• Triterpenes and Sterols from Ocimum suave 

  Opiyo, Sylvia A. (2022-07)

  Ocimum species which belong to the family Lamiaceae have several medicinal uses including antimalarial, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hepato-protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, cardio-protective and insect ...
• Effects of Lysinibacillus sphaericus on Physicomechanical and Chemical Performance of OPC Blended with Natural Tuff and Pulverized Fly Ash 

  Wanjiku, K. V.; Muthengia, J. W.; Ogunah, J.; Mutitu, D. K.; Kinuthia, J.; Mwirichia, R.; Thiong'o, J. K.; Mulwa, M. O.; Muriithi, G.; Njoroge, Peter W.; Munyao, D. M. (2022-06)

  This paper reports study findings on the use of Lysinibacillus sphaericus (at 1.0 × 107 cells/ml concentration) to enhance and improve the physicomechanical and chemical properties of blended Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). ...
• Rutile Concentration by Reduction of Titanium Ore - Laterite Mixture Using Biomass 

  Kugeria, P. M.; Njoroge, Peter M. (2022-02)

  Rutile is a mineral which is used in making paints, ointments, tooth paste, sunscreens, just to mention a few products. Titanium metal makes alloys with less density and resistance to corrosion, which are used in making ...
• Analysis of Copper Deposits in Maragwa Location in Tharaka Nithi County – Kenya 

  Kugeria, P. M.; Njoroge, Peter W. (2022-05)

  A primary obstacle to some developing countries like Kenya is the reliance on agriculture when they are endowed with bulk of some mineral resources like copper. The economies of some developed and developing countries are ...
• A Review Pesticidal Activity of Essential Oils against Sitophilus oryzae, Sitophilus granaries and Sitophilus Zeamais 

  Opiyo, Sylvia A.; Njoroge, Peter W.; Ndirangu, Ephantus G. (IOSR Journals, 2022-04)

  Infestation of cereals in storage by Sitophilus oryzae, Sitophilus granaries and Sitophilus Zeamais lead to great food loses in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some of the synthetic pesticides which are available are non-biodegradable ...
• Effects of Extreme Flooding of Lake Baringo on Livelihoods of Communities Lining around the Lake 

  Muia, Daniel; Gicheru, Michael; Mutiso, Joshua; Mwangi, Benson; Kavinda, Lucy; Kairu, Eunice (Advances in Applied Sociology, 2021, 11, 404-414, 2021)

  Floods are among the natural disasters that often impact society. Floods tend to be more short lived but more disastrous. Between 2012 and 2014, Lake Baringo experienced unprecedented increases in their water levels, ...
• Epidemiological patterns of Rift Valley Fever from diverse habitats during an extreme unprecedented flooding of Lake Baringo basin, Kenya, 2012-2013 

  Gicheru, M; Mwangi, Benson; Onyango, A I; Michuki, G N; Kamau, S K (East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, Vol. 2 (3): June 2021, 2021)

  Mosquitoes’ ecology and associated arboviruses are heavily influenced by precipitation and retention of water in the environment. In 2011 and 2014, unprecedented floods occurred in Lake Baringo basin inundating approximate ...
• Land use effects on termite assemblages in Kenya 

  Kanyi, N Chege.; Karuri, Hannah.; Nyasani, Johnson O.; Mwangi, Benson (Heliyon, 2021)

  Termites perform key ecological functions and they also cause crop damage. Land use change resulting from agricultural intensification can result in changes in termite species diversity and abundance. Termite species occurring ...
• Nesting success of Sharpe’s Longclaw (Macronyx sharpei Jackson, 1904) around the grasslands of lake Ol’bolossat Nyandarua, Kenya 

  Warui, Charles M.; Hamisi, R.A; Njoroge, P (Threatened Taxa, 14(1), 20461–20468, 2022)

  Sharpe’s Longclaw Macronyx sharpei is an endangered Kenyan endemic bird restricted to high-alttude grasslands with long tussocks. The species occurs on the grasslands surrounding Lake Ol’Bolossat in Nyandarua, Kenya, an ...
• Effect of Peanut Consumption on Nutritional Status Indices of HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Kamuhu, Regina.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (World Journal of Nutrition and Health, 2020, Vol. 8, No. 1, 22-27, 2020)

