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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATHEMATICAL, PURE & APPLLIED SCIENCES 2023 (THE BOOK OF ABSTRACTS)
(Kabarak University, 2023-07)01 Piezo – Photocatalytic Performance of Fe- Doped BaTiO3 CompoundsWycliffe M. Isoe, Maxwell J. Mageto, Benjamin V. Odari, Onesmus M. Munyati, Maurice M. Mwamburi, Christopher M. Maghanga, Sylvester Hatwaambo 02 ... -
Information systems(is) for competitive intelligence (ci) in small and medium enterprises.
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Information systems have emerged competitive advantage for firms Prior research has shown that very few IS to drive their performance especially This has been blamed on the overall information systems The essence ... -
Does technology influence students' Attitudes towards learning kiswahili proverbs
(kabarak university, 2016-07)dents’ attitude is generally considered to influence their academic performance It is however not known if the same would apply in the teaching and learning of Kiswahili proverbs. The performance of students in ... -
Mekatilili wa Menza: Her movement as a Model for Africa’s Feminist Theologians
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Pre- colonial Women for years (Africa) in particular were regarded simply as being weak, fearful and with no power to speak out their intentions and greavances. They were underestimated; said to be only suitable ... -
The role of faith-based organisations in peacebuilding in Mt Elgon region
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Peace is defined as the absence of term is derived from Galtung’s (1976 violence, social justice and ecological of war by addressing the root causes The former UN Secretary General Agenda for Peace defined peace ... -
Conceptual Metaphors in Margaret Ogola's Novel: “The River and the Source
(kabarak university, 2016-06)The nexus between the mind and socio-cultural setting begets the concept ‘Cognitive Linguistics’ which is an appliance exploited to make sense of experiences in contexts where provisions of grammar are too -
A Biblical Approach to Negative Ethnicity in Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Broad Perspective – Religion and Politics Negative ethnicity is a social evil which The ministry of the church is beyond Jesus preached but made his preaching Besides the Gospel explosion in Africa prevails -
FACTORS DRIVING CREATIVITY AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
(kabarak university, 2016-07)tivity is an indispensable development over the long period approach problems and solutions existing ideas together in new combinations the need for efficiency, economy, evaluation ethics and market concerns global ... -
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN KABARAK UNIVERSITY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)progression and success of any institution adapt to the diverse changes from changing expectations of the institutions, through research is required. urge for institutions to embrace creativity, been necessitated by ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF SAVING AND INVESTMENT AMONG JKUAT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS - NAKURU, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2016-07)For the youth to have success need to develop saving and Students, being on the verge and thereby starting to earn, proper understanding of the investment avenues open to -
A Parallel Corpus Based Translation Using Sentence similarity
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Text translation is critical for the acquisition, and understanding of knowledge in this form the basis of much multilingual processing, ranging from developing Translating large quantities of parallel difficult ... -
EFFECT OF ECODESIGN PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Firms all over the world are faced warming, declining natural resources, demand for environmentally friendly To satisfy these green demands, technologies, eco-design and management systems (Zhu, Sarkis Ecodesign ... -
Matrimonial Property Agreements: The Future Of Matrimonial Property Law In kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)In the traditional African conception such thing as matrimonial property The first law on matrimonial property Women Property Act of 1882 , under the Judicature act. Provided for the right of women separate from ... -
ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDISATION (ISO) 9001QMS FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY AT KABU LIBRARY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Libraries offer support services order to enable the institution through provision of quality (Moorthy, Rao, & Goud, 2010 ISO 9001 is the world’s most popular is all about keeping customers Millions of organizations ... -
ESTIMATION OF MISSING VALUES FOR BILINEAR TIME SERIES MODELS WITH GARCH INNOVATIONS USING NONPARAMETRIC METHODS
(kabarak university, 2016-07)A time series is defined as data recorded sequentially Since the data are records taken overtime, very common. They may occur as a result lost records, deletion of outliers, calender instruments Imputation is a necessary ... -
EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF THREE DRY BEAN VARIETIES IN THE HIGHLAND OF ABERDARE RANGES
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Several studies have shown that protein and calories for many of Two dry bean cultivars (Chelelang reported to be suitable for growing ranges previous instability of potato cultivation,farmers encouraged to venture ... -
PSYCHO-THERAPEUTIC CONCERNS IN PERFORMANCE ARTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
(kabarak university, 2016-07)In our contemporary society, concern in the appropriacy of the arts and its contribution to matter Humankind is known to have immemorial. This implies that in metaphysical conce -
An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on Air Quality: a case study of gypsum mining in kajiado,kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)In the last 10 years, increased activity in the ii. Extractive industry important contributor accumulation in th -
GREEN CONSTRUCTION:INTEGRATING GREEN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
(kabarak university, 2016-07)The construction industry accounts for (GHG) emissions. Green Building design, green transportation, integrated to reduce this environmental -
EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES ON JOB SATISFACTION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)According to Aldrich (2006 implementation is organized identifying workplace hazards and exposure to harmful situations involves training of mitigation, accident emergency of protective clothing and equipment -
