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Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of the internal control system
on fraud prevention in the Banking Sector in Kenya. Studies have been carried out by
different researchers some focused-on fraud ...
Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with Aspilia pluriseta And Phosphorus Availability on Sorghum Growth
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Global reserves of phosphorus (P) are continually getting depleted and this poses an
enormous challenge to food production. Phosphorus is one of the major limiting
nutrients for plant productivity. Use of plant-mycorrhizal ...
Formulation and Characterization of Prototype Particleboards using selected Crop Residue and Starch from Cassava Peels as a Binder
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
Particleboards are formulated from lignocellulose material bound with adhesives. Conventional lignocellulose material used is wood particles and adhesive is formaldehyde-based resin. Due to reduction of tree cover, wood ...
Influence of Macro Environment on the Performance of Business Process Outsourcing Companies in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Business Process Outsourcing is one of the six priority sectors in the economic pillar
of the Kenya Vision 2030. The vision envisages that the country becomes the top
business process outsourcing destination in Africa. ...
Genetic Diversity of Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans isolates and their Management using crude Extracts and Essential Oils of Selected Plants in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-07)
Kenya is rated 6
in Africa with an annual overall production of 397,007 tons of tomato
fruit. Tomato production in Kenya is constrained by many biotic and abiotic factors and
among them, diseases such as early and late ...
Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: A Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
Continued food insecurity is a major global concern especially in Africa and Kenya in particular. The threats of the desert locust and the novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic have further accelerated this challenge. ...
A Hybrid Of Capsule and Dense Neural Networks with backward Regression model for Coffee leaf disease identification
(UoEm, 2023-04)
Diseases that affect coffee have serious repercussions for policymakers, seed industries, farmers, and consumers. Over the years, farmers have had to travel long distances searching for pathologists to check their coffee ...
Does Inquiry-Based Learning Approach In Chemistry Practical Lessons Affect Students’ Nzomo Attitudes And Self-Efficacy In Chemistry? A Case Of Meru South Sub-County,Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-05)
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ABSTRACT
Chemistry is a crucial subject for a country like Kenya that seeks to be industrialized by the year 2030. Even though the subject is important, performance in the subject has been declining consistently in ...
Functional Diversity and Ecological Role Of Nematodes in Pigeon Pea And Maize-Pigeon Pea Agro-Ecosystems
(UoEm, 2023-08)
Kenya relies heavily on pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) as essential food crops, widely grown by small-holder farmers for food, feed, and income. These crops face significant production challenges due ...
Control of termites and land use effects on their Diversity in Machakos and Embu Counties, Kenya
(UoEm, 2022-06)
GENERAL ABSTRACT
Termites cause damage to agricultural crops, forests and natural vegetation, in several
parts of Africa. In Eastern Kenya, termites have been reported to cause between 50 to
100% yield losses in maize ...