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Assessing Willingness to Accept Compensation and Willingness to Pay for Kipkunur Forest Ecosystem Conservation in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economy, Energy and Environment, 2019)Public forests provide a variety of goods and services to communities whose opportunity cost is related to the value of alternative goods and services. This study sought to assess expressed conservation value of Kipkunur ... -
ASSESSMENT OF ADVANCED COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) LINES FOR NUTRIENT UPTAKE, PHOSPHORUS EFFICIENCY AND YIELD IN LOW PHOSPHORUS SOIL TYPES OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important source of food protein and cash in Kakamega County. Production is constrained by soil phosphorus which is mainly due to low phosphorus content of soils, export of phosphorus ... -
Assessment of Aflatoxin Awareness and Their Presence in Indigenous Chicken Products in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Aflatoxin contamination of chicken products can significantly impact food safety and health of consumers. A study was conducted to investigate presence of aflatoxins in meat and eggs of indigenous chicken and farmer ... -
ASSESSMENT OF DETERMINANTS OF UNDER-NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG THE ELDERLY IN MOIBEN SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Food insecurity is an issue of great concern across the globe. Attainment of food security is a prerequisite towards realization of vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of which Kenya is a signatory. ... -
Assessment of Duckweed Supplement Diet to Fishmeal on the Growth Performance of Oreochromis niloticus Fingerlings
(AER Journal, 2019)Oreochromis niloticus is the most cultured fish in tropical freshwater aquaculture systems and second most cultured fish after carps in the world. In Kenya, Oreochromis niloticus has potential in eradicating hunger and ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF LAND USE PRACTICES ON RIVER CATCHMENTS A CASE STUDY OF NYONGORES RIVER CATCHMENT
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Nyongores River is one of the major tributaries of Mara River and is located at the upper catchment of Mara River Basin. Over the years, rising population pressure and intensification of agriculture in the catchment has ... -
Assessment of Effects of Zero and Conventional Tillage Practiceson Soil Moisture and Wheat Grain Yield in Arid and Semi-Arid Landof Laikipia, Kenya
(Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2019)oil water conservation through tillage is one appropriate way of addressing soil moisture deficit in rain-fed agriculture. Theinfluence of zero and conventional tillage on soil moisture and yield of wheat was investigated ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EFFICACY OF UNSTABILIZED PYRETHRINS AND DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ADMIXTURE ON SITOPHILUS ZEAMAIS IN MAIZE GRAINS
(2016-05-23)Maize crop provides source of livelihood to all groups of people that depend on it. Its adaptability to different agro-ecological zones has led to its increased production and consumption worldwide. In Kenya maize is ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EFFICACY OF UNSTABILIZED PYRETHRINS AND DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ADMIXTURE ON SITOPHILUS ZEAMAIS IN MAIZE GRAINS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Maize crop provides source of livelihood to all groups of people that depend on it. Its adaptability to different agro-ecological zones has led to its increased production and consumption worldwide. In Kenya maize is ... -
Assessment of French Beans Production at Kariua in Kandara, Murang’a County-Kenya
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2019)A sample survey research was conducted in November 2017 to January 2018 at Kariua area in Murang’a county, Kenya, with a sole aim to assess the current situation experienced by the French bean farmers in the area as well ... -
ASSESSMENT OF GENDER IMBALANCES ON ENROLMENT OF TEACHER TRAINEES IN ECDE COLLEGES IN KEIYO NORTH AND SOUTH SUB-COUNTIES, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Attainment of gender equity and equality in education is a core development issue and a goal in its own right. In Kenya today, there is an increase in the number of men enrolling in ECDE diploma and certificate programs ... -
ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AND YIELD OF SELECTED SESAME (Sesamum indicum L.) GENOTYPES IN WESTERN KENYA
(2018)Sesame is one of the most important oilseed crops in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Despite its importance, sesame yields in Kenya is very low due to lack of improved and high yielding varieties as well ... -
Assessment of Genetic Variability Estimates of selected Traits in Irish Potato Mutants
(Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 2018)For an effective potato breeding strategy, knowledge of the genetic parameters of traits, such as heritabilities and genetic correlations are essential, hence the need to assess the genetic variability estimates of ... -
Assessment of genetic variability of passion fruit using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers
(Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice, 2020-10)Purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is the third most important fruit crop in Kenya that is produced for both local and export markets. In Uasin Gishu County, passion fruit had recently emerged as an important ... -
ASSESSMENT OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION, HEALTH IMPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF IMPROVED STOVE INTERVENTIONS IN BUNGOMA AND TRANS NZOIA COUNTIES, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The use of biomass fuels poses great threats to environmental degradation and public health accounting for 32% of the total attributable burden of diseases due to indoor air pollution (IAP) in especially Africa. Heavy ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING PRACTICES AMONG HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Laundry and dry cleaning practices are a global process that contributes to the length and life of apparel and textile products. Therefore, it is important that the right cleaning method is selected for a given fabric ... -
Assessment of Levels of Nutrients in Selected ALVs at Different Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, 2019)Proper nutrition contributesto declines under-five mortality rates and improves the productivity of adults.Addressing nutritional problems requires adequate information on the diets of individuals and populations. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF LEVELS OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS AND COLIFORM BACTERIA IN SOIL AND VEGETABLES GROWN AT ELDORET MUNICIPAL DUMPSITE
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Agricultural practices are on the rise in urban areas of developing countries; Kenya included due to the high rate of urbanization which comes with associated challenges such as increased demand for food and employment. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT AMONG WOMEN TRADERS AGED 20-50 YEARS IN ELDORET MUNICIPAL MARKETS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is a global epidemic. Increase in non-communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight and obesity. The main ...