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Evaluation of Polymorphism Generated By Single Sequence Repeat Markers in Selected Taro Populations
(Journal of Medical and Biological Science Research, 2016-08-03)Genetic structure of Kenya and Secretariat of Pacific Community’s Tarogen taro germplasm was investigated. Fifty cultivars were evaluated using six SSR primer combinations. Significant polymorphic variations within the ... -
Effects of Mega Dose Micronutrient Supplementation On Serum Zinc, Retinol and Immune Status of Adult Males and Females Diagnosed with and Without HIV, Malaria and TB in Western Kenya – An Unpublished Perspective as at The Year 2004
(2016-08-19)Background: The role of micronutrients in management of HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB remains poorly understood worldwide. Objectives: To assess differences in mega dose nutritional management between HIV-seronegative and ... -
Income dependency and community’s attitudes towards cultural tourism in Kenya: an explanatory approach from kogelo area, Siaya County
(International Journal of Research in Management and Social Sciences, 2016-09)Dependency on income from tourism and its related activities can affect how the local community’s attitude towards cultural tourism. Despite this, the aspect of tourism income is sometimes overlooked for its importance ... -
The Effect of Supplier Quality Management on Organizational Performance:
(Asian Society of Business and Commerce Research, 2016-09-01)Abstract Supplier quality management is one of the very many simple concepts that make a lot of sense to any well meaning organization. Unfortunately, implementing the concept is not very simple and over the years, companies ... -
Maize Response to Micro Dose Inorganic Inputs on an Acid Smallholder Farm in Kenyan Lower Midland
(Pearl Research Journals, 2016-09-13)The study determined nitrogen, phosphorus fertilizers and lime micro doses effects on soil chemistry and maize performance on an acid soil smallholder farm. Treatments were micro doses (50% of recommendations) of N (0 and ... -
Financial management practices and firm performance among micro and small enterprises in Busia town,Kenya
(International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations, 2016-10)Micro and Small Enterprises refer to those enterprises that employ less than 50 employees. Micro enterprises employ 0-9 employees, while small enterprises employ 10 – 49 employees and they account for 75 per cent of the ... -
Moderating effect of Firm Characteristics in the Financing Diversification – Performance nexus among Credit Unions in Kakamega County, Kenya
(I n t e r n a t i o n a l J o u r n a l o f M a n a g e m e n t a n d I n f o r m a t i o n T e c h n o l o g y, 2016-10-03)The last two decades has seen a lot of creativity and diversity in the funding strategies pursued by credit unions as a result of financial sector liberalization and competitive pressure in the financial system. Research ... -
Impact of financial management in Migori county public primary schools on pupils’ academic achievement in Kenya certificate of primary education
(World Journal of Educational Research, 2016-11)Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. It comes between the early childhood education and secondary school. Studies have revealed that teacher qualification has an influence on pupil’s academic p ... -
Assessment of interest rates influence on deposit mobilization for selected saving credit co-operative societies in western
(IJRDO-Journal of Business Management, 2016-11-11)ABSTRACT From an institutional perspective, the primary motive for mobilizing savings lies in lower cost of capital compared to other sources of funds. In Western region, various cooperative societies have been registering ... -
Genetic Structure and Geographical Relationship of Selected Colocasia esculenta [L. Schott] Germplasm Using SSRs
(Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 2016-11-17)Aims: SSR markers were used to infer population genetic structure variability in taro cultivars with the objective of characterizing the allelic diversity of each geographical population. Place and Duration of Study: ... -
Influence of Farmers’ Socio-economic Characteristics on Adoption of Bambara Nut Production in Western Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2016-11-26)A survey was conducted to determine the effect of the socio-economic and institutional factors on farmers’ adoption of Bambara nut as food security crop. Purposive survey research design was used to generate both qualitative ... -
Disability and Inclusive Development: a Theoretical analysis of The Elderly Disability In Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2016-12)Global projection for elderly persons for the year 2030 is 1 billion with Africa peaking to 1.6 billion from 1.0 billion in 2010. Advanced age is often associated with disabilities thus challenges activities of daily living. ... -
Beyond Material Interventions: Rethinking the Role of Gender, Media, and the Politics of Female Violent Extremism in Kenya
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Philosophizing Alternative Pan-African Media and Society Approaches to Countering Female Violent Extremism in Kenya for Peace and Security
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Matter’s Influence Child’s On the Speech Development in Kenya
(Society for science and education, 2016-12-25)Mothers have key roles in their children’s speech development.Sibling a child true love is an essential step in speech development. Simply talking to a child and getting a conversation going by means ... -
Cost of extension services and its effect on profitability of sugar millers: a case of south nyanza sugar company, Kenya.
(2017)The performance of most companies in the sugar industry in Kenya over the years has been an issue of great concern to the management, stakeholders and the Government. The main objective of this case study was to examine ... -
Teaching Practice: Is There any Relationship Between Academic Supervisors’ and School Supervisors’ Assessment of Students?
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2017)Teaching Practice (TP) is an essential part of all teacher training processes. It is both a practice that all teacher trainees go through, but is also an examination. The world over, who mans the education sectors is ...