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Nutritional composition of species in the vernonia hymenolepis complex in Kenya
(International Journal of Scietific and research publications, 2019)Vernonia hymenolepis species is a weed that is found in various parts of Africa and has traditionally been used as a vegetable because of its nutritional and medicinal value. The species complex in the genus Vernonia ... -
NUTRITIVE VALUE, TANNIN BIO ASSAY AND PROCESSING EFFECTS OF ACACIA PODS AS SUPPLEMENTS TO GOATS IN MOGOTIO SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Tannins are anti-nutritional factors in forages. This research was conducted in Emining ward, Baringo County- Kenya. The objective was to evaluate nutritive value, tannin bioassay and processing effects of mature green ... -
OCCURENCE, DIVERSITY AND BOTANICAL MANAGEMENT OF ANTHRACNOSE PATHOGEN (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) IN FARM-SAVED BEAN SEED IN WESTERN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) crop plays an important role in human nutrition and poverty alleviation in Western Kenya. Most farmers use farm saved seed. However, seed borne anthracnose Colletotrichum lindemuthianum ... -
OCCURRENCE AND ABUNDANCE OF INSECT PESTS ON AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLE VARIETIES UNDER DIFFERENT FERTILIZER TREATMENTS AND SEASONS IN KITALE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) once wild are now among the plants domesticated and are increasingly popular in peoples’ diet. Due to this, they have commercial potential and farmers use fertilizers and improved ... -
OCCURRENCE OF COMMON BACTERIAL BLIGHT CAUSED BY Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli ON COMMON BEAN AND THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT FACTORS ON IT’S INCIDENCE IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(Int. J. Adv. Res., 2019)Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular legume crop in Kenya, ranking first among the legumes in importance. The production of this crop in Kenya has not kept pace with the demand. Among the main causes for poor ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF GLUTEN-FREE BREAD PREPARED FROM GREEN BANANA, PUMPKIN SEED AND CASSAVA COMPOSITE FLOURS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Awareness and increased diagnosis of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in African countries has created the need for developing innovative and improved quality and gluten free breads. The locally available food products ... -
Optimization of nutrient media for sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) vine multiplication in sandponics: Unlocking the adoption and utilization of improved varieties
(Gates Open Research, 2018)Sweetpotato, being a vegetatively propagated crop is prone to seed degeneration, and a continuous source for high quality sweetpotato seed is critical for an efficient seed system. In most Sub-Saharan African countr ... -
Parents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Prevention of Dental Caries among Five Year Old Children in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Dental caries affect 60-90% of school-going children globally, and the prevalence is rising steadily in developing countries. Its impacts reduce the quality of life in children; compromise their nutrient intake, enjoyment ... -
Perception and Adoption of Famers to Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Upper Turkwel Watershed in Kenya
(AER Journal, 2019)This study was carried out in Kapenguria area of Upper Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County with an objective of determining the factors that influence the perception and adoption of soil and water conservation practices ... -
Perception of Farmers’ on Soil Fertility Problems and Replenishment Technologies in the North Rift Region of Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2020-07)This paper investigates the farmers’ perception on soil fertility replenishment technologies in the North Rift Region of Kenya. A survey was conducted in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu counties of the North Rift Region of ... -
THE PERCEPTION OF INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY ON THE RELEVANCE OF KENYAN INTERIOR DESIGN DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(2019-11-30)Interior Design (ID) development and growth is being appreciated by many people today than it was in the past. This study evaluated Kenyan Interior Design Diploma Programmes (KIDDPs) on competence and skill training in ... -
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PROTOTYPE VARIABLE PITCH IRISH POTATO GRADER
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The manual grading of potatoes in Kenya has resulted in inconsistencies, quality variations and financial losses for small-scale farmers due to low market prices for ungraded products. To mitigate these challenges, this ... -
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED SOYBEAN CULTIVARS AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT RATES OF SYMPAL FERTILIZERS IN BUNGOMA AND KAKAMEGA COUNTIES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Soybean varieties (Sable, Gazelle and SB19) were developed to improve soybean production in Africa. This study was therefore to investigate the effects of varying the rates of planting fertilizer sympal, and performance ... -
Pharmacokinetic, Physicochemical and Medicinal Properties of N-glycoside Anti-cancer Agent More Potent than 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose in Lung Cancer Cells
(Journal ofPharmacy and Pharmacology, 2019)Acetylated N-xylosideof 1-naphthylamine (K8A) has been shown to be more potent than 2-deoxy-D-glucose in lung cancer cells and has therapeutic potential for further drug development. In this paper we evaluate and report ... -
Physical Activity levels associated with Overweight and Obesity amongst female traders in Municipal Markets in Eldoret, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2022-10)Background: Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is currently a global epidemic. Increase in non- communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight ... -
POST-HARVEST HANDLING AND VALUE ADDITION OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES IN WESTERN KENYA
(2016-05-19)African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) are the major source of micronutrients in western Kenya and in Africa at large. However, AIVs utilization is not fully exploited because they are perishable. As a result, the vegetables ... -
The Potential Use of Rabbit Urine as a Bio Fertilizer Foliar Feed in Crop Production
(AER Journal, 2020)The study was conducted at CITC Kapsabet College in Nandi Central District-Nandi County, Kenya. The objective was to determine the potential use of rabbit urine as a foliar feed fertilizer in crops. Rabbit urine was ... -
PREVALENCE OF MASTITIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG DAIRY CATTLE IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY – KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)A random sample consisting of one hundred and fifty lactating dairy cows; fifty from each of the three study sites, of different breeds, parities, stages of lactation and average daily milk yields from several farms spread ... -
Prevalence ofUnder-Nutrition andFood Security amongtheElderly inUasin Gishu County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2019)Nutritional status of the elderly is an important determinant of their health and quality of life. Under-nutrition among elderly people is becoming significantly high regardless of the progress ... -
Production, Seed Management and Utilization of Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens L. Dc) in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) is a high yielding leguminous crop, high in crude protein content, which is used as animal feed and to improve soil fertility. Farmers are also increasingly interested in its nutritive ...