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Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Infections in Tharaka-Nithi County
(International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2022-08-22)Health care is a basic need to humans which can only be achieved with medicines with high efficacy against disease causing pathogens. Globally, gastrointestinal infections are major health concern particularly to travelers ... -
Screening of Antimicrobial Activity of Poly Herbal Extracts against Bacterial Pathogens Causing Gastroenteritis in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, 2023-04-27)Herbals have been used for decades to treat gastrointestinal infections across the world, including in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Crude extracts from herbs have long been prescribed by traditional healers for treatment ... -
Pathogenicity of Alternaria Species Causing Tomato Blight in AgroEcological Zones of Kirinyaga County in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 2023-04-22)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is a highly consumed and produced vegetable crop with an annual global production of over 185 million tonnes. High consumption and production are due to its nutritional and health ... -
Effect of pH, Carbon and Nitrogen Sources on Antibiotic Production by Actinomycetes Isolates from River Tana and Lake Elementaita, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 2023-08-04)The escalating concern over antibiotic resistance and its profound impact on public health have underscored the urgent need to explore alternative reservoirs of antimicrobial agents. In this regard, Actinomycetes have ... -
Characterization of Antibioticproducing Actinomycetes Isolated from River Tana and Lake Elementaita in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 2023-08-01)The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a global health concern, necessitating the search for novel sources of antibiotics. Actinomycetes, a group of microorganisms, have been known for their ability to ... -
Effectiveness of Computer Based Teaching in Enhancing Student’s Interest to Learn Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 2022-03)Interest plays a key role in learning. Interest motivates students and this enhances successful learning. Students’ interest to learn is affected by the teacher’s style of teaching. Students get interested in learning ... -
Effect of Collaborative Teaching Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement, In Physics in Public Secondary Schools in Nyeri County, Kenya.
(Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2021-07-12)Science education is a key driver for development because technological and scientific revolutions underpin economic advances, improvements in health systems and infrastructure. The study of Physics, as a science subject ... -
EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TEACHING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS MOTIVATION TO LEARN AGRICULTURE BY GENDER IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 2018-02)It is necessary to analyze academic motivation because of its significance in learning in schools. Gender differences in motivation to learn vary according to school subject. Motivation to learn is partly as a result ... -
EFFICACY OF EXPERIENTIAL CONCEPT MAPPING TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN PHYSICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MAARA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Creative Research and Studies, 2022-11)The fundamental challenge facing the teaching and learning of physics as a science in Kenya secondary schools is how to enhance students’ conceptual understanding as well as affective characteristics associated with ... -
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMMES AND ENROLMENT RATES OF PASTORALIST PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS MOYALE SUB-COUNTY, MARSABIT COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 2020-04)Enrolment of pastoralist pupils in public primary schools has been and is still low. To mitigate this challenge the Kenyan government has initiated a raft of measures, one of which is the school feeding programme. The ... -
INFLUENCE OF UTILIZATION OF IMPROVISED MATERIALS ON ACQUISITION OF NUMBER WORK SKILLS AMONG PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS IN KIAMBU SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(African Journal of Emerging Issues, 2022-05)Background Information: Use of instructional media resources plays an important role in enhancing learners’ acquisition of number work skills. However, in Kiambu Sub-county, acquisition of number work skills by pre-primary ... -
ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THARAKA SOUTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Creative Research and Studies, 2020-05)Student leadership in public secondary schools is very important. Student leaders assist the school administration to manage the school by bridging the gap between students and teachers. Effective student leadership is ... -
Collaborative Teaching Strategy and Learner Ability Interaction on Students’ Academic Achievement, in Physics in Nyeri County, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2021-09)The study of the Physics subject continues to play a vital role in industrial development and economic revitalization. For instance, the Physics of the electronic chip has seen tremendous improvements in communication, ... -
Influence of Agriculture Advisory Services on Adoption of Sorghum Production Practices among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka South Sub-County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2022-08-16)The development and dissemination of agricultural advisory services (AAS) amongst smallholder sorghum farmers (SHFs) has played a crucial role in sorghum yield improvement in Kenya. However, there is limited information ... -
Contraceptive Knowledge among Men and its Influence on their Participation in their Partner’s Modern Contraceptive use in Dallas Sub-location, Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023-08)Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health concern. Use of modern contraceptive has the potential of reducing maternal mortality by two thirds. However, the prevalence of modern contraceptives is low ... -
Patient Related Factors Influencing Timely Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023-10)Globally, the control of Tuberculosis (TB) has remained a public health challenge despite numerous prevention and treatment programs. Kenya is ranked among countries with a high TB burden globally and has the highest ... -
ORIGINAL RESEARCH: MIDWIVES’ KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MIDWIFERY-LED CARE MODEL IN EMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(2023)The midwifery-led care model improves maternal and neonatal health outcomes. For midwives to autonomously utlise a midwifery-led care model, they must know what it entails within available practice guidelines. Little is ... -
Effectiveness of the Nursing Process Training on its Knowledge Level among Nurses in Selected County Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023-10-10)Background: Nursing process (NP) is an approach of solving problems systematically that should be utilized by nurses in identification, prevention and treatment of health problems and in promotion of wellness. However, ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of men participation in partner modern contraceptive use in Dallas location, Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Contraception, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2022-12-27)Background: Male participation in partner modern contraceptive use is a viable strategy for improving modern contraceptive prevalence among married women. Increasing the uptake of modern contraceptives has been shown to ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of men participation in partner modern contraceptive use in Dallas location, Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Contraception, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2022-12-27)Background: Male participation in partner modern contraceptive use is a viable strategy for improving modern contraceptive prevalence among married women. Increasing the uptake of modern contraceptives has been shown to ...