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Comparison of Fatty Acid Profiles of Camel Milk Powder from Camels Reared in Isiolo and Laikipia County in Kenya to Irish Cow’s Milk Powder
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)The one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) has ensured food security and nutrition for pastoralists in Kenya for generations. Extensive research has highlighted the dynamic nature of milk, by showing ... -
Effects of Land Preparation Method and Organic Soil Amendment on Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays)
(Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, 2024)Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important food crop popular in Kenya and its production has a direct influence to nutrition and economic security. The high demand for this food crop has resulted to innovation of new farming ... -
Agronomic Advances and Challenges of Chia Production in Kenya: A Review
(Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, 2024)Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an annual tropical plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In Kenya, Chia has gained significant attention in recent years due to its nutritional benefits and increasing demand in the local ... -
The Influence of Social Factors on the Promotion 0f Safe Fecal Management in Flood-Prone Areas: A Case of Nyando Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Sustainable Development Goal No. 6 target 2 aims to provide universal access to sanitation by the year 2030. The study aimed to investigate the influence of social factors on the promotion of safe fecal management in Nyando ... -
Effects of Optimizing Fermentation Time and Stabilizers Using Response Surface Methodology on Physicochemical Properties of Camel Milk Yoghurt
(Elsevier, 2024)The objective of this study was to produce camel milk yoghurt with desired qualities using optimized processing conditions (fermentation time) and ingredients (stabilizer and calcium chloride). The conditions were obtained ... -
Brand Loyalty and Customer Citizenship Behavior Among Students of Selected Universities Within Mount Kenya Region
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers, 2024)Purpose: Enrollment in Kenya’s public universities has been declining. This study sought to determine the effect of brand loyalty on customer citizenship behavior among students of selected universities within Mount Kenya ... -
Effect of Different Formulations and Storage on the Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Organoleptic Characteristics of Dovyalis caffra Fruit Yogurt
(MDPI, 2025)This study investigated the effect of incorporating up to 15% (w/w) Dovyalis caffra fruit pulp into cow milk yogurt. Monitoring the physico-chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties of these formulations was ... -
Common Peri Parturient Diseases, Disorders and Levels of Serum Nutritional Elements of One Humped Female Camel (Camelus dromedaries) in Northern Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2025)Camel rearing systems in the Arid and Semi Arid lands are undergoing significant changes, particularly around trading centers. More intensive camel production practices are replacing traditional extensive production systems. ... -
Avocado Pulp: A Review of Nutritional Profile, Functional Attributes, Drying Techniques, and Avocado Pulp Products
(Wiley, 2025)Avocados (Persea americana Mill.) are mainly consumed fresh, although processed avocado products have recently gained popularity, driven by health trends and the need for convenience. With the rise in global demand for ... -
Effect of Leave Administration on Employee Performance in Public Universities in Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025)Work-life Balance allows employees greater plasticity in their work therefore enhancing balance between work and the responsibilities outside their work stations. Leave Administration involves how paid absence is managed ... -
Policy Imperatives for Curbing the Rising Burden of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers, 2025)Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) also known as Kala-azar is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that poses an increasing public health threat in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASALs). This ecological zone extends across ... -
Rheology of Clay-Based Cement Systems–A Review
(Taylor & Francis, 2025-07)Cement is the world’s second-most consumed material and its production contributes substantially to global CO2 emissions. Replacing clinker with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as calcined clay, can lower ... -
Camel Calf Diseases, Life-Threatening Challenges, and Associated Risk Factors in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, Kenya
(Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice, 2025)A cross-sectional study was conducted in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, Kenya to investigate the challenges associated with high camel calf mortality. Data were collected through focus group discussions and scheduled ... -
Effects of Institutional Characteristics on the Performance of Climate Change Adaptation Projects in Kenya
(African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 2025-08)Climate change poses a major threat to Kenya’s socioeconomic development, particularly in sectors like agriculture. Consequently, a number of climate change adaptation projects have been implemented across the country. ... -
Resource Management and Performance of Climate Change Adaptation Projects in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Climate change adaptation has emerged as a crucial area of concern due to Kenya’s susceptibility to climate change effects. Many climate change adaptation projects have been implemented across the country, both government ... -
Effect of Employee Training and Development on Knowledge Sharing in Chartered Universities in Kenya: The Moderating Role of Management Support
(Human Resource and Leadership, 2025-09)Despite the substantial benefits associated with employee training and development being widely recognized, there remains a gap in clearly understanding the extent to which universities adopt this practice specifically to ... -
Processing Camel Milk Butter: Insights into Techniques, Challenges and Emerging Opportunities
(Elsevier, 2025-08)Camels are important livestock animals in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) as they provide livelihood. Camel milk is notable for its composition, characterized by a high content of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) and low ... -
Planning Practices and Performance Nexus: The Context of Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
(Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2025-02)This study aims to establish the relationship between the planning practices in monitoring and evaluation and programme performance at Caritas Meru, Kenya. In this study, a theory of change provides a theoretically ... -
Determinants of Migration to Accrual Accounting for the Centraland Devolved Governments in Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2025-08-18)Kenya’s public sector accounting is grappling with ongoing challenges that undermine at both national andcounty levels. Specifically, there are issues with accounting practices, such as unverified expenditures, missingfinancial ... -
University Governance: Principles & Practice of University Governance in Kenya
(ZionPearl Publishers Ltd, 2024-05-04)For Universities to contribute to the world’s economic, social and environmental development, they must have the clarity of good governance. This book was written to enhance the understanding of how Universities are governed. ...