Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an economically important crop in Africa produced largely by small-scale farmers. The root-knot nematode (RKN), Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood, causes serious constraints ...
Government funded projects schools and markets in Kakamega County continue to face challenges of underperformance regarding cost, timelines and quality. The main objective of the study was to establish the influence of the ...
Kenya has made progress towards elimination of measles through routine and supplementary immunization activities, however, sporadic outbreaks still occur. Studies on measles seroprevalence in Kenya are few and extensive ...
The World Bank has been a key supporter of development projects in Kenya, financing various sectors such as transport, energy, water, urban development, health, public sector management, and social protection since 1960. ...
Road construction projects in Rwanda, particularly in Kigali City, consistently experience delays that negatively impact on economic development, public satisfaction, and urban mobility. This study developed a project ...
Water is an important bacterial habitat and a major avenue of dissemination of antibiotic resistant bacteria between and among different environments. Contamination of drinking water used in open market eateries with ...
Research conducted all over the world highlights the fundamental idea that the manufacturing sector represents a cornerstone of many national economies. The manufacturing sector contributes to GDP, employment creation, ...
Muthike, Lawrence Munene(JKUAT-COHRED, 2026-02-16)
Micro and small enterprises are important drivers of most economies across the world. Kenya Vision 2030 envisages the importance of farm input MSEs due to the crucial role they play in agricultural food value-chain as they ...
Insect meals, such as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), have the potential to be used as a source of protein in animal feeds due to their high nutritional profile and cost effectiveness. The objective of this study was to ...
The manufacturing sector is vital to Kenya’s economic growth, employment, and Vision 2030, yet faces operational challenges such as reliance on imports, infrastructure gaps, regulatory hurdles, and rising sustainability ...
The Savonius wind turbine (SWT) is widely recognized for its self-starting capability, and suitability for low wind speed regimes. However, its performance is still limited with low power coefficient. This study therefore ...
Fire outbreaks are global hazard with a potential to cause injuries, loss of life and damage to properties. To mitigate against these fires, fire safety of the building should be considered during the design and construction ...
Security is fundamental in all societies. It ensures that society thrives due to the assurance of the safety of lives and property. Nevertheless, employee performance in private security firms is Kenya is facing numerous ...
This study examined the effectiveness of radiation protection in detecting exposure among healthcare workers in Level 4 and 5 hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya. Given the widespread use of radioactive equipment in hospitals, ...
Estimates regarding pregnancy intentions provide insights into the reproductive
health status of people. Unintended pregnancy contributes significantly to adverse
outcomes like unsafe abortions, maternal fatalities, ...
Estimates regarding pregnancy intentions provide insights into the reproductive
health status of people. Unintended pregnancy contributes significantly to adverse
outcomes like unsafe abortions, maternal fatalities, ...
Apart from provision of nutrients, traditional vegetables also provide phytochemicals with health benefits. Micronutrient deficiencies of iron, zinc and vitamin A are particularly common in most developing countries yet ...
Dye-sensitive solar cells (DSSCs) have attracted interest as a suitable candidate for photovoltaic (PV) technology to plug the widening global energy demand and supply gap. Their full potential scalability has been hindered ...
The study evaluated the influence of interpersonal communication on alcohol consumption among students in government tertiary medical training colleges in Kenya. Excessive alcohol consumption especially among the youths ...
Schistosomiasis is a water-borne parasitic infection with more than 200 million people infected globally, and over 93% of these cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than six million people in ...