Browsing 6th Annual Conference Kabarak University 2016 by Issue Date
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EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF THREE DRY BEAN VARIETIES IN THE HIGHLAND OF ABERDARE RANGES
(Kabarak University, 2016)Several studies have shown that beans are the leading source of protein and calories for many of the poorest families in Kenya Two dry bean cultivars (Chelelang and Ciankui) have been reported to be suitable for growing ... -
The role of faith-based organisations in peacebuilding in Mt Elgon region
(Kabarak University, 2016)Peace is defined as the absence of widespread physical violence. The term is derived from Galtung’s (1976) idea of positive peace where non-violence, social justice and ecological sustainability remove the causes of war ... -
Challenges Facing the Guidance and Counseling Programme in Primary Schools for the Hearing Impaired in the Counties of Nakuru ,Nairobi, Kiambu and Machakos
(Kabarak University, 2016)Hearing impaired learners encounter many challenges which are caused by their inability to hear and effectively use oral language. A functional guidance and counseling programme has a pivotal role in providing the hearing ... -
FACTORS IMPEDING IMPLEMENTATION OF SUBSIDIZED SECONDARY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2016)There has been a widespread belief among educational economists that educational development would lead to accelerated economic growth, more wealth and income distribution, greater equality of opportunity, availability of ... -
Conceptual Metaphors in Margaret Ogola's Novel: “The River and the Source.”
(Kabarak University, 2016)The nexus between the mind and socio-cultural setting begets the concept ‘Cognitive Linguistics’ which is an appliance exploited to make sense of experiences in contexts where provisions of grammar are too inadequate( ... -
EFFECTS OF BROWNIAN MOTION ON NANO-FLUIDS MIXED CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER
(Kabarak University, 2016)In many industrial applications, the generated heat must enter or leave the system by using a fluid. Therefore, it can be said that the heat transfer phenomenon plays an important role in the industry. Application ... -
A Critical Discourse Analysis of “Churchill Live”Comedy Show
(Kabarak University, 2016)The media has the capacity to command what the viewers consume on the screens by propagating various ideologies. The Kenyan screen is sprinkled with various programmes like advertisements, news, movies and comedy shows ... -
The Economic transformation of the Tugen women in the colonial period
(Kabarak University, 2016)The current thinking on development issues indicates that there is a gender imbalance in access to and control over resources in most African communities (Snyder, 2000) In communities like the Keiyo of Kenya, women were ... -
THE NEED FOR AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: OPPORNUTIES AND CHALLENGES
(Kabarak University, 2016)One of the university’s core functions is to sustain and perpetuate a cherished pattern of living that guarantees society’s prosperity. It exists as one of the instruments of prosperity. Responsible for society’s ... -
SELF-RELIANCE PROJECTS; THE FUTURE CORE DRIVER OF RURAL YOUTH LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
(Kabarak University, 2016)This paper examines the self-reliance projects as a future core driver of rural youth livelihood development outcomes in Kenya. The paper is based on a study conducted to determine the effects of self-reliance projects ... -
Women Economic Participation in Baringo County under the Leadership of Daniel arap Moi
(Kabarak University, 2016)The study was carried out in Baringo county The second president of Kenya H.E Daniel Moi, had been in politics representing the then Baringo District since 1957 as a member of legico and as an MP of Baringo central central ... -
CHALLENGES IMPACTING ON FEMALE STUDENTS ENROLMENT AND COMPLETION RATES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NYAMUSI DIVISION NYAMIRA NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2016)While the secondary school educational opportunities have continued to expand, a significant number of female students are not enrolling and participating effectively in secondary schools. In Thailand, children from poor ... -
A SURVEY REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVANCE ORGANIZERS RESEARCH AS A TEACHING STRATEGY
(Kabarak University, 2016)Effect of advance organizers on students’ achievement and retention of subjects concepts at various learning levels has been a vibrant area of research in education. Use of advance organizers has been attributed to ... -
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN KABARAK UNIVERSITY.
(Kabarak University, 2016)The progression and success of any institution is dependent on its adeptness to adapt to the diverse changes from global perspective. To cope with the changing expectations of the institutions, a culture that embraces ... -
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN KABARAK UNIVERSITY.
(Kabarak University, 2016)The progression and success of any institution is dependent on its adeptness to adapt to the diverse changes from global perspective. To cope with the changing expectations of the institutions, a culture that embraces ... -
Conceptualizing Economic Gains Through Social Capital among Coffee and Dairy Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016)Cooperatives organizations are independent local movement whose structures are embedded in the values, cultures and traditions of the communities they operate. Cooperatives operating in regions with strong social capital ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC REVENUE COLLECTION IN DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA A SURVEY OF NAKURU COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2016)Public revenue collection is an integral component of fiscal policy and administration of any government Tax revenue collection should comply with best practices of equity, ability to pay, economic efficiency, convenience ... -
Boda Boda Group Process Governance Dilemma: Role of External Factors in Kisumu Central Sub – County.
(Kabarak University, 2016)Governance is a theoretical concept referring to actions and processes by which stable practices and organisations arise and persist. These actions and processes may operate in formal and informal organisations such as ... -
Information systems (IS) for competitive intelligence (CI) in small and medium enterprises
(Kabarak University, 2016)Information systems have emerged to be a powerful tool for driving competitive advantage for firms Prior research has shown that very few SMEs use the analytical power of IS to drive their performance especially in ... -
FACTORS DRIVING CREATIVITY AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
(Kabarak University, 2016)Creativity is an indispensable ingredient in economic development over the long period. It refers to how institutions approach problems and solutions within the capacity to put existing ideas together in new ...