Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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QUESTION TYPOLOGY IN KENYAN TV ARGUMENTATIVE TALK SHOWS
(Creative Commons Attribution, 2024)The argumentative talk on radio and TV has become a popular feature of media discourse in Kenya. Question-answer sequences as the talk unfolds through the joint participation of co-participants in the talk have emerged ... -
Economic Load Dispatch on a 132 kV Line with Service Potential Transformer Substations: A Case Study of Juja-Rabai Line
(Journal of Power, Energy, and Control, 2024-09)Power outages have created significant challenges for power system networks, particularly in developing countries where the electricity demand continues to rise without a corresponding increase in power generation or ... -
Modeling Zika Virus Disease Dynamics with Control Strategies
(Informatics, 2024-11)In this research, we formulated a fractional-order model for the transmission dynamics of Zika virus, incorporating three control strategies: health education campaigns, the use of insecticides, and preventive measures. ... -
QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR YIELD AND YIELD-ASSOCIATED TRAITS IN CHICKPEA UNDER DROUGHT STRESS
(African Crop Science Journal, 2024)Crop yield is a complex phenomenon, controlled by several genes, each contributing to the overall phenotypic expression; which is affected by environment and genotype x environment interactions. Identifying and mapping ... -
Impact of Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Food Security among Rural Households in Kenya
(East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2024-09)Gender inequality in access to productive and economic resources has been a significant issue in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, where rural households face varying levels of food security. While existing ... -
Nature-based solutions for water resource management in Africa’s arid and sem-arid lands (ASALs): A systematic review of existing interventions
(Nature Based Solutions, 2024)Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Africa, covering 66 % of the continent and are home to around 200 million people, face significant water scarcity challenges due to harsh climatic conditions. This systematic review ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of workers on safety hazards and health risks in vehicle body manufacturing companies in Nairobi County, Kenya
(IJRISS, 2024-06)The manufacturing of vehicle bodies in Nairobi County, Kenya, exposes workers to a number of safety and health risks. For the purpose of creating efficient safety and health programs, it is essential to comprehend the ... -
Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs): A Case of Agri-Businesses in Machakos County, Kenya
(Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2024-07)The main objective of the study was to establish the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of agribusiness MSEs in Machakos County, Kenya. The study utilized a descriptive research design. The unit of analysis ... -
Advances in sample pretreatment and detection of PCBs in the environment
(Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 2021)Pollution of the environment by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) continues to be a global concern because of their toxicity, persistence, long-range transport properties and ability to bioaccumulate in fatty tissues. PCBs ... -
Effect of Teachers’ Perception Towards Performance Appraisal on Its Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Mbooni East Sub-County, Kenya
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers, 2024-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of teachers’ perception of performance appraisal on its implementation in public secondary schools in Mbooni East Sub-County, Kenya. The study was based on the ... -
INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION IN PROMOTION OF CHILD-FRIENDLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN RURAL PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2024)Effective head teachers’ management practices should be aimed at fostering all-inclusive and child-focused learning environments for quality learning and the general well-being of all learners. The purpose of the study ... -
Local Communities’ Perceptions about the Impacts of Water Hyacinth Infestation in Lake Victoria on Economic Activities in Nyalenda B Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2023-09)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is ranked as one of the most invasive weeds causing negative effects on aquatic ecosystems around the world. In the last decades, there has been increased interest in the impacts of ... -
A Critical Reflection on Digital Literacy Skills and its Impact on Information Seeking Behavior of Small-Scale Women Farmers in Muvuti Kiima Kimwe, Kenya
(International Journal of Current Aspects, 2025-04)The study aimed to investigate the influence of digital literacy on information seeking behavior of small-scale women farmers in Muvuti Kiima Kimwe, Kenya. Utilizing The Big 6 Skills Model developed by Eisenberg and ... -
School feeding programmes and their effect on enrolment and retention in public primary schools in Tharaka-Nithi County
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2025-04)Access to universal primary education is a key priority for many countries trying to achieve the millennium development goals. Education is a fundamental right for every person due to its contribution to equity. Kenya ... -
Teachers' Perception and Contribution of School Meals to Nutrient Intake of Kenyan Children in Relation to Recommended Dietary Requirements
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2025-07)Background:Information on thecomposition of school meals and their contribution to the nutritional needs of children isscarce. Although teachers are pivotal in the school meals provision process,their ... -
Stakeholders’ perceptions on school feeding programmes’ influence on attendance and dropout rates in Tharaka-Nithi County. African Journal of Education and Practice
(African Journal of Education and Practice, 2025)urpose: The purpose of this study was to assess stakeholder’s perceptions on the influence of school feeding programmes on pupil’s attendance and dropout rates in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Methodology: The study ... -
Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2025-08)The interest in school leadership is based on the belief it can significantly influence directly or indirectly, the teaching and quality of learning in schools, and as a result student achievement. This study sought to ... -
Effect of Financial Management Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos Sub- County, Machakos County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2025-07)The interest in school leadership is based on the belief it can significantly influence directly or indirectly, the teaching and quality of learning in schools, and as a result student achievement. This study investigated ... -
Miles to Learn: The Influence of Long Distance to School on Attendance, Enrollment and Retention in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(2026-01)This study examined the impact of long distances to school on pupil participation in public primary schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, with a particular focus on enrollment, attendance, retention, ... -
DETERMINANTS OF FOOD SECURITY AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN KENYA
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2024-08)In Kenya, ensuring food security among rural households is pivotal for sustainable development and poverty alleviation. With about 71 percent of Kenya’s population living in the rural areas and agriculture being the ...