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SCINDA-GPS derived TEC depletions and amplitude scintillations over Kisumu, Kenya during selected quiet and storm days of 2013 and 2014
(International Journal of Advanced Astronom, 2020-05)Total Electron Content (TEC) depletion and amplitude scintillation (S4) can be derived from, SCINDA-GPS receivers situated in various parts of the equatorial region. In this paper we present results of characterization of ... -
A semantic analysis of Lubukusu cut and break verbs
(Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-01-12)This paper analyses the separation events, as manifested in the cut and break verbs in Lubukusu. This is done with a particular reference to the intention behind the separation, the instrument used in the disintegrating ... -
A Semantic Analysis of Lubukusu Cut and Break Verbs
(Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social sciences, 2023-01-12)his paper analyses the separation events, as manifested in the cut and break verbs in Lubukusu. This is done with a particular reference to the intention behind the separation, the instrument used in the disintegrating ... -
The Semantic Field Theoretical Approach in the teaching of English and its Grammatical Implication to Second Language Development
(International Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS), 2021-02-28)The Semantic Field Theory (SFT) has been widely used in teaching English as a second Language to preschool children in Kenya. In the SFT approach, the grammars of two or more languages are in contact. The grammar ... -
The Significance of Livelihood Support Projects to Health Communication Strategies in Resource-deprived Settings: A Look at the Medical Male Circumcision Programme in Siaya County, Kenya
(Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2020-06-30)Behaviour change communicators and health experts often assume that individual beliefs and perceptions hold the key to explaining health behaviours, thereby ignoring the extraneous constraints that obtain in the individual’s ... -
Skills and Knowledge Assessment Study for the Jua Kali Sector in Kakamega Town: Towards Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in MMUST-TVET Institute
(African Journal of Vocational and Technical Education and Training, 2023-03-03)The Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA) defines Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as the process used to identify, assess, and certify a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired in non-formal ... -
Smartphones and the Learning of French as a Foreign Language in the Public Universities in Kenya
(Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 2021-02-09)The use of ICT in education has become increasingly important in the education systems of both developed and developing countries. ICT as a course has been introduced in the university programmes. Several researchers ... -
Social and Economic Conflicts Influencing Students’ Participation in Secondary School Education in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2020-05-31)The importance of education in contemporary world order cannot be gainsaid. Education is the first step towards human empowerment and plays vital role in the development of human capital that is imperative in the ... -
Social Factors Affecting Boy Child’s Education Participating in Emuhaya Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR, 2019-11)During Pre-colonial period a lot of emphasis had been placed to the boy child participation in education with almost no attention to the girl child. After independence, however, the government in a bid to addressing social ... -
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Athletics Abilities Among Kenyan Elite & Sub-Elite Middle and Long Distance Runners
(HAL, 2017-01)Kenya has participated in the Commonwealth games since 1954, the Olympics since1964, the All African Games since 1965 and the World championship since 1983. The tradition of dominance in middle and long distance running ... -
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Athletics Abilities Among Kenyan Elite & Sub-Elite Middle and Long Distance Runners
(HAL archives outveres, 2021-05)Kenya has participated in the Commonwealth games since 1954, the Olympics since1964, the All African Games since 1965 and the World championship since 1983. The tradition of dominance in middle and long distance running ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...