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Item A biography of "Field Marshal" Muthoni Kirima of the Mau Mau Movement, 1930-2015(Egerton University, 2016-10) Kiragu, Patrick KinyuaItem A Comparative study of multiple versus single infection doses of schistosoma haematobium in golden hamsters (Mesocricetus Auratus)(Egerton University, 2005-10) Njoroge, Vincent Komo,Item A Comparative study of the optical properties of Nematic Homologues(Egerton University, 1998) Rop, Ronald KipronoItem A comparative study of the potentials of hydroponic, soil bases and hybrid vetiver phytoremediation systems to treat wastewater(Egerton University, 2012-01) Imanya, W. L.Item A History of Western Education among the Samburu of North-Central Kenya, 1933-1963(Egerton University, 2010-07) Kithure, Naomi KeeruItem A philosophy analysis of the democratic patrice in Kenya(Egerton University, 1997) Njoroge, Josephine WairimuItem A political biography of Dr. Taaitta Arap Toweett, 1925-199(Egerton University, 2023-05) Kiplangat, Rodgersstudy examines the political biography of Dr. Taaitta Arap Toweett who was born in 1925 and exited politics in 1999.He attended Chepwagan Primary School in Kericho District and later Kabianga Mission School in 1943 for intermediate level. He studied at Alliance High School in Kikuyu from 1944 to 1949, and later proceeded to Makerere University and Jeans school for tertiary level from 1950 to 1956. He obtained a Bachelor‟s degree in Public and Social Administration at the University of South Africa, and later earned his masters and PhD on „Kalenjin Noun and Their Classification‟ at the University of Nairobi. Toweett is categorized, as Kenyan leader whose education was relevant and bestowed in the achievement of Kenya‟s independence. He was one of first negotiators of the First Lancaster Constitutional Conference Round Table that gave independence to our country Kenya; nonetheless, his contributions have not been given merited recognition. Toweett was well known for his literary writings on the Kalenjin history, linguistic poems about colonialism and writings of his experiences in Lancaster House Conference. However, these books did not analyse his childhood background, education, leadership and his contributions to struggle for Kenya independence, therefore, it necessitated the study. The broad objective of this study was to examine the political biography of Dr. Taaita Toweett. The study applied the Great Man theory by Thomas Carlyle. The theory pointed out the features, which a leader should possess, and this included charisma, wisdom, intelligence and outstanding powers. These traits helped to demonstrate how Toweett propelled his leadership for many years and guided the study in examining the political career of Toweett particularly from 1958 to 1997 when he was a member of National Assembly and as minister in various ministries. The study also explored how he was elected to parliament in 1992-1997, and his exist of active politics in 2000. The study used primary and secondary sources; this involved carrying out oral interview, archival and secondary sources. Sampling of data was purposive thus led to snowballing. Data analysis was based on historical analysis to help decipher the political biography of Toweett. Interpretation and analysis was by transcription of data. The target of this study is to document the Political history of Toweett as well as enlighten historians, elites, scholars and Kenyans about Toweett who contributed immensely in the making of Kenya history and its development, moreso it will help develop the study of biographies in school and establish its importance.Item A Study of appropriate textbooks for secondary schools agriculture(Egerton University, 1995) Kobia, Elijah, K.Item A study of the factors related to the adoption of technical information on maize production among small scale farmers in Njoro Division(Egerton University, 1996-10) Maina, F. N. W.Item A study of the factors related to the adoption of technical information on maize production among small scale farmers in Njoro Division(Egerton University, 2005) Mbugua, Charles GitauItem A study of the impact of HIV/AIDs on affected families in Nakuru Municipality-Kenya(Egerton University, 2005-01) Mbugua, Charles GitauItem A study of tone and length in Lubukusu and Lulogooli dialects of Luluyia(Egerton University, 1996-11) Wamalwa, Job MwandaItem A study on female teacher trainees' awareness and perception of voluntary counselling and HIV/AIDS testing: a case study of Kericho Teachers' Training College, Kericho District Kenya(Egerton University, 2005-04) Cherono, Alic BettItem A survey of the extent of use of capital budgeting techniques in project appraisal by companies listed on the Nairobi Stock exchange(Egerton University, 2012-03) Kimaru, Paul KiprutoItem Access to and use of information on tobacco production health hazards by farmers in Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya(Egerton University, 2024-09) Chacha, Jackson ManchareTobacco production has continued to pose serious dangers to tobacco farmers especially in developing countries. Tobacco farming, carried out over five decades in Kuria West Sub - County, Migori County, Kenya has had a toll on the health of tobacco farmers. Previous studies have shown that tobacco production activities continue to expose tobacco farmers to health risks. The current study sought to establish access to and use of tobacco production health hazards information by tobacco farmers in Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to