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FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL GROWTH OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)While the main function of SACCOS is to mobilize members’ savings and grant them credit for their growth and development, it has been hard for the SACCOS to achieve this objective due to weak financial policies and controls. ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHING AND COMPLETION RATES OF PUPILS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF MALINDI SUB-COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA BY
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-12)High dropout of pupils with disabilities is a challenge to stakeholders in the education sector. Such learners have to grapple with multiple problems. Similarly, teachers in such schools do not have the requisite training ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY, IN KILIFI COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Pwani University, 2022-09-30)Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are one of the common causes for perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder that complicates about 3-8% pregnancies ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB SATISFACTION LEVELS OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-08-16)The study set out to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction levels of teachers in public secondary schools in Kilifi County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were as follows; to investigate the influence ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING LOW ACCESS OF THE GIRL CHILD TO FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF BALI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(Pwani University, 2019-06-03)v ABSTRACT The best practice for developing any society lies in investing in human capital, especially, through education. Accordingly, most third world countries have set aside considerable portions of their budgets to ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AS PROVIDERS OF BASIC HEALTH CARE IN GANZE SUB-COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY-KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-01-05)The global scarcity of competent, motivated health workers is widely recognized as a significant obstacle to strengthening health systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Community Health Workers (CHWs) play ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS IN KILIFI NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-07-23)Women participation in politics is not only a human right but is also fundamental aspect in the achievement of comprehensive, unbiased and sustainable development. Women need to participate actively in politics for inclusive ... -
Factors that influence the efficiency of beef and dairy cattle recording system in Kenya: A SWOT–AHP analysis
(Springer Science+Business Media, 2010-07-20)Abstract Animal recording in Kenya is characterised by erratic producer participation and high drop-out rates from the national recording scheme. This study evaluates factors influencing efficiency of beef and dairy ... -
Failure to respond to the surface of Plasmodium falciparum infected erythrocytes predicts susceptibility to clinical malaria amongst African children
(Elisevier, 2008-03-17)Abstract Following infection with Plasmodium falciparum malaria, children in endemic areas develop antibodies specific to antigens on the parasite- infected red cell surface of the infecting isolate, antibodies associated ... -
The Fate of Chloroacetanilide Herbicides and Their Degradation Products in the Nzoia Basin, Kenya
(Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 2003-09)Alachlor, metolachlor and their respective environmentally stable aniline degradation products, 2,6-diethylaniline and 2-ethyl-6-methylaniline were analyzed in water and sediment samples from 9 sites along River Nzoia, ... -
Father of terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial
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Faunal Remains from Kaya Bate, an Ancient Mijikenda Settlement on the Northern Kenya Coast
(Dar es Salaam University Press, 2007)This chapter presents the results of the analysis of faunal remains from Kaya Bate site on the Kenya coast. The evidence shows that the inhabitants of the site, dated to the period between the 7th-10th centuries AD were ... -
Fish and complementary feeding practices for young children: Qualitative research findings from coastal Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2022-03-14)This study examines barriers to fish consumption during the complementary feeding period in two coastal counties of Kenya with high rates of child malnutrition. Study findings indicate that young child fish consumption ... -
FISH RECRUITMENT DYNAMICS IN SEAGRASS HABITATS OF VARYING COVERAGE IN WATAMU, NORTHERN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-07-21)Seagrass habitats are important nursery and recruitment areas for marine fishes; hence their conservation is an important aspect in fishery management. This study examined patterns in fish recruitment in seagrass habitats ... -
Fishing industry:A sleeping giant in coast
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Fluid/mineralequilibriumcalculations for geothermalfluids and chemicalgeothermometry
(ELSELVIER, 1993)Aquifer temperatures of 13 geothermal wells in Iceland whose measured reservoir temperatures range from 47 to 325°C have been estimated from the chemical composition of the discharged fluid by considering simultaneously ... -
Fluorescencedetection of aminoacids in the postcleavageconversions for manualsequencing of apeptide
(ELSELVIER, 2008-03-15)A modified Edman degradation method where fluorescent derivatives of aminoacids were generated from the postcleavage products of apeptide is described. In the method, the target peptide was applied onto double glass fiber ... -
Food Residue Analysis on Prehistoric Pottery from Kaya Bate Site on The Coastal Hinterland of Kenya New Methodological Applications in the Region
(E&D Vision, 2009)This paper explores the potential of archaeological potsherds for micro-food residue analysis. It is a report on the progress of microscopic analysis of food residues on pottery from Kaya Bate in the coastal-hinterland of ... -
Genetic and economic evaluation of a basic breeding programme for Kenya Boran cattle.
(Springer, 2009-08-27)The objective of this study is to describe the present organisational structure of Boran cattle breeding and develop a model breeding programme using a deterministic approach under the current structure of the Boran Cattle ... -
Genetic diversity for resistance to larger grain borer in maize hybrids and open pollinated varieties in Kenya
(2010-09)Modern maize varieties and hybrids possess improved agronomic performance and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. However, breeding for the traits that contribute to resistance to post harvest pests have not been ...