taken the initiative to ensure that they support the prisons department by employing technical officers to train inmates as a part of rehabilitation program. Implementation of inmates’ vocational ... -
Wavelet Based Denoising Methods For Magnetic Resonance Images
(UoN, 2019)Magnetic resonance medical imaging is one of the diagnostic methods used today in cardiograph, mammography and brain tumor analysis as well as many other applications. They are acquired using gradient coil when magnetic ... -
Influence Of Credit Accessibility On The Performance Of Banana Farming: A Case Of Kanyakine Ward, South Imenti Sub-county
(UoN, 2019)The agricultural sector is the leading contributor to Kenya’s economy. Besides the major cash crops cultivated in Kenya, Banana farming has too dominated the sector contributing greatly to the total GDP. However, banana ... -
Influence Of Stakeholders Role On The Performance Of National Government Constituency Development Fund Projects In Wajir West Constituency, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The NG-CDF Projects so far carried out in Wajir West Constituency are performing poorly. It is evident that NG-CDF money is not managed in a transparent manner and that communities are not sufficiently involved in its ... -
Effect Of Food Plant On Development, Reproductive Performance, Survival And Nutritional Profile Of The Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria Forskal (orthoptera: Acrididae)
(UoN, 2017)Protein insecurity in the 21st century is an emerging issue in most developing and under developed countries which has prompted search for alternative protein sources such as edible insects. The desert locusts, Schistocerca ... -
Control And Training Of Youthful Offenders In Kenya: The Case Of Kamiti Youth Correction And Training Centre, 1990 – 2017.
(UoN, 2019)This study is set out to examine the control and training of youthful offenders in Kenya. The case study was Kamiti Youth Correction and Training Center. Recidivism, which is a serious drain on resources worldwide has been ... -
ICTS As A Bridge Between Climate Information And Livelihood Strategies Among Rural Women In Kitui County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The study was motivated by the increasing challenges of climate variability and climate change, which create problems, such as food insecurity in Kitui County in Kenya. In the current digital age, ICTs are core to all ... -
Determinants Of Women Participation In Building And Construction Industry In Central Division, Isiolo County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Participation of women in building and construction can promote women’s ability to negotiate and influence policy in favour of women’s and possibly children’s needs thus reducing poverty. Without civic education, citizens ... -
Fiscal Consolidation Constraints And Budget Imbalance Dynamics In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Kenya needs substantial and sustained fiscal consolidation to create fiscal space for financing the government‟s election pledges (the Big Four Agenda), the Vision 2030 development projects, and sustainable development ... -
Project Design Factors Influencing Implementation Of Infrastructural Development Projects In Devolved Governments: A Case Of Marsabit And Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)This purpose of this study was to investigate the project design factors influencing the implementation of infrastructural project in devolved governments; a case of Marsabit and Isiolo Counties. The study was guided by ... -
Influence Of Board Of Managements’ Governance Practices On Implementation Of Safety Standards Policy In Secondary Schools In Homa-bay Sub-county, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)In Kenya, secondary school boards of management (BOMs) have an oversight governance mandate on implementation of safety standards policy. However, persistent recurrence of safety threats in schools calls for questioning ... -
Factors Influencing Augmentation Of Water Treatment Projects By County Governments In Kenya: A Case Of Meru Water And Sewerage Services, Meru County
(UoN, 2019)Provision of water services is squarely a devolved function and counties have the bigger role of ensuring their residents have access to clean and safe water. In this regard many strategies have been put in place to ensure ... -
Knowledge Of Immobilization Complications In Trauma Patients
(UoN, 2019)Patient management involves addressing the ailment that the patient presents with, but in addition, it necessitates involving the patient in the management of their ailment. The issue in this research was whether immobilised ... -
Effects Of Participatory Action Research On Climate Change Adaptation By Smallholder Farmers: Case Of Nyando Sub -County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Researchers have shown that climate change is a threat to agriculture and rural livelihoods in Africa. It has also revealed that climate change and climate variability have led to increased frequency of droughts, shortening ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Economic Stumulus Construction Projects In Nyakach, Kisumu County
(UoN, 2019)The main purpose of this study was to examine how project financing, project management, community participation issues and support infrastructure influenced the implementation of ESP projects in Nyakach constituency. The ...
