University Journals/ Articles

Effect of Monetary Reward Strategies on National Police Service Delivery in Nairobi County, Kenya

Ayuma, Shitsama Sheila; Kiongera, Fredrick; Otuya, Willis (African Journal of Empirical Research, 2023-05)

Despite the fact that the National Police Service (NPS) is mandated to protect the lives and properties of the people as stipulated in the Kenyan constitution, it continues to face unprecedented pressure to improve its ...

Maternal Mental Health Needs When the Unexpected Happens: A cross-sectional study among mothers with preterm infants in Western Kenya

Mukabana, Beatrice; Makworo, G.M. Drusilla; Mwenda, M.S. Catherine (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-05-19)

Background: Mothers of preterm infants are usually unprepared for the baby’s birth earlier than expected, making them face emotional problems. Preterm births have increased lately with World Health Organization reporting ...

Relationship Between Widowhood and Psychological Health of Widows in Kisumu East Sub County, Kisumu County, Kenya

Akinyi, Mudis Pamela (JournalofResearchinSocialScienceandHumanities, 2023-04-04)

Despite the inevitability of death, the loss of a spouse comes with diverse psychological burden ranging from intense anguish, helplessness, deep pain, mourning and anxiety. Worldwide and even in Kenya, widowhood; the loss ...

Effect of Niche Marketing on Performance of International Courier Companies in Kenya

Mbogani, Swinfen Ananda; Kwendo, Silver E.; Wanjere, Dishon M. (International Journal of Strategic Marketing Practice, 2023-04-15)

Purpose: The general objective of this study was to establish the effect of niche marketing on performance of international courier companies in Kenya Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design using ...

Optical modelling of TCO based FTO/TiO2 multilayer thin films and simulation in hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cell

Isoe, Wycliffe M.; Mageto, Maxwell J.; Maghanga, Christopher M.; Mwamburi, Maurice M.; Odari, Benjamin V. (Scientific Africa, 2023-04-26)

Hydrogenated Amorphous silicon (a:Si:H) has low amounts of defects making it attractive for photovoltaic applications. To improve power conversion efficiency (PCE) of a:Si:H solar cells, this study investigated the effect ...

Interactive Communication and Marketing Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises within Nyanza Region, Kenya

Kaunda, Kenneth; Thuo, John Kuria; Kwendo, Evans (African Journal of Empirical Research, 2023-04-27)

To address the ever-changing needs of the clients, MSEs have to potentiate their one-to-one interaction with their customers as a cornerstone for their marketing performance. This is because interactive marketing courtesy ...

Nature and Extent of Resource-Use Practices Contribution to Inter-Ethnic Conflicts in Nakuru County, Kenya

Momanyi, Ruth Zipporah Kerubo; Simiyu, N. (International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-01-01)

Globally, conflicts arising from resource-use are increasingly becoming common. These generatedinter-ethnic violence that have caused death, strained relations among communities, led to loss of property, displacements, ...

Whole Transcriptome Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes in Cultured Nile Tilapia (O. niloticus) Subjected to Chronic Stress Reveals Signaling Pathways Associated with Depressed Growth

Mwaura, John Gitau; Wekesa, Clabe; Ogutu, Philip A.; Okoth, Patrick (MDPI Gene, 2023-03-25)

Chronic stress is a serious threat to aquaculture as it lowers fish growth performance and compromises fish welfare. The exact mechanism by which growth is retarded is, however, not clearly understood. This study sought ...

Knowledge and Attitude about Covid-19 Pandemic Containment Measures among Students in Technical Institutions in Kakamega County, Kenya

Mukoche, Erick Wanyama; Wanzala, Maximilla; Wamukoya, Edwin Kadima (American Journal of Public Health Research, 2023-03-06)

Objectives: The goal of this research was to determine how well students understand and their attitudes towards strategies to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Design: Cross-sectional research was conducted ...

Practices of COVID-19 Pandemic Containment Measures among TVET Students in Kakamega County, Kenya

Mukoche, Erick Wanyama; Wanzal, Maximilla; Wamukoya, Edwin Kadima (Saudi Journal of Medicine, 2023-01-30)

The COVID-19 pandemic affected all areas in the country. One area whose functioning had been significantly impacted by COVID-19 was education. The goal of this research was to determine practices of covid-19 pandemic ...

Linguistic strategies in the construction of power relations in call-in conversations in Vuuka FM vernacular radio station

Musimbi, Catherine Musimbi; Atichi, Alati R; Mandilla, Lucy (Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-03-23)

This paper examines how language is used to enact power and identity as manifested n caller’s texts in Vuuka FM radio station, a vernacular radio station broadcasts in Luloogoli. This paper seeks to respond to the following ...

Noun Classes and Agreement in Lutsotso

Odera, Hellen; Osore, Evaline (Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-02-23)

One of the most noticeable grammatical features of Bantu languages, is the presence of noun classes. Although each noun (or noun stem) in the majority of Bantu languages is classified into one of 15–18 noun classes, Lutsotso ...

Skills and Knowledge Assessment Study for the Jua Kali Sector in Kakamega Town: Towards Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in MMUST-TVET Institute

Waweru, Samuel Gathuka; Oluoch, Fred Koyaya (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 ...

A review of the enhanced degradation of pesticides in tropical agricultural soils

Getenga, Zachary M; Mogusu, Emmanuel O; Ngige, A N; Kimosop, S Jemutai; Mutua, G K; Kengara, Fredrick; Reiner, S; Ulrike, D (Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 2023-05-09)

Pesticides newly introduced into the soil are normally poorly degraded by native soil microbes. However, studies have demonstrated that repeated exposure of pesticides to soil microbes potentially enhances their biodegradation ...

Augmented Reality for Medical Training in Eastern Africa

Oduor, Phyllis; Mushila, Luqman; Cheta, Doris; Kageha, Lucy; Daniel, Bruce; Nyachiro, Lydiah; Okwiri, Dinah; Ogana, Simon; Ng'abwa, Thomas; Rosenberg, Jarrett; Arudo, John; Sum, Tecla; Leuze, Christoph (IEEE Explore, 2023-05-01)

Access to qualified medical care is severely limited in low-resource areas within East Africa. Technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) have been shown to be useful for medical teaching and guidance and may contribute to ...

First Report of Cucurbit Aphid-Borne Yellows Virus Infecting Groundnut in Kenya

Mabele, Anthony S.; Muyekho, Francis N.; Were, Hassan K. (Plant Health Progress, 2023-01-04)

Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus (CABYV, genus Polerovirus, family Luteoviridae) causing cucurbit aphid-borne yellows disease (CABYD) in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is characterized by interveinal yellowing symptoms in ...

Comorbidity of mental health and autism spectrum disorder: perception of practitioners in management of their challenging behaviour

Khasakhala, Edward; Bota, Kennedy; Ayaga, Godfrey; Sichari, Manson; Wesonga, Benard; Kokonya, Donald (International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023-05-17)

The relationship between mental health problems, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour among children and adolescents is complex and multifaceted. The study investigated practitioners’ perception of ...