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Reflections on Policies and Institutional Mechanisms for Climate Change Management in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Climate change poses serious challenges worldwide. It manifests itself in the frequent occurrence of various disasters such as droughts and floods which directly or indirectly impact key sectors of the global economy. In ... -
Implication of Climatic Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resource Management: Individual and Collective Responsibility
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The impact of climate change is quite evident in terms of increasing aridity, disruption of livelihood in terms of food and drinking water supply, risking the collapse of marine eco-systems, food insecurity, Arctic melting, ... -
Implications of Climate Change on Sustainable Environmental and Natural Resources Management in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The natural environment consists of the atmosphere, the lithosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere interacting with one another and forming a system powered by solar radiation. Human livelihood and growth of the economy depends ... -
Factors Influencing Resilience of Pastoralists to Drought in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Major contributing factors to climate variability including increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, rising temperature, possibly leading to more drought and floods. This will in turn alter the availability of water resources, ... -
Environmental Factors Influencing the Sustenance of Camel Milk Value Chain in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Dry land areas experience challenges due to various factors, environmental degradation associated with climate change related risks and other stressors of biodiversity, which pose major threats to the sustenance of camel ... -
Influence of Climate Variability on the Livelihoods of Rural Women in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Women face various challenges due to climate variability which affects their livelihoods at various geographical levels. This is due to their social roles and gender inequalities they face in terms of their access to and ... -
The Recurrent Landslides of Lagam Escarpment, Kaben Location, Marakwet East, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The landslides of the Lagam escarpment in Kaben loction of Elgeyo Marakwet County are not only recurrent but are highly cataclysmic; causing mayhem whenever they occur. The first known landslides on the Lagam escarpment ... -
Influence of Environmental Programmes on Students’ Attitudes and Behavior in Addressing Environmental Issues in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Environmental degradation is a major challenge which requires appropriate strategies to reverse the situation. One of such strategies is experiential environmental education among high school students who, through change ... -
Book of proceedings of the 3rd Annual International Conference
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Depiction of The Roles of Youth in The National Development in Selected Swahili Novel
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The youths play a very important role in national development since they are very energetic, strong and forms the majority of the country’s population. Despite the fact that youths face a lot of challenges, they can also ... -
Mifanyiko Ya Unyambulishaji Wa Vitenzi Katika Kigĩchũgũ
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Unyambulishaji wa vitenzi ni mojawapo ya masuala yanayoshughulikiwa katika taaluma ya mofolojia katika lugha nyingi za Kiafrika. Makala hii inashughulikia unyambulishaji wa vitenzi katika Kigĩchũgũ, mojawapo ya lugha za ... -
Influence of Secondary School Students’ Attitude Towards Agriculture on Employment Creation in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 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 ... -
Evaluation Of Effects Of Sewage Farming Vegetables To Consumers And Their Awareness In Peri-Urban Areas: A Case Study Of Ruai, Nairobi County.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Food safety has become everybody’s concern and it’s difficult to find anyone who has not encountered an unpleasant moment of foodborne illnesses at least once. Food borne illnesses are a result of consumption of contaminated ... -
Tourism Product Innovation: Positioning Meetings, Incentives, Conferences And Exhibitions, As A Strategy For Product Diversification In Beach Hotels of Mombasa County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 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 ... -
Research and publish, publish or perish, so what?
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Research primarily is geared towards creation of new knowledge. Researchers in Applied Linguistics are expected to identify and solve linguistic problems in the society. For this to be realized scholars in applied linguistics ... -
Linguistics Elements and Meaning: Imagery as a Subtle Communication of Ideologies in Poetry.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Language is the vehicle through which ideas are communicated. In order to have a holistic criticism of the works of art, the critic is called upon to break down language into small elements that embody the meaning intended ... -
The Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes: His Role in the expansion of the British Empire
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)This paper sets out to describe the character, philosophies and guiding beliefs of the biggerthan-life personality of Cecil John Rhodes, the diamond magnate, as seen by different researchers and writers. It also explains ... -
The Place of an Applied Linguist in Actualising the Big Four Agenda
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The Big Four Agenda, hereafter BFA, is a four-point agenda initiated by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of Kenya, which outlines his focus in his final Presidential term. The BFA is geared towards ... -
Tathmini Ya Ujumi Mweusi Katika Tamthilia Ya Mashetani Wamerudi (S.A.M 2016)
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Tamthilia ya Kiswahili ina historia fupi ikilinganishwa na tanzu zingine, hasa ushairi. Tamthilia za kwanza kuwahi kutafsiriwa kwa Kiswahili na zilizoandikwa kwa lugha hii zilizingatia sana maudhui ya kidini, kizalendo, ... -
The History of TIRDO and Industrialization in Tanzania up to 2018
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)This paper examines different areas which are the prerequisites of industrialization. It focuses on the issues of research and innovation as imperatives in industrialization from historical point of view, the paper utilizes ...
