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The impact of capacitor coupled sub-station in rural electrification of sub-Saharan Africa
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2015)The overall electricity access rate is still very low in most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The rate is even lower in rural areas where most of the population in these countries lives. One of the main obstacles to ... -
The impact of crude solid waste disposal on the Air-shed conditions of Mwakirunge-Kisauni, Mombasa County, Kenya
(International Journal of Advance Research, 2014)This paper presents the effects of crude disposal of solid waste on the air-shed conditions of the Mwakirunge dump site. The dumpsite is located within the air route for aircrafts approaching the Moi International Airport. ... -
The Impact of HIV/AIDS Treatment and Counseling on the Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Malaria Co Infections
(International Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 2023)HIV/AIDS remains one of the leading causes of death in the world with its effects most devastating in Sub Saharan Africa due to its dual infection with opportunistic infections especially malaria and tuberculosis. An ... -
THE IMPACT OF LEVERAGE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED NONFINANCIAL FIRM IN KENYA
(International Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)Literature available shows that financial performance is known variable on Listed Non financial firms in developed economies. This study sought to establish the effects of Leverage on financial performance of listed ... -
Impact of Marine Woodborers Dicyathifer mannii, Sphaeroma terebrans and Cirolana sp. on the Mangroves of the Kenyan Coast
(International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2015)Three species of woodborers from marine mangrove plants at Mida Creek, Tudor Creek and Gazi Bay along the Kenyan coast are identified. The relationship between the borers and the host mangrove plants (Avicennia, Sonneratia, ... -
The impacts of distributed generation using high speed wind turbines on power system transient stability
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Wind power generation source differs in several respects from conventional sources of energy like hydro and thermal. Furthermore, wind generators are usually based on different generator technologies other than the ... -
Implication of using auxiliary service voltage transformer sub-stations for rural electrification
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Abstract: Providing an affordable and reliable electricity supply to rural communities is seen by countries round the world as one of the major keys to development. A good quality and stable electricity supply can provide ... -
In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Dichloromethanolic Leaf Extract of Gnidia glauca (Fresen) as a Promising Antiobesity Drug
(sage, 2019)The acquisition of ethnobotanical information from traditional practitioners remains an empirical aspect of understanding the ethnopharmacology research. However, integration of information on chemical composition of ... -
In Vitro Plant Regeneration of Sweetpotato Through Direct Shoot Organogenesis
(J Plant Biochem Physiol, 2018-04)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batata) is an important, nutritionally rich vegetable crop, but severely affected by environmental stresses, pests and diseases which cause massive yield and quality losses. Genetic manipulation is ... -
The Influence of Firm Characteristics on the Relationship Between Operational Innovation and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(2023-12)With a marketplace characterized by increased competition globally and constant changes in customer needs and wants, there is a need to adopt operational innovations while complying with the business environment (internal ... -
Influence Of ICT Related Training On Customer Service Delivery In County Governments In Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME, 2016-02)The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ICT related training on customer service delivery in Machakos County, Kenya. Being a descriptive and correlational cross-sectional survey, self-administered ... -
Influence Of ICT Related Training On Customer Service Delivery In County Governments In Kenya: A Case Of Machakos County
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2016-02)The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ICT related training on customer service delivery in Machakos County, Kenya. Being a descriptive and correlational cross-sectional survey, self-administered ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTEGRITY AND QUALIFICATION OF BUILDING INSPECTORS ON CONSTRUCTION OFSUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(iprjb, 2017-10)Purpose:The general objective was to analyzetheinfluence of integrity and qualification of building inspectors on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya.Methodology:The study utilized a descriptive ... -
INFLUENCE OF POOR REGULATION AND SUPERVISION MECHANISMS ON CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(IPRJB, 2017)Purpose: The general objective was to analyze the influence of poor regulation and supervision mechanisms on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive research design. ... -
The Influence of Procedural Justice on Procurement Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
(Eastern Africa Journal of Contemporary Research (EAJCR), 2019-05-06)Procurement performance of the state corporations in Kenya has been a major topic of discussion in the recent past, owing to the many procurement malpractices being witnessed. Various reasons have been advanced for the ... -
Influence of social capital on adoption of agricultural production technologies among beneficiaries of African institute for capacity development training programmes in Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Technology, 2016-07-01)Adoption of improved agricultural production technologies remains low amidst dissemination efforts by government and Non-Governmental Organizations in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper examines the role of social capital in ... -
Information seeking behaviour and telecentre operations
(Libri, 2011)Abstract Information needs assessment is critical in develop- ing and running relevant information services. This article explores the information needs and informa- tion-seeking patterns of the people living in ... -
Information Seeking Patterns and Telecentre Operations
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, 2011)Information needs assessment is critical in developing and running relevant information services. This article explores the information needs and information-seeking patterns of the people living in communities surrounding ... -
Innovative solar photovoltaic and thermoelectric power generator for a recirculating aquaculture system
(2020)Solar Photovoltaic power generation is fast gaining popularity in Kenya. However, the effects of high cell temperatures continue to be a major hindrance to their efficiency especially for standalone systems. Water can be ... -
Integrated Electricity Tarrif Model for Kenya
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2014)Tariffs and tariff structures has been changing over a period of time all over the world. This has acted as a key factor which limits development in third world country. This project therefore seeks to detemine the best ...