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A DIGITAL IMAGING MODEL FOR PLANT STRESS DETECTION
(MMUST, 2020-08-07)Detection of stress in plants has been one of the many difficulties faced by the farming industry in the developing world. This difficulty has been attributed to a variety of factors, namely; reduced food production and ... -
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF CALL-IN CONVERSATIONAL TEXTS OF VERNACULAR RADIO STATIONS: THE CASE OF VUUKA FM
(MMUST, 2023)This is a pragmatic study of call-in discourses in vernacular radio stations with a particular focus on Vuuka FM, a radio station that broadcasts in LulogooliThe research determined and detailed the language discourse ... -
DISTRIBUTION, MOLECULAR DIVERSITY AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BEAN COMMON MOSAIC NECROSIS VIRUS IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-03-16)on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is the main high protein legume crop in the cropping system of western Kenya. The crop is mainly grown by small-scale farmers for food and cash. Despite its importance, common bean yields ... -
DISTRIBUTIONAND CHARACTERIZATION OF GROUNDNUT ROSETTE ASSOCIATED VIRUSESIN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-05-25)Groundnut (Arachis hypogaeaL.) is an economically important edible oilseed legume in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Smallholder farmers, who account for 75% of producers, depend on it for food and income. ... -
A DOMAIN BASED PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF LINGUISTIC POLITENESS STRATEGIES OF LWISUKHA
(MMUST, 2019-05)The proposed study aims to analyse the linguistic politeness strategies used in Lwisukha; one of the eighteen dialects of the Luhya language spoken by the people of Western Kenya in selected domains. These domains include: ... -
DROUGHT EARLY RECOVERY STRATEGIES INFLUENCING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD OPTIONS AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN TURKANA CENTRAL SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2019-09-20)Drought has significant impacts in climate sensitive sectors in ASAL areas of Kenya. Despite the existence of drought early recovery strategies, Turkana central suffers from extreme drought conditions with negative ... -
DYNAMICS OF A FISHERY MODEL WITH ALLEE EFFECT IN POPULATION GROWTH
(MMUST, 2019-11)Sustainable exploitation of renewable resources such as marine sh has been a con- cern to both ecologists and economists with threats of species extinction due to over - exploitation a stark reality. Fish exhibits ... -
EASTERN AFRICA STANDBY FORCE’S EXECUTION OF ITS MANDATE IN MAINTAINING PEACE AND SECURITY IN KENYA AND SOMALIA
(MMUST, 2021-01)The nature and numbers of intrastate conflicts in the early nineteen nineties challenged regional security; thereby requiring a collective regional response. This explains the formation of a number of regional security ... -
THE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FACING SMALL SCALE SUGARCANE FARMERS IN MALAVA SUB-COUNTY, KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(MMUST, 2023)Sugarcane production worldwide has been declining due to many challenges in several countries as their population grows. Earlier studies in the sugar industry have through years offered suggestions and solutions to how ... -
EDUCATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING LEARNING OF IMAGINATIVE WRITING AMONG FORM THREE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KAKAMEGA CENTRAL SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2019-10)Secondary school students in Kenya learn imaginative writing through English, a second language performed dismally making educators and the general Kenyan public worried. This study established educational factors ... -
EDUCATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING LEARNING OF IMAGINATIVE WRITING AMONG FORM THREE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KAKAMEGA CENTRAL SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2019-10)Secondary school students in Kenya learn imaginative writing through English, a second language performed dismally making educators and the general Kenyan public worried. This study established educational factors ... -
EFFECT OF Artemisia annua LEAF EXTRACT AND INTERCROPPING ON Aphis fabae, NON-TARGET HONEY BEE AND LADY-BIRD BEETLE IN COMMON BEAN IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2016-04)Common bean produces high yield in Kenya where it is used as human food, livestock feed and a source of green manure. The high incidence of A. fabae is a major threat to common bean farming in Kenya and may result in 42% ... -
EFFECT OF BLENDING SAND FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES ON COMPRESIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE 'CASE STUDY OF WESTERN KENYA
(2023-11)which exhibit different formation process. Previous research has extensively examined sand properties according to standards such as BS 812 and KS-02-21. However, limited information is available concerning the blending ... -
EFFECT OF CONSTITUENT MATERIALS ON THE QUALITY OF CONCRETE: A CASE OF MATERIALS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(2023)The role of the quality of concrete in structural applications cannot be overemphasized. Quality of concrete in terms of workability, compressive strength and durability is influenced majorly by the properties and mix ... -
EFFECT OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS LISTED ON NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)Investors today are more cautious when making decisions on matters investment. They request to be equipped with information for them to be able to make informed decisions on where to put their money. This trait has been ... -
EFFECT OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT REFORMS ON REVENUE COLLECTION PERFORMANCE IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA.
(2023)Globally, revenue is viewed as a critical element of any state as it provides needed finances used to support key government projects such as investment in human capital, infrastructural development, and administering ... -
EFFECT OF COVI SOUP ON BMI, IMMUNOLOGICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(2023)Globally, 37 million people living with HIV (PLWH) are susceptible to severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19). The pandemic can potentiate ... -
EFFECT OF CREDIT RISK MANANGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(2023-10)Microfinance provides low-income individuals with a range of financial and non-financial services. They are essential in advancing Kenya's economic growth and financial inclusion. Interest on initial monies provided to ... -
EFFECT OF DEVOLVED FUNDS ON GROWTH OF YOUTH ENTERPRISES IN BUNGOMA COUNTY KENYA
(MMUST, 2019-12)Despite the initiative by the government to introduce devolved funds in Kenya, the real effect of these devolved funds is yet to be experienced on growth of the youth enterprises. There has been overemphasis by previous ...