AD Framework for E government Adoption in Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)E-government – Enables citizens to interact access services through electronic means Implementation and adoption Implementation and adoption models Rapid application development approach -
An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on Landscape: a case study of gypsum mining in Kajiado, Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Increased mining activities titanium, gypsum gold to ii. Mining Spurred by a progressive an aggressive long term iii. Mining activities are contributors to landscape biodiversity. 6th Annual International Research ... -
REVIEW OF MOBILE SOCIAL SOFTWARE USABILITY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Advances in mobile technology have enabled developed that can be used by people overlook the fact that users will want to move ( Arning et al .,2010). Small screen sizes, limited connectivity, limited input modalities ... -
INFLUENCE OF SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA; A CASE OF KPLC EASTERN KENYA REGION
(kabarak university, 2016-06). A project is an interrelated set of activities that has a definite starting point and a definite ending point, and results in the accomplishment of a unique often major outcome (Clements, 2007) -
Efficiency of Nonparametric Estimators for Missing Observations of Bilinear Time Series with Gaussian Innovation
(kabarak university, 2016-07)A time series is defined as data recorded sequentially Since the data are records taken overtime, very common. They may occur as a result lost records, deletion of outliers, calender instruments Being unable to account ... -
An assessment of the impacts of gypsum mining on water quality in Kajiado County, Keny
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Increased mining targeting titanium, name a few ii. Extractive industry important contributor 6th Annual International Research Conference Introduction / Background activities in Kenya, titanium, gypsum gold ... -
Tensile Properties of Indigenous Kenyan Boran Pickled and Tanned Bovine Hide
(kabarak university, 2016-07)lar radiation; reasonable with even fat cover make this breed a promising production of quality leather. Leather by-products can raise more revenue compared Despite the large potential in this area, the economic has ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF FOREST FIRE EMISSIONS AND THEIR POSSIBLE TOXICOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON HUMAN BY Mr. Josephate Bosire, Joshua Kibet, PhD., and Thomas Kinyanjui, PhD. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE CHARACTERIZATION OF FOREST FIRE EMISSIONS AND THEIR POSSIBLE TOXICOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTH
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Fire is a complex, dynamic, and physiochemical process and is the result of rapid chemical reaction and light Soot consists of particulate matters of invisible combustion gases and vapours suspended in the fire ... -
The link between English Language Proficiency and Academic Literacy: A scientific explanation
(kabarak university, 2016-07)language competence in the medium academic achievement. Language can either promote knowledge and hence impact on Language: crucial means knowledge(Ramapela, 20 -
SELF-RELIANCE PROJECTS; THE FUTURE CORE DRIVER OF RURAL YOUTH LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
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Financial Resource Allocation and e Commerce Adoption Among SMEs in Kericho County –Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016)Information and Communications Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) wide range of business processes The paper discusses effects aspects such as Government expenditure within the firm, loans and grants on the levels commerce ... -
5th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. STUDENT INNOVATION EXHIBITION 2015
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015)Our major aim in this project is to produce cheap water heaters that can be used to boil water thus mainly destroying the micro-organisms that can be dangerous to human health -
RESEARCH, INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND A SECURE WORLD
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EFFECTS OF ROOFING MATERIALS ON NAVAIDS SIGNAL STRENGTH
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IMPLICATIONS OF LANGUAGE USE IN GIKUYU MARRIAGE NEGOTIATION DISCURSIVE DOMAIN FOR KENYA’S VISION 2030
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A case study of little jewels support program,Ngong Town, Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2015-07)The little jewels is a Christhood support program that is involved in cleaning, feeding, educating and dressing up of children of ages between 8 months to 5 years in a slum area called Gichagi in Ngong town Nairobi. Started ... -
MBA (Strategic Management) program and the Industry: The missing link
(Kabarak University, 2015)The corporate world is continuously seeking for highly qualified MBA graduates from the best universities. The GoK through Commission for University Education is increasingly compelling universities to review their MBA ... -
COUNSELLING AT WORKPLACE AS A MITIGATION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IN UNILEVER TEA FACTORIES, KERICHO
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ICT,EDUCATION,QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE
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Internet Advertising: Investigating Attitudinal differences of University students in Kenya
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RESEARCH,INNOVATIONFOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND A SECURE WORLD
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TOWARDS A COST-EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR QUALITY SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHERS DURING TEACHING PRACTICE IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2015)Teacher education is paramount in the development of human resource for the achievement of quality education to enhance sustainable development in Kenya. It is concerned with the provision of varied learning opportunities ... -
Clonal variations in the oil content and physico-chemical parameters of Kenyan tea (Camellia sinensis) seed oil
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LAND USE LAND COVER CHANGE (LULC) AND ITS EFFECTS ON FOOD SECURITY (CASE STUDY OF KIAMBU COUNTY – KENYA )
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Improvement of area accuracy in general boundary areas in Kenya: Case study of Juja – Kiambu County
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Digital Educational Resources: Making and Donating Swahili Sayings Motion Pictures. An Action Research
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Diarrhoea Prevalence and Sanitation Facilities used in Bomet Municipality, Kenya.
