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Item Perception of agro-pastoralist towards the influence of social and economic factors on sweet patato production in Poro ward Samburu County Kenya(Egerton University, 2023-07) Lepariyo, Leah ChemutaiSweet potato is one of the world’s highest-yielding crop in tenns of production per unit area, exceeding that of major cereal like rice. In Kenya, sweet potato production has been on the rise with the acreage under sweet potato rapidly increasing in recent years. World Vision introduced 7,800 sweet potato vines in Poro ward in 2010 and 2011 to 5 agro-pastoralists groups to, bulk and share with others to enhance food and nutrition security at household level. The main problem amongst agro pastoralists was low production of the crop. The purpose of the study was to investigate the perception of agro pastoralists towards influence of social and economic factors on sweet potato production. The study investigated three independent variables, namely influence on social factors, economic factors. The dependent variable was sweet potato production. Descriptive survey design was used to conduct this study with a sample size of 100. Data was collected through questionnaire administered to 100 agro pastoralists, through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of opinion leaders and Key Informant Interviews (KII) of extension agents. Experts in the Department of Applied Community Development Studies determined the validity of research instruments. A pilot study was carried out with agro pastoralists in Lodokejek ward to detennine reliability of the research instruments where reliability was 0.746. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency distributions. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. The study found that 63 percent of the respondents did not have any formal education. While 91.9 percent of the respondents indicated to have received sweet potato vines from World Vision only 43.56 percent of the population planted sweet potatoes for four years. Contrary to initial studies on social factors, community traditions and norms did not hinder sweet potato production — rather, low crop acreage was attributed to prolonged drought and use of vines as livestock feeds. This indicates that agro pastoralists valued livestock more than sweet potato production. Further the study found that only few agro pastoralists were trained on agronomic traits of the sweet potatoes and the perception of extension agents was that the crop was still new. These factors could have potentially limited uptake. This study concludes that although sweet potato is a multipurpose crop and has potential to improve food and nutrition security for agro pastoralists, Sambum agro pastoralists still depend on livestock for their livelihood. However, to increase adoption, the study recommends exploring the potential of a dual-purpose sweet potato crop that could be used for human consumption and livestock feeds.Item Determination of adoption of green technologies in the construction of building in Nakuru city, Kenya(Egerton University, 2024-10) Macharia Charles MwangiItem Climate smart agriculture practices and their effects on farmerslivelihoods in Soy Sub County Uasin-Gishu County Kenya(Egerton University, 2023-07) Yatich, Frankline KiprotichItem Effects of the Problem-Solving Teaching Approach on Students' Mathematics Achievement, Self-Concept and Perception of the Classroom Environment in Vihiga District, Kenya(Egerton university, 2006-07) Mutange, Ronald EllumbeItem EUNICE FINAL THESIS Typeset(Egerton university, 2021-11) Rotich, Eunice ChebetItem Factors Contributing to Changes in Modes of Subsistence among Pastoral Somali Community of Tarbaj Division in Wajir District Kenya(Egerton university, 2012-10) Mohamed, Alinur AdanItem Factors Influencing Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of Individual Rights of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya(Egerton university, 2006-08) Matofari, Fredrick NItem Factors Influencing the Violent Behavior towards Donkeys in Kibirichia Ward, Meru Central Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya(Egerton university, 2014-11) Ndung'u, John ChegeItem Influence of Secondary School Girls' Perception of Gender Roles on their Performance in Chemistry in Etago Division, Gucha South District, Kenya(Egerton university, 2012-03) Okong'o, GeorgeItem Influence of Selected Headteachers' Management Skills on Pupils' Performance in Public Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County., Nakuru County, Kenya(Egerton university, 2021-05) Maina, James JohnItem Influence of Selected Hygiene and Motivational Factors on Teachers’ Stress in Public Primary Schools in Kajiado Central Sub-County, Kenya(Egerton university, 2021-11) Omondi, Isabel SadyaItem Influence of SMASSE Inset on Biology Teachers' Classroom Practices, Attitudes and Students' Achievement in Nyandarua County Secondary Schools, Kenya(Egerton university, 2012-03) Macharia, Peter NgureItem Influence of Teachers' Characteristics on their Attitude and Preparedness to Integrate Information Communication and Technology in Primary Schools Mathematics(Egerton university, 2021-11) Rotich, Eunice ChebettItem Learning Style among Full-Time and Part-Time - Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension Students. A Case of Egerton University, Kenya(Egerton University, 2020-10) Stella, jepkorir KibetItem The Influence of Class Size on Classroom Interaction During Mathematics Discourse in the Wake of Free Primary Education - A Study of Public Primary Schools in Nakuru Municipality(Egerton University, 2008-09) Majanga Kanaga Eunice.Item Selected Factors Contributing to Teacher Burnout in Public Secondary Schools in Mathira Division of Nyeri North District, Kenya(Egerton university, 2013-05) Githui, Peter NdiranguItem The Relationship Between Students' Perception of the State of School Physical Facilities, Classrooms Learning Environment and Self-Concept in Taita Taveta District Kenya(Egerton University, 2011-09) Juma, Walwe Simon.Item The Role of Extension Services in Enhancing Effectiveness of Outgrowers Credit System Among Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers in Nyando District -Kenya(Egerton University, 2009) OdillaAbura,Gilbert CarreyItem Stakeholders' Perceptions towards Factors Influencing the State of Discipline among Secondary School Students in Baringo District in Kenya(Egerton university, 2006-02) Barkwang, Stephen Ng'etichItem Ruwaza za Matumizi ya Lugha na Athari zake kwa Umilisi wa Lugha Zungumzi ya Kiswahili - Mfano wa Wanafunzi wa Shule za Upili Wilayani Siaya(Egerton University, 2007-07) Adika, Kevogo Stanley