Staff Publications: Recent submissions
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Glycemic Responses to Stiff Porridge( ugali) Meals Consumed in Western Kenya
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2017)Glycemic responses which have been measured in terms of glycemic indices (GIs) differ among various carbohydrate-rich foods. Despite the existence of a GI Table of most common foods, the records of the GIs of most Kenyan ... -
Dietary patterns of the Iteso community living in Amagoro division of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2017)Kenya is especially experiencing a rise in the incidences of non-communicable diseases. A healthy diet is important in the prevention and management of such diseases. This study was therefore designed to describe the dietary ... -
Food Availability and Household Dietary Diversity in Ruiri-rwarera Area of Meru County in Kenya
(Science and Education Publishing, 2019)Food security broadly encompasses availability, accessibility and utilization of food. Household dietary diversity that relies on the number of food groups consumed over a given period has previously been used to measure ... -
Effect of Water Activity on the Crispiness of a Biscuit (Crackerbread): Mechanical and Acoustic Evaluation
(Elsevier, 2010)The objective of this study was to use mechanical and acoustic methods developed in our laboratory to monitor the changes in crispiness of a Crackerbread biscuit following equilibration at different water activities (aw). ... -
Development of an Acoustic Measurement System for Analyzing Crispiness during Mechanical and Sensory Testing
(Wiley, 2010)The objective of this study was to develop an acoustic measurement system for analyzing crispiness and correlate its results with sensory evaluation. Four biscuits (Crackerbread, Table Water, Rich Tea and Shortbread) were ... -
Effects of Refrigerated Storage on Water Mobility and Microwave Expansion of Imitation Cheese containing Resistant Starch
(Elsevier, 2008)The effects of storage time prior to microwave heating on expansion of imitation cheese containing functional fibre was studied. Cheese was formulated to contain 60% moisture and 17.3% w/w resistant starch. Cheese samples ... -
Microwave Expansion of Imitation Cheese Containing Resistant Starch
(Elsevier, 2008)The objective of this study was to manufacture an imitation cheese that expands to a crispy product when heated in a microwave oven. Imitation cheese (∼18% w/w protein and 60% w/w moisture content) was formulated with ... -
Physicochemical Properties of Hydrated Portland Cement Blended with Rice Husk Ash
(Hindawi, 2020)In the presence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) and elevated temperatures in the atmosphere due to climate change, cement-based materials are susceptible to carbonation. Blended cements are more prone to ... -
Effect of Drying on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Faecal Sludge for its Reuse
(Elsevier, 2020)This work explores the effect of drying on the chemical and physical properties of faecal sludge, and evaluates the reuse potential of the dried material. For the purpose of this study, the nutrient content, calorific value ... -
Drying of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines Through a Medium Infrared Radiation Process
(African Journals, 2020-07)In order to treat faecal sludge from ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines, eThekwini Municipality (Durban, South Africa) developed an infrared dryer, 'LaDePa' (Latrine Dehydration Pasteurization). Parameters that influence ... -
Characterization of On-Site Sanitation Material and Products: VIP Latrines and Pour-Flush Toilets
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Investigating Removal of Pesticides from Water by Nanofiltration Membrane Technology
(Research Gate, 2012)Agricultural activities form the backborne of Kenya´s economy. Inorder to control crop losses, pesticides are used and in the recent past, more of the pesticides have been used to increase production. However, the effect ... -
Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) Build-up and its Effect on E. coli Inactivation during Excreta Stabilisation in Single-stage and Two-stage Systems
(Research Gate, 2018-03)Digestion and co-digestion of faecal matter collected from urine diverting dehydrating toilet faeces (UDDT-F) and mixed organic market waste (OMW) was studied in single stage pilot scale mesophilic plug-flow anaerobic ... -
Build-Up and Impact of Volatile Fatty Acids on E. Coli and A. Lumbricoides During Co-Digestion of Urine Diverting Dehydrating toilet (UDDT-F) Faeces
(Elsevier, 2018)This study examined the potential of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) eggs inactivation in faecal matter coming from urine diverting dehydrating toilets (UDDT-F) by applying high ... -
The Impact of Vocational Training for Rural Development: A case Study of Youth Polytechnics in Nyambene District
(International Journal of Human Resource and Procurement, 2013)This study was built on three objectives. It sought the youth polytechnic (YP) responsiveness towards meeting the aspirations and needs of the trainees. It determined how graduates of YPs faired in the world of work and ... -
Financial Management Challenges Facing Implementation of Free Day Secondary Education in Imenti North District, Kenya
(Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Almost all modern organizations, including schools have the characteristics of the five basic functions performed by all managers which are planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling. Due to low transition ... -
Influence of Remuneration on Performance of Banking agent Workers in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)Postbank is ISO 9001:2008 certified in line with initiatives by the bank to improve service quality to customers within the requirements by the Ministry of Finance. The study objective was to establish the influence of ... -
Influence of Financial Resource on Successful Implementation of Strategic Plans in the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)The strategic plan is the Ministry of land, Housing and Urban Development guideline for ensuring development effectiveness and it is aimed at aligning the Ministry of land, Housing and Urban Development priorities, expected ... -
Influence of Technological Innovation on Bank Performance in Meru town
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016)There is increased industry convergence in the financial industry in Kenya following the introduction of mobile money transfer services offered by telecommunication players, the registration of micro finances as deposit ... -
Influence of Training on Performance of Employees in MERU Central Sub-county
(IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2019)Organizations globally develop frameworks, policies and practices that guide how employees work. The extent to which employees perform their task will determine the extent to which an organization realizes its vision and ...