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Assessment of the knowledge and use of pesticides by the tomato farmers in Mwea Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Current cultivation of vegetables to meet food security standards requires the use of pesticides which
reduce losses from pests and diseases. A cross-sectional survey for pesticides use in tomato farms
was conducted in ...
Current Status of Guava (Psidium Guajava L.) Production, Utilization, Processing and Preservation in Kenya: A Review
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The guava (Psidium Guajava L.) tree is extensively grown in the tropical and
sub-tropical regions of the world. It is quite resilient, highly productive, has high
economic returns and requires minimal care. The fruit ...
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of Brucella presence in farm bulk milk from open and zero grazing cattle production systems in Rwanda
(Wiley Library Online, 2021-07-08)
Background: Animal and human brucelloses have been reported in Rwanda, human
brucellosis being linked to drinking inadequately heat-treated milk. However, information on Brucella detection and prevalence in milk produced ...
Sensory Attributes of Composite Breads from Shelf Storable Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Technological advances in baking have enabled
the use of bread as a food vehicle for various nutrients
through use of composite flours. Orange-fleshed sweetpotato
(OFSP) puree subjected to cold chain storage has been ...
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract for a Diabetic Supplement Developed from Drumsticks Leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive and chronic metabolic disorder which is defined by high blood sugar levels.
The disease is a result of insufficient insulin hormone secretion or its action. One of the methods to control ...
Current knowledge and performance of existing charcoal coolers in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study investigates current knowledge and performance of existing technology, ‘charcoal coolers’
in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans. Data was collected primarily from a
household survey ...
Impact of routine Newcastle disease vaccination on chicken flock size in smallholder farms in western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2021-03-18)
Background Poultry represent a widely held economic, nutritional, and sociocultural asset in rural communities worldwide. In a recent longitudinal study in western Kenya, the reported mean number of chickens per household ...
Utilising the due diligence standard to interrogate Kenya's accountability efforts with regard to survivors of sexual violence in the 2007-2008 post-election violence
(SciELO, 2021)
Sexual violence is a human rights violation and is addressed under a growing number of international agreements including the 1993 Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, among others. This article uses ...
Supply chain resilience in mindful humanitarian aid organizations: the role of big data analytics.
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021)
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the nomological network of associations between collective mindfulness and big data analytics in fostering resilient humanitarian relief supply chains.
Design/method ...
Short and Long-Run Impact of Trade Liberalization on Agricultural Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-05-11)
Purpose: The focus of the study was on establishing the short and long-run impact of trade liberalization on agricultural growth in Kenya. Emphasis was on the influence of tariffs, foreign direct investment and trade ...