University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Staff Profile: Dr. Elizabeth Atieno Obura
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Dr. Obura, Elizabeth Atieno, earned her Ph.D and M.Ed in Educational Administration and Planning both from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa and B.Ed Arts English/Literature in English from the same University. She ... -
Staff Profile:Dr. Zachary Njagi Ndwiga
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Previously worked as a professional teacher with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Has experience in teaching in secondary school for three years, diploma teacher training college for seven years and another seven ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Timothy Bariu
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)I am a skilled academic professional with extensive experience in education and curriculum development. My background includes serving as a Full-time Lecturer at the University of Embu. I hold a Ph.D. in International and ... -
Staff Profile:Dr. Madrine King’endo (PhD)
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Research Interests: Human behaviour, talented and gifted children, psychological assessment -
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Adoption, Productivity and Return on Investment of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies among Sorghum Farmers in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-09)Declining soil fertility poses a serious threat to food production and food security to most farming households. Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) comprising the combination of organic and mineral fertilizer and ... -
Staff Profile: Dr Ciriaka Gitonga
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Senior Lecturer/Ag. Registrar, Planning, Administration & Finance -
Staff Profile: Prof. Speranza Ndege
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Prof. Speranza Ndege is an Associate Professor at University of Embu, in Humanities Department, School of Education and Social Sciences (SESS). Before joining the University of Embu, she was a Senior Lecturer at Kenyatta ... -
Procurement Practices and Value for Money in State Corporations in Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-09)Public procurement related expenditure is approximately fifty to seventy percent of the national budget of developing countries and represents close to 33% of the GDP. Mindful of the huge assets committed in open acquirement, ... -
Staff Profile:Dr. Kaberia Isaac Kubai
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)2009-2013: Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Religious Studies, MF Norwegian School of Theology -
Staff Profile: Dr. Cyrus Mugambi Ngumo
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Born in Nyeri and educated at both primary and secondary school levels in Nyeri. Then, proceeded to Kenyatta University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature. In 2003, I attained an ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Gladys Khisa Sitati
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Gladys Khisa Sitati is a Geography lecturer in University of Embu with considerable lecturing experience for a period of nine years. She has a Doctorate degree in Disaster Management and Geography from Masinde Muliro ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Lillian Kemunto Omoke,
(UoEm, 2023-12-08)Dr. Omoke is a Language and Communications expert and teaches language and communication units at the University of Embu. She has a PhD in Language and Communication from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. ... -
Implementation of A Hybrid Model Using K-Means Clustering and Artificial Neural Networks for Risk Prediction in Life Insurance
(UoEm, 2024-09)Accurate assessment of the risk posed by prospective policyholders is crucial for life insurance companies to effectively price policies and manage long-term liabilities. However, the complexity of risk factors makes relying ... -
Discursive Construction of Covid-19 Pandemic in Kenya's Newspaper Headlines
(UoEm, 2024-09)This thesis explores the discursive construction of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya's newspaper headlines. This study was guided by the following objectives: to examine how metaphors were used to discursively construct the ... -
Putative Functions of Novel Antennae Chemosensory Gene Repertoire of Male Tsetse Fly, Glossina morsitans morsitans
(BILLIAH KEMUNTO BWANA, 2022-11)Tsetse fly is a primary vector of Human African Trypanosomiasis and Animal African Trypanosomiasis. Tsetse fly exploits chemical cues from the environment to distinguish a non- from suitable hosts. Genes in tsetse fly ... -
The Bio-ecology and Genetic Structure of Tuta absoluta (meyrick) in Kenya
(GRACE WAITHIRA KINYANJUI, 2022-09)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable in Kenya in terms of its economic value and production. However, successful production is hampered by insect pests, and invasion by tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption and Effect of Irrigation Technologies on Productivity and Profitability among Small-scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Mary Muluki Kithome, 2022-09)Agricultural productivity has been significantly impacted by climate change and variability. Because of their reliance on rain-fed agriculture Kenya's small-scale farmers have been severely impacted by the climate change ... -
Bacterial Food Contaminants in Vended Fast Foods, Soil and Water in Embu Town, Kenya
(SUSAN WAIRIMU MURIUKI, 2020-11)Ready to eat fast food vending business has grown exponentially however, the microbiological safety of most of these fast foods is questionable. Despite the cholera outbreak in Embu in 2017, diminutive information exists ... -
Environmental greenhouse gas hotspots and climate change adaptation in smallholder sorghum cropping systems in Siaya county, Kenya
(COLLINS MUIMI MUSAFIRI, 2020-09)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is an essential drought-resistant crop that could enhance food security. However, its productivity remains relatively low in Kenya. Efforts to increase sorghum productivity through the application ...