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Perceptions of causes of poor academic performance amongst selected secondary schools in Kericho Sub-County: Implications for school management.
(Kenya Journal Of Educational Planning, Economics & Management, 2014)This Paper explores perceptions of causes of poor academic performance amongst selected secondary schools in Kericho sub-county and its implications for school management. It focuses on the relationship between family ... -
Perceptions of contraceptives as factors in birth outcomes and menstruation patterns in a rural community in Siaya county, Western Kenya
(Journal of Global Health Reports, 2020)Unmet need for contraception persists in Kenya despite an increase in awareness and availability of family planning services. There is a dearth of information on experiences and perceptions of contraception, specifically ... -
Perceptions on the role of guidance and counselling programme on Kenyan secondary school students’ career decision making
(MCSER, 2014-09)The study investigated the Perceptions on the role of guidance and counselling programme on Kenyan secondary school students’ career decision making. The study adopted descriptive survey design and the sample size comprised ... -
Perennial transmission of malaria in the low altitude areas of Baringo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2017)Background: Malaria causes the greatest public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa where high mortality occurs mainly in children under 5 years of age. Traditionally, malaria has been reported mainly in the lowlands endemic ... -
Perennial transmission of malaria in the low altitude areas of Baringo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2017)Background Malaria causes the greatest public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa where high mortality occurs mainly in children under 5 years of age. Traditionally, malaria has been reported mainly in the lowlands endemic ... -
Performance Evaluation Criteria of Credit Scoring Models for Commercial Lenders
(International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology, 2019-07)Credit scoring has been regarded as a main tool of different companies or banks during the last few decades and has been widely investigated in different areas, such as finance and accounting. Different scoring techniques ... -
Performance of selected organic wastes for available technologies for biogas, Kisumu City, Kenya
(International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, 2021-04-22)Inadequate solid wastes disposal exists in Kenya, for unsightliness and health problems. This study determined that available digesters performance differed for size and bio-material. Larger fixed dome, flexible tubing and ... -
Performance-based usability maturity assessment framework for VLS in universities
(IJARCCE, 2015-12)Virtual learning systems are becoming an increasingly common form of education due to the need for a platform that provides ability to connect people with required sets of skills, regardless of their location in the world. ... -
Persistence and loss of cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves in Hamisi District, Kenya: Implications for management (RH: cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves)
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2017-10-24)Negligence and desecration observed among Tiriki sacred groves during causal visits by the authors in January 2007 was associated with their loss of cultural values and protection among local people. Household interviews ... -
Persistent Low Level Viraemia in Antiretroviral Treated Patients: Associated Factors and Virologic Outcome among HIV-1 Infected Patients at Nyakach County Hospital
(Global Scientific Journals, 2022-02)Antiretroviral treatment (ART) assists patients in controlling their HIV infection and ensuring long-term survival. Despite this advantage, a significant number of HIV-positive individuals do not attain full virologic ... -
Perspectives on Effects of Teacher Turnover on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools In
(Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2017-12)Teacher turnover poses a threat to the education sector by limiting or reducing the availability of qualified teachers to undertake teaching services. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of teacher turnover ... -
Physical qualities of organic potting substrates for containerized and nursery production
(DNetRW, 2014)Soil has always been used as nursery and pot substrate in horticultural industry in Kenya, but it has problems related to aeration, drainage, non-uniformity and chemical suitability. Therefore, development of alternative ... -
Physico-chemical charecteristics of Nyanza gulf in lake Victoria, Kenya.
(2011)Kisumu Bay is greatly impacted by pollution from anthropogenic activities around Winam Gulf and from increased levels of industrial and municipal discharges from Kisumu town. This has resulted in significant changes in the ... -
Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Edible Dung Beetle Larvae (Scarabaeus satyrus) Flours and Oils and their Significance in Human Nutrition
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024-02-29)The potential of edible insects in alleviating the nutritional challenges facing humans has led to an increased interest in their utilization. Edible insects contain substantial amounts of protein and fats, which are very ... -
The place of ecology in academic performance as perceived by students in Nandi, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 2016-06)This study determined the ecological factors, as perceived by students of high and low achieving schools that contribute to the academic achievement in Nandi Central district. We employed causal comparative research design ... -
Planning and governance of food systems in Kisumu City
(2018)Kisumu City’s food system is shaped by forces that go beyond the county and national governments. While a few of the existing regulations directly focus on food security, their implementation is weak. Furthermore, the ... -
Planning Commercial Development in a Rapidly Urbanizing Population
(International Journal of Bus iness and Management Review, 2018-07)This research project is an attempt towards outlining the planning of commercial development in the context of a rapidly urbanizing population and the problems and limitations facing such national efforts. A lot of importance ... -
Plant growth, water relations and transpiration of two species of African nightshade (Solanum villosum Mill. ssp. miniatum (Bernh. ex Willd.) Edmonds and S. sarrachoides Sendtn.) under water-limited conditions
(Elsevier B.V., 2006-09-11)Solanum villosum is an important leafy vegetable in Kenya whose production faces low yields. Two potentially high leaf-yielding genotypes of S. villosum, T-5 and an octoploid have been developed. Field experiments were ... -
Plant growth, water relations and transpiration of two species of African nightshade (Solanum villosum Mill. ssp. miniatum (Bernh. ex Willd.) Edmonds and S. sarrachoides Sendtn.) under water-limited conditions
(Elsevier, 2006-09)The adaptation to drought stress of two African nightshade species, Solanum villosum and S. sarrachoides was investigated in pot and field experiments between 2000 and 2002. Two genotypes of S. villosum (landrace and ... -
The Plasmodium falciparum antigen MB2 induces interferon-γ and interleukin-10 responses in adults in malaria endemic areas of Western Kenya
(PMC, 2013)Background: MB2 is a novel Plasmodium falciparum antigen of unknown function expressed in pre-erythrocytic and blood stages of infection in the human host. Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin (IL)-10 responses to ...