Cowpea, an African leafy vegetable (Vigna unguiculata), contains a high level of vitamin C. The leaves harvested at 4−9 weeks are highly prone to vitamin C losses during handling and processing. Therefore, the purpose of ...
Asudi, G. O.; Ombwara, F. K.; Rimberia, F. K.; Nyende, A. B.; Ateka, E. M.; Wamocho, L. S.; Shitanda, Douglas; Onyango, A.(Academic Journals, 2010-12)
Papaya is one of the major fruit crops of the tropical regions of the world. It shows considerable
phenotypic variation in morphological and horticultural traits that can be utilized in its genetic
improvement. In Kenya, ...
Compressive strength properties of three different varieties of rice, namely Akitakomachi (Short grain variety), Delta and L201 (Long grain varieties) were determined in their natural state. Rough rice was compressed between ...
Shitanda, Douglas; Wanjala, N. V.(Taylor and Francis Group, 2006)
The need to promote the use of indigenous vegetables is gaining momentum, as more of their quality factors (nutritive and medicinal) are unveiled through research. Quality factors are classified as quantitative (ingredients, ...
Makau, Christopher M.; Towett, Philemon K.; Kanui, Titus I.; Abelson, Klas S.(2023-11-27)
Comparative studies using reptiles as experimental animals in pain research could expand our knowledge on the evolution and adaptation of pain mechanisms. Currently, there are no data reported on the involvement of ...
The efficacy of mildly heated, slightly acidic electrolyzed water (mildly heated SlAEW) at 45 °C for disinfection and maintenance of sliced carrot quality was studied. Mildly heated SlAEW (23 mg/L available chlorine, pH ...
Kawinzi, Jeremiah Mulinge; Kiilu, Redempta M.; Mulwa, Janet K.(2023-11-22)
The study sought to investigate the influence of school structure on the strategic plan implementation. The study used of a descriptive survey research design. The study targeted 351 public secondary schools, 351 public ...
Wahome, C. N.; Ombori, O.; Maingi, J.; Njeru, E. M.; Nchore, S. B.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muthini, M.(2022-11-17)
The production of banana seedlings through tissue culture provides a reliable source of numerous, disease free, quality plantlets. However, the micropropagation process is faced with a number of challenges. In this study ...
Ndung’u, Daniel T.(Africagrowth Institute, 2019-07-01)
Public-Private Partnerships, if applied well, can help overcome inadequate infrastructure that constrains economic growth particularly in developing countries. Infrastructure investments are recognized to speed up much-needed ...
The listed REITs have not performed as well as anticipated, and efforts by REIT management to issue further real estate securities have been delayed. This raised the question of whether the unexpected performance of REITs ...
Purpose- The performance of the listed REITs has not been as expected and efforts by REIT managers to issue more real estate securities have been slow. This posed the concern of whether the unexpected performance of REITs ...
Ndung’u, Daniel T.(Africagrowth Institute, 2022-07-01)
Investors are analysing company sustainability efforts more closely, both in terms of overall operations and disclosure to shareholders. Companies that aim to keep existing investors happy while also attracting new ones ...
Ndung’u, Daniel T.(Africagrowth Institute, 2021-04-01)
Investors are increasingly scrutinizing corporate sustainability efforts, both in terms of overall practices and shareholder disclosure. Companies that want to satisfy existing investors and attract new ones to create ...
Onyuma, Samuel O.; Ndung’u, Daniel T.(Africagrowth Institute, 2021-10-01)
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are important in driving economic growth in emerging economies. They are vital in creating dynamic market-oriented growth, and spurring innovations and employment opportunities for ...
Onyuma, Samuel O.; Ndung’u, Daniel T.(Africagrowth Institute, 2020-04-01)
Ensuring affordable housing is a strategic importance issue for development equality and social peace in developing nations. This article discusses how Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can assist governments achieve ...
Ngigi, Charles K.; Osero, Justus O. S.; Wanyoro, Anthony K.(MA Healthcare, 2022-06)
Background/Aims: Mobile phone use is increasing globally, with Kenya having increased use in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phones, their use in health delivery services, such as to enhance ...
Ngigi, Charles K.; Osero, Justus S. O.; Wanyoro, Anthony K.(MA Healthcare, 2021-12)
Background/aims: Postnatal care is offered to mothers and their babies from birth and across the postnatal period. Visits are spread over the postnatal period, and a minimum of four visits is recommended. In many studies, ...
Postnatal care is the care provided to the mother
immediately after delivery of baby and placenta. The care is
spread across a minimum of four postnatal visits packaged as
focused postnatal care. During this period the ...
Ngigi, Charles K.; Oseros, Justus O.; Wanyoro, Anthony K.(2021-06)
Background: There is an increase of mobile phone use globally with Kenya being among countries with
increased usage both in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phone, its use in health
delivery ...
Education is the foundation of the economic development of human resources. A country that provides free access to quality education for all its citizens is far more likely to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, lower ...