Masters Theses and Projects: Recent submissions
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And soghum effect of tillage methods and nutrient application levels on soil properties and greengram yields in siakago, embu county, kenya
(LILY GICUKU NJIRU, 2024-08)Declining soil fertility is a significant constraint to sorghum and green gram yields for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions of Kenya. This research was carried out in Siakago, Embu County, Kenya, with the aim of ... -
Modeling exchange rate fluctuation on tourism demand
(Abraham Kipkemei Maiyo, 2024-08)This research examined the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on tourism demand in Kenya using Vector Autoregressive (VAR) and Bayesian Structural Time Series (BSTS) models. Secondary data from 2010 to 2023 was sourced ... -
Market efficiency, choice of marketing channel and supply of macadamia among small holder farmers in embu west sub-county
(Kelvin Murimi Nthiga, 2024-08)In Kenya horticulture contributes greatly to the economy and particularly nuts play a crucial role in income generation with macadamia production been ranked among the top enterprises. The crop leads to job creation and ... -
Quantification of greenhouse gas fluxes from selected cropping systems under on farm conditions in tharaka-nithi, kenya
(Ezekiel Lemarpe Shaankua, 2024-03)The smallholder cropping systems have an adverse effect on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the ecosystems due to varied contribution to the GHG budgets. Further, the uncertainty on the contribution of an individual ... -
Risk-based internal audit, corporate governance and financial performance of deposit taking cooperative societies in nairobi metropolis, kenya
(Julius Kimia Nyerere, 2024-08)Through a risk-based internal audit (RBIA), companies can use internal audit capabilities to improve management and control of risks. It also improves the accountability and accuracy of financial statements. This study ... -
The success of eco-engineering mangrove restoration in a high energy area, at gazi bay, kenya
(Gladys Kinya, 2024-08)Mangroves and their ecosystem offer a range of globally recognized benefits, yet they continue to be lost and degraded. Efforts to restore lost mangroves using conventional methods in high-energy areas result in low ... -
SYNTHESIS OF LUMINESCENT sral2o4:Eu2+,Dy3+ NANOMATERIALS FOR EMERGENCY DISPLAYS
(Victor Saidi Kadenge, 2024-08)SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ are phosphors with unique tuneable properties. This work comprises of several aspects of strontium-aluminate phosphor doped with rare earth metal ions (SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+). In particular the optical and ... -
In-host density-dependent model of high-risk hpv virions, basal cells and lymphocytes t-cells incorporating functional responses
(ELOSY MAKENA, 2024-08)Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and it is caused mostly by high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and continues to spread at an alarming rate. While HPV impacts have been investigated before, there ... -
Kenya’s macroeconomic policies and trade efficiency the east african community
(Anthony Njoroge Muriu, 2024-08)Despite Kenya dominating trade volumes in the East African Community (EAC), it has been trading below its potential within the region. This is also in spite of the increased scope of the country’s trade opportunities ... -
Corporate governance, intellectual capital and financial distress of listed firms in sub-saharan africa
(Mohammed Abdulkadir, 2024-08)Financial distress often makes firms highly financially constrained due to limited external funds and high borrowing costs affecting a company’s investment and operational decisions. The number of listed companies steadily ... -
Genetic diversity and antigenic variation of rabies viruses from different host species in eastern and western parts of kenya
(Evalyne Nyambura Wambugu, 2024-08)Rabies, a viral illness that causes deadly encephalitis, claims over 59,000 lives globally each year, with approximately 2,000 deaths happening in Kenya despite effective countermeasures for both humans and dogs. This study ... -
Solid-liquid extraction of heavy metals in aqueous solutions using chelating ligands anchored on solid supports
(Ian Tharau Kabogo, 2024-08)The rapid surge of population growth has translated to an unprecedented increase in heavy metal pollution in the environment resulting from various anthropogenic activities. Their non-biodegradable nature, toxicity and ... -
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE, DEFECT, AND ph ON PROPERTIES OF caal2o4: Eu2+, Dy3+ PHOSPHOR FOR LIGHTING APPLICATION
(Samuel Ndung’u Waithira, 2024-08)Electricity is the main source of energy used for lighting but still worldwide, a population of about 1.4 billion does not have any access to electricity, with 85 % of them coming from rural areas. Most of the people in ... -
Epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among women of Reproductive age in kwale county, kenya
(Samuel Mutua Ngui, 2024-08)Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are prevalent infections in Sub-Saharan Africa especially in low-income setting. School aged children have been the main target of preventive chemotherapy in the ... -
Genetic diversity of selected kenyan eucalyptus species and their suitability as power transmission poles
(DAISY CHEBET, 2024-08)Eucalyptus is a genus in the Myrtaceae family that has many varieties of species. Among these species, Eucalyptus grandis, E. globulus, E. saligna and E. camaldulensis are majorly found in Kenya. E. grandis is the only ... -
Harnessing the nutraceutical properties, Microbial composition of scarabaeoid beetle Larvae and antibacterial compounds of its Endozoic fungus (aspergillus welwitschia)
(Sylviah Syombua Mwanza, 2024-08)The systematic development of antibiotic resistance poses huge worldwide health challenges, specifically in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) increasing the treatment costs. There is heightened need to broaden the ... -
Utilization of rainwater harvesting technologies among smallholder farmers in murang’a county,
(Francis Irungu Itemo, 2024-08)Water is a critical resource in environmental sustainability, agricultural production as well as for improved livelihoods. Climate variability hinders crop and livestock production in Sub-Saharan African countries. ... -
Teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards uptake of educational technologies in christian religious education in secondary schools in embu county, kenya
(Rachael Wanjiku Gitiha, 2024-08)Educational technologies are essential for facilitating the instructional process. Several frameworks to support their adoption have been implemented. However, integration of these technologies still lags due to perceptions ... -
Participatory evaluation of spacing and intercropping on productivity of bambara groundnuts and sorghum in embu county, kenya.
(Elizaphan Mboi Ombasa, 2024-08)Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) is underutilised in Kenya, and little is known on its best agronomic practices in various agroecological zones. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of ... -
Genetic factors implicated in asymptomatic malaria infections
(UoEm, 2024-08)Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections can be classified as either asymptomatic or symptomatic which includes uncomplicated malaria, severe malaria, cerebral malaria, and naïve malaria. In symptomatic cases, individuals ...