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ABUNDANCE, RESIDENCY PATTERNS AND HOME-RANGE OF BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS (Tursiops aduncus) INHABITING MALINDI-WATAMU MARINE PROTECTED AREA, KENYA.
(Pwani University, 2017-04)The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin Tursiops aduncus is globally distributed in the Indo-West pacific region. Along the Kenyan coast, the species has been recorded in the Malindi-Watamu Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the ... -
ACHONYI BURIAL RITUALS: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THEIR EFFECTS IN LIGHT OF PRACTICES ON CHRISTIAN WIDOWS OF CHASIMBA WARD, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA.
(Pwani University, 2023-02-15)practices which are an important aspect of their African Traditional Religion and culture. It is believed that it is an integral part of giving the dead a befitting sendoff and connecting the world of the living and the ... -
ADOPTION OF TREATED WASTEWATER USE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY LIVELIHOODS IN RUAI, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
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ANALYSIS OF BIOGAS TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2015-08-05)Biogas technology adoption has been advanced around the world as a renewable source of energy by various organizations such as government agencies and Nongovernmental Organizations. The advancement of the technology is ... -
ANALYSIS OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID TRANSCRIPTOME TO ELUCIDATE THE AETIOLOGY OF PEDIATRIC ACUTE NON- TRAUMATIC COMA OF UNKNOWN CAUSE IN KILIFI, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2023-01-14)Background: Acute non-traumatic coma is a prevalent symptom in childhood illnesses, often linked to high mortality and neurological consequences. While conditions like bacterial meningitis and cerebral malaria contribute, ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF CHURCH CONFLICT: THE CASE OF EMMANUEL CHURCH KENGELENI- MOMBASA DIOCESE (2000-2010)
(Pwani Unversity, 2018-06-07)The study set out to analyze conflict that characterized Emmanuel Church Kengeleni of Mombasa Diocese in the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) between 2000 -2010. Emmanuel Kengeleni is the second oldest church in Kenya after ... -
ANALYSIS OF EXPRESSION LEVELS OF APOPTOTIC GENES IN BREAST CANCER AMONG KENYAN, AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CAUCASIAN WOMEN
(Pwani University, 2022-12-11)Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women worldwide and also one of the highest-ranking causes of cancer-related deaths. The histogenesis of breast cancer is well studied with five different molecular ... -
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH OWNED ENTERPRISES IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-01-15)Youth owned enterprises are businesses which are owned and run by individuals within the age bracket of 18-35 years. These enterprises are usually small in size with low entry barriers coupled with low capital requirements. ... -
ANALYSIS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM DRUG RESISTANCE MARKERS IN SCHOOLS IN WESTERN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-09-26)Malaria is a killer disease despite all the advances made in controlling it. Control measures such as using bed nets that have been treated by insecticides nets and treating malaria with artemisinin-based drugs have reduced ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF THE BURIAL RITES CONFLICT BETWEEN AGIRIAMA CHRISTIANS AND AFRICAN RELIGIOUS ADHERENTS, KILIFI COUNTY KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2018-11-07)This work is an analysis of the burial rites conflicts between Agiriama Christians and the adherents of ATR in Kilifi County Kenya, a case study of PEFA. The objectives of the Study were: i) to analyze the Agiriama A.T.R ... -
AN ANALYTICAL SURVEY ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN SCHOLARS OF RIYADHA MOSQUE OF LAMU IN DISSEMINATION OF ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE ON THE COASTAL KENYA (1922-2018)
(Pwani University, 2020-10)This study, analytically investigates the contribution of three women scholars of Riyadha mosque, between 1922- 2018, in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge in Lamu- Kenya, namely; Twaiba Ahmad Badawy Jamalulleyl ... -
ANALYZING FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS AMONG STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN TANGA REGION, TANZANIA
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-11-05)Students who are visually impaired can excel in mathematics just like students without visual impairment if they are provided with necessary resources and assistance. However, the school environments in Tanzania lag ... -
ANALYZING PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ON INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-11-13)Strategic plan implementation is paramount in ensuring that internal efficiency is achieved in the education sector worldwide. Therefore, the study sought to analyze the perceived effectiveness of strategic plan implementation ... -
APPLICATION OF AN INTEGRATED MULTITROPHIC AQUACULTURE SYSTEM IN ENHANCING PRODUCTION AND PROFITABILITY IN SMALL SCALE MARICULTURE ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-08-17)This study presents the first application of an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system in pond culture in Kenya using local species. The overall goal was to identify and recruit new marine species for diversification ... -
APPLICATION OF MACHINE LEARNING IN IDENTIFYING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN CONGENITAL INFECTIONS AND IMMUNE DEVELOPMENT IN INFANTS
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)The first year of life is a crucial window in the development of an infant’s immune system. Importantly, vaccination for almost all vaccine preventable infections is primarily given within this time. Congenital infections ... -
APPLICATION OF THE JOINT MODELLING OF SERIAL ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES AND MORTALITY AMONGST CHILDREN FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION WITH A COINCIDENT ACUTE INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN ADDITION TO SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-08-08)Background: Malnutrition continues to be a major health burden in developing countries. It is globally the most important risk factor for illness and death, with hundreds of millions of young children particularly affected. ... -
AN APPRAISAL OF A-ROCHA KENYA’S CHRISTIAN EFFORTS AND APPROACHES TOWARDS THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-08-28)The Church is an institution for social change and has an obligation towards environmental conservation. This is because land and creation at large are precious resources for both the present and future generations. The ... -
ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF THE COCONUT CRAB BIRGUS LATRO (LINNAEUS, 1767) ON ISLANDS WITHIN THE KISITE-MPUNGUTI MARINE PROTECTED AREA, KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-06-05)The Coconut crab Birgus latro (Linnaeus, 1767) is widely distributed on remote tropical islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Populations of B. latro are declining throughout their range, with loss of habitat and ... -
ASSESSING NON-REVENUE WATER REDUCTION STRATEGIES BY WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-05-05)This study assessed the Non-Revenue Water reduction strategies used by Water Service Providers in Kenya. High NRW affects the financial sustainability of many WSPs in Kenya. This study helped to ascertain the NRW reduction ... -
ASSESSING THE ABUNDANCE AND NESTING BEHAVIOUR OF GOLDEN-RUMPED ELEPHANT-SHREWS (GRES) (Rhynchocyon chrysopygus) IN ARABUKO-SOKOKE FOREST, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-03-08)he Golden-rumped Elephant-shrew (GRES) (Rhynchocyon chrysopygus) is an insectivorous mammal endemic to Arabuko-Sokoke Forest (ASF) and environs. It is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of ...