Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Health Education on Knowledge and Management of Arboviral Diseases in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globally, arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) infections continue to pose substantial threats to public health and economic development, especially in developing countries. In Kenya, although arboviral diseases (ADs) are ... -
Analysis of Effects of Adoption of Post-harvest Loss Reduction Technologies on the Welfare of Rural Tomato Smallholder Farmers in Kaduna, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Increasing local agricultural productivity and bridging import gaps have been a recent concern for the Nigerian government and many developmental institutions. Given the Government's commitment to attaining food self-sufficiency ... -
Diversity of Insect Pollinators and Their Contribution to Macadamia (Macadamia Integrifolia) Nut Yield in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Macadamia is the most lucrative nut that is cultivated for its nutrient-rich kernel and oil that is of great health and economic importance. However, optimal production of macadamia in Kenya is still hindered by both abiotic ... -
Estimation of Seroprevalence and Predictors for Coxiella Burnetii Infection in Garbatulla, Isiolo County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent for Q fever, which affects people and animals globally. This pathogen is presumed to be endemic in both human beings and domestic animals in many countries Kenya included. It ... -
Evaluation of Quality Characteristics and Intake of Acrylamide by Consumers of Roasted Coffee in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Coffee farming is a vital sector in Kenya, supporting over 250,000 farmers. The study aimed to comprehensively assess both the quality characteristics and acrylamide intake of commonly consumed roasted coffee in Nairobi ... -
Phytochemical Characterization, Effect of Diet Supplementation, Bioassay-guided Isolation and Identification of Anti-diabetic Compounds of Rosmarinus Officinalis From Kiambu County, Kenya
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Neutralization Capacity of Selected Medicinal Plants Against the Biochemical and Toxicological Effects of Bitis Arietans, Naja Ashei, and Naja Subfulva Snake Venoms
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Snake antivenom is the mainstay of managing Snakebite envenoming (SBE). However, it causes adverse effects, is not accessible to those that need it, and it does not address the local effects of SBE (necrosis, swelling, ... -
Value Chain Analysis and Exposure Assessment to Non- Typhoidal Salmonellosis for Pork Consumers in Rural Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)With the increasing demand for pork in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to enhance public health infrastructure supporting the rapidly growing pork value chains to prevent the emergence and re-emergence of foodborne ... -
Preliminary Anthelmintic, Phytochemistry and Toxicity Studies of Selected Medicinal Plants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Anthelmintic resistance occurs at varying degrees for all the available drug molecules used for treatment of helminth infestations hence the need to find alternative medicines. Ethnoveterinary practitioners in Kenya use ... -
Incidence of Morbidity, Mortality and Risk Factors Associated With East Coast Fever and Theileria Parva Infection in Calves in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The livestock sector in Kenya is an important source of livelihood to a large proportion of pastoral households and therefore it plays a significant role in poverty reduction strategies for the rural populations. Similarly, ... -
Artisanal Aflatoxin Control Technologies, Levels of Aflatoxin and Risk of Dietary Exposure Among Small-scale Maize Farmers in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Contamination of foodstuff with aflatoxin is a major threat to public health and food security for households within developing countries. Besides being food insecure, most households in sub-Saharan Africa are also exposed ... -
Aflatoxin Contamination of a Common Traditional Brew (Busaa), and Nutritional Status of Imbibers in Mumias East Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The consumption of traditional and local brews is widespread in most of the developing countries, and this narrows down to the various remote and urban areas in most parts of our country Kenya. Mumias East Sub-County of ... -
Determination of Structure and Composition of Tanning Agents in Plectranthus Barbatus Leaf Extract and Potential Application in Combination Tanning to Reduce Pollution
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Leather industry is a heavily polluting industry especially when it involves the use of chrome which results in direct effluent discharge to surface water systems and infiltration to underground water. Organic tanning or ... -
Development of Dual Virus Resistant Cultivars and Rapid Propagation Methods for Cassava in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a subsistence crop for many people in the tropics. However, yields are low due to farmers growing cultivars susceptible to two major viral diseases whose genetic diversity remains ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Livelihood Choices and Gender Roles Among Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Communities in Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate variability significantly affects agricultural production worldwide, with changes in precipitation and temperature leading to extreme weather events and negative effects on agricultural production. Findings from ... -
Safety and Quality of Fresh Fruit Juices Sold by Street Vendors in Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Street vending of foods is on the rise because consumers are increasingly looking for cheap and convenient alternatives to mainstream foods. As such, fruit juices have become one of the major street foods vended as they ... -
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Workers in the food industry perform a key role in preventing food poisoning and ensuring food safety at every phase of the food chain. This research was set out to examine compliance to food safety management systems with ... -
Effects of Buffer Zone and Inorganic Fertilizer Application on Transmission of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (Babuvirus Nanofarads) in Banana Fields in Northern Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Banana bunchy top disease causes yield reductions in bananas across the world, Malawi included. Yield losses of over 60% have been observed in Malawi due to banana bunchy top disease. This calls for effective agronomic ... -
Effect of Different Macro-nutrient Combinations on Growth, Yield and Fibre Quality of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) requires large quantities of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and these nutrients are frequently limiting in cotton growing areas in Kenya. Nitrogen, P and K nutrition affects ... -
An Assessment of Effects of Mango Value Addition Activities on Women Economic Empowerment in Tana Delta Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the effect of mango value addition activities on women’s economic empowerment in Tana Delta Sub-County. It was founded on the need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of local and international organizations ...
