Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Imungi, J. K"
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Assessment of the knowledge and use of pesticides by the tomato farmers in Mwea Region, Kenya
Nguetti, J. H; Imungi, J. K; Okoth, M. W.; Wang’ombe, J; Mbacham, W. F; Mitema, S. E (University of Nairobi, 2018)Current cultivation of vegetables to meet food security standards requires the use of pesticides which reduce losses from pests and diseases. A cross-sectional survey for pesticides use in tomato farms was conducted in ... -
Consumers’ awareness of the presence of pathogenic bacteria and pesticide residues on tomatoes sold in Nairobi
Nguetti, J. H; Imungi, J. K; Okoth, M. W; Mitema, E. S; . Mbacham, W. F; . Wang’ombe, J (University of Nairobi, 2019)Tomato consumed worldwide for its vitamins and bioactive elements can harbor postharvest bacteria and pesticide residues. A cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was done in 101 households in Kangemi ... -
Diversity and characteristics of supplementary foods sold and consumed by vulnerable groups in Kenya.
Kunyanga, C. N.; Imungi, J. K; Okoth, M. W. (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology., 2011)Objectives: The study was designed to contribute to knowledge about supplementary foods available in Kenya, with the view of helping consumers make informed choices when selecting health-promoting foods for vulnerable ... -
To Assess the Age of Giving Complementary Feeding to Infants before Six Months and Reasons Given and the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers of Mwanamukia Area- Nairobi
Nkirigacha, E. M; Imungi, J. K; Okoth, M.W (University of Nairobi, 2016)Exclusive breastfeeding with appropriate complementary feeding can save infants from many problems later in life. The study found that majority of respondents were married (63.9%), single (25.5%). 43.1% had primary ... -
Triple simultaneous stabilizing action of rosemary spice (Rosemarinum officinalis L.) in full-fat soya based flour rich in protein and β-carotene
Oiye, S. O; Mwangi, A. M; Imungi, J. K; Sehmi, J. J. (University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2009)This study aimed at demonstrating the stabilizing effect of up to 0.4%(wt/wt flour) of rosemary spice (Rosemarinum Officinalis L.) in a flour-based protein-rich product intended for young children. The flour was made of ...