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Supplier Evaluation Management Practice and Supply Chain Performance of Kenyan Selected County Governments in Nyanza Region
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-02)Adequate supplier evaluations reduce the cost of projects. Therefore, inadequate supplier monitoring can lead to high costs, non-performance risks, and poor quality of the deliverables. The study examined the influence of ... -
In vivo antibacterial activity of extracts of Tithonia diversifolia against Ralstonia solanacearum in tomato
(Scientific African, 2023-11-03)Currently, losses in crop yields caused by Ralstonia solanacearum have led to the overuse of synthetic pesticides, which are toxic and non-biodegradable hence detrimental to the environment. This study, therefore, investigated ... -
Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown streak disease revealed through the analysis of multiple data sources
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023-11-03)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a food and industrial storage root crop with substantial potential to contribute to managing risk associated with climate change due to its inherent resilience and in providing a ... -
Effect of Procurement Planning on Procurement Function Performance in Kakamega County Government
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-04)The public sector, including the county government, has undergone massive changes over time amid the existence of several regulations and laws. The realization of efficiency and effectiveness has been a tall order. This ... -
Effect of Mobile Phone-Based Digital Technologies on the Performance of Refugee Women-Led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kakuma Refugee Camp
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-04)The contribution of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to economic development as well as the role of digital technology in MSME performance are underscored in many studies globally. MSMEs provide over 70% of ... -
Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance of Selected Microfinance Institutions
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-04)The purpose of this study was to look at the impact of credit risk management on the financial performance of a few Kenyan microfinance firms. The study's approach was a descriptive survey research design and a panel data ... -
Enhancing National Cohesion through Primary Social Studies Learning Experiences in Kenya
(https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.4.2.81, 2023-11-04)The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of educational experiences contained within the basic Social Studies curriculum that help foster the development of unity and harmony in Kenya. The study utilized ... -
Effect of Quantity Environmental Reporting Disclosure on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-04)Environmental sustainability has become a major pillar of today’s business activities. One of the accounting information goals is to help users predict the returns on their investments. The main purpose of the study was ... -
School Budget Development and Financial Accountability of Public Secondary Schools in Khwisero Sub County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) raised concern about the misuse of funds in public secondary schools, warned principals in charge, and even indicated the interdiction of principals with financial anomalies. In Turkana ... -
Role of Chinese Economic Diplomacy in Fostering Infrastructural Development in Kenya Since 1963
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)This study investigated the role of Chinese economic diplomacy in fostering infrastructural development in Kenya since 1963. The focus was on how this partnership manifests itself in infrastructure development. This study ... -
Regional Factors Influencing Bilateral Trade Between Kenya and South Africa
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)Trade in the modern world has evolved due to the liberalization and integration of the world into one unit. This has led to the practice of trade in multilateral, regional, and bilateral frameworks where states advance ... -
Effect of Pre-Contracting Procurement Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Road Authorities in Kakamega County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-06)The study focused on the effect of pre-contracting procurement practices on the supply chain performance of road authorities in Kakamega County, Kenya. Implementing and adopting the procurement Contracting practices in ... -
Trends in Progression in Agriculture Career Among Students in Tertiary Institutions of Kakamega and Bungoma Counties, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-07)While agriculture is a major source of employment, it is notable that youths in developing countries are unemployed. In Kenya, agriculture is taught in the 8-4-4 syllabus and in the current competency-based curriculum. ... -
Nature and Extent of Deviant Behaviour among Secondary Students in Public Schools within Bungoma County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-08)The prevalence of fire disasters has become a global phenomenon, especially in public and private premises, particularly secondary schools and other learning institutions. Social decadence has been touted as one of the ... -
Co-Text and Implicature in Bi. Msafwari’s Topical Discussions
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-08)Decoding meaning in communication depends on semantic properties assigned by grammar and the speaker's intended meaning. Therefore, it is necessary to infer the intended meaning from the cues the speaker provides in the ... -
Communicating Off-Record Politeness by Use of Non-Usual Stress in Kiswahili Language
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-08)The interpretation of meaning as intended is a major factor to be borne in mind by interlocutors in a communicative event. Though speakers choose strategies that enable communication messages in well-interpreted manner, ... -
The Significance of Primary Social Studies Content Organization in Fostering Knowledge, Skills, and Values for Cohesion and Integration in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-09)The field of Social Studies (SS) plays a crucial role in nurturing students' knowledge, intellectual abilities, and democratic disposition, all of which are essential for active engagement in society. The SS curriculum is ... -
The Impact of Resource Utilization Practices on Inter-Ethnic Conflicts in Nakuru County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-10)Globally, conflicts arising from resource use are increasingly becoming common. This generated inter-ethnic violence that has caused death, strained relations among communities, led to loss of property, displacements, ... -
Co-Cultivation and Matching of Early- and Late-Maturing Pearl Millet Varieties to Sowing Windows Can Enhance Climate-Change Adaptation in Semi-Arid Sub-Saharan Agroecosystems
(Climate, 2023-11-10)In semi-arid regions, climate change has affected crop growing season length and sowing time, potentially causing low yield of the rainfed staple crop pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and food insecurity among smallholder ... -
Trends in Selection of Agriculture Subject among Students in Secondary Schools in Bungoma and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-10)While agriculture is a major source of employment, it is notable that youths in developing countries are unemployed, yet the countries’ economies are dependent on it. Though there are immense prospects in the agricultural ...