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Factor Affecting Procurement Performance in County Government: A case study of Embu County Government
(University of Embu, 2019)
Public procurement has evenly become the conspicuous iii both private and public sector. The
purpose of this research project was to identify the factors 'affecting' procurement performance in
Embu County Government. The ...
Temporal Dynamics of Bioindicator Phytoplankton Species in Connected Freshwater Ecosystems
(University of Embu, 2019)
Bioindicator phytoplankton species form an important component in aquatic systems. Fresh water
phytoplankton such as blue-green algae Microcystis spp is indicative of pre-existing high nutrient
and eutrophic status. In ...
Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Cellulose Degrading Bacteria from Dam Five Forest Soil in University
(University of Embu, 2019)
Cellulose is the most abundant biological compound on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem and
is the main component of plant biomass.it is dominant in waste materials from agricultural
industry in the form of stalks, stems ...
Phytoplankton Species Evenness along a Gradient of Connected Ponds at the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)
Phytoplankton form an important part of food webs in aquatic ecosystems. Their abundance is
influenced by physical and chemical water properties. The water reservoirs at the University of
Embu have proven an important ...
Isolation and Characterisation of Cellulose Degrading Fungi from Dead Wood Sediments at The University of Embu Forest
(University of Embu, 2019)
Degradation of cellulose by fungi is a scientifically established phenomenon. This research a
successful isolated five fungal isolates named OV1, OV2, OV3 and OV4 were obtained from
dead decaying wood at the University ...
Soil moisture variabillity across soil texture regimes in disturbed and nondisturbed areas of University of Embu in Embu county.
(University of Embu, 2019)
Soils are complex porous media comprising of minerals, water, air and organic matter. Soil serves as
a media for growth of various types of plant and reservoir of the hydrological cycle. Soil moisture is
the amount of ...
Mortage Financing and Performance of Real Estate Industry in Embu Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)
Evaluation of water pH levels in Dam one and five at the University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)
Water pH levels in most aquatic sites have been compromised by introduction of modern
technologies such as industries, mining, burning of fossil fuels and farming resulting in
increased research interest in water quality ...
Effect of land use on selected soil properties in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)
Human population’s pressures on land resources have increased the need to assess impacts of
land use change on soil quality. In order to assess effects of land use changes on soil quality
properties in University of ...
Effects of Different Nitrogen Rates on Growth and Yield of Kales (Brassica oleraceae var acephala)
(University of Embu, 2019)
Kales (Brassica oleraceae var acephala) are leafy vegetables belonging to brassica oleraceae
group acephala. Several varieties are currently grown in Kenya, they include marrow stem, and
thousand headed, collards mfalme ...