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54. An Assessment of Personality Traits on the Prevalence of Suicide Ideation and Attempts in Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya

Muiru, A,W (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

The contemporary society is characterized by several problems among students in secondary schools. Some may be psychosocial leading to suicide ideation and attempts. This study sought to assess the ...

Application of AquaCrop Model Yield Optimization for Prediction of Optimal Sowing Dates under Alternative Soil Moisture Regimes in Laikipia, Kenya.

Mutonga, M. Kipkorir, E. Ng’etich, W. (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

his study presents the use of AquaCrop model in prediction of optimal onset dates for wheat crop grown under ASAL conditions in Laikipia County, Kenya. Modeling was done through simulation of root zone moisture ...

Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic for Software Maintenanc Cost Estimation: A Comparative Review Study

Mukunga, C. W (2020)

Maintenance is the last stage of software development life cycle. A software cost estimation model is an indirect measure, which is used to estimate the cost of a project. Maintenance cost is directly ...

aspora Remittance Economic Growth and Development Nexus in Kenya

Muriithi, K.,; Waweru, G (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

In the recent past, diaspora remittance has been a main and regular source of foreign currency in Kenya. Over the past decade, diaspora remittance has grown from 576 Million Dollars in 2010 ...

Assessing the Pattern of Land Development in the Along the (Greater) Eastern Bypass in Nairobi Metropolitan

Mutonga, M.; Kipkorir, E. (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

This study presents the use of AquaCrop model in prediction of optimal onset dates for wheat crop grown under ASAL conditions in Laikipia County, Kenya. Modeling was done through simulation of root zone moisture ...

B O O K O F A B S T R A C T S , 2 0 2 1 4th Annual 1nternational Conference Innovative Technology for a Dynamic World 36 Control of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Water Using Actinomycetes Extracts at Egerton University, Kenya

Unknown author (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Diseases are the worst enemy to man currently. This study aimed at isolating pathogenic bacteria from shallow wells in Dundori Kenya and testing the isolates for sensitivity to antibiotic metabolites previously ...

Barriers to Diabetes Foot Care Practices among Diabetes Patients Attending Diabetes Clinic in Embu County, Kenya

Mbisi, A; Ngari, D. M (2020)

Diabetes mellitus is becoming a major public health concern of the 21st century globally, with disproportionately great socioeconomic liability globally. Prevalence continues to rise resulting in significant morbidity ...

Biometric Properties and Network Technologies as Determinants for a Secure Electronic Voting Architecture

Rotich, E. K; Ikoha, A; Wasike, J (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

lectronic voting should be uniform, confidential, secure and verifiable as eligible voters are is authenticated by his/her unique characteristics and legible voters not allowed to cast more than one vote. Voting auditors ...

Business Innovations and Organizational Performance of Beverage Firms in Kenya

Maina, E. W; Kinyua, P. G; Muriithi, R. W (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

n a highly competitive environment, innovation is key to a firm obtaining a dominant position in the environment and gaining greater performance. Organizations are opting for business innovations as a response to ...

Challenges Facing Sustainable Clinical Mentorship among Nurse Mentors in the Clinical Areas

Murigi, M.; Mwangi, J.; Diana, W. (2020)

Nursing education professionals face myriad challenges in the 21st century in their effort to prepare student nurses to serve in a complex healthcare environment. Amidst the Covid 19 outbreak, it is unclear ...

Contextual Factors Influencing Utilization of Antenatal Care Services by Pregnant Women at Enzaro Health Centre, Vihiga County, Kenya

Kagoiyo N.; Kagoiyo S.W; Lukorito L.K (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Antenatal care contributes to good pregnancy outcomes and benefits of antenatal care depend on timing and quality of care provided. It reduces probability of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. This study sought ...

Control of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Water Using Actinomycetes Extracts at Egerton University, Kenya

Waithaka, P. N.; Gathuru E. M; Muriuki, B. G.; Kamunyi, J. N (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Diseases are the worst enemy to man currently. This study aimed at isolating pathogenic bacteria from shallow wells in Dundori Kenya and testing the isolates for sensitivity to antibiotic metabolites previously ...

Control of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Water Using Actinomycetes Extracts at Egerton University, Kenya

Waithaka, P. N; Gathuru, E .M; Muriuki, B, G; Kamunyi, J . N (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Corona Virus-19 disease (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory syndrome caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since the first reported cases in Wuhan China, COVID-19 has had a ...

Could Renewable Energy Support Service Delivery during COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya?

Thimo, L; Mbaabu, L; Mwai, M. (2020)

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the power system distribution network have proven to be beneficial to all the power sector players. These include: reduced greenhouse gas emission, ...

COVID-19 Pandemic Silver Lining in the Context of Infectious Disease Control Africa

Unknown author (2020)

Corona Virus-19 disease (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory syndrome caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since the first reported cases in Wuhan China, COVID-19 has had a ...

Crustacean Versus Mammalian Derived Calcium Phosphates for Water Treatment

Wagutu, A. W. (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Bone char (a biogenic hydroxyapatite) is the adsorbent of choice for defluoridation of water in many regions of Africa. Studies have shown that its efficiency decreases significantly as the ...

Design and Fabrication of a Solar Powered Touchless Temperature Monitoring and Hand Sanitizing Device

Mwai, M. M; Gichane, M. M.; Thimo, L (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

With the current rise in cases of COVID-19, temperature monitoring and hand sanitizing has become tedious at the entrance of the universities, schools and other busy public institutions. This process ...

Detection and Prevention of Cyber Threats Using Open-Source Applications for Startup-Fintech Firms in Kenya

Reuben, J. M; Obura, J (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Financial technology (fintech) is emerging as an innovative way to achieve financial inclusion and the broader objective of inclusive growth. With the rise in fintechs, Cybercrimes are steadily ...

Digital Learning in the Context of Covid-19 Crisis: Leveraging on “Big Data” Analytics

Mburu, S (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions in the higher learning institutions not only in Kenya but globally. The diagnosis of the first case in Kenya in March, 2020 marked the beginning of a ...

Effects of Corporate Income Tax Incentives on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

Mwangi, G. M; Muigai, R. G; Kungu, J (2020)

Tax incentives have been an issue of great concern world over as many governments have applied the incentives to attract multinational companies as well as to promote the domestic manufacturing industries. ...

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