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Socio-Cultural Determinants of Male Enrolment in Fashion-Related Training in Murang’a County, Kenya

Kimemia, Millicent (KyU 3rd Annual international conference,2019, )

Fashion design training has been gaining momentum with many youths enrolling in different fashion design courses in institutions across Kenya. This increase in enrolment has been attributed to economic gains attached to ...
Effect of Foreign Exchange Volatility on Share Prices of Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange

Muigai, Gitau; Cherono, L (European Journal of economic and financial research, )

Since 1993 when the floating exchange rate regime was established in Kenya, the country has experienced significant exchange rate volatility. This continuous fluctuation has increased foreign exchange risk exposure which ...
3rd Annual International Conference,2019

Omwandho, Charles; Wasike, Jotham (2019)

3rd Annual International Conference
Factors Influencing Family Planning Services Utilization Among Men in Kerugoya Ward; Kerugoya County

Maina, Evah; Mwai, R (Kirinyaga University, 2019)

Family planning is one of the components of reproductive health services and its understanding is key to family health. Changes in both men`s and women`s knowledge, attitude and behavior are necessary to achieving the ...
Factors influencing non-adherence of Tuberculosis medication among adults at Jericho Health Center

Kamau, Susan (Kirinyaga University, 2019)

Tuberculosis patients have decreasing compliance with treatment leading to emergence of multidrug resistant strains. Consequently, patients are dying of tuberculosis and the spread of the disease in the community is high. ...
hosphorus availability and exchangeable aluminum response to phosphate rock and organic inputs in the Central Highlands of Kenya

Omenda, Jane A; Omwandho, Charles; Ngetich, F. K; Milka, N.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; . Mugendi, D.N (KyU 3rd Annual International Conference, 2019)

Soil acidity and phosphorus deficiency are some of the constraints hampering agricultural production in tropical regions. The prevalence of soil acidity is associated with phosphorus (P) insufficiency and aluminum saturation. ...
Young Movers Beaded Art Work Enterprise: Entrepreneurship for Self Employment in Kenya

Orucho, M.N; Mukigi, K (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

According to 2016 World Bank Annual Report, the future of Kenya’s competitiveness in the global economy remains bleak as the country struggles to contain the heaviest youth unemployment burden in East Africa. Kenya recorded ...
Assessment of Coliforms Bacteria Contaminant in Nkenye Stream in Meru South, Kenya

Kithaka., S.C; Erick, C; Magana., A (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

Access to portable water remains a major global concern due to increased rate of water pollution contributed to by human pressure such as accelerated urbanization, high population, industrialization and intense agricultural ...
Cross Talk Between Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (Bmps) and TGF-βs/ Receptors in Human Endometrial and Endometriosis Cells

Omwandho, C.O; Mecha, E; Cong, Sui; Hans-R, T; Konrad, L (KyU 3rd Annual International Conference, 2019)

TGF-βs transduce their signals mainly through activation of Smad2 and Smad3. They can also strongly but only transiently induce phosphorylation and activation of Smad1, Smad5 and Smad8 (BMP-responsive Smads) in endothelial ...
Relationship Between Financial Leverage and Profitability of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

Kakiya, E; Misango, S (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

Business deploys a number of strategies to improve financial profitability, including streamlining processes, outsourcing and integrating new technologies. Financial leverage offers an alternative way to increase profits ...
Business Risks and Interest Rate Spread Among Kenyan Commercial Banks

Maina, M.; Kabata, D. (The strategic journal of business and change management, 2019)

This study aimed at establishing the relationship between business risks and interest rate spread of commercial banks in Kenya. It was anchored on a study "determinant of interest rate spread of commercial banks in ...
Design Aspects for Smart Maternity Wear: A Strategy for a Healthy and Fashionable Pregnancy

Nelima, B (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

During pregnancy, expectant women experience dramatic physical body changes in terms of body silhouette, measurement, weight and posture. This lead to the need of clothes that can accommodate the changes and make the ...
Reduced Malaria Prevalence in School Children in Western Kenya: An Association with Present Malaria Control Approach

Munyekenye, G.O; Chimbevo, L (KyU 3rd Annual International Conference, 2019)

Malaria control measures have improved in recent years due to intensified use of insecticide treated bed nets and change of first line malaria drug in Kenya. Few studies have evaluated the effects of these changes on overall ...
Globalization Challenges for the Kenyan Textile Industry

Waweru, Waweru, G; Kiiru, A (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

The Kenyan economy has in the past benefitted from textile industry. Through economic development and employment creation in Kenya. However, with recent government development agenda of empowering manufacturing sector ...
Using Biotechnology Tools to Enhance Breeding and Sustainable Use of Yam (Dioscorea Spp.): An Orphan but Highly Potential Food and Nutritional Security Crop in Kenya.

Nyaboga, E. N; Nguu, E.N (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) in Kenya is a neglected crop, despite having a lot of potential for providing food security and income to resource-poor farmers. Yam tubers are nutritionally rich and a major source of dietary fiber, ...
Firm Seizing Capabilities for Competitive Advantage of Agriculturally Intensive Retail Enterprises

Kiiru, Grace (Semantic Scholar, 2019)

Kirinyaga County is agriculturally enriched with 90% of its population depending on agriculture for food, income generation and livelihood. However, competitiveness of these enterprises has not been realized due to the ...
The Response of Kenya’s Construction Industry Output Growth Rate to Central Bank Base Lending Interest Rate (2007 – 2018)

Mbusi, E.T. (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

Globally, construction industry is viewed as one of the major industries in a country’s economy. Thus, knowledge of the impact that central bank rate bears on the industry shall make management of the industry by the ...
The Use of Anaerobic Conditions and Plasma Environment During Tea Processing to Enhance Polyphenols in Made Teas

Ngeny, L.C; Mecha, E.O; Keter, L.K; Maina, E.N; Kuloba, P.W (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

Tea prepared from leaves of Camellia sinensis is the most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. Health benefits associated with tea consumption include reduced risk of cancer, type 2-diabetes, cardiovascular ...
Outdoor Position Sensing Using Gps and Active Rfid Beacons.

Gachoki, N. M; Kamau, S.I,; Ikua, B.W (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

This paper presents an outdoor positioning system based on Global Positioning System(GPS) and Radio Frequency identification (RFID) that can be used for tracking and pursuit. GPS is mainly used to provide location by ...
Viability of Bee Brood (Apismellifera) for Curl Bee Brood Additives to Boost Chicken Feed Ingredient for Enhanced Food Security

Nuwemuhwezi, G. (3rd Annual Internatonal Conference, 2019)

All edible insects and honey bees are important to our food system. This study seeks to investigate the link between pest management practices in apiary systems and entomophangy (the human consumption of insects). The study ...

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