• Evaluation of Consumer Sensory Acceptability and Shelf life of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-enriched Mozzarella Cheese 

  Kebeya, Nixon; Nduko, John; Muliro, Patrick Simiyu (Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2021-04)

  Abstract: Background: Consumer interest in convenience foods is a new trend worldwide that is expected to increase due to busy lifestyles. Studies have shown that sweet potato has unique nutrients, which if incorporated ...
• Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining on Water Quality: A Case Study of Tangandougou Commune in Sikasso Region, Mali 

  Keita, Mahamadou Moussa; Ogendi, George Morara; Owuor, George; Nyamao, Wycliff N. (Journal of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development, 2018-12)

  Introduction: Unsustainable natural resources utilization is on the increase in the developing countries thus the ability of many local communities to meet their basic needs including food, water and shelter is jeopardized. ...
• Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review 

  Ayeka, Peter, Amwoga (American Chemical Society, 2018-02)

  Since time immemorial, plants and their compounds have been used in the treatment and management of various ailments. Currently, most of conventional drugs used for treatment of diseases are either directly or indirectly ...
• Effects of Media Type on Growth and Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties Apical Rooted Cuttings in Kenya 

  Makau, Felista M; Mwangi, Mariam; Oyoo, Maurice E; Kibe, Anthony M (The European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 2023-06)

  ABSTRACT To address soil-borne virus diseases; a soilless media has been introduced for producing healthy seed tuber based on in vitro rapid multiplication of virus-free planting material. The objective of this study was ...
• Analysis of physiochemical characteristics influencing disposal of pit latrine sludge in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya 

  Gudda, F. O.; Moturi, W. N.; Omondi, S. O.; Muchiri, E. W. (Africacan Journal of Evnvironmental Science, 2017-03)

  On-site sanitation facilities, mostly pit latrines are the main points of human excreta disposal in periurban low-income settlements in Kenya. Collection, treatment and final disposal of pit latrine faecal sludge, pose ...
• Chemical constituents of Solanum mauense (Solanaceae) and Dovyalis abyssinica (Salicaceae) 

  Chirchir, K., Denis; Cheplogoi, K., Peter; Omolo, O. ,Josiah; Langat, K. Moses (International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2018)

  Profiling the chemical constituents of medicinal plants used in folk medicine is vital in enhancing their full exploitation and utilization in modern medicine. The objective of the study was to characterize anticancer compounds ...
• A protocol for regenerating genetically stable coffee (Coffea arabica L.) plantlets through direct somatic embryogenesis 

  Nduku, Rose; Dorcas, Mayoli; Nyende, Bernard (International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2019)

  Coffee is an important beverage crop owing to its economic benefits at individual and national levels. The most important part of coffee in vitro micropropagation is the generation of genetically homogenous and uniform ...
• Physiological Response of Soybean [Glycine Max (L) Merrill] to Soil Moisture Stress 

  Mwamlima, Louis Hortensius; Ouma, Josephine P.; Kimutai, Eric (African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2019-04)

  This study was done to determine the effects of varying soil moisture regimes on CO2 assimilation of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] in pots under greenhouse conditions during 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons. The ...
• Innovation platform for improving rice marketing decisions among smallholder farmers in Homa-Bay County Kenya 

  Ouma, Matilda, A. (Food Science and Techno;ogy, 2020-06)

  Smallholder farmers are normally faced with making a decision on market participation and consequently choosing the appropriate marketing channel for their agricultural produce. This study focuses on how a multi-stakeholder ...
• Adapting agriculture to climate change: institutional determinants of adoption of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya 

  Waaswaa, Andrew; Oywaya, Agnes; Kibe, Anthony; Kipkemoi, Joel (2024)

  ABSTRACT Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) adoption rates have remained low in Kenya despite being promoted by the Kenyan government and its development partners. Analyzing institutional factors could ...
• Antagonistic effects of biocontrol agents against Phytophthora infestans and growth stimulation in tomatoes 

  Kariuki, W.G.; Mungai, N.W.; Otaye, D.O.; Thuita, M.; Muema, E.; Korir, H.; Masso, C. (African Crop Science Journal, 2020-10)

  Late blight disease is a major cause of economic losses in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) production in eastern Africa. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Trichoderma species in controlling ...
• Effects of supplemental irrigation on yield, water use efficiency and nitrogen use efficiency of potato grown in mollic Andosols 

  Satognon, Felix; Owido, Seth F. O.; Lelei, Joyce J. (Environmental Systems Research, 2021)

  Background: Low soil fertility and reduced seasonal rainfall contribute to low potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yield in Kenya. Nitrogen (N) deficiency is the major problem facing by the smallholder farmers of Kenya due to ...
• Effectiveness of community health workers in improving early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding rates in a low-resource setting A cluster-randomized longitudinal study 

  Mungiria, Dorothy Mituki; Tuitoek, Prisca; Varpolatai, Aniko; Ngotho, Douglas; Murage, Elizabeth Kimani (Food Science and Nutrition, 2018-07)

  Abstract Little evidence exists in Kenya on the potential of community health workers (CHWs) in promoting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and early breastfeeding initiation (EBI) in resource-restricted settings where very ...
• Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of School-Based Teacher Professional Development, A Case from Kenya 

  Wanjiku, Patriciah; Stutchbury, Wambugu; Dickie, Joan (Journal of Learning for Development, 2019)

  This study investigated how a school-based professional development programme, designed by the Headteacher and staff of a Kenyan primary school, and delivered by a Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) team, ...
• Current Trends in the Use of Cannabis sativa,Beyond Recreational and Medicinal Applications 

  Omare, Micah, O.; Kibet, Joshua, K.; Kengara, Fredick, O (Open Access Library Journal, 2021-06)

  Cannabis sativa finds application in the medical field as an opioid (medical marijuana) and as a recreational drug despite the fact that it is a prohibited drug substance in many countries. Currently, there are reports ...
• Antibacterial saponins from the leaves of Polyscias fulva (Araliaceae) 

  Maritim, Winnie ,Cherotich; Wagara, Isabel ,Nyokabi; Matasyoh, Josphat, Clement (African Journal of Biotechnology, 2019-05)

  Saponins are a major family of secondary metabolites that occur in a wide range of plant species. Bioassay - guided fractionation of extract of the leaves of Polyscias fulva led to the isolation of three known saponins ...
• Media’s Role in Televised Media Coverage and Its Influence on Terrorist Attacks in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Nyakomitah, Kenwilliams; Mwaeke, Panuel; Mareri, Lydia (European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021-12)

  With the turn of the century, Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has had its share of terrorist activity. Due to their nature, global media houses have centred on these occurrences as they have formed the focal point during ...
• Effect of Light and Temperature through Poly Film Covers on Anthocyanin Content in Rose Cut Flowers 

  Oloo-Abucheli, G.; Aguyoh, N.; Liu, G. (International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2017-10)

  Quality is the most important attribute in rose cut flowers for both export and domestic market. Quality in cut flowers may be defined by many attributes however, among the most important is colour. A group of pigments ...
• Molecular Products and Particulate Characterization of Emissions from High Temperature Cooking of Goat Meat 

  Rono, Nicholas; Kibet, Joshua; Okanga, L. Francis; Limo, Samuel C. (Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2016-12)

  Efforts to understand the formation characteristics of molecular toxins and particulate matter from various combustion systems, has gained intense attention in the recent past. Accordingly, this work investigates the ...
• My covid-19 experience :picking up the pieces 

  Dr. Ombeva, O. Malande (African Health Sciences, 2020-12)

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