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SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMMES, NATIONAL FOOD POLICIES, ACTION OF PLAN AND STRATEGIES ON SCHOOL MEALS AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KENYA. (REVIEW)
(Machakos University, 2019-04)School feeding programs have been implemented in Kenya since the 1979 with varying degrees of success (Langinger, 2011). It began in 1979 with a government led and short lived school milk programme (Ministry of ... -
Graffiti: A New Dimension in School Discipline in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Graffiti is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient ... -
POSITIONING MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS, AS A STRATEGY FOR PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION IN BEACH HOTELS OF MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study purposed to investigate Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, abbreviated “MICE” as an important element of tourism product innovation and diversification in Kenya. This paper had specific reference ... -
Effective methods for data collection in rural setup: A pilot study focusing on Agricultural practices in North Kinangop, Nyandarua County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Agriculture sector in Kenya plays a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals of ending poverty, hunger and economic growth in the country. Conducting research on how this sector can be improved is imperative ... -
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL TRENDS AND IN NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The rainfall trends in Northern Nigeria are still poorly understood despite the significance of rainfall to agriculture. This study focused on spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall trends in Northwestern Nigeria. In order ... -
A Stage Model for Cloud Computing Adoption in E-Government Implementation
(Machakos University, 2019-04)As Governments look for ways to improve service provision, the need for restructuring processes and effectively using technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of their functions becomes critical. Cloud computing ... -
Change Point Estimation in Volatility of a Time series using a Kolmogorov Smirnov Type Test Statistic
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Detection of structural change in volatility of a time series is very important for understanding volatility dynamics and the stylized facts observed in financial time series. By applying the Nadaraya Watson kernel ... -
WOMEN TECHNOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT IN AGRICULTURE: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND POLICY OPTION: A CASE OF RURAL WOMEN FARMERS GROUPS IN NJORO SUB-COUNTY KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In Kenya women in rural areas are key agents for achieving the transformational economic, social, political and environmental changes required for achieving sustainable development. Women lack empowerment on economic, ... -
Agricultural Interventions and & Sustainability of Rural Livelihoods: A Case of Rural Women Potatoes Production Farmers Groups in Njoro Sub-county Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Women play indispensable role in agriculture and in improving the quality of life in rural areas. However, their contribution often remains concealed due to some social barriers and gender bias. This study assessed the ... -
CONTROL VOLUME ANALYSIS OF UNSTEADY MHD MIXED CONVECTION NANOFLUID FLOW ON A STRETCHING SURFACE WITH SUNCTION
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Many heat transfer processes in engineering problems in areas such as nuclear reactors and electronics, as well as in biomedicine and food industry require the knowledge of nanofluids, consequently investigations leading ... -
Mchango wa Kiswahili katika Upunguzaji wa Ajali za Vyombo vya Moto Barabarani: Mifano kutoka Madereva wa Magari na Pikipiki Tanzania
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Makala haya yanajadili mchango wa Kiswahili katika kupunguza ajali za vyombo vya moto barabarani. Tangu serikali ya Tanzania iboreshe miundombinu ya barabra baada ya uhuru, mwaka 1961, kwa kutengeneza barabara zenye upana ... -
Teachers’ Professional Development Issues and their Impact on Teachers’ Service Delivery. A Case Study of Msimba Secondary School in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The misunderstanding between Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Teachers Unions on teachers’ professional assessment and development (TPAD) and its impact on teachers’ service delivery has not been investigated. The ... -
The contribution of ICT in teaching and learning Tone of Tanzanian Bantu languages
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper was intended to discuss the contribution of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning tone of a given language. The paper urges that apart from depending only traditional education ... -
Small Holder Tea Industry Sustainability: Environmental Accounting and Reporting as a Strategy to Cushion on Environmental Concerns
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Human activity over the years has caused environmental degradation which in turn has led to climate change. The reversal of climate change is one of the most pertinent agenda as expressed in the World’s SDGs, Africa’s ... -
Extension Environment Characteristics Influencing the Use of Video Mediated Technology in Teaching Agricultural Knowledge and Skills to Farmers in Homa-Bay County, Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study assessed extension environmental factors influencing the use of video mediated technology (VMT) by public extension agents in Homa-Bay County, Kenya. All the 85 extension agents in Homa Bay County were assessed ... -
Influence of Secondary School Students’ Attitude Towards Agriculture on Employment Creation in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Agriculture is believed to be the backbone of the Kenyan economy contributing to over 30% of the Gross Domestic Product and employs about 80% of the rural population. Kenya Vision 2030 positions it as a key driver for ... -
MODELING STOCK RETURNS VOLATILITY USING REGIME SWITCHING MODELS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper seeks to model the dynamic relationship between stock market returns, volatility and trading volume in both developed and emerging stock markets. Modeling stock returns volatility has a tremendous reflection ... -
USAWIRI WA VIJANA KATIKA UJENZI WA JAMII MPYA KATIKA RIWAYA TEULE YA KISWAHILI
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Katika utafiti huu, mtafiti ameonyesha nafasi ya vijana kama mawakala wa kuleta mabadiliko katika riwaya ya Kidagaa Kimemwozea iliyotungwa na Ken Walibora mwaka wa 2012. Hii ni kutokana na rai kwamba vijana ndiyo wengi ... -
INDIGENOUS METHODS OF EDUCATION AS PRACTISED BY THE KIPSIGIS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper presents an overview of indigenous methods of education used by the kipsigis and its Relevance to modern education. The article is descriptive and relied heavily on published works. It shows that kipsigis ... -
SERVICE QUALITY DELIVERY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The paper assesses the service quality delivery and Customer’s satisfaction in some selected Banks in Nigeria. Primary data is used where (600) respondents were selected through convenient Sampling. The study uses gap ...
