Wheat Spikelet Length Response to Phosphate Fertilizers on Acid Soils in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: P. R. Simatwo 1; P. S. Oluko 2; , S. Kebeney 3 1Ministry of Agriculture, P.O.Box 95, Eldoret, Kenya , e-mail: psimatwo[at]yahoo.com 2Kibabii University, Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, P.O. Box 1699-50200, Bungoma, Kenya 3University of Eldoret, Department of Soil Science, P.O. Box 1125-30100, Eldoret, Kenya Abstract: The study aimed at investigating response […]
An SEIQR Mathematical Model for The Spread of COVID-19
Authors: Samuel B. Apima 1 and Jacinta M. Mutwiwa 2 1Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kaimosi Friends University College, Kenya. 2Department of Mathematics, Kibabii University, Kenya. Abstract COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is a respiratory infection which is spread between humans through small droplets expelled when a person with COVID-19 sneezes, coughs, or speaks. An SEIQR […]
Advection and its applications: Trajectories over Busia County
2020 KIBU Authors Nebert Kituni Wafula Godfrey Shem Juma Makokha JW VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract Advection is defined as a conservative transport of a substance by bulk motion. The substances include pollutants, enthalpy or any material that contains thermal energy. This paper introduces the concept of advection as applied in air pollution modelling of […]
Factors Associated with Occurrence of Peripheral Neuropathy among HIV/AIDS Clients at Kombewa Sub County Hospital of Kisumu County, Kenya
Author: Damian Otieno Opemo School of Nursing, Kibabii University, Bungoma, Kenya. ABSTRACT Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) commonly arises as HIV related nerve complication. The study made attempts to assess the underlying factors leading to peripheral neuropathy, the disabling effects of peripheral neuropathy on a patient’s life quality and measures which can be implemented to prevent or […]
Effect of potassium dosage on selected growth parameters and yield response modeling on potatoes grown in Molo, Kenya
Authors: Francis M. Maingi1 *, Harun M. Mbuvi2 1 Department of Science Technology and Engineering, Kibabii University Bungoma, Kenya, 2 Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya ABSTRACT The Molo region of Kenya has experienced decreased potato acreage yields over the years. This has impacted negatively economic endeavors and food security of the region and […]
Future Agricultural Scientists Sum it All with a “Thank you”
Agricultural scientists examine aspects of living organisms and the relationships of plants and animals to their environment, conduct basic research in laboratories or in the field and apply the results to such roles as increasing crop and animal yields. Depending on the area of specialization, agricultural scientists may plan and administer programs for testing foods, […]
Renewable Energy Student Wins Innovation Challenge
Kibabii University Innovation Challenge 2020 is an initiative of Kibabii University as part of European Union Funded African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development (AHEAD) Project to activate a series of innovative solutions for various community challenges. The Challenge brought together students that care about building innovative solutions for sustainability. Joshua Odhiambo […]
Department of Mathematics Scholar Successfully Defends Doctor of Philosophy Thesis in Applied Mathematics
Mr. Mulambula Andanje is an incoming philosophy doctor in Applied Mathematics. This follows an intensive thesis examination process that evaluated Mr.Andanje with a successful outcome. A humble but composed Mr. Mulambula articulated his research synopsis, methods, theorems and findings on October 6, 2020 before a panel of high profile academic experts composed of mathematicians, statisticians, […]
Mathematics Scholar Wins Prestigious Germany Academic Exchange (DAAD) Scholarship
Ms. Yvonne Kariuki, a Tutorial Fellow at the Department of Mathematics has successfully secured a 3 year DAAD scholarship in a competitive process that involved prospective Doctor of Philosophy candidates across the globe. The candidate who is also a Ph.D student at Moi University is a scholar in pure mathematics and an alumnus of Kibabii […]
Faculty of Science 2019/2020 Financial Year Performance Contact Self Evaluation Exercise
In August 2019 the Ministry of Education and the Inspectorate of State Corporations negotiated and vetted Kibabii University’s performance contract for the financial year 2019/2020. The contract was cascaded and implemented within the required stipulated framework. The self-evaluation process was carried out from Tuesday 25th August, 2020 to Friday 28th August, 2020, Faculty of Science was evaluated. […]