• Egerton University partners with other institutions to launch STREM project 

  Prof. Nzula, Kivuva (Egerton University, 2021-07)
• Generation and Characterization of Striga-Resistant Maize and Sorghum Varieties Using Azide-Based Mutagenesis 

  Othira, J. O.; Kiruki, S. (Egerton University, 2013-02-01)

  Production of cereal crops is threatened by Striga hermonthica (Del. Benth) weed known to infest an estimated 46000 hectares of land in the traditional food producing areas in Western and Coastal Kenya. The grain yields ...
• First Season Maize Performance in a Long-Term Farming Systems Comparison Trial at KARI-Thika, Kenya 

  Muriuki, A. W; Musyoka, M. W.; Zundel, C.; Schulthess, F.; Mwangi, K. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Kenya’s smallholder farmers contribute 65% to total agricultural output in a predominantly mixed farming system where application of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides is minimal. By contrast, agriculture in developed ...
• Evaluation of Selected Kenyan Potato Cultivars for Processing into French Fries 

  Abong, G. O; Okoth, M. W; Mathooko, F. M. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  The demand for potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) with acceptable yield and processing characteristics is increasing in Kenya. However, most potato varieties and promising clones have not been adequately evaluated. ...
• Efficacy of Bollgard II® Variety 06Z604D Containing cry1Ac and cry2Ab2 Genes on the African Bollworm (H. Armigera) in Confined Field Trials at KARI Mwea, Kenya 

  Waturu, C. N; Wessels, W.,; Kambo, C. M.,; Wepukhulu, S. B.,; Njinju, S. M.,; Njenga, G. K; Kariuki, J.; Karichu, P. M. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  A Confined Field Trial (CFT) was set up at KARI-Mwea with the objective of testing efficacy of Bollgard II® variety, 06Z604D on the African bollworm and non-target pests including the cotton lygus, thrips, aphid and red ...
• Efficacy of Boiled Tea Leaf Residues in Diets for Oreochromis niloticus and Its Effect on Liver and Whole Body Composition 

  Obwanga, B. O.; Wathuta, E. M.; Liti, D; Magana, A. M.; Waidabacher, H.; Njoroge, R. W (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Challenges facing production of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus(L.)in Kenya today lie in identification of cost-effective feeds. Proximate analysis on boiled tea leaf residues normally considered as kitchen waste showed ...
• Effects of Variety, Fertilizer Application and Harvesting Interval on Napier Stunting Disease in Western Kenya 

  Lusweti, F. N; Muyekho, F. N.; Lusweti, C. M. (2013-01-01)

  In The Late 1990s a disease causing stunting of Napier was observed in western Kenya. Bungoma (LM2), Butere and Mumias (LM1) were the worst affected districts. The causal organism of the disease has been identified as a ...
• Effects of Soap Operas on Young Females’ Perception of Male-Female Relationships 

  Kimeu, M. N.; Mareri, L. A (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Different ideologies can be formed and adhered to by various people in different cultural settings. In the modern Kenyan societal setting, there are many soap operas screened on television stations and are viewed religiously ...
• Effect of Transgenic Bt-cotton Variety Bollgard II® 06Z604D Containing cry1Ac and cry2Ab2 Genes on Arthropod Diversity in Confined Field Trials at KARI Mwea, Kenya 

  Njenga, G. K; Njinju, S. M; Wepukhulu, S. B; Wessels, W; Waturu, C. N; Kambo, C. M (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  A trial to establish effect of Bt-cotton variety, BG II 06Z604D on arthropod diversity was conducted in a confined field at KARI Mwea during 2006/07 cotton growing season. The experiment had nine treatments arranged in a ...
• Effect of Bulb Size and Spacing on the Quality and Yield of Arabicum (Ornithogalum saundersaie Bak) 

