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Factors Undermining Water Pollution in Embu Town
(University of Embu, 2017)Water pollution is an environmental problem that is of major concern to the entire world at large. Degradation of surface and groundwater sources has been an inherent consequence of economic development and remedial action ... -
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the past few years, such that there is no ... -
Farming systems’ typologies analysis to inform agricultural greenhouse gas emissions potential from smallholder rain-fed farms in Kenya
(Elsevier B.V, 2020)Most sub-Saharan Africa smallholder farming systems are highly heterogeneous. Direct quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from these farming systems is hampered by di- versity at farm-level. Each farm contributes ... -
A Fatigue Analysis of a Hydraulic Francis Turbine Runner
(2012-02)In this work, the estimation of crack initiation life of a hydraulic Francis turbine runner is presented. The life prediction is based on the local strain approach to predict the initiation life. First, the analysis is ... -
Fear Mongering and Appeal to the Name of God as Propaganda Techniques in the Kenyan 2013 Presidential Debate
(2018-11)Politicians use different types of language to control and direct the way the electorate perceive political issues. The most commonly used is propaganda techniques. This work examined two techniques, Fear mongering and ... -
Feasible E-Health Strategies to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Kenya
(2020)Maternal mortality remains a persistent cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although e-health technologies are rapidly advancing, many technologies are infeasible given the infrastructure constraints and context of ... -
The Features and Evolution of Cluster Supply Chain Network
(Scientific Research, 2016-10)Cluster supply chain (CSC) is a special kind of enterprise network with double feature of cluster and supply chain and is an important channel for enterprises close to the knowledge, resources, markets, and technologies. ... -
Feeding Polyunsaturated Supplements to Grazing Dairy Cows Improve the Healthy Value of Milk Fatty Acids
(Scientific Research, 2017-08)The objective of the experiment was to improve the healthy value of milk fatty acids (FA) by feeding sunflower oil (SO) or sunflower seed (SS) combined or not with fish oil (FO) to grazing dairy cows. Four Holstein cows ... -
Fertilizer nitrogen recovery as affected by soil organic matter status in two sites in Kenya
(Springer, 2007)Management of nitrogen (N) nutrition is a vital aspect in maize production systems ofKenya. In Central andWestern parts of Kenya, high population density has eliminated the use of traditional fallow farming systems for ... -
Field Abundance Patterns and Odor-Mediated Host Choice by Clover Seed Weevils, Apion fulvipes and Apion trifolii (Coleoptera: Apionidae)
(2015-02)The clover seed weevils Apion fulvipes Geoffroy, 1785 and Apion trifolii L., 1768 (Coleoptera: Apionidae) cause major losses to seed production of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) and red clover (Trifolium pratense ... -
Field Abundance Patterns and Odor-Mediated Host Choice by Clover Seed Weevils, Apion fulvipes and Apion trifolii (Coleoptera: Apionidae)
(2015-02-05)The clover seed weevils Apion fulvipes Geoffroy, 1785 and Apion trifolii L., 1768 (Coleoptera: Apionidae) cause major losses to seed production of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) and red clover (Trifolium pratense ... -
Field Screening of Selected Coffea arabica L. Genotypes Against Coffee Leaf Rust
(2012-06)Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) is a fungal disease caused by Hemileia vastatrix Berk et Br. and is one of the major diseases of coffee. It causes premature leaf fall, yield loss and even death of the tree in severe cases. Coffee ... -
Fighting Uncertainty with Uncertainty: A Baby Step
(Scientific Research, 2017-08)We can overcome uncertainty with uncertainty. Using randomness in our choices and in what we control, and hence in the decision making process, we could potentially offset the uncertainty inherent in the environment and ... -
Financial Determinants of Microfinance Institutions Sustainability in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2017-08)Microfinance Institutions services have continued to play an important role in Kenyan economy. It is viewed as the provision of financial services to the poor and low income group. Microfinance Institutions in Kenya have ... -
Financial Distress and Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Embu, 2020)The study sought to determine the effects of financial distress and financial performance of listed firms in NSE. The specific objectives were; to determine the effects of poor debt management on financial performance ... -
Financial Distress and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)In my study the main objective is to determine the financial distress on the commercial banks and how this affects the financial performance. This is going to apply data for a period of 3 years from 2016 to 2018 whereby ... -
Financial Factors Affecting Liquidity of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2017-08)Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies are quasi financial institutions that mobilize savings, provide loans as well as other products to their members. Liquidity is considered as one of the serious concern and challenge ... -
Financial factors affecting the growth of mortgage financing in kenya a case study of commercial banks in embu
(UoEm, 2024-01-30)Financial institutions serve as a source of credit for both businesses and consumers. Statistical findings have consistently demonstrated that having access to money, including credit, has a significant impact on having ... -
Financial factors influencing growth of Horticultural sector in Nakuru County, Kenya
(2016-09)This study evaluated the financial factors influencing growth of horticultural sector in Nakuru County, Kenya. Of particular interest was the extent to which credit access and working capital affected the growth of ...