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Resolving Terminology Heterogeneity in Digital Forensics Using the Web
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: Addressing the Challenges Facing Humanity through Research and Innovation
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INFLUENCE OF APPLICANT COMPETENCIES ON EMPLOYEE JOB PERFORMANCE :A CASE OF UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA:
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Changes in the Microfinance Institutions and Small Business Lending
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FAECAL DISPOSAL PRACTICES IN RELATION TO THE BURDEN OF FAECAL-ORAL INFECTIONS IN ISIOLO COUNTY, KENYA
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INFLUENCE OF EXISTENTIAL FULFILMENT ON WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG KENYA UNIVERSITIES PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS
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Age estimation using radiographic Staging of Medial Clavicular Epiphysis
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modellng the effects of peer education campaign on the dynamics of HIV/AIDS
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THE ROLE OF MEDIATION IN SETTLING DISPUTES IN SUCCESSION MATTERS IN KENYA: AN EXPLORATOTY STUDY.
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effectiveness of social media in advertising university programs
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TORQUE CONTROLLER FOR THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
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THE CHALLANGES AND BENEFITS OF PRACTISING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN AFRICA
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Privatization of corrections: A case study of Kenya prisons
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THE DEVOLUTION DEBACLE; THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY
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PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. DEVELOPMENT. DEVELOPMENT.
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The Challenges of Open and Distance Learning The Challenges of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya: The Case of Public Universities
(MOI UNIVERSITY, 2011-07-11)Theglobalization globalizationooffdistancedistancelearninglearningprovides providesmany many opportunities opportunitiesandandnew newsources sourcesooffteaching teachingand and learning learningttoobothbothstudents ... -
To consume or not consume bacteria from Traditional Fermented Milk, Mursik of Kenya?
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EVOLVING COMPUTER EVOLVING COMPUTER ERGONOMICS FOR THE ERGONOMICS FOR THE DISABLED IN THE SOCIETY
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Knowledge System of Land Use Potential (KSLUP) for Food Security: A Case Study of Wajir County
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Student Exhibition
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Challenges Facing Smallholder Farmers in DecisionMaking in Innovative Agricultural Development in Semi-Arid Areas of Eastern Kenya
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Can Transformational Leadership Work within University Settings? A case of Heads of Academic Departments in the Kenyan Public University Setting
(kabarak university, 2014-07-17)Transformational visionary and inspirational leadership practices of departmental heads can determine levels of organisational citizenship behavior (OCB) of the academic faculty members in a public university setting. The ... -
Assessing the Key Drivers of Potential Gross Domestic Product: A Production Function Approach
(kabarak university, 2014)Kenya is an emerging economy with agriculture playing a fundamental role in economic development. The country’s long-term goal is rooted in vision 2030 that envisages an economic growth of 10 percent. Moreover, the ... -
BLOCKBACKDOOR
(kabarak university, 2014)A backdoor is an undocumented method of gaining access to a program or a computer by using another installed program that bypasses normal authentication. This paper deals specifically with hardware backdoors. These ... -
Assessing the Key Drivers of Potential GDP: A Production Function Approach
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TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
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OUTAGE COMPENSATION CELL ZOOMING
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DESIGN OF A COMPUTER-BASED PSO-OPTIMIZED FLC MODEL FOR REGULATING GREENHOUSE CLIMATIC CONDITION
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USING UNMODIFIED REAL THINGS IN TEACHING SCIENCES AS INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE METHOD IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
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The Effect of Moonlighting on Service Quality among Public Universities in Uganda: The Case of MUK and MUST
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MOTOCYCLE [BODA-BODA] AS EMERGING BUSINESS FOR THE POOR IN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MODERN KENYA
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DEVOLVED GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP IN PASTORAL REGIONS IN KENYA
(kabarak university, 2014-07-14)The new Kenyan constitution introduced new social, economic and political opportunities for Kenyans. Devolution is the most transformative provision with profound effects on governance system, the manner in which services ... -
INDIVIDUAL ADN ORGANISATIONAL AMBIDEXTERITY IN DYNAMIC CONTEXTS
(Kabarak university, 2013)Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages (such as the hands). It is one of the most famous varieties of cross-dominance -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INDISCIPLINE IN HIGHSCOOL
(Kabarak university, 2013-10)Education forms the backbone of every society and civilization. It is for this reason that many households in many countries spend more resources in education. Their expectation is that the education being offered will ... -
ASSESMENT OF ICT INTERGRATION INTO INSTRUCTION IN KENYA
(Kabarak university, 2013-10)ICT is transforming various aspects of human activity . A new global economy powered by technology, fuelled by information, and driven by knowledge has been created. Technology has changed the way people live, communicate, ... -
STUDY ENGAGEMENT AND ACADEMIC BURNOUT IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE PERCEIVED IMPACT OF DISCLOSURE OF PEDIATRIC HIV POSITIVE STATUS IN KIBAGARE VILLAGE ON DECEMBER 2012
(Kabarak University, 2017-10)The aim of this research is to determine the perceived impact on pediatric HIV status disclosure.hiv is one of the most feared diseases in Africa. It can be contracted through exchange of blood or body transmission. ... -
EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KABARAK UNIVERSITY
(Kabarak University, 2013-09)Human resource management is the strategic approach to the management of an organizations most vital asset, the people who contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization. Employee incentives ... -
Challenges of Health Information Exchange in Maternal Healthcare in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10)In Kenya, Medical facilities have made efforts to adopt Electronic Health Records systems at various levels and for different use cases. However, there lacks a robust and secure system for sharing sensitive and confidential ... -
PHTHALATE TOXICITY- OUR HEALTH AT GREAT RISK
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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
(Kabarak University, 2012-10-16)Given the ethical and moral issues that surround greed and the need to prevent corruption which it proceeds, it is suggested that greed and corruption propensities and their relationship in organizations be investigated ... -
Legal Education, training and Research.
