Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disorder of global public health concern. Presence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), a complex clinical disorder characterized by known risk factors, including insulin resistance, ...

Papayas are major tropical fruits grown globally and locally due to their nutritional benefit and as a source of income from local and export markets. However, increased pest and disease pressure, low uptake of new ...

The Crop Intensification Program (CIP) was initiated in September 2007 by the government of Rwanda to increase the agricultural productivity of high potential food crops, and to provide Rwanda with greater food security ...

Milk consumption in Kenya is higher thanthat of other countries in East Africa. However, milk contamination with aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is common, but the magnitude of exposure to AFM1 and associated health risks might not ...

The Kenyan aquaculture sector has a great potential of expansion and with a growing population, it can play an important role towards achievement of food and nutrition security and promoting sustainable aquaculture production ...

The increasing demand for African nightshade (Solanum spp) as a nutritious leafy vegetable in Kenya underscores the need for optimizing its agronomic practices to enhance production sustainability. Nitrogen, a critical ...

Complementary food is food meant for infant and young children with the goal of bridging the gap between their daily energy and nutrient requirement and the amount obtained from breast milk. Complementary foods are ...

Food fortification is one of the strategies that has been used to overcome micronutrient deficiencies among vulnerable populations. Maize, a common staple food in Kenya, is used as a suitable fortification vehicle. However, ...

The incidence and prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus has been rising globally, Kenya included and it is estimated that by 2030, the number of cases will almost double. The current interventions focus mainly on group health ...

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L) popularly referred to as a “hidden treasure” is the most consumed commodity among the non-grain foods globally and the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya. Two potato varieties ...