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Book of proceedings of the 3rd Annual International Conference
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Influence of Environmental Programmes on Students’ Attitudes and Behavior in Addressing Environmental Issues in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Environmental degradation is a major challenge which requires appropriate strategies to reverse the situation. One of such strategies is experiential environmental education among high school students who, through change ... -
The Recurrent Landslides of Lagam Escarpment, Kaben Location, Marakwet East, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The landslides of the Lagam escarpment in Kaben loction of Elgeyo Marakwet County are not only recurrent but are highly cataclysmic; causing mayhem whenever they occur. The first known landslides on the Lagam escarpment ... -
Influence of Climate Variability on the Livelihoods of Rural Women in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Women face various challenges due to climate variability which affects their livelihoods at various geographical levels. This is due to their social roles and gender inequalities they face in terms of their access to and ... -
Environmental Factors Influencing the Sustenance of Camel Milk Value Chain in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Dry land areas experience challenges due to various factors, environmental degradation associated with climate change related risks and other stressors of biodiversity, which pose major threats to the sustenance of camel ... -
Factors Influencing Resilience of Pastoralists to Drought in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Major contributing factors to climate variability including increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, rising temperature, possibly leading to more drought and floods. This will in turn alter the availability of water resources, ... -
Implications of Climate Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resources Management in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The natural environment consists of the atmosphere, the lithosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere interacting with one another and forming a system powered by solar radiation. Human livelihood and growth of the economy depends ... -
Implication of Climatic Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resource Management: Individual and Collective Responsibility
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The impact of climate change is quite evident in terms of increasing aridity, disruption of livelihood in terms of food and drinking water supply, risking the collapse of marine eco-systems, food insecurity, Arctic melting, ... -
Reflections on Policies and Institutional Mechanisms for Climate Change Management in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Climate change poses serious challenges worldwide. It manifests itself in the frequent occurrence of various disasters such as droughts and floods which directly or indirectly impact key sectors of the global economy. In ... -
Mixed Farming and its Impact on Food Insecurity and Dietary Quality in the Context of Varying Aridity in Rural Areas of Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Sustainability in agricultural production is key in ensuring food and nutrition security. Mixed farming has been touted as one of the farming systems for enhancing this sustainability. However, there is limited evidence ... -
EFFECT OF LAND UTILIZATION PATTERNS ON FOOD SECURITY IN NAROK EAST SUB-COUNTY, NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Global food security is likely to remain a disaster globally for many years if the world cannot formulate methods to control the situation. By the year 2016, an estimated 120,000 people in rural areas and 30,000 in urban ... -
Analysis of the Factors Affecting Farm-Level Output of Mangoes among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The study examined the factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Data was obtained from a sample of 352 small-scale mango farmers that were proportionately selected ... -
Determinants of Quantity of Mango Supply among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In Kenya, mango production is mainly practiced by small-scale farmers as a source of income, form of employment, food and nutrition. Farmers are able to produce more than the amount required to satisfy consumption at the ... -
Prevalence of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt in Nithi, Tharaka-Nithi County in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Banana (Musa spp.) is a nutrient rich crop that is grown in small and large scale across the globe. It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals thus, may serve as the source of nutrition in low resourced regions ... -
Sustainable Animal Feeding Production System: A Case Study for a Stand-Alone Animal Feed-Mixer for Rural Subsistence Pastoral Farmers during Covid-19 Pandemic
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Animal compound and supplement feed play a significant part in rural subsistence pastoral farming. During these challenging times presented by the advent of covid-19 pandemic, small farmers were left with no choice but to ... -
Smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing channels in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Avocado fruit continues to experience increased demand at both the local and export markets. However, smallholder avocado farmers have not benefited from this expansion in demand. This is attributed to use of non-performing ... -
Influence Of Performance Contracting Strategies On Examination Performance In Technical Training Institutes In Eastern Region, Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)This study was carried out on the influence of Performance contracting strategies on examination performance in Technical Training Institutes in Eastern region, Kenya. The purpose of this study was to establish how the ... -
Influence Of Human Resources On The Strategic Plan Development Among Smes In Machakos Town
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of human resource development on the strategic plan development among SMEs in Machakos Town in Kenya. Statement problem of this study evolved on the fact that SMEs ... -
Integration Of Design Thinking In Leather Product Development Within Kenya's Informal Sector
(2021-06)Design is an integral part of the productivity of the leather sector. The leather industry is shifting from its traditional roots in an attempt to revive its fortunes, through the adoption of design and design thinking ... -
Credit Risk, Firm Size and Financial Perfomance of Microfinance Banks In Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Microfinance banks (MFBs) in Kenya have continued to record huge annual losses contrarily to their counterpart, commercial banks that have been resilient and reported improved financial performance. The aim of the study ...
