Research Papers

The World Economic Forum Report of 2018 indicates a 32% index on the global gender gap in leadership and technology among men and women, despite the high enrollment of 65% and 66% for girls and boys in secondary education and 39% and 34% for women and men, respectively, in colleges and universities. When young people in Kenya transition from secondary to tertiary education, there are still sizable gender gaps,…

This paper examines the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church in addressing the “second generation” alcohol abuse in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The emerging phenomenon of SGA and its abuse by some RCC believers in Uasin Gishu County necessitated this study.  Structural Functional Theory by Emile Durkheim and Symbolic Interaction Theory by George Herbert Mead were used to guide the study. The study targeted…

Operational changes brought about by the Covid-19 Pandemic necessitated leaders to adapt to changes in their external environment in order for them to maintain their workmanship.  Adaptive leadership became an asset that was deemed necessary for every leader during their term in leadership. This study aimed to review the iteration and adaptation of the organization to conform to changes in its environment,…

The study focused on the influence of integration of Information Communication Technology in learning in public Technical and Vocational College .A case study of Moiben Technical and Vocational College. The objectives of the study are; effects behind ICT integration, barriers to the successful integration of ICT and means of integrating ICT Successful in learning activities. The use of ICT in the classroom is…

Phosphorus deficiency remains a key constraint to cowpea productivity in Kenya. Continuous cultivation of smallholder farms confounded with inadequate use of fertilizer and use of poor local cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seed varieties, has led to decreased cowpea yields in western Kenya. Earlier studies have indicated that application of phosphorus fertilizer at recommended rates as well as growing of…

Food and beverage sectors play major roles in the economic sector, and it has attracted many youths who wants to learn how to bake cakes and cook local and international dishes. purposed Establish Model of Sustainable Economic Development out of Technical skills, blended learning and Resource Challenges  from the first three objectives which were; to establish significance relationship between Technical…

Changes in the dietary patterns of Kenyans have been attributed to urbanization and acculturation, which were further hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Research conducted amongst young adult populations documented several examples of poor dietary patterns associated with urbanization which include skipping meals, following fad diets, greater consumption of snack foods and avoidance of certain food groups,…

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food security crop in the world. Its productivity is however constrained by both biotic and abiotic stresses. Key among the biotic stresses is bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. To date, there are no known conventional bactericides which provide effective control of this soil borne pathogen. Bioactive components of essential…

Food is a basic human right. Adequate food is important for growth, development, body and mental health. Human beings need sufficient, safe and nutritious food for their overall well-being. The major challenge to availability of nutrient rich food is over reliance on plant and animal products that rely on rain-fed agriculture that is vulnerable to unfavorable weather conditions and now aggravated by climate…

Family engagement in education refers to parents and school personnel working together to the classroom, local, and system level to support and improve learning. This kind of engagement helps learners to feel connected, safe, secure, supported and therefore ready to learn. It also helps parents and other caregivers feel connected and tuned into their children’s education. The purpose of the study was to determine…