MMUST Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Internal Transcribed Spacer Primers Detect Better Ustilago kamerunensis; A Napier Grass Head Smut Pathogen Constraining The Dairy Sector In Eastern Africa
(Journal of Agri-Food and Applied Sciences, 2014-09-30)Two completely randomized glasshouse screening experiments in design coupled with two molecular screening assays were carried out at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute’s Muguga South and Trypanosomiasis Research Centres ... -
Rhizobia Contribute to Salinity Tolerance in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Cell, 2022-11-16)Rhizobia are soil bacteria that induce nodule formation on leguminous plants. In the nodules, they reduce dinitrogen to ammonium that can be utilized by plants. Besides nitrogen fixation, rhizobia have other symbiotic ... -
Occurrence and Distribution of Cassava Brown Streak Viruses in Western Kenya
(Journal of Agri-Food and Applied Sciences, 2014-07-31)A survey to investigate the distribution and occurrence of cassava brown streak viruses the causal agent for cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) was conducted in major Cassava growing areas of Western Kenya in November, ... -
Production of Organic Compost from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms) in the Lake Victoria Basin: A Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes
(Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, 2016-12-14)The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) supports one of the poorest and most populous rural populations in the East Africa region. The dipping fsh population has forced the community around the Lake Victoria to turn to farming ... -
Effects of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) Compost on Growth and Yield Parameters of Maize (Zea mays
(Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2013-11-18)Aims: To evaluate the effects of water hyacinth compost prepared with various cultures on growth and yield parameters of maize. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Field experiments ... -
Influence of Capital Risk on Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-27)Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) services and activities in Kenya have helped the country reduce its poverty rate, but the country is still among the poorest in the world. Microfinance institutions in Kenya have also ... -
Evaluation of Government Programs in Mitigating Drug and Substance Abuse in Kilifi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-07)The issue of drug and substance abuse has become a major concern in Kenya, particularly in the coastal region. In response, the government has implemented various programs to mitigate the problem. The ... -
Post COVID-19 Analysis of the Status of online Infrastructure use by Public Universities in Kenya: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-29)The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of interference in learning institutions. Universities were not spared by this pandemic, and this brought about a need to reconsider modes of learning which had all ... -
Effect of Mobile Banking on Financial Inclusion among Small-Medium Enterprises in Kakamega County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-03)At the end of 2016, adults to the tune of 25 percent had not attained inclusion in financial matters. The general objective was to determine the effect of mobilebanking on financial inclusion among SMEs in Kakamega County, ... -
Effect of Expansion Decisions on the Financial Performance of SACCOs in Bungoma County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-27)The financial performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) in Kenya has been a major concern in recent years, as they play a critical role in promoting financial inclusion and economic development ... -
Effect of Performance Planning on Employee Productivity in Broadcast Media Outlets in Bungoma and Busia Counties, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Numerous worldwide institutions have encountered challenges in achieving their intended objectives. These difficulties have even caused some organizations to collapse, resulting in more significant and costly issues. ... -
Influence of Sexual Attitudes on the Education Participation of Secondary School Girls in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Secondary schooling for girls is associated with much vulnerability. Sexual research is sometimes curtailed by religious and cultural taboos that consider it inappropriate. Given that girls’ education participation continues ... -
Human Resource Factors Influencing Gender Disparity in Development of Early Childhood Education Teaching Profession in Kakamega East Sub-County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Education determines how well people can relate to and communicate with one another. Despite this view, the gaps in education opportunities in most developing countries are large. Public schools in Kakamega East Sub-County ... -
Morphological Assessment and Effectiveness of Indigenous Rhizobia Isolates that Nodulate P. vulgaris in Water Hyacinth Compost Testing Field in Lake Victoria Basin
(Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2013-12-05)Aims: The study was aimed at isolating, identifying and assessing the effectiveness of indigenous rhizobia nodulating P. vulgaris in Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). Study Design: Randomized complete block design. Place and ... -
Abundance and Symbiotic Potential of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Nodule Associated Bacteria in Western Kenya Soil
(Journal of Agricultural Science, 2016-07-10)Plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria are beneficial native soil bacteria that colonize plant roots and result in increased plant growth. Those that colonise the nodules of legumes are known as nodule associated ... -
Effect of Credit Monitoring Practices on Loan Nonperformance among Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-05)The Kenyan microfinance industry faces many challenges. Studies point to nonperforming loans as one of the main problems facing microfinance institutions in Kenya, which has led to reduced profitability and institutional ... -
Influence of Electronic Payment on Business Efficiency in Petrol Stations in Nyanza Region, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-03)The Oil Sector Over the centuries, the oil industry has remained a predominant player in the world’s economy. This sector is known for its great contribution to many nations. The National Oil Board states that consumption ... -
Effects of Debtors’ Management on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Nandi County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) are key components of the economy and social development. However, it’s experiencing both internal and external issues that should be handled. The study attempted to ... -
Customization and its Influence on the Performance of International Courier Firms in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)The primary objective of this research was to investigate the influence of customization on the performance of international courier companies operating in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research design, utilizing ... -
Effect of Micro Lime on The Ambient Cured Sugarcane Bagasse Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete
(Jurnal Teknik Sipil, 2023-10-01)Geopolymer concrete has been the ideal replacement for Ordinary Portland cement concrete in producing green concrete. The binder in geopolymer concrete is a cementitious paste made from amorphous Aluminosilicate and activated ...