Journal Articles (THM): Recent submissions
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Factors Effecting Valued Resource Distribution
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Translation and validation of the breast feeding self efficacy scale into the Kiswahili language in resource restricted setting in Thika – Kenya
(GLOBAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 2017)Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most cost‐effective, healthpromoting, and disease‐preventing intervention and has been referred to as the cornerstone of child survival. Many mothers however ... -
Effectiveness of structured nutrition education on maternal breastfeeding self‐efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding duration in Kiandutu health centre, Thika – Kenya
(GLOBAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 2017)Background Optimal breastfeeding practices can help prevent under‐nutrition among under five children and WHO recommends Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first half of infancy. Rates of EBF are however low globally ... -
Employing the enhanced Regional Tourism Sustainable Adaptation Framework with a case study of climate change vulnerability in Mombasa, Kenya
(Sage, 2018)This paper attempts to provide an empirical application of the enhanced Regional Tourism Sustainable Adaptation Framework using a case study of Mombasa Kenya. Climate variability is a challenge to tourism destinations, ... -
Constraints and Opportunities Among Small Scale Peri-Urban Dairy Farmers in the South Eastern Kenya Rangelands
(2018-01)In Kenya’s semi-arid regions, small scale farmers are becoming adaptive and resilient by embracing dairying as livelihood-support activity against expert’s advice. In order to improve their dairying, the farmers are adopting ... -
Understanding the types and causes of diabetes mellitus
(Biology Journal, 2018-01)Statistics show that the prevalence of diabetes among different populations around the globe has been gradually going up in the last few decades. The trend is indeed worrying, so much that the number of diabetes patients ... -
Innovativeness and adaptations: the way forward for small scale peri- urban dairy farmers in semi-arid regions of South Eastern Kenya
(2016)Dairy farming is becoming an important livelihood support activity in the semi-arid regions of Kenya. However, it is becoming clear that the dairy farmers are challenged and in the recent past, milk production has not kept ... -
Primary production variables of brachiaria grass cultivars in Kenya drylands
(2016)The study was conducted to evaluate the primary production variables of Brachiaria grass cultivars in semi arid regions of Eastern Kenya. Brachiaria cultivars B. decumbens cv. Basilisk, Brachiaria hybrid Mulato II, four ... -
The African elephant and food security in Africa: experiences from Baringo District, Kenya
(2014)Elephants often impose costs on the people who share their range, including threats to life and the destruction of property. Incidences of conflict between humans and elephants, in particular crop destruction crops are ... -
Comparing use of ethno veterinary products among rural and periurban chicken farmers in Katulani District, Kenya
(2016)A survey was carried out to determine use of ethno veterinary products among chicken farmers in Katulani District, Kenya. Data was collected through observations, photography and structured questionnaires administered to ... -
Extension Support Services among Poultry Farmers, a Case of Katulani District, Kitui County
(2016-03)A survey was carried out to determine provision of extension support services in Katulani District, Kenya. Data was collected through observations and structured questionnaires administered to 110 poultry rearing households ... -
Climate factors as determinants of food security in semi-arid Kenya: a longitudinal analysis
(2016)Food security in the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of Kenya is linked to climate and socio-economic factors. This study was conducted in two ASAL counties of Kenya, Kajiado and Makueni, inhabited by pastoral communities. ... -
LCMS Analysis of Biochemical Composition in Different Kenyan Coffee Classifications
(Food Science and Quality Management, 2017)Kenyan coffee is classified by defects after grading by the ‘Devonshire method.’ The method involves classification of the coffee beans into different classes based on the raw and roasted coffees and cup quality, with class ... -
SPORTS TOURISM AND PERCEIVED SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT IN KENYA: THE CASE OF MACHAKOS COUNTY
(Elsevier, 2017-08)Purpose – Smaller events have been favoured by many commentators in sports research because mega events have been criticised for failing to have an aggregate positive advantage to local communities, especially in developing ... -
Bacteriocins: Limiting Factors to Optimum Activity
(Science and Education Publishing, 2017)Bacteriocins are described as ribosomally synthesized antimicrobial peptides lethal to bacteria other than the producing strain. They are the most abundant of antimicrobial compounds produced by bacteria. These antimicrobial ... -
Critical environmental factors that influence the presence of vibrio cholera in the setting of Nairobi
(International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 2017-09)Cholera happens to be among the illnesses that are considered major public health threats owing to the numerous incidences of deaths that have resulted from it across the globe. This study aimed to investigate the critical ... -
Climate change policy-making process in Kenya: deliberative inclusionary processes in play
(International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 2017)Abstract Purpose – There is a growing recognition in Kenya that citizens should play a role in contributing to policy formation. This is a shift from a conventional approach where the elite in society or selected few would ... -
A Low Cost Water Meter System based on the Global System for Mobile Communications
(International Journal of Computer Applications, 2016)The accurate reading of a customer water-meter is important as it is the main revenue base for the water authorities. The traditional data collection process is still common in developing countries despite the inherent ...
