• Relational bonds and customer loyalty: Insights from related literature 

  Yatundu, Faraji A.; Ngacho, Christopher (2017)

  The pursuit by organizations to retain their current customers and increase their market share has made customer relational bonding and the adoption of retail mix critical for organizations. The study focused on effect ...
• Development of an alternative binder for bagasse briquettes 

  Shitanda, Douglas; Kitheka, M. M.; Wamai, E. (2006)
• Storage and preservation of seed grain under enhanced hermetic conditions 

  Home, P. G.; Shitanda, Douglas; Ndigithe, P. M. (Asian Association for Agricultural Engineering, 2007)

  Hermetic grain storage is a system where dry grain is stored under conditions of oxygen deficit. Any insects in the stored grain then suffocate themselves to death through depletion of any remaining oxygen and release of ...
• Properties of Kenyan grown Mondia Whytei roots 

  Shitanda, Douglas; Mukonyi, K.; Simiyu, L.; Mayunzu, O.; Shanda, R. (Asian Association for Agricultural Engineering, 2007)

  Mondia Whytei (Asclepiadaceae) is a tropical species widely used in African countries where it is found, both at subsistence and commercial level. The species is commonly found in remaining tropical rain forests. Solar ...
• Application of renewable energies for storage of horticultural produce in marginal areas of Kenya 

  Makanga, J. T.; Shitanda, Douglas; Njoroge, C.; Ong'era, M. G. (2012)

  The objective of the research were to a prototype solar-charcoal cooler and test its performance in the temperature development and products storageability. A prototype solar-charcoal cooler was developed at the ...
• Effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a solar tunnel dryer 

  Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, Douglas; Silayo, V.; Odote, P.; Bongyereire, J. (Inter-University Council for East Africa Lake Victoria Research Initiative, 2010)

  This study determined effect of on the drying rate of tilapia in a solar tunnel dryer. Tilapia fish was split into pieces of 4 cm by 3 cm by 9 mm and soaked into four brine concentrations varying between 0-15%. Moisture ...
• Morphological characterization of Kenyan papaya germplasm (Carica papaya L.) 

  Asudi, G. O.; Ombwara, F. K.; Rimberia, F. K.; Nyende, A. B.; Ateka, E. M.; Wamocho, L. S.; Shitanda, Douglas; Onyango, A. (International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), 2009)

  Many papaya cultivars found in Kenya have not been characterized and documented. Therefore, there is difficulty in differentiating the Carica papaya cultivars in the different regions of Kenya. Characterization of papaya ...
• Effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia in a solar tunnel dryer 

  Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, Douglas; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T. (2008-07)

  In addition to being a source of protein, fish is an important source of local and foreign currency earnings in Kenya. A substantial amount of fish production is exported. Approximately 30 per cent is exported to the ...
• The potential of chainsaw frame mills in on-farm timber processing in Kenya 

  Muthike, G. M.; Shitanda, Douglas; Kanali, C. L.; Muisu, F. N. (Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2009)

  Chain saws have been used to convert on-farm trees into timber over a long time in Kenya. Large saw path, especially due to the back and forth mode of operation remains a major contributor to low timber recovery and surface ...
• Characterization of Kenyan grown Mondia Whytei roots and their potential uses 

  Shitanda, Douglas; Mukonyi, K.; Simiyu, L.; Mayunzu, O.; Shanda, R. (Asian Association for Agricultural Engineering, 2007)

  The Mondia Whytei roots inner core dimension and the whole root dimensions were determined and recorded. The length of roots selected was 100 mm for ease of measurement. It was observed that the length of the roots before ...
• Experimental use of Arduino-based accelerometers for assessment of train induced soil vibration characteristics 

  Kioko, Paul C. K.; Abuodha, Silvester O.; Mwero, John N.; Njuguna, Kuri Z. (2023-11)

  Vibration is a significant factor causing structural damage to nearby structures. This study, conducted in accordance with ISO-14837, focuses on the importance of structural health monitoring and structural audits for ...
• Transient stability analysis of a line with service potential transformer substations: A case study of Juja-Rabai line. 

  Kitheka, Joel M.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham M.; Abungu, Nicodemus O. (IEEE, 2023-09)

  A system under bounded conditions continue to be stable even after being subjected to one or more bounded disturbances. In practice, oscillations of a machine rotors should be damped to acceptable level within six seconds ...
• AC power flow-based transmission constrained generation expansion planning with intermittent RES 

  Mbuthia, Jackson M.; Musau, Peter M.; Charles, Julius K. (IEEE, 2023-09)

  Transmission Constrained Generation Expansion Planning (TC-GEP) optimization has been solved majorly using the less reliable DC power flow analysis. In this paper, the TCMOGEP problem is formulated based on AC-power flow ...
• The struggle for democracy in Kenya through the electoral process 

  Muli, Koki (2023-09-21)
• Dhima na changamoto za matumizi ya tafsiri katika ufundishaji wa Kiswahili nchini Uganda 

  Ngesu, Sarah N. M.; Muaka, Leonard (CHAUKIDU PRESS, 2023)

  Ufundishaji wa lugha ya kigeni au lugha ya pili kwa wanafunzi wenye umilisi wa lugha na desturi zao si jamba rahisi. Wakati mwingine, walimu hutumia tafsiri ili wanafunzi waweze kuelewa vipengele vya lugha ya kigeni ...
• An overview of issues relevant to protection and restoration of PV systems at distribution level 

  Ekneligoda, N. C.; Ramakumar, R. G.; Musau, Paul M.; Jiang, J.; Wu, D.; Smedley, K.; Prabakar, K. (IEEE, 2021)

  This paper discusses the protection and restoration challenges for high penetration of inverter−based resources at the distribution level, particularly with grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) generation. The discussion ...
• Optimal location of DSTATCOM considering different load models using bat algorithm 

  Ngei, Urbanus M.; Musau, Paul M. (IEEE, 2022)
• Short-term forecasting for integrated load and renewable energy in micro-grid power supply 

  Mwanza, Naomi N.; Musau, Paul M.; Nyete, Abraham M. (IEEE, 2020)

  For planning and operation activities, accurate forecasting of demand is very important in sustaining the load demand in the electrical power system. Recently there has been increased use of renewable energy and unlike ...
• Problem design and analysis of onshore power supply to berthed ships at the port of Mombasa 

  Okoth, John A.; Musau, Peter M.; Kivindu, Reuben M. (IEEE, 2022)

  International shipping is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions leading to environmental degradation in seas and ports. The Port of Mombasa which is frequented by vessels plans to supply ships at berth with onshore ...
• Energy efficiency gains by LED luminaires in common areas' of shopping malls through transition from fluorescent lamps to LEDS: A case of mini-mall, Kisumu, Kenya 

  Adhiambo, Christine R.; Musau, Paul M.; Nyete, Abraham M. (IEEE, 2021)

  The change in commercial lighting can be identified with the introduction of recent technologies like LED luminaires which are energy-efficient. The case study analyzed is for a shopping mall with an aim of making a ...

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