  Introduction and objectives; Peanuts are a rich source of magnesium, folate, fibre, α-tocopherol, copper, arginine and resveratrol. These compounds have been shown to reduce the CVD risk in various ways. The purpose of ...
• Proximate analysis of raw and roasted groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.): Red Valencia and manikanta varieties 

  Kamuhu, Regina.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition .Volume 4; Issue 4; July 2019; Page No. 191-194, 2019)

  Proximate analysis of raw and roasted groundnuts of red Valencia and manipinta varieties were determined. The moisture content of raw and roasted peanut ranged from 4.84-5.11% and 2.02 - 2.17% respectively while fat content ...
• Mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between key firm factors and the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya 

  Maina, Irungu.; Kiarie, David.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Owaga, Eddy. (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management Vol.3, Issue 1 No.1, pp 1 - 20, 2018, 2018)

  Purpose: To evaluate the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between key firm factors and the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive ...
• Effects of processing methods on fatty acid profiles and biochemical compounds of Arabica coffee cultivars 

  Koskei, Richard K.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Muliro, Patrick. (African Journal of Food Science Vol. 14(4) pp. 92-97, May 2020, 2020)

  Coffee cherries were processed traditionally by the wet method that uses large quantities of water and eco-friendly methods that utilizes less water and operate mechanically to remove mucilage. The study is aimed at ...
• Effects of a Healthy Diet plus Peanut Consumption on the Fasting Lipid Profile of HIV-infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya: A Randomized Crossover Study 

  Kamuhu, Regina W.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (J Nutr Fast Health. 2021; 9(3): 212-220., 2021)

  Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a key modifiable cardiovascular risk factor and a major clinical feature in the patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the current era of highly active antiretroviral ...
• Effect of level of coffee production on the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya 

  Maina, Irungu.; Kiarie, David.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Owaga, Eddy. (European Journal of Business and Strategic Management Vol.3, Issue 2 No.1, pp 1 - 14, 2018, 2018)

  Purpose: To evaluate the effect of level of coffee production on the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study will ...
• Coffee phytochemicals and post-harvest handling—A complex and delicate balance 

  Munyendo, Leah M.; Njoroge, Daniel M.; Owaga, Eddy E.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 102 (2021) 103995, 2021)

  The balance between coffee phytochemicals and post-harvest handling is complex and delicate since these compounds are affected either negatively or positively. Studies have shown positive health effects arising from regular ...
• Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in HIVInfected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Kamuhu, Regina.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol.11; Issue: 5; May 2021, 2021)

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is currently second, after cancer, as the most frequent cause of death among HIV-positive subjects in areas of the world where Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) is widely available. ...
• Barriers to the Implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene Principles (HACCP) in TVET and University Hospitality Schools in Kenya 

  Wandolo, Monica A.; Ndiritu, Douglas.; Khayiya, Rosemarie.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) ||Volume||06||Issue||07||Pages||EM-2018-544-556||2018||, 2018)

  The purpose of this study was to assess the barriers to food safety and hygiene principles (HACCP) in TIVET and University hospital schools in Kenya. A total of 671 respondents participated in the study (Comprising 249 ...
• Assessment of the Capacity of TVET and University Hospitality Schools in offering Food Safety and Hygiene Training in Kenya 

  Wandolo, Monica A.; Ndiritu, Douglas.; Khayiya, Rosemarie.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) ||Volume||06||Issue||06||Pages||EM-2018-467-480||2018||, 2018)

  The purpose of this study was to assess the capacity of TIVET and University hospital schools in offering food safety and hygiene training in Kenya. The major areas of focus were the general availability of basic equipment, ...
• Termite species and functional groups in maize intercrop systems in Machakos County, Kenya 

  Kanyi, N. C.; Karuri, H.; Nyasani, J. O.; Mwangi, Benson (Elsevier, 2022-03)

  Termites are important ecosystem engineers in the tropics but certain termite species cause damage to economically important crops. In Africa, termites cause >50% damage in maize. This study evaluated the effect of ...

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