  Kihara, S. N.,; Muriithi, A. N; Kamau, E. M; Gateri, M.W (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Arabicum, Ornithogalum saundersiae Bak, is one of the most popular flower crops among the small scale cut flower growers and florists in many countries including Kenya mainly because of its ease of cultivation and having ...
• Effect of Bends on the Quality of the Output Signal Generated by CW Laser on Single Mode Optical Fiber 

  Gwaro, J.O; Maweu, O. M.; Kirui, M. S. K. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  The effect of bends on the quality of the output signal generated by CW laser on single mode optical fiber was investigated. A single mode optical fiber cable was subjected to macrobends in the order of 5mm, 10mm, 20mm, ...
• Dynamics of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Concentrations in Egerton University Wastewater Stabilization Ponds 

  Chepkiyeng, J; Macharia, P.; Oduor, S. O. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Studies were conducted to investigate changes in nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in three Egerton University wastewater stabilization ponds (WSPs). Weekly samplings were done between March and May 2007 and 2008. ...
• Dissemination of Energy Saving Technologies for Improved Rural Livelihood 

  Wanjohi, P. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  A firewood stove was developed and promoted in Kenya by the Ministry of Energy, GTZ, private practitioners, home economics branch of the Ministry of Agriculture, maendeleo ya wanawake and ITDG/Practical Action. About 97% ...
• Contribution of Tourism to Micro- and Small-Enterprise Growth 

  Mshenga, P. M.; Richardson, R. B; Njehia, B. K.; Birachi, E. A. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Tourism is an increasingly important economic sector in many developing countries. In Kenya it represents the second greatest contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) after agriculture. Data from a survey of 449 micro ...
• Characterization of Wetland Values for Sustainable Utilization in Kisii Central District, Kenya 

  Omweri, O. J; Obwoyere, O.; Moturi, W. N. (2013-01-01)

  Wetlands cover approximately 4% of Kenyan surface area, but their total area has been declining. There were once abundant wetlands in Kisii Central District but now there are only isolated wetlands remaining. Wetlands are ...
• Characterization of Microbial Health Risk at Water Abstraction Points along River Njoro, Kenya 

  Yillia, P. T; Kreuzinger, N; Mathooko, J. M.; Ndomahina, E. T. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  U.S. based models for recreational water quality were applied to characterize the potential health risk (PHR) of infection with gastroenteritis (GI) and highly credible gastroenteritis (HCGI) illnesses from single exposure ...
• Change in Water Quality Index between Two Points in a Highly Impaired River in Eastern Mau, Kenya 

  Kigen, C.; Shivoga, W. A.; Magana, A. M. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Benthic macroinvertebrate samples were collected between two points (Bora Milk and Njoro Bridge) in River Njoro, Kenya and used to evaluate the influence of riparian vegetation on water quality, by using BioMAT water quality ...
• Challenges Facing the Beekeeping Industry in Southern Rangelands 

  Kagio, S; Musembi, D. K. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Agro pastoralists and pastoralists in the larger Makueni ,Kibwezi and Kajiado district Kenya live in a fragile and hostile environment. The area is semi-arid with crop farming and livestock keeping as the main activities. ...
• Benthic Macro-invertebrate Diversity and Biomass Distribution in Relation to Canopy Cover and Organic Matter in River Njoro, Kenya 

  Mathooko, J. M.; M’Erimba, C. M.; Mbaka, J. G. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  Field experiments to quantify benthic macroinvertebrate density, diversity and biomass and benthic organic matter (BOM) content in the River Njoro, Kenya, were conducted between January 2009 and April 2009 at four sites ...
• Are Kenyan Smallholder Irish Potato Producers Technically Efficient? Evidence from Nyandarua North District 

  Nyagaka, D; Obare, G. A.; Nguyo, W. (Egerton University, 2013-01-01)

  There is a consistent declining trend of Irish potato production in Kenya which challenges the food security status of the country. This paper used data from a random sample of 127 smallholder potato producers from Nyandarua ...

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