Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Harvesting, postharvest handling, hygiene knowledge and practices of guava fruit farmers: A comparative study of two counties of Kenya
(African Journal of Food Science, 2021-04-30)he guava (Psidium guajava) grows on farms or in the bush in many parts of Kenya, including Kitui and Taita Taveta, and remains virtually unattended. Guava fruit value chain is commercially disorganized and standard postharvest ... -
Rabbit production practices in Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Livestock Production, 2020-10-31)To document current rabbit management practices in Kiambu County, a survey using structured questionnaire was undertaken in 45 farms identified using snow ball sampling technique. Data collected were subjected to descriptive ... -
Grass species for range rehabilitation: Perceptions of a pastoral community in Narok North sub-county, Kenya
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020-08-31)Land degradation is a global problem leading to a diminished production capacity of the rangelands. The consequence is reduced potential to provide ecosystem services and increased vulnerability to the inhabitants. Biological ... -
Performance of a fabricated solar-powered vapour compression cooler in maintaining post-harvest quality of French beans in Kenya
(AJFS, 2020-08)The quality and shelf life of French beans can be affected within hours of harvesting if the produce is not cooled after harvest. Solar-powered cooling systems are suitable for use in rural areas that are not connected ... -
A Critique on Sustainable Cities Waste Management Predicaments; Case of Nairobi City, Kenya
(J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage, 2020-11-03)Waste management predicaments in attaining sustainable city status globally is challenged by increased solid waste generation as a result of rapid urban population and migration. Through a critique lens, solid waste ... -
Unresolved Water Conflicts by Water Sector Institutions in Ewaso Ng’iro North River
(J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Management, 2021-04-15)Water conflicts have huge impacts on livelihoods and without proper redress, have capacity to stall economic development of a community. This paper therefore explicates the impacts of unresolved water related conflicts in ... -
Quality characterization of bread retailed in Nairobi County, Kenya: Physico-chemical and microbial profiles
(Ajfand, 2021-04-28)With the ever-increasing intake and diversification of bread in sub-Saharan Africa, greater risks of food fraud are posed. The risks are even higher in the urban areas where both the formal and informal retail exist. ... -
Exposure of school children to aflatoxins and fumonisins through maize-based diets in school meals programme in Salima District, Malawi
(Ajfand, 2021-04-28)Exposure to aflatoxins and fumonisins contaminated food poses threats to human health, including causation of cancer, immunosuppression, impaired growth, respiratory problems, diarrhea, among others. This study was carried ... -
Dietary intake and cognitive development among children in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Ajfand, 2021-04-28)Varied nutrient-dense and high-quality diet are key to ideal growth and cognitive function in the early years of life. Nutrient deficiency can lead to negative functional effects of the brain and poor cognitive function. ... -
Potential for Sustainable Urban and Peri-Urban Agricultural Practices in Nairobi County
(Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2021-03-01)The study examined the sustainable potential of urban and peri-urban agricultural practices in Nairobi. The study employed purposive, stratified and random sampling methods to select 149 respondents. Frequencies, means and ... -
Characterization of dairy innovations in selected milksheds in Kenya using a categorical principal component analysis.
(Springer, 2021)To enhance milk quantity and quality which have continued to decrease in Kenya, various stakeholders have intervened through promotion of technical dairy innovations at the farm level including improved cow feeding, health ... -
Preliminary Study on Disinfectant Susceptibility/Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Slaughtered Village Free-Range Chickens in Nairobi, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2021-02-20)Disinfectants are regularly used for cleansing poultry slaughterhouses to control microorganisms. However, the microorganisms such as bacteria are developing resistance to disinfectant(s) and complicate control of bacterial ... -
Factors influencing household production of sorghum and millet in Kiminini sub-county of Trans-Nzoia county, Kenya.
(JSEP, 2020-02-04)The production of sorghum and millet has remained low, and to some extent declined in most regions of Kenya. Little documented information exists on the main causes of this decline and the effects on household income and ... -
Effects of civil conflicts on global oil prices and their impact on the energy sector
(JSEP, 2019-02-04)Recent research has increasingly interrogated the association between oil and civil conflicts within the political context while overlooking the primary use of oil. This paper examines three aspects of the claim ... -
Influence of environmental impact assessment in minimizing climate change impacts on transport infrastructure in keny
(JSEP, 2019-07-15)Transport sector infrastructure is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Over the past few decades, Kenya has witnessed a number of extreme rainfall events with consequent damage on transport infrastructure. ... -
Effects of rainfall variability on water quality of Yanze river in Kigali, Rwanda
(JSEP, 2020-07-15)The effects of highly variable rainfall patterns on water quality of Yanze River in Kigali was investigated in this study. The study was divided into fieldwork and laboratory analysis where statistical analyses were used ... -
The contribution of climate smart agriculture practices in mitigating farmers against maize yield losses, a case of Bukembe Ward in Bungoma County
(JSEP, 2020-07)Over the years, the causes of climatic changes have been visible in the agriculture sector. It is noted that agricultural practices have the potential to mitigate climate change through climate-smart agricultural ... -
Soil properties and their influence on tree species distribution on and off the floodplain in the Tana River area of Kenya
(JSEP, 2020-01-31)Variation in soil properties can influence plant composition and distribution in river floodplains of semi-arid regions. Soil data were collected alongside tree species data on and off the Tana River floodplain in South-eastern ... -
A survey of leather waste generation and disposal mode in selected Counties in Kenya
(JSEP, 2020-02-03)Disposal of leather waste from urban tanneries is a major challenge. Sustainable and environmentally friendly methods are required in urban settings. This paper therefore, deals with the identification and quantification ... -
Analysis of historical rainfall variability, droughts and wet Seasons. A case of Wiyumiririe Laikipia County
(JSEP, 2020-02-04)The importance of historical rainfall pattern in gaining a sound understanding of climate change in any particular region is paramount. This study investigated rainfall variability at Wiyumiririe location of Ngobit ward, ...