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Soil water dynamics under Moistube irrigation
(Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 2020-02)The design and management of irrigation systems require knowledge of soil water movement. There are few studies on soil water dynamics of Moistube irrigation (MTI) since it is a relatively new type of subsurface irrigation ... -
Spatial Modeling of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) growing areas in Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(Elixir Remote Sensing, 2014-01-10)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is an important African cereal crop and is listed among Africa’s lost crops but is now gaining popularity as other cereals are declining in production due to climatic change. To promote ... -
Spatial Variations in Aquatic Insect Community Structure in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(International Journal of Ecology, 2023-09-08)Background. Aquatic insect community structure is dynamic due to threats by anthropogenic activities coupled with changing climatic conditions. The insect’s survival is dependent on the substrate, water quality, and ... -
Stability Analysis in a Mathematical Model of Corruption in Kenya
(Asian Research Journal of Mathematics, 2019-12-28)The term corruption refers to the process that involves the abuse of a public trust or office for some private benet. Corruption becomes a threat to national development and growth especially when there is no political ... -
Stability and Kinetics Studies Using an RP- HPLC-UV Method Developed for Assays of Salvianolic Acid A Degradation as a Therapeutic
(International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2015-03-13)Aims: To evaluate the stability of Salvianolic acid A (SAA), a promising cardiovascular drug candidate. Additionally avail an archetype in-vitro therapeutic monitoring from SAA degradation profile for characteristic oral ... -
Stability of Selected Biochemical Analytes in Serum Stored at Room Temperature for 24 Hours at Kericho County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2022-09-19)Accurate and reliable medical laboratory test results are essential for correct patient diagnosis and management. This is however influenced by many preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical factors. A general problem ... -
State-Transition Model for Malaria Symptoms
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2021-02-02)Aims/ objectives: To develop a state-transition model for malaria symptoms. Study design: Longitudinal study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Mathematics Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology ... -
The status and challenges of a modern irrigation system in Kenya: A systematic review
(Irrigation and Drainage, 2022-03-14)The modernization efforts of the irrigation subsector in Kenya have been hampered by several challenges. This review describes the status and challenges facing irrigated agriculture in Kenya. The results indicated that as ... -
Status of Micro-Hydrokinetic River Technology Turbines Application for Rural Electrification in Africa
(MDPI-Energies, 2022-11-28)Energy accessibility, reliability and availability are key components of improved quality of life and human development in all spheres. As the United Nations’ SDG 7 calls for access to electricity for all by 2030, Africa ... -
Stigmatised and unsupported: the double tragedy of children with incarcerated parents.
(Early Childhood Matters, 2020-11-05)In Kenya, when a pregnant woman or the mother of a young child is sentenced to prison, she usually may choose to have her child stay with her up to age 4. Prison is not a good environment for babies and toddlers: food ... -
Stocking Density Induced Stress on Plasma Cortisol and Whole Blood Glucose Concentration in Nile Tilapia Fish ( Oreochromis niloticus ) of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(International Journal of Zoology, 2020-07-17)Effects of high stocking densities (HSDs) were evaluated for Nile tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) under culture to determine its influence on plasma cortisol and whole blood glucose concentration. Plasma cortisol ... -
Stocking Density Induced Stress on Plasma Cortisol and Whole Blood Glucose Concentration in Nile Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis niloticus) of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(International Journal of Zoology, 2020-07-17)Effects of high stocking densities (HSDs) were evaluated for Nile tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) under culture to determine its influence on plasma cortisol and whole blood glucose concentration. Plasma cortisol ... -
Strategic Direction and Firm Performance: Evidence from the SACCO Secto
(Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 2023-03-31)Purpose: Strategic direction setting is a critical leadership practice to be adopted by organizations that intend to attain good performance. This study sought to examine the influence of strategic direction on Sacco ... -
Strategic Procurement Planning and Service Delivery of County Governments in Western Kenya Region
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2023-04-17)Ensuring the provision of public services in Kenya necessitates public expenditure through the procurement of goods, works, and services; therefore, the integrity of the entire process from procurement to delivery of goods, ... -
Strategies for Mitigating Flood Risks in Western Region, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-15)The focus on strategies for mitigating flood risks is to identify which measures have been put in place to reduce flood risk using nature-based affordable approaches. It has been observed that there is a continuous increase ... -
The Strategies used by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in the Management of Conflicts within the Horn of Africa: Focus on the Larger Sudan
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021-05)The Horn of Africa has for decades been embroiled in various conflicts some of them being of very high magnitude creating unrest, forced migration, death and poverty among the citizenry hence attracting international as ... -
Strategies used to improve Participation of Students in Secondary School Education in Kakamega County, Kenya.
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2020-05-05)Education plays a vital role in the development of human capital that is imperative in the modern technological and information age. However many factors, for example individual and household characteristics, socio-economic ... -
Stratégies socio-affectives en classe de FLE. Les Cahiers de
(l’Accaref. Collectin FLE/FLA, 2020-05)Cet article s’intéresse à l'enseignement du français langue étrangère au Kenya. C’est le produit d’une étude menée au Comté de Kakamega et qui a eu pour but d’identifier les stratégies d'enseignement utilisées en classe ... -
Structural and Mechanical Properties of Bulk Scandium Trifluoride Investigated by First-Principles Calculations
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, 2017-02-28)Cubic Scandium Triflouride (ScF3) is a material that contracts when exposed to heat. Not many materials are known to behave this way. Such a material has many interesting technological applications yet some of its properties ... -
Structural Behavior of Concrete Filled Bamboo Columns Under Axial Loads
(Civil and Environmental Research, 2020-08-31)This paper investigates the load carrying capacity development of concrete filled bamboo columns when subjected to static axial loads. Concrete Mix C20 and C30 were used to fill bamboo of different diameters and slenderness ...