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Food Insecurity among University Students in Kenya: An Analysis of Associated Factors
(Hill Publishing, 2023-07)
The realities of a shrinking economy in Kenya, reduced government financial support to universities, effects of inflation and the outbreak of COVID-19 pan-demic have exposed university students to hardships including food ...
Entrepreneur-led food fortification: A complementary approach for nutritious diets in developing countries
(Elsevier, 2023-03)
Small and micro food enterprises are critical implementation partners for fortification strategies that address the widespread micronutrient deficiencies in low-income countries. This paper describes the concept and practice ...
Effect of land rehabilitation measures on soil organic carbon fractions in semi-arid environment
(Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023-02)
Soil erosion threatens the sustainable intensification of food systems among
smallholder farmers in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Intensifying adoption of soil
mitigation and rehabilitation measures is thus needed ...
Assessment of Upland Rice Production Constraints and Farmers’ Preferred Varieties in Liberia
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-02)
Rice (Oryza spp) is the primary staple food crop for over 5.3 million people in Liberia that significantly contribute to food security. Despite the numerous benefits of rice, its production in Liberia has remained heavily ...
An Integrated Decision Support Model for effective Institutional Coordination Framework in Public Transportation Planning
(ResearchSquare, 2023-02)
The lack of coordination among global institutions responsible for planning public
transportation is a persistent issue. To tackle this issue, three strategies aimed at promoting
sustainability have been proposed. However, ...
SYNTHESIS: SMART RAINWATER HARVESTING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION TO ENHANCE WATER SECURITY
(International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research, 2023)
This paper presents a novel approach to establish water security through autonomous rainwater
harvesting, storage, and distribution mechanisms. The primary focus of the research is on developing a reliable and
cost-effective ...
Environmental Conditions and the Growth Patterns of Acacia melanoxylon in Highland Humid Forests in North Tinderet Forest Block (Kenya)
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Acacia species represent one of the most important alien invasive species in many forest
ecosystems. The number of quantitative studies exploring their response to environmental
heterogeneity is few, especially in tropical, ...
A Comprehensive Study on Pavement and Geometric Design of Dispensary-Kerio-Gate B (University of Eldoret, Kenya) Road and Upande- Kimumu-Peris Road
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2023)
This study examines the pavement and geometric design of the Dispensary-Kerio-Gate B (University of Eldoret, Kenya) Road
and the Upande-Kimumu-Peris Road. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the current pavement ...
The Nutritional Quality of Forage Grass Changes Due to Changing Soil Chemistry Resulting from Different Land-Use Management in the Oroba Valley, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Threats from land degradation may escalate problems of inadequate food supply and
poverty that already afflict the inhabitants of the Oroba Valley, Nandi County, Kenya. The
steepness and inadequate application of good ...
Antimicrobial Properties of Medicinal Plants Against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans Bacteria
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Herbal medicine has been used in Africa for centuries and continues to be an important
aspect of traditional medicine in many African communities. While Euclea divinorum,
Carissa edulis and Prunus africana has a long ...