• Effects of agricultural intensification practices on smallholder farmers’ livelihood outcomes in Kenyan hotspots of Climate Change 

  Ouya, Fredrick; Ingasia, Oscar; Kariuki, Isaac Maina (East African Journal of Science,, 2020-12)

  Developing countries, Kenya included are mostly affected by food shortage and poverty as a result of high dependence on agriculture constrained by climate variability, declining land sizes and low agricultural technologies. ...
• 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. ...
• Enhancing Biology Achievement of Secondary School Learners Using Experiential Computer Assisted Instruction 

  Ronoh, Peter K.; Keraro, Fred Nyabuti; Wachanga, Samuel W. (International Education Studies and Sustainability, 2021-02)

  This paper reports a study that investigated effects of Experiential Computer Assisted Learning (ECAI) on learners’ achievement in Biology in Kenya. Solomon’s Non-Equivalent group four research design was used. Four ...
• Teachers’ perceptions of classroom practices that inculcate scientific creativity 

  Ndeke, Grace C. W.; Keraro, Fred N. (Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 2021-02)

  This paper reports a study that investigated secondary school biology teachers’ perceptions of classroom practices that inculcate scientific creativity among their learners. A sample of 205 teachers was selected from a ...
• 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 ...
• Integrating TESSA Science OERs in the Secondary School Curriculum in Kenya for Effective Pedagogy 

  Wambugu, Patriciah W.; Keraro, Fred N. (Journal of Education and Human Development, 2020-01)

  Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) is a research and development initiative creating Open Educational Resources (OERs) for teachers and teacher educators in Sub-Saharan African countries. The project focuses ...
• Effects of Coir Dust Mulch on Evapotranspiration of PH4 Maize in Coastal Region of Kenya 

  Muti, S. M.; Kibe, A. M.; Nge’tich, W.; Muindi, E. (Journal of Agriculture and Ecology ResearchInternational, 2017-02)

  Although the Coastal region of Kenya is awash with abundance of moisture bearing South Easterly monsoons, (and therefore tropical rainfall) from the adjacent vast Indian Ocean, heat stress, high velocity wind regimes are ...
• The effect of county government expenditure on gross county product in Kenya: A panel data analysis 

  Mose, Naftaly; Kibet, Lawrence; Kiprop, Symon (African Journal of Business Management, 2019-07)

  From previous studies, the effects of expenditure on economic growth appear to provide mixed results. Despite this uncertainty, theory suggests that expenditure induce growth. In Kenya, economic growth has been fluctuating ...
• Growth Effects of Non-Devolved Government Expenditure: Evidence from ARDL Approach to Co integration 

  Mose, Naftaly G.; Lawrence, Symon K. Kiprop; Kibet, K. (Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2019-07)

  Abstract Although it is theoretically expected that fiscal decentralization leads to efficient provision of local public services and induces economic growth, there is a mixed outcome of the non-devolved and devolved ...
• 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 ...

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