• A review of the distribution, nutritional value and conservation status of wild harlequin quails (Coturnix delegorguei delegorguei) in Keny 

  Stephen Ogada, 2Jacqueline Lichoti, 3John Musina, and 1, 3Sheila Ommeh (2022-04-05)

  Wild harlequin quails are a traditional source of protein in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Nonetheless, they are greatly underutilized to combat malnutrition and ensure food security. The current status of quail ...
• Effects of Urban Wetland Patch Pattern on the Biodiversity of Aquatic Birds in Nairobi, Keny 

  1Caleb Toroitich, 2Mugwima Njugunaand1Dennis Karanja (JKUAT-COETEC, 2022-04-05)

  Urban wetlands are ubiquitous landscape elements that affect the spatial pattern and functions of cities. Despite beingrich and important habitats for a variety of birds, they are continually being isolated or lost. Isolation ...
• Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in Poultry Pathogens: Challenges and Opportunities 

  1Philip M. Panyako, 2Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichotiand 1Sheila Cecily Ommeh (2022-04-05)

  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely considered a global public health threat, with the use of antimicrobials in poultry production considered one of the contributing factors. Antimicrobial agents are used for growth ...
• Heat stress and poultry: adaptation to climate change, challenges and opportunities for genetic breeding in Kenya 

  Grace Moraa Kennedy, 2Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichoti and 1Sheila Cecily Ommeh (2022-04-05)

  The Earth’s ambient climatic factors, such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and precipitation, vary through time and space due to climate change. Heat stress, one of the major factors affecting poultry production, ...
• Factors affecting production and market performance of Guinea fowls and Quails in Kenya 

  Victor Kwesisi, 2Stephen Ogada, 2Stephen Kuria, 1Margaret Oloko, 3Philip Oyier, 4Phillista Malaki, 5Emmanuel Ndiema, 6Vincent Obanda, 4Bernard Agwanda, 7Kisa-Juma Ngeiywa , 7Jacqueline Lichoti, and 2Sheila Ommeh (2022-04-04)

  Emerging livestock like guinea fowls and quails are important alternative sources of poultry meat and eggs to chicken. These poultry species are also a significant source of income, especially to poor rural farmers. The ...
• Abundance and Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal (AMF) Spores Isolated from the Rhizosphere of papaya and other Different Cropping Systems in Central Kenya 

  1Jacinta Muiruri, 1Fredah K. Rimberia, 1Mwajita R. Mwashasha and 1Agnes Kavoo. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-04-04)

  Arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF), obligate symbionts, are important in the majority of cultivated plant species in colonizing roots and supporting plant growth in adverse climatic conditions. However, the abundance and ...
• Assessment of phenotypes, physiological and behavioural responses associated with heat tolerance among Galla goats in North Eastern Kenya. 

  1E. Mutindi, 2I. Ogali, 1S. Kuria, 1G. Moraa, 2E. Too, 3J. Kingoo, 1S. Ommeh (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-04-04)

  Galla goats have great adaptation vigor to different environments. However, the outcomes of the ongoing climate change have subjected livestock including the Galla goats to harsh environmental conditions like high ambient ...
• Risk factors predisposing dromedary camels and pastoral communities to zoonotic diseases in Kenya 

  1S. Kuria, 2B. Agwanda, 1S. Ogada, 1P. Panyako, 3E. Mungube, 4M. Masika, and 1S. Ommeh (JKUAT-COETEC, 2022-04-04)

  Dromedary camels have coexisted with humans throughout civilizations providing versatile life-sustaining benefits and serving as heritage in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa belt. Like other livestock that show ...
• OVERVIEW: THE 15THJKUAT SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIALIZATION CONFERENCE 

  J. Kinyuru, P. Home, W. Owino, P. Oyier, P. Kahenya, S. Kimani, M. Njire, M. Kaibui, G. Njiri, R. Ndeda, V. Ngugi, M. Kimwele, O. Oluoch, P. Mbindyo, R. Mangira, J. Nyori, V. Opondo, S. Wakhu, R. Maina, J. Obel, C. Oywer, E. Olweny, W. Kahangi, D. Ngosi, C. Mugodo, S. Muya and M. Abukutsa-Onyango. (JKUAT-COETEC, 2022-04-04)
• MOISTURE SUSCEPTIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF SISAL-POLYETHENE MODIFIED OPEN GRADED ASPHALT CONCRETE 

  T. Mungathia1, Z. A. Gariy2 and T. Nyomboi3 (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2022-04-04)
• Effect of mineral N fertilizer and organic input on maize yield and soil water content for assessing optimal N and irrigation rates in Central Kenya 

