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ON-FARM TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY, CARBON STOCKS AND SOIL PROPERTIES AS INFLUENCED BY SELECTED Eucalyptus spp IN KAKAMEGA-NANDI FOREST ECOSYSTEM
(MMUST, 2023-11)On-farm growing of trees has significantly contributed to easing pressure from natural forests in addition to providing extra income to forest-adjoining farming households. There are however concerns that Eucalyptus ... -
SPATIO-TEMPORAL CHANGES IN ABOVE-GROUND SEQUESTERED CARBON AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY IN KAKAMEGA AND NORTH NANDI FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
(MMUST, 2023-11)Monitoring aboveground carbon (AGC) dynamics and tree diversity functionality relationships is crucial to understanding the role of vegetation in implementing climate change mitigation strategies and promoting sustainable ... -
A History of the Isukha-Idakho Bullfighting in Western Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-11)The traditional sport of Isukha-Idakho bullfighting offers a glimpse into the enduring cultural history of the Isukha and Idakho people in western Kenya. This age-old custom, which has origins that go back many centuries, ... -
Social and Economic Influence of Abanyala Clan Politics on Resource Distribution
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-15)Like many other communities, the Abanyala clan struggles with the intricacies of resource distribution, which is greatly influenced by the political environment and sociocultural dynamics. Essentially, who has access to ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Effectiveness of Biometric Modalities Employed in Management of Identity Based Conflicts in Nairobi County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-11)The case of Nairobi County, Kenya, serves as evidence that identity-based conflicts pose persistent difficulties on a global scale. In this region, the convergence of various ethnic and cultural identities sometimes gives ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Effectiveness of Peace Building Strategies Used in the Management of Electoral Conflict in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-27)In recent times, Kenya has had a series of crises after elections, highlighting the imperative of ongoing endeavors to cultivate enduring peace. Understanding the factors that contribute to electoral conflicts is of utmost ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Exchange Rate on Performance of Equity Funds in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-11)In recent years, Kenya has witnessed significant growth in both the quantity and scale of diversified equity mutual funds. Despite this expansion, their performance has not surpassed that of their benchmark, specifically ... -
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 ... -
Evidence of Climate Change and Seasonal Agricultural Drought in Kakamega South Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-30)Changes in climate have led to shifts in weather patterns outside the normal range of variation over a given time period, attributed to either human action or natural causes. This has led to reduced precipitation, which ... -
Influence of Debt Restructuring Strategy Implementation on Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Kisumu Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-02)Kenya witnessed the failure of several banks, such as Imperial Bank and Dubai Bank. The study examined the influence of debt restructuring strategy implementation on the performance of selected commercial banks in Kisumu, ... -
Moderating Effect of Organizational Culture on the Relationship between Quality of Work Life and Organizational Commitment Amongst Nurses in Public Hospitals in Bungoma County
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-02)Healthcare organisations are in dire need of a culture in which nursing employees are dedicated, motivated, and strongly associated with their sacred profession. This calls for strengthening the quality of the work life ... -
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, ... -
Urban Proximity and Its Influence on Peri Urban Land Use Pattern
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-25)Urbanisation has caused unprecedented land use changes around urban settlements, leading to enormous socio-economic impacts on peri-urban residents. The spatial growth of urban settlements beyond designated boundaries into ... -
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 ...