University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Phytochemical and Acute Toxicity Assessment of Syzygiumguineense (Willd.) DC.and Acacia hockii De Wild.Traditionally used for Female Contraception/fertility regulation in Baringo County, Kenya
(ACTA BOTANICA PLANTAE, 2024-08)A boiled stem bark mixture of Syzygiumguineense and Acacia hockii is traditionally used by the Tugen community in Baringo County, Kenya, for fertility regulation in women. This study aimed to validate the safety and ef ... -
Socio-Economic and Environmental Outcomes of Street Food Vending and its Sustainability in Selected Urban Areas of Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2024)Street food (SF) vending is a common livelihood activity in many urban areas globally. It is driven by a lack of employment opportunities in the formal sector and by the demand for cheap ready-to-eat food by urban ... -
Effects of management strategies on the performance of street food vending in urban areas of Western Kenya
(World Journal of Advanced Research and Review, 2024)Street food (SF) vending is a common livelihood activity in many urban areas globally. It generates income for the vendors and contributes to the urban economy. However, the trade performs poorly due to the strategies ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Weed Diversity and Population in Tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum L.) Farms in Migori County
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Managemen, 2023)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant cash crop in Migori County, Kenya, and plays a vital role in the local economy. However, the cultivation of tobacco is not without its challenges, one of which is weed ... -
Field Screening of Elite Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Mutant Lines for their Response to Mosaic and Brown Streak Viruses
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2023)Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) have been major limiting biotic factors to the productivity of cassava farming in Kenya. Development of resistant cassava varieties is most effective ... -
Virulence and Molecular Detection of Cassava Mosaic and Brown Streak Virus Genes on Elite Mutant Cassava Lines
(Biotechnology Journal International, 2023)Unavailability of germplasm with Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) tolerance genes remains the main bottleneck towards management of the two diseases in tropic and sub-tropic regions ... -
The Role of Sorghum Legume Intercroping System in Improving Soil Productivity on Small Holder Farmers in Western Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2022)Declining crops yield in the smallholder farmers cropping systems of sub-Saharan African (SSA) present the need to develop more sustainable production systems. Depletion of essential plant nutrients from the soils have ... -
Improving Soil Fertility and Crops Yields through Organic and inorganic inputs in Smallholder Farmers’ fields in Western Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, 2022)Organic (FYM) and inorganic (Mavuno) manure and their combination were evaluated on sorghum grain yields and some soil chemical characteristics in the 2016 SR and 2017 LR growing seasons FYM, Mavuno and or their ... -
Bacteriological Quality of Fresh Beef Sold Within Eldoret Municipality
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)Meat is the primary source of proteins in many parts of Africa. In many cases however, it is major point of entry of many zoonotic diseases. Further, due to the long procedures involved in the meat industry, it is also ... -
Effect of E-Learning Integration in the Teaching of Practicals on Performance in Biology in Likuyani Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2024)This study aims to investigate the effects of integrating e-learning into the teaching of practical Biology lessons on performance in secondary schools in Likuyani Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. The research employed ... -
Cellulolytic activity of bacteria from the gut of termites (Macrotermes michaelseni) from Eldoret and Kakamega
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2021)Cellulose degrading bacteria in termites are important plant degraders as they play an essential role in digesting cellulose for termites. This study aimed to identify cellulose degrading bacteria in termites (Macrotermites ... -
Evaluation of Upland Rice Response to Water Stress Using Polyethylene Glycol (PEG -6000) at Germination and Early Seedling Stage
(Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2024)Water stress is one of the most important crop growth limiting factors which leads to low crop productivity and yield instability. Water stress affects crop growth and development, especially during the germination and ... -
Influence of trainees’ personalityon Course Choice inVocational Training Centres inTaitaTaveta County, Kenya
(International Journal of Marketing and Technology, 2023)Students with strong social skills and personality are more likely to study in social sciences. TaitaTaveta County, Kenya, has 29 vocational training centers offering diverse courses. The effects of personality on course ... -
Influence of Gender on Course Choice in Vocational Training Centres in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Journal of African Studies in Educational Management and Leadership, 2023)Choice of course is a leading challenge in most Vocational and Technical Training Institutions globally. Studies have noted gender challenges as a determinant factor towards effective course choice, an aspect that the ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Infants Born in Kapsabet Referral Hospital, Nandi County, Kenya
(Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021-10-30)Low Birth Weight (LBW) is defined by the World Health Organization as weight at birth less than 2,500g. LBW continues to be a significant public health problem globally and is associated with a range of both short and ... -
Relationship between dental caries and nutritional status among five-year-old school children in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(Int Public Health J, 2021)Dental caries is a major public health problem affecting 60- 90% children globally and associated with diet and nutrition. Objective: To establish the relationship between dental caries and nutritional status of ... -
Quality Status of Wild Simsim (Sesamum Calycinum) Seeds Harvested from Croplands in Khwisero, Kakamega County
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-01)Wild simsim is among the indigenous vegetables still gathered during scarcity by some communities in Kakamega County. Domestication of such vegetables is important as they are adaptable to adverse climatic conditions and ... -
Peri‑urban agriculture and household food and nutrition security around Eldoret, Kenya
(Springer, 2024-07)Rapid urbanisation in low- and middle-income countries, which has encroached on agricultural lands but has not been consistently accompanied by corresponding improvements in water and sanitation services, has raised questions ... -
Effect of fortifying sorghum and wheat with Longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) powder on nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of biscuits
(Food science and Nutrition - Wiley, 2024-01)This study aimed at improving the nutrient composition and protein quality of bis- cuits made from sorghum and wheat through fortification with Longhorn Ruspolia differens powder (RDP) for use as a supplementary food ... -
PROFILING AND EVALUATION OF BACTERIAL CONSORTIA FOR EFFICIENT BIOGAS PRODUCTION IN SMALL SCALE BIODIGESTERS WITHIN UASIN-GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2022-06)Anaerobic digestion is a sequential biological activity that accepts the efficient capture of methane for energy production. The dependence on fossil and wood fuels as a primary energy source has led to multitudes of ...
