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EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD POTENTIAL OF NERICA 10 RICE VARIETY (Oryza sativa L.) IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-12-28)Rice grain annual requirement in Kenya exceeds production, and is expected to increase from the current 0.55 million tonnes to 517.5 million tonnes by 2030 (KBS, 2016). In order to contribute to the rice deficit gap an ... -
USEFULLNESS OF IKHTILĀF IN EXPLAINING KNOWLEDGE OF MĪRĀTH IN MUHAMMAD SAYYID ALI BADAWY’S MANUSCRIPT: ĪḌĀH AL-GHAWĀMIḌ LIL MUBTADĪ FĪ 'ILM AL-FARĀIḌ
(Pwani University, 2019-11-28)Manuscripts production is a significant component of knowledge tradition of Islam in East Africa. Manuscripts are produced for academic instruction and for the preservation of and as sources of knowledge. In Lamu, one of ... -
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 ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL FISHING ON SEAGRASS MEADOWS OF GAZI BAY, SOUTH COAST, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)isheries resources are critical to coastal communities livelihoods, providing food and income. The exploitation of fisheries resources in the tropics is mainly small-scale in nature characterized by being multi-species and ... -
INFLUENCE OF FREE DAY SECONDARY EDUCATION POLICY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF RURAL PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-01-28)In 2008, the Kenyan government introduced the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) policy with the aim of expanding access and retention of learners in public day secondary schools leading to increased enrolment in an ... -
PREDICTORS OF SYMPTOMS OF POSTNATAL DEPRESS ION AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN LAMU AND KILIFI COUNTIES, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Background mental health problems are of major public health concern, worldwide. However, there is limited systematic research investigating the correlates and impact of postnatal mental health problems in low and middle-income ... -
ELECTROCHEMICAL DEGRADATION AND CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF AZO DYES IN THE TEXTILE WASTE WATER
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Azo dyes are carcinogenic and if taken would lead to debilitating adverse health effects in animals, man and aquatic organisms. In this study, novel Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) electrodes were the anode while stainless steel ... -
INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF BUTTERFLY FARMING & HARVESTING ON WILD BUTTERFLY POPULATION IN THE NATURE RESERVE OF ARABUKO SOKOKE FOREST, KILIFI COUNTY KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-08-28)Butterflies are among the most studied Lepidoptera in the world, More recently, studies of butterflies in tropical rain forests have resulted in a cottage industry as "farms" or "ranches" where live butterflies are reared ... -
DETERMINATION OF PREVALENCE OF DEFAULTING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS FROM TREATMENT AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI NORTH SUB COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-09-28)Tuberculosis is a major public health problem and remains one of the deadliest communicable diseases. Understanding the characteristics of patients who default from treatment for tuberculosis will help modify the strategies ... -
UCHANGANUZI WA ATHARI ZA KIMOFOFONOLOJIA MIONGONI MWA WANAFUNZI WA KISOMALI WANAPOJIFUNZA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI
(Pwani University, 2019-07-28)Utafiti huu ulishughulikia makosa ya kimofofonolojia miongoni mwa wanafunzi wa Kisomali wanapojifunza Kiswahili sanifu kama lugha yao ya pili. Utafiti huu ulifanywa katika shule za upili za umma katika kaunti–ndogo ya ... -
UCHANGANUZI WA MAUDHUI YA NYIMBO ZA MSONDO NA ATHARI ZAKE KWA WANANDOA KATIKA JAMII YA WADIGO
(Pwani Unversity, 2018-05-15)Nyimbo za msondo za jamii ya Wadigo ni aina za nyimbo ambazo huimbwa wakati wa harusi upande wa kwa bi. harusi na huwa tofauti kabisa na nyimbo za harusi za kawaida. Utafiti huu ulinuia kuchanganua maudhui ya nyimbo za ... -
EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER ACCESSIBILITY IN KILIFI NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2016-08)Access to water remains a global challenge, especially with the unprecedented growth in world population. However, underground water resource remains largely underutilized, despite its accounting for a greater volume of ... -
BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING AS A TOOL FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A SURVEY OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-03)The business environment in any industry has a lot of challenges resulting from competitive pressure which is growing at an ever faster pace due to growing customer expectation, globalization and technological development. ... -
DETERMINANTS OF POOR TREATMENT OUTCOME AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
(Pwani University, 2016-05)In 2013, an estimated 9 million people developed TB and 1.5 million died from the disease. Many countries globally have adopted DOT strategy which addresses factors of poor treatment outcome at community and health ... -
RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY OF ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS PERFORMED BY STUDENT NURSES AMONG INFANTS AGED BETWEEN ZERO TO ONE YEAR IN KILIFI COUNTY HOSPITAL, KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-12)Anthropometric measurements are inexpensive and non-invasive way of assessing nutritional status of children. Reliable and accurate anthropometric data is fundamental in monitoring and improving health status of children. ... -
MECHANICAL AND OPTO - ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CHITOSAN - A MARINE BASED BIOMATERIAL
(Pwani University, 2016-07)Mechanical, electrical and optical properties of chitosan thin films extracted from the squid gladius found along the coastal areas of Kilifi and Mombasa were investigated in this study. The films were prepared by the ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF NUTRIENTS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF SEAGRASS IN THE MALINDI MARINE PARK AND RESERVE
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-05-12)This study examined the influence of nutrients on seagrass. Seagrass are marine angiosperms that serve a critical role in the conservation of marine species and promotion of coastal livelihoods. Seagrass continue to ... -
INFLUENCE OF AGRICULTURAL GOVERNANCE ON FOOD SECURITY: A STUDY OF FARMERS IN BURA IRRIGATION AND SETTLEMENT SCHEME IN TANA- RIVER COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-05)Agricultural governance constitutes the augmentation of growth and development of agriculture and allied sectors. Agricultural governance is managed through a set of goals, policy implementation, stakeholder involvement ... -
SCREENING TOMATO AND PEPPER GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEGOMOVIRUSES AND ROOT KNOT NEMATODES
(Pwani University, 2015)Tomato and pepper are among the most popular vegetable crops grown worldwide, owing to their nutritive value and diversified uses. In the few areas along the coast region where tomato and pepper are grown, production ... -
EFFECTS OF SONCHUS (S. oleraceous) IN MAIZE AND COWPEA CROPPING SYSTEMS
(Pwani University, 2018-08)Diversification of farming systems in the face of small land holding of less than 0.05 ha and climate variability is important to offer multiple sources of food and income while acting as insurance against risks. Intercropping ...