(Kabarak University, 2013-07) Problem Statement Objective of the Research Expected Outcomes Recommendation Conclusion -
The Teaching of English Idioms in Kenyan Secondary Schools: Difficulties and Effective Strategies
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STRATEGY ALIGNMENT WITH VALUE CHAIN FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN TECHNOLOGY RELATED INDUSTRIES
(2013-10)The threat come from cloths from Asian countries for the high and middle income bracket and “mitumba” for low income which we can generalized that the main threat is from substitute products that have flooded the market. ... -
Regional Integration & Trade in SubSaharan Africa: An Analysis
(Kabarak university, 2013-10)Regional integration in the SSA is no shortcut; its instead a requirement. Member states, however poor, backward and isolated require political goodwill and support. Trade blocs enhance the co-operation in the region though ... -
TEACHERS’ VIEWPOINTS ON THE USE OF ICT IN THE TEACHING OF LANGUAGES IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2013-10-16)Some few decades ago chalk, blackboard, textbooks and teachers were the prominent components of teaching and learning in schools but recent development of ICT means that this landscape is rapidly changing not only ... -
CHRISTIAN IMPACT ON SOCIETY: AN ANALYSIS OF HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL INITIATIVES.
(Kabarak University, 2012)(Mathew 25.35), "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. was ....needed clothes and you clothed me, was in prison and you came to visit me". Evangelizing without ... -
Effects of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in the Information Society
(Kabarak University, 2013-10-18)The right to own one's genius is not a new concept. However, with the arrival of the digital age, it has become much harder to remain in control of one's intellectual property. Intellectual property has grown from the ... -
VOLATILITY ESTIMATION OF STOCK PRICES USING THE GARCH METHOD
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Design of an Integrated Model for Public Service Vehicles Overload Prevention Based on Micro-Controller.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10)The load capacity of a PSV vehicle is normally determined by tare weight and not the available cargo space as stated in section 56 of the Traffic act Cap 403, Kenya. Unfortunately, law enforcers on Kenyan roads only check ... -
Empirical Evaluation of Adaptive Optimization on the Generalization Performance of Convolutional Neural Networks
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)Recently, deep learning based techniques have garnered significant interest and popularity in a variety of fields of research due to their effectiveness in search for an optimal solution given a finite amount of data. ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management Decisions on the Financial Performance of Tea Firms in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-09)Specific objectives of the study were to determine the effect of the accounts receivables period, accounts payables period, inventory conversion period, cash conversion cycle, financing policy, investing policy and ... -
Implementation of a Scalable Long-Range Wireless Based Model for Water Loss Monitoring
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10)Water companies experience challenges in detecting water loss and undertaking reliable and efficient water audit. Consequently, mitigation of these incidences of water loss, as well as auditing of water distribution is ... -
Sentiment Analysis Model for Online Public Participation Forums
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)Public participation (PP) is a key constitutional principle outlined in the Constitution of Kenya. It promotes democratic and accountable exercise of power. It gives the citizens an opportunity to enhance self-development ... -
The Role of IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Maternal Health
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)Ingeniously, the innovations taking place in current medical era, where technology plays a dynamic role in pregnant women care taking both inside hospital and outside. Integration of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial ... -
The link between English Language Proficiency and Academic Literacy: A scientific explanation
(Kabarak University, 2016)language competence in the medium of instruction impacts on academic achievement. Language can either promote or impede the acquisition of knowledge and hence impact on scholastic success Language: crucial means of gaining ... -
Equality and Equity in the Implementation of the Kenyan Devolved ECDE Program.
