https://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3 2026-04-04T14:49:17Z 2026-04-04T14:49:17Z Toure, Evelyne N. Nthusi, Victor Victor Garland, Rebecca Mbandi, Aderiana M. Bainomugisha, Engineer Hodoli, Collins G. Doumbia, Madina Mbiake, Robert Klopper, Danitza Ojeh, Vincent N. Gatari, Michael https://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8162 2025-09-11T07:34:54Z 2024-08-25T00:00:00Z

Title: Opportunities for promoting integrated action on air pollution and climate in Africa Authors: Toure, Evelyne N.; Nthusi, Victor Victor; Garland, Rebecca; Mbandi, Aderiana M.; Bainomugisha, Engineer; Hodoli, Collins G.; Doumbia, Madina; Mbiake, Robert; Klopper, Danitza; Ojeh, Vincent N.; Gatari, Michael Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM[|]The complex interactions between climate change and air quality mean that coordinated action can lead to better public health and improved societal outcomes. While the health impacts of climate change are varied, impacts from exposure to air pollution are well known. Air pollution and climate change are a deadly duo for Africa and must be tackled together.[¤]METHOD[|]The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) developed, in 2022, an integrated assessment on air pollution and climate change in Africa to identify and assess priority measures that reduce emissions while maximizing the multiple benefits for health, ecosystems, climate, and food security. This scientifically led process was conducted in partnership UNEP Regional Office for Africa (ROA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and brought together academics, experts, and practitioners working across Africa to address the growing air pollution and associated climate threats while promoting capacity building and action to reduce air pollution and climate change.[¤]RESULTS[|]The Africa Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change (Africa Integrated Assessment) provides 37 measures which if implemented could provide a tailored package of solutions for clean air for the region which will link meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the National Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris agreement, and the Agenda 2063 for Africa. The 37 measures have been categorized according to key economic sectors: household, energy, transport, power generation, industry, agriculture, and waste management and would mitigate climate and air pollution impacts on human health, crop yield and vegetation.[¤]CONCLUSIONS[|]The assessment findings and recommendations will be presented at the conference during the ‘Stories of Policy Success: Real Examples of Inspiring Science-based Air Quality and Climate Action Around the World’ symposium. We have identified some national case studies that align air quality and climate action across sectors in Africa. Description: https://doi.org/10.1289/isee.2024.1762

2024-08-25T00:00:00Z Ochieng, Vincent O. Wayua, F. O. Kirigua, V. O. Gitonga, C. Wasilwa, L. https://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/7544 2024-04-23T09:00:34Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Status of production of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in Busia County, Kenya Authors: Ochieng, Vincent O.; Wayua, F. O.; Kirigua, V. O.; Gitonga, C.; Wasilwa, L. Abstract: Jackfruit is one of the underutilised fruits in Kenya which has potential to contribute to food and nutrition security. However, little is known about the status of jackfruit production in the country. This study assessed the status of jackfruit production in Busia County, Kenya. Data were collected through structured interviews with farmers (n=291), traders (n=6), key informant interviews (n=5) and field observations and analysed using descriptive statistics. There were two main varieties of jackfruit - yellow-fleshed and orange-fleshed. Yellow-fleshed jackfruit was grown by 78.0% of the farmers, the mean number of jackfruit trees in the farm being 5 (range: 1 to 30). Orange-fleshed jackfruit was grown by 38.5% of the farmers, the mean number of orange-fleshed jackfruit trees in the farm being 4 (range: 1 to 25). Despite being grown by fewer respondents, orange-fleshed jackfruit was the most preferred, because of sweetness, having less latex, quick maturing and perceived more nutritious. The estimated mean production of jackfruit fruits per year per household was 665±120 (range: 50 to 20,000 fruits). Jackfruit trees were mainly used as a source of food (42.5%), income (22.3%) and shade (18.9%). Other uses included manure (from the leaves), firewood / charcoal, livestock feed and timber. The trees were grown in pure stands (45.4%), along the hedge (29.5%), and intercropped with other crops (15.0%). Only 13.1% of farmers had access to information on jackfruit production. The main sources of information were fellow farmers (52.2%), indigenous knowledge (21.7%), traders (8.7%) and Ministry of Agriculture extension (7.2%). The main types of information were on seedling production and nursery management. Appropriate strategies are needed to enhance commercialisation of the fruit and its contribution to livelihoods of rural communities. Such strategies include awareness creation on the economic and nutritional importance of the fruit, developing a viable seed system, capacity building of farmers on good agricultural practices, and promotion of value added products.

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Yatundu, Faraji A. Ngacho, Christopher https://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/7499 2024-01-25T08:02:56Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Relational bonds and customer loyalty: Insights from related literature Authors: Yatundu, Faraji A.; Ngacho, Christopher Abstract: 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 of relational bonds strategy on customer loyalty. A number of objectives were addressed by this study; it assessed the effect of financial, social, structural and customization bonds on customer loyalty. A number of papers with bias to bonding were identified by examining the table of contents of the leading journals followed by a scrutiny of the key words used in each paper in the journal. The literature search included journals published by numerous publishers, for the period 2011–2016. These papers were filtered on the basis of their focus and the dates of publication. After this process, there were approximately 24 papers whose copies were collected and formed a basis of this review. A number of outcomes were identified. Financial, social, structural and customization bonds have an effect on the loyalty of customers in the retail chains. The financial bonds are crucial in relationship development hence most retail chains to embrace non monetary financial bonds. It’s important to create theoretical support in identifying different social bonds so as not to have the social bond frequently being included as one type of bond in a relational or relationship bond measurement scale. Retail chains to embrace structural bonding to give them an edge in competition, but equally to focus in non service sector that has very little of structural bonding. It’s equally important to have intimate knowledge of individual customers needs and through the development of customized solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of the individual customers. The relationship between the relational bonds and customer loyalty developed in this paper is expected to contribute to the existing body of relationship marketing and management literature in terms of exploring the nature of relationships. The management will use the findings of this study to guide them in their customer relationship decisions. Furthermore, the findings of this research will be source of reference for the academicians who intend to carry out studies in relation to the subject of relational bonds and customer loyalty in retail firms and related organizations. Description: Proceedings of Kibabii University 2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference; June 14-15, 2017

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Shitanda, Douglas Kitheka, M. M. Wamai, E. https://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/7488 2024-01-18T09:11:15Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Development of an alternative binder for bagasse briquettes Authors: Shitanda, Douglas; Kitheka, M. M.; Wamai, E. Description: In Proceedings of 2005 JKUAT Scientific, Technological, and Industrialisation Conference:" leveraging Indigenous Products and Technologies Through Research for Industrialisation and Development": 27th-28th October, 2005 (p. 317). Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Research Production and Extension Division.

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