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Determinants of household forest cover in rural arid and semi arid lands of Kyome/Thaana ward, Kitui county.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Forests are major sources of livelihoods for millions of people and contribute to many countries' national economic growth and environmental health. Kenya has just about 8.3 percent forest cover. Currently, the country's ... -
A model for the implementation of online learning in Kenyan public universities during the covid-19 pandemic.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The advancement of information technology in the twenty-first century has profoundly changed educational systems across the world. With the restrictions on gathering and movement imposed by Government during the covid-19 ... -
Opportunities to improve the quality of low-income housing in Kidiwa and Kapsuswa estates in Eldoret town, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Housing as both an economic good and a basic need is one of the most challenging aspects of rapid urbanization taking place in developing countries (Mitullah, n.d.). As the population of urban areas continues to balloon ... -
Gut microbiome changes in response to shifts from rural to urban environments of the Turkana community in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The human gut microbiome has emerged as an important factor in many traits, including those associated with human health. Change in diversity and community composition of the gut microbiome is linked continuously to various ... -
Influence of school based factors on provision of free primary education in Dagoretti sub-county, Nairobi city county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of school- based factors on provision of Free Primary Education (FPE) in Dagoretti Sub-County, Nairobi. The study was to address the following objectives: to determine ... -
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(IDEAS, 2020-10-06)A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ... -
A Study of Luo Ethnobotanical Terminology with Implications for Lexicographic Practice
(Lifelong Educational Materials Publishers, 2021)This study focusses on the study of Luo ethnobotanical terminology in a culture specific configuration. It takes into account the cultural and linguistic aspects of plant names and how their meanings are derived in the Luo ... -
Some Aspects of Population Growth and Health Services in Kenya - an Alternative Strategy for Health Care Delivery.
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The provision of health services is an important aspect of socio~ economic. developent and improving them plays an important part in raising people's standards of living. The provision of adequate health services is, ... -
Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions’ Capacities Impact on Manpower Development for The Realization of Economic Pillar of the Kenya Vision 2030.
(university of Nairobi, 2018)Developing countries are now looking at Technical, Vocational education and Training as a vehicle to propel them into being among industrialized nations in the world. Efforts are now being concerted in those countries to ... -
influence of school based policies on internal efficiency in public day secondary schools in nyatike sub-county, kenya.
(university of Nairobi, 2018)Policies formed at the school level have tended to interfere with national agenda universal schooling in many countries of the world. a study therefore was carried out on the influence of school-based policies on ... -
Influence of Teacher Professional Qualifications on Acquisition of Learner Competencies in Early Childhood Development and Education in Public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
(university of Nairobi, 2019)Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) refer to an educational programme and strategies which are geared towards children from birth to eight years of age. ECDE advancement is aligned to the global consensus which ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation of Teacher Effectiveness , A Case of Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development Tool in Public Secondary Schools in Nyandarua South Sub- County, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to investigate the monitoring and evaluation of teacher effectiveness a case of Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development tool (TPAD) in public secondary schools in Nyandarua South Sub-county, ... -
Teacher Competency on Learner Promotion in Embu County Integrated Public Primary Schools, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Investing in ECDE is one of the challenging cost-effective commitments that a government can undertake. Investing in quality ECDE can improve a child's well-being and minimize educational and poverty gap. Teacher competence ... -
Instructional Materials Provision on Learners' Participation in Early Childhood Development and Education in Public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Early Childhood Development and Education advancement is aligned to the global consensus that helps in development of children's emotional, intellectual, social and physical well-being. It is with this background that the ... -
Nine Year Basic Education Policy Interventions and Students’ Enrolments Rates at Lower Secondary Level: A Lesson from Rwanda
(university of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between Nine Year Basic Education (9YBE) Policy interventions and students’ enrolment rates at Lower Secondary in the Republic of Rwanda. The study analyzed views of 218 teachers in ... -
Influence of Family Housing Conditions on Academic Completion Rates of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Western Province of Rwanda
(university of Nairobi, 2021)Education is the main agent of change in both developed and developing countries. Family housing conditions have a role to play in the learning process of the siblings. The purpose of this paper was to examine the influence ... -
Influence of Family Housing Conditions on Academic Completion Rates of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Western Province of Rwanda
(university of Nairobi, 2021)Education is the main agent of change in both developed and developing countries. Family housing conditions have a role to play in the learning process of the siblings. The purpose of this paper was to examine the influence ... -
Effectiveness of Government's Intervention Measures on Pastoralists Pupils' Participation in Regular and Mobile Primary Schools in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to establish the effectiveness of government intervention measures on pastoralists' pupils' participation in regular and mobile primary schools in Turkana County, Kenya. .................... ... -
Government Expenditure, Efficiency, Institutional Quality and Economic Growth in Sub-saharan African Countries
(university of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this thesis was threefold. First, the study scrutinized the role of government spending on output growth for SSA countries. SSA countries’ economic growth has been low compared to other developing regions. ...
