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Towards an integrated framework for rural development in Kenya
(IEEE, 2016)Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a powerful tool which can accelerate socio-economic development in developing nations. The growth of information is the main compelling reason for new cutting edge technologies ... -
Towards improving livestock export marketing support services in the Somali context: survey findings and implications
(CGSpace, 2008)This publication presents study carried out to provide empirical information that informs the debate and decision making process towards improving livestock trade and marketing in Somalia by enabling the development of ... -
Trace Metal Detection in Aqueous Reservoirs Using Stilbene Intercalated Layered Rare-Earth Hydroxide Tablets
(Hindawi, 2020-03-30)Contamination of aquatic reservoirs with metal ions is a slow gradual process that is not easy to detect. Consequences of the metal ions, especially the ones with high atomic numbers (heavy metals) at high concentrations, ... -
Tracking Area Boundary-aware Protocol for Pseudo Stochastic Mobility Prediction in LTE Networks
(MECS, 2020-10-08)Accurate mobility prediction enables efficient and faster paging services in these networks. This in turn facilitates the attainment of higher bandwidths and execution of activities such as handovers at low latencies. The ... -
Traditional knowledge, beliefs and practices on collection of lake flies (chaoborus and chironomus sp.) and their implications on food security
(International Journal of Agriucultural Extension, 2022-08-28)Lake Flies are edible insects with the potential of contributing to food security in that they are an alternative protein and micronutrient food source in freshwater lake regions. The main challenge in exploiting the lake ... -
Training needs of BoG and PTA on school leadership and management in Kenya’s secondary Education: A study of a District in the Kisii County of Kenya
(Global Advanced Research Journals, 2013-03)Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Board of Governor (BOG) constitute an integral part of the school governance and/or leadership and management structure. They make a significant contribution to the teaching and learning ... -
Transit Oriented Development in Medium Cities in Africa: Experiences from Kisumu, Kenya
(Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, 2021-04-30)Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a planned area with land use that has optimal reach of public transport by urban populace it serves. Availability and accessibility of public transport minimizes reliance of use by ... -
Transpirational water use and its regulation in the mountainous terrain of S. Korea
(American Geophysical Union, 2009)Quantifying water use by forests growing on complex mountainous terrain is difficult and understanding of controls on water use by these forests a challenge. Yet mountains are crucial as water towers and better understanding ... -
Treatment of tea industry wastewater using a combined adsorption and advanced oxidation process
(International Conference on Sustainable Research and Innovation, 2014)Tea, produced from the evergreen plant, Camellia Sinensis, is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. Although tea processing has now diversified into various speciality end products such as instant, ... -
Tree growth and water-use in hyper-arid Acacia occurs during the hottest and driest season
(Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, 2018)Drought-induced tree mortality has been recently increasing and is expected to increase further under warming climate. Conversely, tree species that survive under arid conditions might provide vital information on successful ... -
Trophic state indices and Phytoplankton quotients for the Kisumu bay, Lake Victoria
(Dynamic Network for Research, 2014)This study aimed at estimating the Phytoplankton quotients; Bay, and to determine eutrophic levels of the bay. The study was conducted from April 2009 to April 2010. Nutrients and phytoplankton analyses were determined by ... -
Two dimensional mathematical models for convective-dispersive flow of pesticides in porous media
(International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, 2016)The transport of solutes through porous media where chemicals undergo adsorption or change process on the surface of the porous materials has been a subject of research over the years. Use of pesticides has resulted in ... -
The Unconscious Manifestations of the Image of Youth Characters in Phaswane Mpe’s Welcome to Our Hillbrow (2001) and NiqMhlongo’s After Tears(2007)
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2018-12)The image of youth characters portrayed in South African literature has traditionally focused on their manifest responses to the political issues of the different moments of the country’s history, with little attention on ... -
An Understanding of the Cyber Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Landscape: A Case of Banks in Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 7, 2020-06-06)Cyber security threats in Kenya has been increasing steadily; particularly in banks. A Cyber security vulnerability is a software, hardware or procedural weakness that may provide an attacker entry to a computer or network. ... -
Understanding realities, inequalities and implications associated with policy and practice in form one selection in secondary schools in Kenya
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Understanding the Indegenous Child in a Kenyan Context: Opportunities and Challenges
(British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2016)The way of life of the indigenous child has changed tremendously due to change in lifestyle, technology, education and general understanding of the developmental needs of the child during the formative years. While the ... -
Understanding the Long-Lasting Attraction of Malaria Mosquitoes to Odor Baits
(Plos One, 2015-02-23)The use of odor baits for surveillance and control of malaria mosquitoes requires robust dispensing tools. In this study, the residual activity of a synthetic mosquito attractant blend dispensed from nylon or low density ... -
Up scaling ecotourism in Kisumu City and its environs: local community perspective
(International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2012-12)Kenya’s quest to be among the top ten long-haul tourist destinations globally require strategic focus as envisaged in Kenya’s Vision 2030. Ecotourism is emerging as an alternative development path that can enhance environmental ... -
Up Scaling Invasive Plant Biomass Briquette Production: Case of Kendu Bay, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2017-02-25)Simple, production processes involving local community labour provide useful cottage fuel products. Such conversion of waste or intrusive bio mass to fuel briquettes is more about know-how than large capital infrastructure ... -
Upscaling Tourism Product Development for Enhancing Local Livelihoods at Dunga and Miyandhe Beach Destinations in Kisumu City, Kenya: A Co-Production Approach
(American Journal of Tourism Management, 2020-09-15)Ecotourism is emerging as an alternative development path that can enhance environmental conservation, promote participation and collaboration of various stakeholders towards achieving sustainable livelihoods along the ...