(Kabarak University, 2016)Kenya has already adopted the devolved system of government in different spheres of education, ECDE among them. The County Early Childhood Education Bill 2014 tasked the County Governments to establish and maintain ECDE ... -
Access to Higher Education in a Devolved System of Government
(Kabarak University, 2016)The Constitution of Kenya was formally promulgated into law on 27th August 2010 (Mwenda, 2010). The New Constitution (2010) dramatically changed the system of governance from a centralized bureaucracy to a devolved ... -
Can Technology Revolutionize Teaching and Learning? A Quasi-Experiment
(Kabarak University, 2016)Traditionally Kiswahili proverbs have been taught using teacher centered methods This has been thought to contribute to the poor performance of students in Kiswahili in KCSE Emerging technologies such as videos are a ... -
The Influence Of Self-help Groups In Enhancing Social Integration And Decision Making Among The Widows
(Kabarak University, 2016)Globally,Studies show an increasing number of widowed persons, Global Widows report 2015 , 258 million , 9% global increase In India, 46 million, China 44 million, Kenya- 1.4 million In Africa , armed conflict , HIV ... -
A Biblical Approach to Negative Ethnicity in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)Broad Perspective – Religion and Politics but Now – Practical theology Negative ethnicity is a social evil which the church must fight The ministry of the church is beyond evangelism to social concern Jesus preached ... -
Public Policy and Regional Development
(Kabarak University, 2016)To discuss the process of public policy and the implications of good and bad policies Why is it that some good policies do not produce the expected results and benefits? The development goal and related issues Regional ... -
Mekatilili wa Menza: Her movement as a Model for Africa’s Feminist Theologians
(Kabarak University, 2016)Pre- colonial Women for years (Africa) in particular were regarded simply as being weak, fearful and with no power to speak out their intentions and greavances. They were underestimated; said to be only suitable for ... -
THE NEED FOR AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: OPPORNUTIES AND CHALLENGES
(Kabarak University, 2016)One of the university’s core functions is to sustain and perpetuate a cherished pattern of living that guarantees society’s prosperity. It exists as one of the instruments of prosperity. Responsible for society’s ... -
PSYCHO-THERAPEUTIC CONCERNS IN PERFORMANCE ARTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA.
(Kabarak University, 2016)In our contemporary society, there has emerged growing concern in the appropriacy of the domain of performance and arts and its contribution to matter concerning a given community. Humankind is known to have been ... -
Early Childhood Educational Management in a Devolved System of Government
(Kabarak University, 2016)ECD is about children from birth to eight years. The Kenyan constitution empowers county government to manage ECDE programmes. Research indicates that early childhood experience influence later outcomes, success in ... -
A Paper On The Influence of a Father on the Growing Child’s Self Esteem
(Kabarak University, 2016)Introduction and Background of Concept Paper. Theoretical Framework and Physiological basis of Thesis. Limitations of Attachment Theory. Biblical Basis of Parenting. An Analysis of Two Programs Focusing on Father Issues ... -
EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES ON JOB SATISFACTION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
(Kabarak University, 2016)According to Aldrich (2006) health and safety implementation is organized effort and procedures for identifying workplace hazards and reducing accidents and exposure to harmful situations and substances. It also involves ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF SAVING AND INVESTMENT AMONG JKUAT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS - NAKURU, KENYA.
(Kabarak University, 2016)For the youth to have success in self-employment they need to develop saving and investment skills. Students, being on the verge of entering the job market and thereby starting to earn, need to demonstrate a proper ... -
EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION CURRICULUM DESIGN ON VENTURE CREATION INTENTIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2016)For the purpose of this study: Intention is defined as the desire of an individual to become an entrepreneur. An entrepreneur is the individual who identifies a business opportunity and brings it to fruition despite the ... -
THE EFFECT OF TRUST AND COMMITMENT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG PRINTING FIRMS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2016)Today’s marketing approaches is characterized by the narrow focus of attracting new customers and increasing the sales in order to deliver competitive advantage. As a strategic response, the business leaders are embracing ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ROLE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN KENYAN CORPORATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (I.C.D.C.)
(Kabarak University, 2016)CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – is the relationship among the board of directors, top management, and the shareholders in determining the direction and performance of the corporation. A case study of INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ... -
An Investigation into the Relationship between Consumer Involvement and Choice of Daily Newspapers by Readers in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)One of the significant concepts in consumer behavior is information processing by consumers, which encompasses the process during which consumers’ come into contact with information, notice it, apprehend it, retain it in ... -
GREEN CONSTRUCTION: INTEGRATING GREEN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
(Kabarak University, 2016)The construction industry accounts for over 30% of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Green Building design, green transportation, green energy and green IT can be integrated to reduce this environmental burden ... -
Assessing the Relationship between Customer Satisfaction and Features of M-Banking Apps in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)Daniel (2007) defines M-Banking as the deployment of technology to offer services using systems that include short message services, Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), smartphone Apps, among others. M-Banking ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC REVENUE COLLECTION IN DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA A SURVEY OF NAKURU COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2016)Public revenue collection is an integral component of fiscal policy and administration of any government Tax revenue collection should comply with best practices of equity, ability to pay, economic efficiency, convenience ... -
Information systems (IS) for competitive intelligence (CI) in small and medium enterprises
(Kabarak University, 2016)Information systems have emerged to be a powerful tool for driving competitive advantage for firms Prior research has shown that very few SMEs use the analytical power of IS to drive their performance especially in ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ROLE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN KENYAN CORPORATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (I.C.D.C.)
