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On compact operators between Banach-Koordinat (BK) spaces
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
We give the characterization of BK spaces that contain isomorphic copies of and the operators which factor compactly through BK spaces. We further give their first and second dual spaces and show the matrix transformations ...
Effect of pulsing and wet cold storage on post harvest quality and vase life of cut Gladiolus (Gladiolus Grandiflorus) L. CV. Fado
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
Floriculture is among Kenya’s top foreign exchange earners..Gladiolus is one of the four famous cut flowers in the world whose popularity in Kenya is attributed to its heat tolerance, many spike forms and color combinations.. ...
Energy efficient programming attributes in mobile applications environment
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
Reducing energy consumption in ICT systems has been a concern since the earliest days of computing. There has been huge investment in hardware energy efficiency research such as low-power circuit design, virtualization, ...
Fortifying environmental security management of university resource persons through technology: a case study of Kibabii University
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
The requirement for university education as yardstick for employment opportunities in developing economies has seen tremendous growth in university population, Kenya included. This growth has brought forth key security ...
Reforming privilege, extending opportunity and transcending culture in postmodern Kenya through the “big 4” and the bill of rights
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
Kenya has lived through three main cultural contexts: traditional/pre-colonial context, colonial context and the postcolonial/neo-colonial context. The latter two are modernist and post-modernist in nature. Each of the ...
Ground casava and whole grain wheat as alternative binder materials in feed blocking technology
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
Inadequate feed during dry season is a major cause of low dairy productivity. Forage production is rain fed thus feeds are abundant during the rainy season. Napier grass, sugar cane tops, sunflower and bean husks are ...
Learner characteristics and educational attainment among secondary school students in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
This study examined the effects of student characteristics being gender, age, prior attainment, family size and parental involvement on educational attainment among secondary school students. The study was conducted in ...
An investigation of prevention strategies applied to minimize student deviant behaviour in secondary schools within Bungoma County, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-14)
Whereas many schools have been known to exhibit strong school culture practices that drive academic excellence,
rampant theft and exam cheating in schools across counties in Kenya have stood out as a unique trend of ...
A study on the effect of components of Kenya bankers’ reference rates on the interest rate spreads of commercial banks in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
Commercial banks play a vital role in the economy. By receiving and keeping money for their customers while lending some funds to those in need. The depositors should be able to get return for their savings while borrowers ...
The paradox of the East Africa rainfall: our wish
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)
Rainfall is the most important weather parameter in East Africa (EA) region despite exhibiting high spatiotemporal variability. The economy of the region is mainly driven by rain fed agriculture. Unfortunately, the region ...