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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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% ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Egerton University partners with other institutions to launch STREM project

Prof. Nzula, Kivuva (Egerton University, 2021-07)
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...

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