(Kabarak University, 2016)ABSTRACT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – is the relationship among the board of directors, top management, and the shareholders in determining the direction and performance of the corporation. A case study of INDUSTRIAL AND ... -
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN KABARAK UNIVERSITY.
(Kabarak University, 2016)The progression and success of any institution is dependent on its adeptness to adapt to the diverse changes from global perspective. To cope with the changing expectations of the institutions, a culture that embraces ... -
FACTORS DRIVING CREATIVITY AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
(Kabarak University, 2016)Creativity is an indispensable ingredient in economic development over the long period. It refers to how institutions approach problems and solutions within the capacity to put existing ideas together in new ... -
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN KABARAK UNIVERSITY.
(Kabarak University, 2016)The progression and success of any institution is dependent on its adeptness to adapt to the diverse changes from global perspective. To cope with the changing expectations of the institutions, a culture that embraces ... -
Conceptualizing Economic Gains Through Social Capital among Coffee and Dairy Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)Cooperatives organizations are independent local movement whose structures are embedded in the values, cultures and traditions of the communities they operate. Cooperatives operating in regions with strong social capital ... -
Boda Boda Group Process Governance Dilemma: Role of External Factors in Kisumu Central Sub – County.
(Kabarak University, 2016)Governance is a theoretical concept referring to actions and processes by which stable practices and organisations arise and persist. These actions and processes may operate in formal and informal organisations such as ... -
PARENTAL INFLUENCE ON ADOLESCENT DEVIANT BEHAVIOR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BUNGOMA SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, BUNGOMA COUNTY,KENYA.
(Kabarak University, 2016)students involvement in deviant behavior has been a major challenge to policy makers because it disrupts teaching and learning process due to punishments and other corrective measures that one imposed on the students. Deviant ... -
The role of faith-based organisations in peacebuilding in Mt Elgon region
(Kabarak University, 2016)Peace is defined as the absence of widespread physical violence. The term is derived from Galtung’s (1976) idea of positive peace where non-violence, social justice and ecological sustainability remove the causes of war ... -
A SURVEY REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVANCE ORGANIZERS RESEARCH AS A TEACHING STRATEGY
(Kabarak University, 2016)Effect of advance organizers on students’ achievement and retention of subjects concepts at various learning levels has been a vibrant area of research in education. Use of advance organizers has been attributed to ... -
FACTORS IMPEDING IMPLEMENTATION OF SUBSIDIZED SECONDARY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2016)There has been a widespread belief among educational economists that educational development would lead to accelerated economic growth, more wealth and income distribution, greater equality of opportunity, availability of ... -
Women Economic Participation in Baringo County under the Leadership of Daniel arap Moi
(Kabarak University, 2016)The study was carried out in Baringo county The second president of Kenya H.E Daniel Moi, had been in politics representing the then Baringo District since 1957 as a member of legico and as an MP of Baringo central central ... -
The Economic transformation of the Tugen women in the colonial period
(Kabarak University, 2016)The current thinking on development issues indicates that there is a gender imbalance in access to and control over resources in most African communities (Snyder, 2000) In communities like the Keiyo of Kenya, women were ... -
THE NEED FOR AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: OPPORNUTIES AND CHALLENGES
(Kabarak University, 2016)One of the university’s core functions is to sustain and perpetuate a cherished pattern of living that guarantees society’s prosperity. It exists as one of the instruments of prosperity. Responsible for society’s ... -
Challenges Facing the Guidance and Counseling Programme in Primary Schools for the Hearing Impaired in the Counties of Nakuru ,Nairobi, Kiambu and Machakos
(Kabarak University, 2016)Hearing impaired learners encounter many challenges which are caused by their inability to hear and effectively use oral language. A functional guidance and counseling programme has a pivotal role in providing the hearing ... -
SELF-RELIANCE PROJECTS; THE FUTURE CORE DRIVER OF RURAL YOUTH LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
(Kabarak University, 2016)This paper examines the self-reliance projects as a future core driver of rural youth livelihood development outcomes in Kenya. The paper is based on a study conducted to determine the effects of self-reliance projects ... -
Conceptual Metaphors in Margaret Ogola's Novel: “The River and the Source.”