determine the awareness of tobacco farmers in Kuria West Sub-County about tobacco production health hazards, to establish sources of information from which tobacco access information on tobacco production health hazards, to determine the information tobacco farmers access on health hazards associated with tobacco production in Kuria West Sub-County, Kenya and assess the use of information about tobacco production health hazards among tobacco farmers in Kuria West Sub-County, Kenya. The study is significant in the development of policies that help in the management of tobacco production health hazards information among the stakeholders. Journal of Documentation: vol, 55 Iss. 3/ Emerald Insight, n.d. focuses on how get to the needy users. The study adopted descriptive research design and employed qualitative and quantitative techniques in the data collection. The data was collected from a sample size of 100 tobacco farmers and 41 key informants. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in the selection of four wards and identification of the respondent for the study respectively. The interview schedule and questionnaire were used to collect data from tobacco farmers and key informants respectively. A Software Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse quantitative data while qualitative data was narrated. Data was presented in descriptive statistics, tables, figures and graphs. The finding of the study demonstrates that tobacco farmers experience disconnects to requisite information on tobacco production health hazards. Based on the findings the study concludes that tobacco farmers become aware and access and use information from informal sources. Tobacco farmers face challenges of access and thus, engage in tobacco farming without necessary information about tobacco production health hazards. The study recommends that there is need for establishment of informational institution that is capable of disseminating information on tobacco production health hazards, in order to guarantee the farmer’s safety during tobacco production.Item Adaptation and performance evaluation of a vibro compaction technology for production for production of stailized-soil blocks(Egerton University, 2012-10) Gitau, JohnItem Adaptation of rainfall-runoff models for runoff simulation in the humid zones of Kenya: a case study of the upper Ewaso Ngiro drainage basin(Egerton University, 2004-04) Olong', Luke OmondiItem Adaptation of rainfall-runoff models for runoff simulations in the humid zones of Kenya(Egerton University, 2004) Olang' Luke, OmondiItem Adequacy and quality of teaching and learning resources in public primary schools in Ndaragwa Division, Nyandarua County, Kenya(Egerton University, 2015-10) Muthima, Ndirangu WahomeThe Free Primary Education (FPE) programme was commissioned in January 2003 to provide basic education to all Kenyan children of school going age and to ease the burden of cost sharing from the parents. The public primary school class teachers were to shoulder the greatest responsibility in the implementation of this programme but the assessment of the success of this programme has not involved the class teachers who are the main stakeholders. The study therefore aimed at assessing the adequacy and quality of FPE based on the perceptions of the class and head teachers in public primary schools in Ndaragwa Division, Nyandarua County. The assessment of the programme was based on four aspects of the programme which included: the provision of teaching / learning materials, provision of physical facilities, provision of teachers, and the roles played by the School Management Committees. A survey was conducted to collect information from 130 class teachers and 23 head teachers who were purposively selected from 23 schools. A structured questionnaire consisting of 38-items was used to gauge the perceptions of the respondents on each item on a five point Likert scale (1=Very Inadequate to indicate lack of enough materials, 2=Inadequate, 3=moderately adequate, 4=Adequate and 5=Very Adequate, to indicate satisfactory levels of the materials). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics for objective one to four (means and frequency distributions) and inferential statistics for objective five (t-test). This was done with the aid of the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS version 21). The results of the study revealed that there existed a variation in the adequacy and quality of the items provided by the FPE programme in Ndaragwa division. The quality of teaching and learning materials, physical facilities, and management committees was found to be Moderately Adequate, while that of the teachers was found to be Adequate. The adequacy of the teaching and learning materials, physical facilities, and management committees was found to beModerately Adequate, while that of the teachers was found to be Adequate. Significant differences (p≤ 05) were found between the class teachers and head teachers’ assessment of the adequacy of the learning and teaching resources, while no significant differences (p≥.05) were found in quality. Implementing the recommendations of this research could assist push the country closer to achieving Universal Education For All (UFA) by 2015 which is one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).Item Adolescent's knowledge and practices on sexuallity and HIV/AIDS: a case study of selected secondary schools in Ngong Municipality(Egerton University, 2007-03) Kang'ara, Juliah Ruguru