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Drying of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines Through a Medium Infrared Radiation Process
(African Journals, 2020-07)In order to treat faecal sludge from ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines, eThekwini Municipality (Durban, South Africa) developed an infrared dryer, 'LaDePa' (Latrine Dehydration Pasteurization). Parameters that influence ... -
Characterization of On-Site Sanitation Material and Products: VIP Latrines and Pour-Flush Toilets
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Investigating Removal of Pesticides from Water by Nanofiltration Membrane Technology
(Research Gate, 2012)Agricultural activities form the backborne of Kenya´s economy. Inorder to control crop losses, pesticides are used and in the recent past, more of the pesticides have been used to increase production. However, the effect ... -
Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) Build-up and its Effect on E. coli Inactivation during Excreta Stabilisation in Single-stage and Two-stage Systems
(Research Gate, 2018-03)Digestion and co-digestion of faecal matter collected from urine diverting dehydrating toilet faeces (UDDT-F) and mixed organic market waste (OMW) was studied in single stage pilot scale mesophilic plug-flow anaerobic ... -
Build-Up and Impact of Volatile Fatty Acids on E. Coli and A. Lumbricoides During Co-Digestion of Urine Diverting Dehydrating toilet (UDDT-F) Faeces
(Elsevier, 2018)This study examined the potential of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) eggs inactivation in faecal matter coming from urine diverting dehydrating toilets (UDDT-F) by applying high ... -
The Impact of Vocational Training for Rural Development: A case Study of Youth Polytechnics in Nyambene District
(International Journal of Human Resource and Procurement, 2013)This study was built on three objectives. It sought the youth polytechnic (YP) responsiveness towards meeting the aspirations and needs of the trainees. It determined how graduates of YPs faired in the world of work and ... -
Financial Management Challenges Facing Implementation of Free Day Secondary Education in Imenti North District, Kenya
(Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Almost all modern organizations, including schools have the characteristics of the five basic functions performed by all managers which are planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling. Due to low transition ... -
Influence of Remuneration on Performance of Banking agent Workers in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)Postbank is ISO 9001:2008 certified in line with initiatives by the bank to improve service quality to customers within the requirements by the Ministry of Finance. The study objective was to establish the influence of ... -
Influence of Financial Resource on Successful Implementation of Strategic Plans in the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)The strategic plan is the Ministry of land, Housing and Urban Development guideline for ensuring development effectiveness and it is aimed at aligning the Ministry of land, Housing and Urban Development priorities, expected ... -
Influence of Technological Innovation on Bank Performance in Meru town
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016)There is increased industry convergence in the financial industry in Kenya following the introduction of mobile money transfer services offered by telecommunication players, the registration of micro finances as deposit ... -
Influence of Training on Performance of Employees in MERU Central Sub-county
(IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2019)Organizations globally develop frameworks, policies and practices that guide how employees work. The extent to which employees perform their task will determine the extent to which an organization realizes its vision and ... -
‘LaDePa’ Process for the Drying and Pasteurization of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines Using Infrared Radiation
(Elsevier, 2018)This paper studies a faecal sludge treatment process, LaDePa (Latrine Dehydration and Pasteurization), which includes: (i) the characterization of the rheological and plastic behaviour of faecal sludge in the feeding ... -
Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments, Water and Flora along Thika River
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Induction of Complete Courtship Ritual in Amblyomma Cajennense Using 2, 6-Dichlorophenol at Female-Equivalent Quantities
(2011)In order to clarify the role of 2,6-dichlorophenol (2,6-DCP) in the courtship of Amblyomma cajennense, sexually mature males that had previously fed on rabbits were tested in bioassays. The males were released onto dummies ... -
The Association of Teacher-Student Relationship Quality and Teacher Support with Students' School Satisfaction, Classroom Adjustment, and Academic Achievement
(Michigan State University, 2010)As children grow, they transition from home to school environments, where they acquire and master knowledge and skills, and develop an image of themselves as learners and develop several types of relationships with adults ... -
The Multidimensionality of Multicultural Service Learning: The Variable Effects of Social Identity, Context and Pedagogy on Pre-service Teachers’ Learning
(Elsevier, 2011)Multicultural service learning (MSL) seeks to develop pre-service teachers’ capacities and commitment to teach diverse student populations. We use multiple regression analyses of survey data collected from 212 pre-service ... -
Students' Attitude Towards Web-based Learning Resources
(Clemson University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to assess students' attitude towards web-based learning resources. Specifically, the study assessed (a) differences in attitude change, towards the Western Civilization class, for students ... -
The Influence of Demographic Factors on Peer Pressure Among Secondary School Adolescents In Nyahururu Laikipia County
(Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016)This study investigated whether demographic factors that included age, class and gender do influence peer pressure among adolescents. The study employed survey research design. The study targeted 13 secondary schools with ... -
Vocational Education at the Crossroads: Inculcating Skills Competence Into Trainees
(International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, 2017)There has been heighted demand for relevant skills training and information on how labor markets operate, especially in the context of addressing unemployment challenges in Africa, and Kenya in particular. This has faced ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Programme by Health Workers: A Survey of Selected Health Facilities in Meru County of Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research, 2019)Abstract: Introduction: Currently, diseases such as polio, measles, neonatal tetanus and malaria are a major threat in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and present an enormous challenge to the public health in Kenya and the world. ...