  Stephen Okoth Aluoch a, Zhuoting Li b,c,*, Xiaoxin Li a, Chunsheng Hu a, David M. Mburu d, Jingyi Yang e, Qiangsheng Xu b,c, Yuanzheng Yang b,c, Hongxin Su (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-03-17)

  Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important food crop in Kenya, while low and erratic rainfall, and low nutrient input mainly result in low maize yield. This study were to assess optimal nutrient and irrigation management ...
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Response to Fertilizer Application and Soil Moisture in Dry Agricultural Uplands of Central Kenya 

  Peter Semba Mosongo 1, 2, David E. Pelster 3,† , Xiaoxin Li 1, Gokul Gaudel 1,2, Yuying Wang 1, Suying Chen 1, Wenyan Li 1,2, David Mburu 4 and Chunsheng Hu (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-03-17)

  n sub-Saharan Africa, agriculture can account for up to 66% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Unfortunately, due to the low number of studies in the region there is still much uncertainty on how management ...
• ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF WARBUGIA UGANDENSIS AGAINST GRAM‐ NEGATIVE MULTI‐DRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA 

  M. M. Njire, N. L. M. Budambula, J. Kiiru (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-17)

  The rise in antibiotic resistance has resulted in decreasing numbers of effective antimicrobial agents available to treat infections caused by multi‐drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. This has necessitated a search for new ...
• ASSESSMENT OF THE SOLAR RADIATION POTENTIAL OF THE THIKA AND NAIROBI AREA 

  N. W. Wasike, T. N. Soitah, S. M. Waweru, F. N. Kariuki (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-17)

  This assessment seeks to provide information on the solar energy resource potential of the Thika – Nairobi area essential in the dissemination of Renewable Energy Technologies which are essentially solar photovoltaic and ...
• BIOSAFETY PRACTICES AND BIOMEDICAL HAZARDS AMONG THE SUPPORT STAFF OF KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL, MBAGATHI DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND KIAMBU DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN KENYA 

  M. M. Muthee, M. J. Onguso,C. Kiinyukia,P. Makhonge,W. O. Nyakundi (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-17)

  Biomedical hazards, also known as infectious hazards or medical hazards are defined as hazards generated during the diagnosis, testing, treatment, research or production of biological products for humans or animals. This ...
• EVALUATION OF PESTICIDE SAFETY MEASURES ADOPTED BY POTATO FARMERS IN CHEBIEMIT DIVISION, ELGEYO/MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA 

  N. J. Kurui , E. Gatebe ,C. Mburu (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-15)

  Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya. It is popular among smallholder farmers because it has short cropping cycles and large production volumes per area which fulfil both ...
• DISTRIBUTION OF HEAVY METALS IN VARIOUS LAKE MATRICES; WATER, SOIL, FISH AND SEDIMENTS: A CASE STUDY OF THE LAKE NAIVASHA BASIN, KENYA 

  P. M. Njogu1, J. M. Keriko2, R. N. Wanjau3and J. J. Kitetu4 (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-11)

  Water, sediments, soil and fish, common carp (Cuprinus carpio), largemouth blackbass (Micropterus salmoides), tilapia (Oreochromis leucostictus) and mirror carp (Cyprinus spectacularlus) from the Lake Naivasha ...
• ASSESSMENT OF MAIZE YIELD RESPONSE TO NITROGEN FERTILISER IN TWO SEMI-ARID AREAS OF KENYA WITH SIMILAR RAINFALL PATTERN 

  D. M. Mburu1, F. K. Lenga2and M. W. K. Mburu3 (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11)

  Five maize varieties were evaluated for two seasons in two semi-arid areas of Kenya; at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Farm and at Longonot, in Naivasha Division. Three of the maize ...
• POINCAR’E CONJECTURE SOLVED! 

  S. M. Uppal (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-11)
• TOXICITY OF COPPER (1) OXIDE METALAXYL FUNGICIDE AND SELECTED PLANT EXTRACTS TO COLLETOTRICHIUM LINDEMUTHIANUM (SENSU LATO) AND MANAGEMENT OF COWPEA ANTHRACNOSE DISEASE IN NIGERIA 

  M. J. Falade1 and O.A. Borisade (JKUAT-JOURNALS, 2021-11-11)

  In vitro studies were conducted to evaluate the effect of three plant extracts, Datura stramonium, Ricinus communis and Jatropha gossypifolia at 30, 50 and 65% concentrations and Copper (1) oxide in metalaxyl based synthetic ...

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