Meru University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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How to increase uptake of research by Kenyan universities in public policy
(Business Daily, 2023-10-04)Every year, Kenyan universities conduct research that ends up on the shelves and repositories without impacting Kenyans' lives. I know many academic researchers who do excellent work that has never been implemented in the ... -
Accessibility and utilization of information resources in the post COVID-19 era: A case of selected university libraries in Kenya
(KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management, 2023)University libraries play a pivotal role in fostering teaching, research, and innovation by offering essential information resources. However, patrons often encounter challenges in using these resources. The research aimed ... -
Short-time measures in taming fuel prices for the Kenyan consumer
(Business Daily, 2023-09-20)The cry among Kenyans over soaring fuel prices will continue getting louder unless urgent measures are taken to ease the burden on the consumer. While I empathise with them, the truth is that the global supply chain of ... -
Reform varsity research policies
(Nation Media Group, 2023-08-31)In this Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, applications like ChatGPT,SciSpace are becoming increasingly common in universities for research by students. These applications have an extraordinary range of capabilities, from ... -
Evaluation of Kenyan Clay and Kunkur Fines for Utilization in Production of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Concrete is the most utilized construction material globally. 10-15% of the components in concrete are cement. This means that a lot of cement is needed in concrete construction. In Kenya, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) ... -
Chuo kikuu cha Meru chavumbua mradi wanabadilisha kinyesi na kuwa mbolea
(KTN News Kenya, 2023-09-02)Chuo kikuu cha Meru chavumbua mradi wanabadilisha kinyesi na kuwa mbolea -
Meru University unveils innovative waste-to-poultry-feed system
(KTN News Kenya, 2023-09-02)Meru University unveils innovative waste-to-poultry-feed system -
Reform fuel subsidies to cushion them from politics, achieve goals
(Business Daily, 2023-08-25)In a free-market system like Kenya, the forces of supply and demand ought to determine fuel prices. But fuel has been a political tool in the country, often used to woo voters during elections. Last year, for example, ... -
New varsity model will push students to cheaper courses
(Business Daily, 2023-08-25)While I agree that we need to change to the new university funding model, we must be prepared to deal with some of the new realities coming up with its implementation. I recently noticed something strange when students ... -
How borrowers can survive higher interest rate cycles
(Business Daily, 2023-08-11)The ever-changing interest rates slapped on credit by banks due to changes in the central bank reference rate set by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), continue to worry many Kenyans. The committee reviews the Central ... -
Need for policy reforms in varsity funding model
(Nation Media Group, 2023-07-25)The new funding model marks a significant step towards educational equality, fostering pool fair resource allocation and emphasizing students’ unique needs -
Evaluation of physico-chemical properties of expansive soils stabilized by limestone calcined clay cement
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Expansive soil covers a big portion of the world's land area. It is one of the main contributors to cracks in structures such as buildings, roads, and pavements among others. Soil stabilization is aimed at reducing plasticity, ... -
How Kenya can counter global oil price volatility
(Business Daily, 2023-08-02)Kenya is grappling with substantial exposure to oil price volatility in what has seen its efforts to deal with price fluctuations challenging and expensive. Conventional methods, such as stabilisation funds, have revealed ... -
The Incompatibility between Euclidean Geometry and the Algebraic Solutions of Geometric Problems
(European Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 2023)The transition from the “early-modern” mathematical and scientific norms of establishing conventional Euclidean geometric proofs has experienced quite mixed modes of reasoning. For instance, a careful investigation based ... -
Monetary Value of Disability-Adjusted Life Years and Potential Productivity Losses Associated With Neglected Tropical Diseases in the East African Community
(Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2023)Introduction: In 2019, the East African Community (EAC) lost 12,048,918 disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) across all ages from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The specific objectives of the study reported in the ... -
Effectiveness of financial regulations on growth of deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative in Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) societies are key players in providing financial services to Kenyans. Over the years, the expansion of SACCO has been seen as panacea to alleviate poverty in the society through ... -
The influence of PH on the recovery of contaminating micro-organisms from honey
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Accurate and sensitive methods for recovering contaminating micro-organisms from honey are required for an adequate control of the hygienic quality of the product. Most of these micro-organisms would be expected to be ... -
Molecular characterization of tsetse’s proboscis and its response to Trypanosoma congolense infection
(PLOS, 2017)Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) transmit parasitic African trypanosomes (Trypanosoma spp.), including Trypanosoma congolense, which causes animal African trypanosomiasis (AAT). AAT detrimentally affects agricultural activities ... -
Supply chain collaboration as a driver of customer satisfaction among manufacturing firms in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2022)The purpose of this study was to carry out an investigation on the role of supply chain collaboration on customer satisfaction among manufacturing firms in Kenya. Studies by previous researchers have indicated that ... -
Influence of procurement process on the performance of public entities (A case study of Nairobi County Government)
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2020)Globally public procurement plays a pivotal role in the provision of goods, works and services in every economy. Enhancement in the performance of the public procurement system is key ingredient for ensuring value for ...