Browsing Undergraduate Projects by Title
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Abundance of root-knot nematodes in the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Root-knot nematodes are parasitic microorganisms that attack the roots of almost all species on plants. They cause devastating effects on important crops throughout the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ... -
Agency Banking and Operational Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Agency banking roll-out in Kenya was meant to address the low financial inclusion in Kenya. As per the 2009 National financial access survey, 32% Kenyans bankable population is still totally out of the financial services ... -
Alumni Tracer System
(University of Embu, 2019)The Alumni Tracer System for communication with alumni embodies one of many ways how university can keep tracking its graduate. The system created collects actual information about working experience of graduates, ... -
Analysis of Cabbage Enterprise Profitability Among Small Scale Farmers in Kanyasa Ward Migori County
(University of Embu, 2020)The horticultural subsector is recorded to be on the rise in the recent past. The trend should reflect on the lives of the Kenyan and especially the Kanyasa residents, following the research by Omondi on the increase in ... -
Analysis of Factors Affecting Snow Peas Production in Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County
(University of Embu, 2020)Horticultural sector is an important sector in production of food and generation of income. According to Kenya’s vision 2030, crop cultivation is one of the main pillars of unlocking the potential of Kenya through increased ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agricultural Production Case Study of Manyatta Sub County, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)This study sort to analyze the factors that influence the youth participation in agriculture production in Manvatta sub county Embu County, Kenya. This research was necessitated by the fact that, despite the awareness ... -
Analysis of Patient Records Based on Data Mining
(University of Embu, 2019-04)Data mining refers to the extraction of hidden predictive information from large database which helps in Predicting future trend and behavior thereby helping management make knowledge driven decisions. Patient records ... -
Android Based Medicine Reminder System
(University of Embu, 2019)In Modern healthcare, most of the errors have been identified in Out-patient medication administration. These medication errors are caused due to under or overdoses and forgot to take medicines at the proper time. Because ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Tea Senna Leaf Extracts on Standard Laboratory Bacteria Strains
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Senna tea is a popular herbal remedy that’s often marketed as a laxative, weight loss aid, and detox method. However, there’s little scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Senna tea for most of these uses aside ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus limon on Escherichia coli Indicator Strain
(University of Embu, 2019)The purpose of this research was to evaluate antimicrobial activity of Citrus limon on pathogenic bacterial species Escherichia coli. Lemon is a citrus fruit and is an important medicinal plant of family Rutacea. It ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Emilia Discifolia Leaf Extracts Against Standard Laboratory Test Microorganisms
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Emilia discifolia is a species of plants in the family Asteraceae and is classified as a medicinal plant due to its antimicrobial activities. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Emilia ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Plant J Leaf and Bark Extracts Against Standard Laboratory Test Microorganisms
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Plant extracts with medicinal value have been used to treat many diseases that can either be bacterial, fungal or parasitic among many others. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of plant J ... -
The Antimicrobial Properties of Garlic Against the Common Food Spoiling Bacteria Escherichia Coli
(University of Embu, 2019)Garlic is known to have numerous beneficial effects for human health. However, little information is known on its mechanism of controlling microorganisms that cause human epidemics. This study aims at evaluating the use ... -
Antimicrobial Properties of Kigelia Africana (Sousage Tree) Leaf Extracts
(University of Embu, 2021-09)The use of Kigelia Africana also known as “Sausage tree” as a source of medicine among the Traditional African Society has tremendously been exploited in the past for their medicinal value playing a critical role in ... -
Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Extract K Leaf Extracts On Standard Laboratory Test Microorganism
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Medicinal plants have played an important role in drug discovery, with many pharmaceutical products originating from plants. Isolation and characterization of antibacterial compounds are still relevant today because of ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Of Neem [Azadirchta Indica] Plant Leaf Extracts against Standard Bacterial Strains
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Neem is fast growing tree of the mahogany family Meliaceae used in traditional medicine as a source of many therapeutic agents by many communities and grows well in tropical countries. The aim of the study was to evaluate ... -
Ascertaining the Impact of Automated Revenue Collection System: Case Study –Kisumu County
(University of Embu, 2019)Revenue collection is an effective way in which governments can develop their economies. However, many developing countries like Kenya face challenges in their revenue collection. County governments in Kenya loses millions ... -
Assessing Pastoralists’ Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms during Drought in Mbeere South, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2017)This study investigated the impacts of water scarcity on the livestock production systems and the coping mechanisms adopted by pastoralists in Mbeere South, Embu County. Multiple data sources, including socioeconomic ... -
Assessing Water Supply Challenges in Kiutune
(University of Embu, 2017-04)Kenya is a water scarce country. Over time the struggle for water and its resources has increased leading to water shortages and increased tariffs. This is majorly attributed to climate change which has depleted some of ... -
Assessment of Bacterial Contaminants in Roasted African Sausages and Raw Salad in Embu Town and Kangaru Market
(University of Embu, 2021-09)African sausages are local popular delicacies in Kenya. Demand for these sausages has resulted in this delicacy’s vendors being on the increase. However, the health risk posed to unsuspecting consumers of African sausages ...
