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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nutritional and Sensory Comparative Profile Analysis of Plant-Based Milk (Coconut Milk) and Animal Milk (Goat Milk)
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)
Animal milk is the most consumed milk globally, goat milk being one of them it makes up to 2% of milk consumed globally. Coconut milk is used as an ingredient in many foods around the world and is most popular in Asian ...
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 ...
Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Pearl Millet Porridge: Comparison of Physico-Chemical and Nutritional Profile Between Controlled and Conventionally Fermented Porridges
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)
The pearl millet is a major crop in the semi-Arid areas of Africa, especially in the Sahelian where food and nutrition insecurity is a constant threat. It is nutritionally superior in fat, fibre and ...
Determination of Proximate Composition, Energy and Glycemic Index Values of Stiff Porridge Prepared from Composite Flours
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023)
Background : The glycemic index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood sugar rises after the consumption of a food rich in carbohydrates. The prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is about 3% of adults. Among the regimens of ...
Camel Herd Structure and Performance in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, Kenya
(2024)
Urbanization and improved middle-level class income have caused an increase in demand for animal products and allowed economic growth in developing countries. Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), which support high livestock ...
Effects of Teacher Professional Development on Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Junior Schools in North Imenti Sub-County, Meru County
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024)
Kenya is experiencing a gradual transition from a content-focused education (8-4-4) to a competency-based curriculum (2-6-3-3-3). However, teachers have insufficient pedagogical preparedness and lack comprehensive content ...