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Factors Influencing Performance Of Devolved Government Units In Kenya: A Case Of Department Of Agriculture, Meru County
(UoN, 2019)
The international unresponsive approach by centralized governments to the social, cultural
and economic needs of the citizenry at the grassroots did inform the devolution of both
political and administrative powers to ...
Influence of Water Resource Use Patterns on the Lorian Swamp Ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
River ecosystems are under intense pressure from water user‟s resultant from human or economic activities. Population pressure are over-stretching most of Kenya‟s water towers including the Ewaso Nyiro water catchment areas ...
Evaluation Of Growth Characteristics And Efficacy Of Beauveria Bassiana Isolates Against Cowpea Bruchid (Callosobruchus Maculatus) Under In-Vitro Conditions
(UoN, 2019)
The cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus is a major pest of stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in Kenya that has been reported to cause damage reaching 100% of stored cowpea grain. The cowpea bruchid is also known to ...
Management Of Steel Reinforcement Works’ Impact On The Health Of Workers In Building Construction Sites: Case Study, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(UoN, 2019)
Steel reinforcement work in building construction sites as a component of the larger construction industry is an important contributor to the overall social and economic development of the world. Due to the temporary nature ...
Assessment Of Household Food Consumption Trends And Demand In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
All member countries of the United Nations are committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 “zero hunger”. Compared to other regions, Africa has seen little progress regarding the reduction of the prevalence ...
Analysis of Integration of Sorghum Markets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This study evaluated the integration of sorghum markets in Kenya using a cointegration approach. Bimonthly wholesale prices for sorghum for five major markets; Kalundu Market (Kitui County), Soko Posta Market (Busia County), ...
Contribution of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) to Nutrition Security of Children 2-5 Years in Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Malnutrition is linked to over three quarter of morbidity cases among children less than five years globally. In Kenya, it remains a major health problem. Its prevalence among pre and school going children raise an alarm ...
Factors Influencing Adoption and Profitability of Returnable Plastic Crates as a Food Loss Reducing Technology Among Fresh Tomato Traders in Lagos State, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The tomato traders in Nigeria experience high levels of tomato postharvest losses, which could negatively affect their income and welfare. The Returnable Plastic Crates (RPCs) were introduced into the tomato industry in ...
Efficacy Of Waxing Innovations To Extend Shelf Life And Preserve Postharvest Quality Of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mostly for the domestic market, and to a small extend for export markets. Mango is widely adapted to different Agro-Ecological Zones and its production ...
Effect Of Direct Seeding And Transplanting On Growth And Yield Of Selected Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties On Rain-Fed And Irrigated Lowlands Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Constraints to optimal rice productivity in Kenya include shortage of water, unavailability of affordable labour, inappropriate agronomic practices in establishment like spacing, plant nutrition, weeds, diseases and insect ...