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Efficacy of Bollgard II® Variety 06Z604D Containing cry1Ac and cry2Ab2 Genes on the African Bollworm (H. Armigera) in Confined Field Trials at KARI Mwea, Kenya

Waturu, C. N; Wessels, W.,; Kambo, C. M.,; Wepukhulu, S. B.,; Njinju, S. M.,; Njenga, G. K; Kariuki, J.; Karichu, P. M. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

A Confined Field Trial (CFT) was set up at KARI-Mwea with the objective of testing efficacy of Bollgard II® variety, 06Z604D on the African bollworm and non-target pests including the cotton lygus, thrips, aphid and red ...
Generation and Characterization of Striga-Resistant Maize and Sorghum Varieties Using Azide-Based Mutagenesis

Othira, J. O.; Kiruki, S. (Egerton University, 2013-02-01)

Production of cereal crops is threatened by Striga hermonthica (Del. Benth) weed known to infest an estimated 46000 hectares of land in the traditional food producing areas in Western and Coastal Kenya. The grain yields ...
Challenges and achievements in the implementation of MDG for women and girls in the area of education in rural Kenya

Muthiga, Margaret; Parsitau, Damaris (2015-12-03)

While governments and other stakeholders try to improve access, equity, quality and relevance in education, only access and equity partly have a small impact. The progress and the role of the MDG in relation to education ...
The role of financial institutions in enhancing women’s literacy in Kenya. A case of Baringo County

Oino, Peter Gutwa; Kipkemei, C. (2015-12-03)

Financial institutions are critical to modern functional economies throughout the world. Financial institutions have increased investment opportunities for women particularly in developing countries. However, most women ...
Smart e-learning environment, using wireless peer to peer networks and smart blackboard approach

Gogo, Kevin O.; Gitonga, David M. (2015-12-03)

Smart technology has been used in various environments to ease human tasks in achieving some goals. In this paper we introduce smart e-learning environment using wireless peer to peer networks and smart blackboards approach. ...
Language-learner performance and the interpretation of teachers’ written comments: A case study of pupils from selected primary schools in Nakuru municipality, Kenya.

Muthoni, Agatha (2015-12-03)

This study investigated language-learner performance and the interpretation of teachers’ written comments by pupils from selected primary schools in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. It looked at how this interpretation affects ...
Relationship between secondary school boys’ and girls’ chemistry self- concept and their scientific creativity in selected counties in Kenya

Wachanga, Samuel W.; Kamonjo, Florence W. (2015-12-03)

Education is the most critical ingredient in a country’s development process in the social, economic and political realms. Kenya in its vision 2030 hopes to be transformed into a newly industrialised, middle-income country ...
The influence of teacher characteristics on ICT adoption among secondary school teachers in Kenya

Komen, K. H.; Cheplogoi, S. K.; Kirui, V. C. (2015-12-03)

The society is moving very fast into a digital world with Information Communication Technology revolution. Education has not escaped with teaching and learning processes coming under scrutiny in ICT standards and impacts. ...
FGM Referencing: An impediment to literacy in girls and women among the Samburu

Mahero, Evelyn; Ndoro, Pauline (2015-12-03)

The current study examines and analyzes the referencing discourse of Traditional Female Initiation (TFI), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among the Samburu of Samburu County in Kenya. The fact that a lot of campaigns have ...
Gender ideology in kumuse ritual discourse among the Bukusu of Kenya

Mulindi, Khaemba Josephine Dr. (2015-12-03)

Ritual is a mode of discourse production. In ritual discourse, participants employ discursive strategies. Rituals are instruments for the formation of self and the social identity of the group. Masculine ideologies and ...
Analyzing the role of new media in eradicating illiteracy in Kenya

Karanja, Kinyanjui Jackson (2015-12-03)

In today’s modern world, the quality of information we acquire immensely determines all our choices and activities that we indulge in including our capacity to enjoy fundamental freedoms and the ability for self-determination ...
The poverty -literacy connection: Introducing the public library

Adams, Lindall Elaine (2015-12-03)

To overcome poverty, serious investments must be made into literacy, and literacy further extended into education and lifelong learning. Poverty reduction is only possible when more emphasis is placed on literacy (Baptiste ...
Use of new media tools in disseminating knowledge among University Academic staff in Kenya

Masaya, Hillary Chakava (2015-12-03)

Scholarly communication is integral to the research process and to the enhancement of literacy. Traditionally, research has been published in print journals which continue to be the preferred channel, especially in developing ...
Performance of Kibera Informal Secondary school students in National Examinations

Oluoch, Jared (2015-12-03)

The launch of free primary education in 2002 triggered an influx of pupils' into public schools. This had been a success as the targeted number of students of 8 million had been overwhelmingly achieved. The enthusiasm in ...
Subduing illiteracy and marginalization in Kenya: Inclusive education approach

Ondieki, Douglas (2015-12-03)

The world today is faced with a growing number of persons who are excluded from meaningful participation in the economic, social, political, cultural and educational life of their communities. Since independence, Kenyan ...
Factors affecting the quality of learning in early childhood development education institutions in Nakuru County, Kenya

Wamukuru, David Kuria (2015-12-03)

The Constitution of Kenya Chapter 4 and Basic Education Act of 2013 provide for free and compulsory basic education. Through these legal provisions, ECDE has been integrated as part of basic education and was devolved to ...
Influence and extent of brown envelope journalism on news reporting in Kenya

Chepkorir, Florence (2015-12-03)

Being in a position to provide education for all as one of the Millennium Development goals will be a milestone to the Kenyan society as soon as it is attained. Media which gives a platform for collection, packaging and ...
Evaluation of information literacy skills held by children users in community libraries: A case of Nakuru community library

Maina, Stephen (2015-12-11)

The study aimed at exploring the implementation of information literacy skills in Nakuru Community Library. The objectives of the study were to find out the type of literacy skills in users, establish the type of staff ...
The role of primary school education in imparting English language literacy in Kenya: Challenges and opportunities

Mutea, Zipporah (2015-12-11)

One of the aims of primary school education in Kenya is to impart English literacy to all primary school learners. For this aim to be achieved, instruction should be handled by qualified teachers, learning resources should ...
What is in the name?: 21st century literacies explained

Matatiele, R. A. (2015-12-11)

The ever-changing cyber technology is instigating a rapid advancement in the information landscape hence Information Literacy (henceforward IL) is caught up, as it were, in that dilemma. According to Lankshear and Knobel ...

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