Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions

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Transforming masculinities in the context of emerging family crisis: the case of selected faith-based organisations in Nakuru County

Nduati, Samwel Kiuguini (Egerton University, 2020-07)

Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) are transforming masculinities in the context of family crises facing the modern family. This is because despite global, regional and national efforts by Governments and other agencies the ...
Relationship between selected rehabilitation factors and recovering alcoholics competencies in central and Nairobi regions, Kenya

Waweru, Muriithi (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Attainment of sobriety calls for appropriately planned and skillfully managed process that offers personal support and guidance, necessitating effective approaches during alcohol rehabilitation. An understanding of how ...
Molecular products, thermal emissions, and radical kinetics from the thermal degradation of croton megalocarpus biodiesel and binary transport fuels

Chelangat, Mosonik Bornes (Egerton University, 2020-06)

There is an urgent interest initiated to develop clean energy resources with the aim of reducing exposure to environmental pollutants and explore model fuels that can hasten the achievement of clean energy combustion. In ...
Kenya defense forces and militarization of internal disputes, 1963 – 2013

Ichani, Xavier Francisi (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Military intervention has attracted a lot of scholarly attention in the recent past, with many scholars interested in interrogating the motives and justifications for the practice. Many of these studies have mainly focused ...
Improving Safety and Quality Of Complementary Foods for Children Aged 6-23 Months in Rural Areas of Malawi Through the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Strategy

Numeri Chalumpha Geresomo (Egerton University, 2019-04)

The prevalence of stunting is very high in Africa (33.9%) despite global decline from 32.6 to 22.2% between 2000 and 2017; and over 33% of all stunted children live in Sub Saharan Africa. In Malawi, 37.1% of under-five ...
Foreign Exchange Risk Hedging Techniques, Firm Specific Factors, Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Kenya

Muiru, Monica Wanjiru (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Globalization, international trade and Kenya’s floating foreign exchange rate regime have exposed Kenyan firms to foreign exchange risk. Some Kenyan firms have embraced riskhedging techniques to mitigate any losses ...
Effects of Soil Moisture Regimes, Planting Density and Intercropping on Growth and Yield of Selected Soybean Cultivars in Kenya

Mwamlima, Louis Hortensius (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merrill] yields in Kenya range from 445-1200 kg ha-1 against potential yields of 3500 kg ha-1. The low yields are attributed to soil moisture stress and use of poor agronomic practices. The objectives ...
Antiplasmodial and toxicity activities and characterization of chemical compounds extracted from selected medicinal plants in Uganda

Kodi, Philip (Egerton University, 2018-11)

Malaria caused by Plasmodium parasite is at the moment the one of the highest killer disease in the tropics. In developing countries, where malaria is one of the most prevalent diseases, some people still rely on traditional ...
Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical studies of turraea abyssinica, meyna tetraphylla and leonotis mollissima

Kinuthia, Esther Wanjiru (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Due to the high bills involved in the importation of modern medicinal drugs, about 80% of the African population use traditional medicine from plants to treat common infectious diseases caused by microorganisms. The main ...
Optimization of brewing, processing conditions and their effects on the chemical and sensory quality of purple-leafed Kenyan tea

Kilel, Emily Cherono (Egerton University, 2019-11)

The Tea Research Institute (TRI) developed TRFK 306 tea clone which is rich in anthocyanin as a strategy to diversify Kenyan teas. TRFK 6/8 was used as a control in the study being a standard clone used at the TRI. TRFK ...
Optimizing micropropagation protocols for wild blackberry (rubus sp)

Gichaba, Sarah Nyamoita (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Blackberry is a crop of great economic potential but it has not been exploited commercially in Kenya. Breeding and commercial production of blackberry requires rapid propagation which is not possible through the traditional ...
Occupational safety and health status in the informal Non-food manufacturing sector in Kampala city, Uganda

Wekoye, Stephen Aurice (Egerton University, 2019-10)

The informal sector is an engine of growth with more than 1.8 billion people globally and one billion workers in developing countries producing a greater portion of GD (25-60%) in developing countries. It provides employment ...
Market participation and its effect on employment and food access within households of smallholder women farmers in Rwanda

Ingabire, Chantal (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Agricultural transformation is key to poverty reduction and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Rwanda, transformation efforts have been focused on increasing smallholder farmers’ participation in agricultural ...
Evaluation of entomopathogens and plant extracts as options for integrated pest management of tuta absoluta meyrick (lepidoptera: gelechiidae) for enhanced tomato productivity in Rwanda

Assinapol, Ndereyimana (Egerton University, 2020-07)

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an economically and nutritionally important crop in Rwanda. However, its production is threatened by the invasive tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta Meyrick) since 2015. Options for ...
Evaluation of cassava (manihot esculenta crantz) germplasm for resistance to cassava brown streak disease and virus elimination using in vitro techniques

Masinde, Emily Atieno (Egerton University, 2020-07)

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is an important disease causing losses of up to 70% in the most susceptible cultivars. Its effects include: reduced root quality due to pitting, root constriction and necrosis, and reduced ...
Effects of cooperative e-learning and conventional teaching approaches on secondary school students' achievement and attitude towards chemistry in Koibatek sub-county, Kenya

Chebii, Roselyn Jepkosgei (Egerton University, 2019-11)

The study of Chemistry at secondary school level help students in developing basic scientific skills, knowledge and competence required in problem solving in their environment. However, this might not be achieved unless ...
Effect of strategic leadership and organizational change on organizational performance in chartered universities, Kenya

Riel, Chepkurgat (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Leadership has undergone much adaptation to suit the unique needs of each organization owing to the changes in globalization, technology, demographics and work practices. As a result of this evolution, institutions of ...
Assessment of occupational exposures to lead among artisans working in the informal automobile sector in Nakuru town, Kenya

Odongo, Alfred Owino (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Lead is a common toxic heavy metal with unique physical and chemical properties that make it suitable for a variety of applications in automobile industry. The artisans in the informal automobile industry are involved in ...
Transforming masculinities in the context of emerging family crisis: the case of selected faith-based Organisations in Nakuru County

Nduati, Samwel Kiuguini (Egerton University, 2020-07)

Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) are transforming masculinities in the context of family crises facing the modern family. This is because despite global, regional and national efforts by Governments and other agencies the ...
Screening and characterization of some anticancer compounds from Salicaceae, Myrtaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Solanaceae families

Kipngeno, Chirchir Denis (Egerton University, 2019-10)

The chemistry of natural products is very important since it has been used in the search for bioactive compounds for management of various human diseases including cancer. The increase in the incidence of cancer coupled ...

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