(Kabarak University, 2016)The nexus between the mind and socio-cultural setting begets the concept ‘Cognitive Linguistics’ which is an appliance exploited to make sense of experiences in contexts where provisions of grammar are too inadequate( ... -
A Critical Discourse Analysis of “Churchill Live”Comedy Show
(Kabarak University, 2016)The media has the capacity to command what the viewers consume on the screens by propagating various ideologies. The Kenyan screen is sprinkled with various programmes like advertisements, news, movies and comedy shows ... -
CHALLENGES IMPACTING ON FEMALE STUDENTS ENROLMENT AND COMPLETION RATES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NYAMUSI DIVISION NYAMIRA NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2016)While the secondary school educational opportunities have continued to expand, a significant number of female students are not enrolling and participating effectively in secondary schools. In Thailand, children from poor ... -
EFFECTS OF BROWNIAN MOTION ON NANO-FLUIDS MIXED CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER
(Kabarak University, 2016)In many industrial applications, the generated heat must enter or leave the system by using a fluid. Therefore, it can be said that the heat transfer phenomenon plays an important role in the industry. Application ... -
An assessment of the impacts of gypsum mining on water quality in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)Increased mining activities in Kenya, targeting titanium, gypsum gold to name a few Extractive industry is potentially an important contributor to water pollution -
An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on Air Quality: a case study of gypsum mining in Kajiado, Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)In the last 10 years, Kenya witnessed increased activity in the extractive Extractive industry is potentially an important contributor to dust accumulation in the atmosphere -
Efficiency of Nonparametric Estimators for Missing Observations of Bilinear Time Series with Gaussian Innovation
(Kabarak University, 2016)A time series is defined as data recorded sequentially over a specified period. Since the data are records taken overtime, missing observations in time series are very common. They may occur as a result of lost records, ... -
ESTIMATION OF MISSING VALUES FOR BILINEAR TIME SERIES MODELS WITH GARCH INNOVATIONS USING NONPARAMETRIC METHODS
(Kabarak University, 2016)A time series is defined as data recorded sequentially over a specified period. Since the data are records taken overtime, missing observations in time series are very common. They may occur as a result of lost records, ... -
GROUNDWATER RESOURCE FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MARIGAT AREA, BARINGO COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2016)Groundwater exploration has been done extensively using electrical resistivity methods by many workers(Olurunfemi and Fasuy, 1993) Electrical resistivity considered to be the most suitable method for groundwater investigation ... -
Financial Resource Allocation and e- Commerce Adoption Among SMEs in Kericho County –Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) offer benefits for a wide range of business processes. The paper discusses effects of Financial Resource aspects such as Government ... -
RAD Framework for E-government Adoption in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)E-government – Enables citizens to interact with government at all levels and access services through electronic means Implementation and adoption Implementation and adoption models Rapid application development approach -
review of mobile social software usability
(Kabarak University, 2016)Advances in mobile technology have enabled a wide range of applications to be developed that can be used by people on the move. Developers sometimes overlook the fact that users will want to interact with such devices while ... -
EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF THREE DRY BEAN VARIETIES IN THE HIGHLAND OF ABERDARE RANGES
(Kabarak University, 2016)Several studies have shown that beans are the leading source of protein and calories for many of the poorest families in Kenya Two dry bean cultivars (Chelelang and Ciankui) have been reported to be suitable for growing ... -
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ON SOLAR TUNNEL CROP DRYER FOR TWO AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES (AIVs).
(Kabarak University, 2016)Utilizes solar energy to dry AIVs Transparent material used to cover the AIVs being dried Trapped and absorbed radiations used to raise temperature Dried AIVs under protection from undesired elements Leads to availability ... -
A Parallel Corpus Based Translation Using Sentence Similarity
(Kabarak University, 2016)Text translation is critical for the acquisition, dissemination, exchange and understanding of knowledge in the global information society this form the basis of much multilingual research in natural language processing, ... -
OPTIMISING PRODUCTIVITY OF STEVIA PLANT(Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) IN DIFFERENT AGROLOGICAL SITES IN KENYA SUCH AS KOSIRAI DIVISION, NANDI COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2016)DIFFERENT AGROLOGICAL SITES IN KENYA -
Tensile Properties of Indigenous Kenyan Boran Pickled and Tanned Bovine Hide
(Kabarak University, 2016)Boran cattle are predominant breeds in NE, a region that produces 70% livestock for meat Dark pigmentation; black points-protection from sunburns; smooth, loose but motile and shiny coat/skin-reflection solar radiation; ... -
INTEGRATED APPROACH: TRUCKERS’ PARKING BAY FACILITY, AS ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD IN SALGAA “WILD WEST” NAKURU, KENYA.
(Kabarak University, 2012)Globally, poorly constructed truckers parking bays cause environmental hazards. Well documentations show that transport workers and truck drivers in East Africa face much higher risk of hazards specifically HIV /AIDS ... -
Individual and organisational ambidexterity in dynamic contexts
(2012)Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages (such as the hands). It is one of the most famous varieties of cross-dominance. -
Technology Adoption in Rural Areas for Sustainable Economic Development
(Kabarak University, 2013)An increase in living standards, improvement in selfesteem needs and freedom from oppression as well as a greater choice. (Todaro 2011) Addresses the issues of Distribution of the national income across the population, ... -
Preconception and Prenatal Care Among Women of Reproductive Age.
