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The legislative and regulatory framework governing herbal medicine use and practice in Kenya: a review
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2017-11-15)
Complementary and alternative medicine is an integral component of primary healthcare in Kenya. This is because the infrastructural health setup in the country is inadequate in catering for all the medical needs of the ...
Tracing Innovation Pathways in the Management of Natural and Social Capital on Laikipia Maasai Group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Group ranches (GRs) were established in Kenya in the 1960s and 1970s; their objectives included the increase of pastoral land productivity and the control of land degradation. Since their establishment, GRs have evolved ...
Livestock herd structures and dynamics in Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
In Kenya’s Northeastern Province, pastoralism is the main livestock production system and means of livelihood. However, pastoralists are facing increasing risks such as drought, insecurity, animal diseases, increasing human ...
Evaluation of nutrient content in red kidney beans, amaranth leaves, sweet potato roots and carrots Cultivated in Rwanda
(ajfand, 2012-05)
No data exist on the nutrient composition of some important Rwandan staples. The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutrient content of red kidney beans, sweet potato roots, amaranth leaves and carrot roots. About 6 kg ...
An assessment of Maize farmers’ preferences for crop insurance features in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Agricultural risk management is very important in protecting farmers against the vagaries of
weather. The initial stage in risk management is the identification of the perceived risk followed by
application of various ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of
provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a
whole. Degradation of ...