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Abundance and Symbiotic Potential of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Nodule Associated Bacteria in Western Kenya Soil
(Journal of Agricultural Science, 2016-07-10)Plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria are beneficial native soil bacteria that colonize plant roots and result in increased plant growth. Those that colonise the nodules of legumes are known as nodule associated ... -
Abundance and Symbiotic Rhizobia Colonizing Soybean (Glycine max) in Soils of Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(International Journal of Agronomy, 2021-08-12)Identification of effective indigenous rhizobia strain nodulating soybean (Glycine max) was conducted in Kakamega County, Western Kenya. This study was carried out to establish the abundance and symbiotic efficiency of ... -
ABUNDANCE, MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND SYMBIOTIC POTENTIAL OF ENDOPHYTIC ROOT NODULATING RHIZOBIA COLONISING SOYBEAN IN SOILS OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(2023)Root nodulating bacteria are a diverse group of bacteria that may coexist with legumes and non-legumes in a symbiotic relationship. These bacteria have a wide range of symbiotic flexibility. Rhizobia inoculants have ... -
ACADEMIC OUTCOMES OF HOMESCHOOLED VERSUS CONVENTIONALLY SCHOOLED CHILDREN PURSUING THE ACCELERATED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN KENYA
(Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 2022-06)In recent times, the Kenyan education sector has experienced increased cases of students' indiscipline in schools. However, the potential of homeschooling as a possible solution to such indiscipline has not been explored. ... -
Acceptability and Nutritional Quality of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Cookies Enriched with Cricket (Acheta domesticus)
(Journal of Food Stability, 2023-04-22)The triple burden of malnutrition, characterized by being overweight, hidden hunger, and underweight, is prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya. Edible crickets are recognized as a sustainable and affordable ... -
Acceptability of a mushroom enriched composite flour and porridge among child/mother dyads (6-24months) at Nabongo dispensary, Kakamega County, Kenya
(AJOL, 2021-06-17)There has been increased emphasis on the consumption and utilization of affordable, and locally available indigenous foods in formulating food supplements due to the evidence-based nutritional and pharmacological value. ... -
Acceptability of Amaranth Grain-based Nutritious Complementary Foods with Dagaa Fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and Edible Termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) Compared to Corn Soy Blend Plus among Young Children/Mothers Dyads in Western Kenya
(Journal of Food Research, 2012-05)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk- porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2021-01-07)Crickets have been promoted as a possible animal protein source in child feeding by enriching porridge with cricket powder due to its nutritional contribution and affordability. The aim of this study was to develop a ... -
Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk- porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2021-01-07)Crickets have been promoted as a possible animal protein source in child feeding by enriching porridge with cricket powder due to its nutritional contribution and affordability. The aim of this study was to develop a ... -
ACCEPTABILITY OF COMPLEMENTARY PORRIDGE ENRICHED WITH CRICKETS (Acheta domesticus) AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN ALEGO-USONGA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr, 2021-06-05)Protein-energy malnutrition is common among children of under five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. This is mainly attributed to poor complementary foods and feeding practices, which are often cereal-based and ... -
Access to Basic Education in Kenya: inherent concerns
(Educational Research and Review, 2007-09-24)Basic education being the minimum education that every Kenyan must have for progressive existence in society is a crucial factor. That is why Kenya subscribes to the international protocol that established Education for ... -
ACCESSIBILITY OF ESSENTIAL MEDICINES FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN A DEVOLVED SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN TRANS NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2020-10-24)Access to medicines is a multidimensional concept said to exist when patients have continuous availability of essential medicines at affordable prices and within a physical location that is accessible. ... -
Accessibility of esssential medicines for non-communicable diseases in a devolved government in Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2020-07-27)Objective: The study sought to determine the accessibility (affordability and physical access) to essential medicines for the four major non communicable in Trans-Nzoia County. Design: The design was a descriptive ... -
Accessibility of esssential medicines for non-communicable diseases in a devolved government in Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2020-07-27)Objective: The study sought to determine the accessibility (affordability and physical access) to essential medicines for the four major non communicable in Trans-Nzoia County. Design: The design was a descriptive ... -
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NZOIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED, KENYA
(MMUST, 2019-11)Management of account receivables is a significant problem for most utility service providers, particularly those still dealing with the post-payment system when services are delivered prior to payment. This study was ... -
Accurate Ab-initio calculation of elastic constants of anisotropic binary alloys: A case of Fe–Al
(Solid State Communications, 2022-09-15)The final formed phases of alloys are functions of the chemical compositions of the mixture. The overall mechanical moduli of the alloy are also functions of the phases present. Most of the previous computed elastic constants ... -
Acoustical properties of compressed earth blocks: Effect of compaction pressure, water hyacinth ash and lime
(Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023-01-04)This study assessed the potential use of a mixture of lime and water hyacinth ash (WHA) as binders in fabrication of cylindrical compressed earth blocks (CEBs) with good acoustic absorption properties for building and ... -
Activities of International Non Governmental Organization’s in the promotion of Human Security in Kakamega County, Kenya. Assessing the opportunities and Challenges
(African Interdisciplinary Studies Association Website, 2021-04-28)Throughout the last quarter of the 20th Century, up until this day, there has been a gradual, yet enormous, qualitative and quantitative growth in International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in Kenya. Amidst ... -
ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON HUMAN SECURITY IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-06)While Kenyans have witnessed an increased and enlarged presence of INGOs in their country over the last few decades, the much sort-after development and accompanying human security goals still remain a distant mirage. This ... -
The Adaptability of the Catholic Church’s Amani Mashinani Model in Kenya’s North Rift Conflicts
(International Bulletin of Mission Research, 2021-01-27)This article explores the dynamics that inform the structure of the Catholic’s Church Amani Mashinani model for conflict resolution. We explore the adaptation of the model in the processes of dialogue, forgiveness, ...