Korir, Leonard C.; Ronoh, Erick K.; Ondimu, Stephen N.; Kinyuru, John N.; Gicheha, Mathew G.(JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-06-11)
Insect rearing provides an affordable alternative source of animal nutrition for most small-scale farmers. However, current rearing technology with uncontrolled environmental conditions suppresses insect yields, leading ...
The legal and regulatory framework that established devolved units prescribed an
organisational structure that supported the implementation of strategic plans. Despite the huge resources committed to the devolved governments, ...
Obstetric triage (OT) is the brief, thorough, and systematic maternal and fetal assessment conducted on a pregnant woman who presents for care. Midwives are primarily responsible for conducting OT, making it important for ...
The cassava seed system faces challenges due to limited seed stock caused by a slow
propagation rate and a lengthy growth period. Conventional methods lacking phytosanitary guarantees further compound these issues. To ...
The main objective of this study was to find out if uncertainty about the operational costs of manufacturing firms in Kenya affects financial performance. Kenyan manufacturing firms have not been performing as expected. ...
Water is an important bacterial habitat and a major avenue of dissemination of antibiotic-
resistant bacteria between and among different environments. Contamination with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in water used in ...
Towett, Titus; Kamau, Joseph Ngugi; Wekesa, David Wafula(JKUAT-IEET, 2024-06-05)
Cooking energy accounts for a significant part of the daily household energy needs in developing countries. The study aimed to investigate the use of Prosopis juliflora as a feedstock for briquette production and evaluate ...
Ayonga, Erick O.; Ondieki, Diana M.; Ronoh, Erick K.(JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-06-04)
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a bio-fortified sweet potato with a high beta-carotene content. OFSP deteriorates rapidly due to its high moisture content. Conventional air drying is one of the most common methods ...
Monyenye, Vincent O.; Lango, Benard; Miroga, Julius; Cheruiyot, Charles K.(JKUAT-COHRED, 2024-06-04)
Globally, major dam projects are intended to offer significant benefits to the local communities where they are constructed. Evaluations over the years have shown that in the development of major dam projects, it is essential ...
Mweu, Joel M.; Mutwiwa, Urbanus N.; Kiburi, Florence G.; Okelo, Chelsea; Chepkwony, Faith(JKUAT-COETEC, 2024-06-04)
The production and consumption of tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) is gaining momentum due to its immense nutritional, health, and commercial potential. However, like many other horticultural products, high postharvest losses ...
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the beneficiaries' perceptions of the
effectiveness of the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya. To tackle this challenge, the ...
Globally, the consumption of crayfish as food and utilization as ornamental species is increasing
rapidly in most countries implying that its farming is gaining significant importance in the
aquaculture sector with a ...
Gikunda, Enid K; Mburu, Charles M; Kibiti, Cromwell M(JKUAT-IEET, 2024-06-04)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSDs) affects primarily muscles, tendons, joints, intervertebral discs, peripheral nerves, and the vascular system. WRMSDs are a worldwide issue and are experienced in both developed ...
Globally, diabetes mellitus (DM) remains one of the leading debilitating non-communicable diseases, with its prevalence projected to increase from 8.8% in 2015 to 10.0% in 2030. The management of diabetes mellitus remains ...
Aika, Charles Omari; Onyambu, Gladys K.; Kagali, Robert Nesta; Kiiru, Winfred(JKUAT-CoANRE, 2024-04-11)
The bee community is prone to great threats, especially from agronomic activities and climate change. Understanding how bee species vary in abundance and diversity in various agroecological zones is significant towards the ...
In the food and beverage industries, ergonomic risk factors, including awkward postures, excessive force, and repetitive tasks, have a significant impact on exacerbating work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). ...
Conservation agriculture (CA) is promoted in Sub-Saharan Africa to address land degradation and low productivity among small-scale farmers. However, contrasting results have been reported from studies testing the impact ...
To increase production and improve quality of tomatoes grown under greenhouses, root zone volume restriction system is one method that could be adopted by farmers. However, this technique predisposes the plant to moderate ...
The metal fabrication sector involves a variety of processes, activities, products, and by-products.
This involves various interventions such as milling, turning, welding, drilling, and grinding. Firms in
this sector ...
The emergence of COVID-19 presented a big challenge in medical education, especially with
regard to the adequacy of teaching and learning resources. In addition, an increase in student
intake and demand for Kenya Medical ...