(Kabarak University, 2014)Reproductive woman seeking to have children needs to undergo a preconception care check-up. Mother’s health and life-style affect pregnancy Underweight and obesity are associated with: Gestational diabetes, Pre-clampsia, ... -
ACCOMONTATION STRATEGIES IN KENYA COURTROOM COMMUNICATION:EVIDENCE FROM SUBODINATE COURTS IN NYANZA PROVINCEA
(Kabarak University, 2012)Courtroom interaction is a verbal exchange which differs from talk on ordinary conversation because it is not a true conversation between speakers as what is said is meant for a third party (judge/ magistrate). It ... -
EVALUATION OF TERMITICIDAL PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALLY MODIFIED CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID
(Kabarak University, 2010)Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a by-product cashew nut processing contains : anarcardic acid, cardanol, cardol & 2 – methyl cardol. Cardanol & cardol were isolated from CNSL using chemical method adopted from Kumar ... -
COMMUNICATION AND MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROMOTION: A STUDY OF RURAL BUSIA COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2010)Maternal health refers to the health of the mother during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period( WHO, 2008). Access and utilization of basic health care in rural Kenya is a worrying issue. Kenya is one of ... -
HAIR :SAMBURU IDENTITY STATEMENT
(Kabarak University, 2015)Hair in Africa: An Overview Hair reacts to our state of mind Hair has a meaning in African culture and similary to the Samburu. -
CONTRIBUTION OF SELECTED FAMILY FACTORS TO THE INFLUX OF STREET CHILDREN IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY
(Kabarak University, 2015)the presence of street children in Kenyan urban centers began in early 1950s (ANPPCAN, 1994) when the colonial government broke up families by taking men to concentration camps and encouraging others to migrate to ... -
Assesment of ICT intergration into into instruction in Teachers educations institutions in kenya.
(Kabarak University, 2013)ICT is transforming various aspects of human activity . A new global economy powered by technology, fuelled by information, and driven by knowledge has been created. Technology has changed the way people live, communicate, ... -
PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCE FOR VISION 2030
(Kabarak University, 2013)Pure and applied science, in its broadest sense, means much more than simply being able to read, understand and write about pure and applied science and technology, however important these are. This also includes the ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INCREASED INDISPLINE INSECONDARY SCHOOL IN KENYA.
(Kabarak University, 2013)However, as recent as 2008, schools were hit by a wave of unrests where over “300 secondary schools were hit by unrests that saw students disrupt learning, besides destroying property worth of millions of shillings” (Daily ... -
INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2012)Corporate governance is the new strategic imperative ( EIU, 2012). Corporate governance involves a set of relationships between a company’s management, its board, its shareholders and other stakeholders (OECD, ... -
Linkages and the Performance of Livestock Farming: A Survey of Small Scale Livestock Farmers in Kerio Valley-Baringo County
(Kabarak University, 2013)The World Bank estimates that Kenya’s poverty level stands at 44 to 46 per cent Rift Valley province where Baringo County is located had a poverty index of 50%, (Government, 2007). Research also shows that three out ... -
CHRISTIAN IMPACT ON SOCIETY: AN ANALYSIS OF HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL INITIATIVES
(Kabarak University, 2013)(Mathew 25.35), "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. was ....needed clothes and you clothed me, was in prison and you came to visit me". Evangelizing without ... -
Applied Research and Innovation in Telecommunication
(Kabarak University, 2013)35 Innovators Under 35 -
CONTRACEPTIVES- A HEX OR A VEX? A CASE STUDY OF NAIVASHA DISTRICT
(Kabarak University, 2015)According to Genesis chapter one verses 27-28 it reads “so God created man in His own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, ... -
FACTORS LEADING TO DROP OUT AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KINANGOP DISTRICT, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2013)The secondary school segment in the education cycle of Kenya is important for three major reasons: It de-links one from elementary primary learning, It provides a chance for one to complete the cycle for basic ... -
Law innovation and economic Development;Formulation of procurement policy in the east African states.
(Kabarak University, 2015)Procurement is an integrative process which offers a platform form for the government to venture into the market to acquire services and commodities for its citizens. A policy is a governing set of principles which ... -
Law innovation and economic Development;Formulation of procurement policy in the east African states.
(Kabarak University, 2015)Procurement is an integrative process which offers a platform form for the government to venture into the market to acquire services and commodities for its citizens. A policy is a governing set of principles which ... -
Communication impairments and knowledge aquisition
(Kabarak University, 2015)Knowledge acquisition occurs when the individual interacts with the world (physical and social) Performance on this determines the extend of knowledge acquisition Interaction is through communication Communication ... -
Advances in Research on Tea Species Adaptive to Climatic Changes
(Kabarak University, 2015)Tea is one of tree crops, and a beverage made from the leaves of tropical shrub of the camellia family. According Fuller [2008], “it is aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured ... -
Addressing the Challenges Facing Humanity through Research and Innovation
(Kabarak University, 2014-07-15)
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