Browsing Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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Household allocation of labor time in two types of smallholder farming systems in rural Kenya
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995)The study analyzed the effects of gender and farming systems on time allocated to work by agricultural households in rural Kenya. A total of 289 participants were selected from Njoro and Kikuyu divisions. Spot observations, ... -
Morphological, Molecular, Yield and Quality Characterization of Vegetable African Nightshades (Solanum L. Section Solanum) Under Varying Culture Practices
(JOOUST, 2007)Vegetable nightshades, widely consumed in East and West Africa, are priority African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) earmarked for promotion through research and development due to their potential nutritional and economic ... -
Manipulative lowering of the water table during summer does not affect CO2 emissions and uptake in a minerotrophic fen
(BayCEER, 2009)We simulated the effect of prolonged summer drought by lowering the water table on three manipulation plots (D1-3) in a minerotrophic fen in South-eastern Germany in three subsequent years (2006-2008). Water table was ... -
Women academics' careers in Kenya
(Lancaster E prints, 2010)This thesis examined the experiences of women academics in relation to their family contribution, educational experiences and, factors that motivated them towards academia, while highlighting strategies that they have ... -
Independent and small scale urban water providers in Kenya and Ethiopia
(ProQuest LLO, 2010-03)In many urban centres of developing countries a large population is without access to water or are poorly served by the official water utilities. These rely on independent and small scale water providers (I&SSWPs). Such ... -
Quality of education offered to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the era of free primary education (FPE) in rural Kenya: Perspectives of educationists, teachers and parents
(Victoria University of Wellington, 2011)The education of children with special educational needs (SEN) has been a focus of international inquiry. There is a strong advocacy for the inclusion of children with SEN in regular schools although this remains contentious ... -
Synthesis, mosquito repellence and apoptotic activity of functionalized monoterpenes.
(2011-07)The investigations whose results are reported in this Thesis involved the synthesis of variously functionalized p-methane based epoxides, hydroxylated derivatives, β-amino alcohols, β-hydroxy sulphides and C-gycosidic ... -
Challenges faced by the judiciary in the implementation of its strategic plans in Kenya
(UoN, 2011-10)Strategic Planning is a pro-active result based management strategy adopted by institutions with a view to achieving their desired future (Judiciary Strategic Plan 2005- 2008). Strategic Management Process is a new concept ... -
A comparative study of contemporary East and West African poetry in English
(WIREd, 2012)Modern African poetry in English is a product of a number of literary traditions broadly categorised as either „indigenous‟ or „alien‟ to Africa. Working on the premise that these vary from one region to another, this study ... -
Group polarization in decision making: a study of selected secondary school disciplinary panels in Rongo District of Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2012-08)Behaviour problems have been on the rise in Kenyan schools for some time now. Various maladaptive behaviours found among school children include bullying, vandalism, stealing, alcohol and drug abuse, truancy, not completing ... -
Determinants of colour and fragrance characteristics of Polianthes tuberosa linn. flower
(2014)Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa Linn.) is one of the summer flowers grown by smallholder farmers in Kenya, for export. It is a high value perennial crop grown in the field with no plant support structures or shading. A survey ... -
Mathematical model for drug therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus.
(JOOUST, 2014)Diabetes Mellit us is a chronic illness that requires continuing medical care and ongoing patient self-management. education and support. to prevent acute complications and to reduce the risk of long-term ... -
Uchanganuzi wa Matini Zilizoteuliwa za Ugaidi Katika Gazeti la Taifa Leola Kenya Kati ya Oktoba 2010-Novemba2011.
(CHUO KIKUU CHA MASENO, 2014)Vyombo vya habari nchini Kenya na kwingine ulimwenguni hutekeleza jukumu muhimu katika kuupasha umma habari za ugaidi. Uteuzi wa lugha katika kuripoti habari hizi ni muhimu katika kuwasilisha habari. ... -
Effectiveness of Implementation of Art and Design Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Western Kenya: Challenges and opportunities
(JOOUST, 2014)Art and Design contributes immensely in all areas of the society such as social, cultural, economic, political, utilitarian, communication and personal expression. There is a wide range of career ... -
Modelling of demand process of capital shares by the mean reverting geometric Brownian motion.
(JOOUST, 2014)In financial mathematics, statistical tools have been used for time series prediction of prices. Lognormal distribution and the Black-Scholes-Merton formula have also been used for modeling capital returns: ... -
Perceptions on causes of poor academic performance amongst selected secondary schools in Kericho sub - county.
(JOOUST, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine perceptions of causes of poor academic performance in secondary schools amongst selected secondary schools in Kericho sub-county. Specifically the study; was to; determine ...
