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Ronoh, Marilyn (2023)

Dr. Marilyn C. Ronoh is a Lecturer and Researcher of Applied Mathematics and Infectious Disease Modelling. She is currently teaching at the University of Embu, Kenya on a full-time basis. She has a BSc. degree in Mathematics, ...

Staff Profile: Dr. Zachariah Mbugua Mburu

Mbugua Mburu, Zachariah (UoEm, 2023-09-08)

Dr. Zachariah Mbugua is a lecturer and senior researcher in Applied Mathematics specializing in Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Methods. At the moment, he is a lecturer at the University of Embu in Kenya. He holds a B.Sc. in ...

Staff Profile: Dr. Wesley Kiprono Nyaluke

Kiprono Nyaluke, Wesley (UoEm, 2023-09-08)

Dr. Wesley Kiprono Nyaluke

Staff Profile:Dr. Wilckyster Nyateko Nyarindo

Nyarindo, Wilckyster Nyateko (UoEm, 2023-09-08)

Dr Wilckyster N. Nyarindo is an accomplished researcher in Agricultural Economics. She holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and MSc in Agribusiness Management from the University of Western Australia and Egerton University ...

Staff Profile:Dr.Florence Kaumi Kirimi

Kirimi, Florence Kaumi (UoEm, 2023-09-08)

I am a Kenyan by birth. I hold a PhD in Agricultural extension from the University of Embu. I have Msc and a Bsc in Agricultural Education and Extension from Egerton University. I have taught secondary school Agriculture ...

Staff Profile: Dr. Julius N. Mugweru .

Mugweru, Julius N. (UoEm, 2023)

Julius N. Mugweru is the Chair of the Department/Lecturer. Department of Biological Sciences, School: Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS). Area of Specialization: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology and Microbiology. Dr. ...

Geographic Distribution of Rabies Virus and Genomic Sequence Alignment of Wild and Vaccine Strains, Kenya

Wambugu, Evalyne N.; Kimita, Gathii; Kituyi, Sarah N.; Washington, Michael A.; Masakhwe, Clement; Mutunga, Lucy M.; Jaswant, Gurdeep; Thumbi, S.M.; Schaefer, Brian C.; Waitumbi, John N. (UoEm, 2024-08-08)

Rabies, a viral disease that causes lethal encephalitis, kills ≈59,000 persons worldwide annually, despite availability of effective countermeasures. Rabies is endemic in Kenya and is mainly transmitted to humans through ...

Modeling integrated soil fertility management for maize production in Kenya using a Bayesian calibration of the DayCent model.

Laub, Moritz; Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna, Monicah; Necpalova, Magdalena; Broek, Marijn Van de; Corbeels, Marc; Mathu Ndungu, Samuel; Mugendi, Daniel; Yegon, Rebecca; Waswa, Wycliffe; Vanlauwe, Bernard; Six, Johan (UoEm, 2024-07-04)

Sustainable intensification schemes such as integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) are a proposed strategy to close yield gaps, increase soil fertility, and achieve food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Biogeochemical ...

Product Life Cycle Extension Strategies, Market Based Policies, Customer Loyalty and Performance of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Firms in Kenya

RWAMBA, PAULINE (UoEm, 2024-09-02)

Proliferations of strategic interplay among manufacturing firms threaten the sustainability of fast-moving consumer goods in Kenya. In realization of vision 2030, manufacturing was envisaged as a core area in job creation ...

Quality Teaching and Learning, Assessment Technology and Innovativeness in Virtual Environments

University of Embu Committee Members (UoEm, 2023-11-02)

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QTL mapping for pod quality and yield traits in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Njau, Serah Nyawira; Gepts, Paul; Parker, Travis A.; Duitama, Jorge; Arunga, Edith Esther (UoEm, 2024-08-12)

Pod quality and yield traits in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) inﬂuence consumer preferences, crop adoption by farmers, and the ability of the product to be commercially competitive locally and globally. The objective ...

A Diallel Cross-Based Analysis of the Genetic Basis of Pod Quality and Pod Yield in Snap Bean

Njau, Serah N.; Arunga, Esther; Otsyula, R (UoEm, 2024-07-27)

Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is among the leading vegetables in Kenya that is mainly grown for export with the potential to increase household income. There are few programs in Kenya that focus on breeding new ...

Themes Used to Discursively Construct the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya’s Newspaper Headlines

Mulonzi, Brian Munyao; Ngumo, Cyrus Mugambi; Omoke, Lillian Kemunto (UoEm, 2024-09)

This study investigates the themes that discursively construct the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya’s newspaper headlines, specifically focusing on their role in structuring communication related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Performance Management and Employee Performance In Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges In Kenya

Miriti, Justine Majau (UoEm, 2024-08-08)

ABSTRACT The Kenyan government has adopted several major management reforms, one of which is the implementation of performance evaluation in public institutions, such as Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges (PPTTCs). ...

CORPORATE BOARD CHARACTERISTICS, OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE, VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE, AND VALUE OF FIRMS LISTED AT THE SECURITY EXCHANGES IN EAST AFRICA

Ndegwa, Charity Muthoni (UoEm, 2024-08-08)

Firm value is investor perception towards the company’s degree of success as reflected in share price for publicly listed companies. This research postulates that firm value is affected by corporate board characteristics, ...

RELATIONSHIP MARKETING, CORPORATE BRANDING, SERVICE QUALITY, AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

BITA, GEOFFREY MWIKAMBA (UoEm, 2024-08-08)

The world over, businesses constantly strive towards the enhancement of customer satisfaction through heightened competitiveness and improvement of service delivery. Customer satisfaction is important in the creation and ...

Staff Profile : Dr. Faith Mueni Musyoka

Faith, Mueni (UoEm, 2024-08-01)

Dr Faith Mueni Musyoka is a holder of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology from Kabarak University, Kenya, Master of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science both from Masinde ...

BEYOND THE STETHOSCOPE: NAVIGATING KENYA’S HEALHCARE CRISIS

Omondi, Alamyn (UoEm, 2024-07-10)

Our healthcare system grapples with profound inequities and systemic failures. This might be news to those exposed to high quality medical care, but to others, this crumbling system might be the last straw to clutch on. ...

HEALTH CARE ACCESS & EQUITY: ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN KENYA

Tabitha, Precious (UoEm, 2024-07-10)

Health involves thriving into various aspects of life and encompasses more than just avoiding to get sick. It includes various factors such as the mental, physical and social well-being of an individual. It is not just ...

HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND EQUITY: ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN KENYA

Ndingi, Kennedy (UoEm, 2024-07-10)

This paper embarks on exploring the inequity in access to healthcare in Kenya. This is despite the efforts by the government to ensure that all citizens have equal access to health. This paper suggests that the tremendous ...

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