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Prevalence of Cassava Bacterial Blight in Kenyan Coast, Its Characterization and Early Management in Planting Materials
(UON, 2021)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the major crops among the roots and tubers consumed in Kenya and Africa at large. It is one of the strategic food security crops in rural livelihoods. The crop is faced by biotic ...
Ethnobotanical Documentation, Phytochemistry, and Cytotoxicity of Anti-snakebite Envenomation Plants of Mwingi West Sub- County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a life-threatening Public health problem affecting over 2.7 million persons annually globally, and the greatest burden lies in the developing world. Despite the successful management of SBE ...
Effect of Pithecellobium dulce extract on vector competence of Aedes aegypti to chikungunya virus
(UON, 2021)
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is among re-emerging arboviruses that affect human health globally. The spread has been associated with lack of sustainable vector control and viral preventive measures. Studies of the biology and ...
The Effect of Fermentation, Spent Coffee Grounds and Juices of Lemon Fruits and Rosemary Leaves on Quality of Whole Wheat Bread
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Whole wheat bread is increasingly consumed in Rwanda. Bread wheat is among the top priority
crops that Rwanda has promoted to boost the national economy. However, bread made from
locally produced wheat varieties has been ...
Analysis of Governance on Cross-border Livestock Trade Between Kenya and Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Cross-border livestock trade between African nations is becoming an important area of analysis
for understanding transboundary peace and business in major trade corridors in Africa. The Kenya
– Somali corridor, which is ...
Genetic Diversity of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Germplasm and Effect of Environment on Resistance to Cassava Brown Streak and Cassava Mosaic Diseases in Burundi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Cassava is an important cash crop for many small scale farmers in Burundi. Most small scale farmers use local landraces and though they have farmer preferred traits, their genetic diversity is unknown and marred by phenotypic ...
Effects of Inclusion of Opuntia Stricta (Erect Prickly Pear) in the Diet of Lactating Camels on Milk Production and Quality in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)
There are increasing numbers of pastoralist communities rearing camels in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya, whose population in the country was estimated to be 3.22 million in 2016. The camel keepers experience shortage ...
Smallholder Rice Farmers’ Willingness-to-pay for Private Extension Services in Liberia: a Case Study of Gibi District
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the post-conflict developmental agenda of Liberia. Despite the many pro-growth policies and programs implemented in the sector, most farmers still do not have access to agricultural ...
Sero-prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Coxiella Burnetii From Cattle in the Masaai Mara Ecosystem in Narok, Kenya
(UON, 2021)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, livestock keeping is the backbone of livelihoods for most inhabitants and plays a key role in rural poverty alleviation strategies. In countries like Kenya, livestock keeping has a higher socio-economic ...
Factors Influencing Adoption of Hermetic Storage Technology in Green Grams and Its Impact on Farmer’s Household Income in Kitui County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)
Inadequate and poor post-harvest grain storage is a major constraint to green gram farmers in Kitui County. It has been identified as the key challenge for smallholder green gram growers because it has significantly reduced ...