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POST-HARVEST LOSS REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN KITUI COUNTY, KENYA
(Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 2025)Post-harvest losses (PHL) continue to threaten food security and nutrition in sub- Saharan Africa, where estimates suggest that 20–40% of cereals are lost before consumption. These losses diminish household income, reduce ... -
Nutritional compound analysis and morphological characterization of spider plant (Cleome gynandra) - an African indigenous leafy vegetable
(Food Research International, 2017)Spider plant is among the important indigenous African leafy vegetables having the potential to contribute to food and nutritional security in sub-Saharan Africa. The main objective of this study was to quantify the ... -
Understanding degradation of electroactive molecules in organic redox flow batteries: Decomposition analysis methods
(Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 2023)Organic redox flow batteries have attracted a lot of interests both in academics and industries. Accordingly, many organic materials and chemistries have been studied, providing a solid foundation for development of ... -
Black Soldier Fly Frass for Improved Soils, Crop Yields and Environment among Smallholders-Mixed Farming System in Kenya
(Journal of Agriculture & Forestry Research, 2023)The production and yields of major crops are in decline in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to deterioration in soil nutrients and increasing prices of farm inputs. Farmers have used manure and artificial fertilizers to improve ... -
Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Uptake of Striga Weed Control Technologies in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2021)Over the years, new technologies have been tested and introduced to control Striga in maize producing areas but adoption has remained low. The study done in 2013, determined the demographic and socioeconomic factors that ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Used in the Control of Striga in Maize by Smallholder Farmers of Western Kenya
(Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B, 214)The production of maize is constrained by parasitic weeds, particularly Striga. A study was carried out to document farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices on Striga control among smallholder farmers across three ... -
Examining the Relationship between Service Quality and Behavioural Intentions in Game Lodges
(East African Journal of Business and Economics,, 2025)Providing high-quality services in game lodges promotes customer satisfaction and, subsequently, favourable behavioural intentions, leading to enhanced business performance, including market share and profitability. Practical ... -
Demographic Characteristics and Service Quality Perceptions in Game Lodges
(African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2025)Customer demographic characteristics are key determinants of consumers’ behaviour and play an important role in differentiating customer needs and service quality perception. Providing high-quality services in game ... -
The Moderating Effect of Business Networking Skills on Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and the Growth of Youth Owned Enterprises in Kenya
(Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2024)Purpose: Youth businesses play a key role in poverty alleviation when run based on entrepreneurial orientation. However, these micro and small enterprises face a mix of achievement and frustration, with previous findings ... -
The Moderating Effect of Business Networking Skills on Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and the Growth of Youth Owned Enterprises in Kenya
(Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2024)Purpose: Youth businesses play a key role in poverty alleviation when run based on entrepreneurial orientation. However, these micro and small enterprises face a mix of achievement and frustration, with previous findings ... -
Relationship Between Risk-Taking and the Growth of Youth Owned Enterprises in Kenya
(Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2024)Purpose: Youth businesses play a key role in poverty alleviation when run based on entrepreneurial orientation. However, these micro and small enterprises face a mix of achievement and frustration, with previous findings ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATIVENESS ON THE GROWTH OF YOUTH OWNED ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
(African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI)., 2022)Background: Youth enterprises play a key role in poverty alleviation and if they are ran based on entrepreneurial management skills. Despite their significance, statistics however show that in Kenya, three out of five ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Opportunities and the Growth Sustainability of Motorcycle (Boda-Boda) Industry for Economic Development in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2024)Motorcycle businesses play a key role in poverty alleviation when run based on entrepreneurial opportunities. This research study was carried out in rural population of Murang’a County, Kenya. The study aimed to provide ... -
Effect of Decision-making on Growth of Youth-Owned Enterprises in Kenya
(Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management, 2022)Youth enterprises play a key role in poverty alleviation and if they are run based on entrepreneurial management skills. Despite their significance, statistics, however, show that in Kenya, three out of five youth run small ... -
Viral Load Monitoring Practices and Correlates of Viral Non-suppression Among Children and Young Adolescents Living With HIV in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Sage Open Pediatrics, 2025)Introduction. Viral suppression rates among children and young adolescents living with HIV (CYALHIV) has been reported to be lower compared to adults. Follow up through viral load monitoring may influence their health outcomes. ... -
Factors associated with diarrhea among infants seeking healthcare services at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Technology, 2019)More than 90% of infant deaths in Kenya is due to conditions like pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, neonatal problems, malnutrition and HIV/AIDS, and often a combination of these conditions. Diarrhea among infants is both ... -
CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE AGED 0-12 YEARS IN KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL PAEDIATRIC WARDS, KENYA
(International Journal of Advanced Research, 2018)Background: Heart disease is a debilitating condition contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates as well as high disease burden among children. The aim of this study was to establish the characteristics of ... -
Assessment of Morbidity Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kericho County, Kenya
(2024)Background: The growth and well-being of a child is dependent on their eating habits. One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Kenya and countries worldwide is poor nutritional status. There are few studies ... -
Socio economic and Demographic Characteristics of Caregivers as a Determinant of Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6 59 Months in Kericho County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2024)Child growth and well-being are critically dependent on proper nutrition, particularly during the developmental phase between the ages of 6 and 59 months. Poor nutritional status is associated with an increased prevalence ... -
Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya
(IBOM MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2025)Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the gold standard for infant feeding in the first six months of life, providing essential nutrients and antibodies for optimal growth and development. However, suboptimal ...
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