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Effect of Pyrethrin Treated Nets on Tomato Pests Diversity and Abundance in the Nursery
(University of Embu, 2017)Tomato is a popular vegetable in Kenya and is extensively grown by small-scale farmers. In spite of the economic benefits to the farmers, insect pests remain one of the most significant constraints to tomato production. ... -
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Using Garlic, Hot Pepper and Soap Spray in Control of Green Aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae L.) on Kales
(University of Embu, 2017)Kale production in many parts of the world is mainly faced by the challenge of pests and diseases. Aphids are a major concern because they make the kales unsightly, reduce their quality, and vector several diseases. ... -
Assessing Pastoralists’ Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms during Drought in Mbeere South, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2017)This study investigated the impacts of water scarcity on the livestock production systems and the coping mechanisms adopted by pastoralists in Mbeere South, Embu County. Multiple data sources, including socioeconomic ... -
Factors Affecting Livestock Marketing In Pastoral Areas of Kenya: A Case Study of Isiolo County
(University of Embu, 2017)The government of Kenya has made a deliberate effort to market livestock raised by pastoralists through trade liberalization. However, this has not born much fruits since livestock off-taking is still low leading to meat ... -
Competence of Tropical Maize Lines to Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation and the Expression of Maize Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP2) Gene under Drought Stress.
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Drought stress affects many maize growing regions in sub-Saharan Africa. As population increases, the gap between maize supply and demand increases. There is, therefore, need to develop maize lines that are tolerant to ... -
Effects of Kale and Onion Intercrops and Manure Application on Number of Aphids, Leaf Damage and Kale Yield
(University of Embu, 2017)Kale (Brassica oleracea var.acephala) is an important source of income to many small-scale farmers in Kenya and is a major dietary component for many Kenyans. The production of kale is however constrained by several pests ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Invasive Plant Species on Rangelands in Kiritiri
(University of Embu, 2017)Species introductions of anthropogenic origins are a major aspect of rapid ecological change globally. The increase in human population has led to increased rangeland disturbances and hence the rapid spread of alien ... -
Effect of Neem Extracts in the Control of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) on French Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(University of Embu, 2017)French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are major vegetables produced for export market in Kenya to European countries. The effectiveness of neem extract in controlling whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) on French beans was assessed. ... -
Restoration of Degraded Rangelands in Embu County: A case study of Mbeere South
(University of Embu, 2017)Rangelands are under constant threat of continuously being degraded due to factors such as; increased population, overgrazing, overexploitation of natural resources and climate change. This research aimed at investigating ... -
Evaluation of the incidence of Anthracnose Disease of Mangoes in Tharaka South Subcounty in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Embu, 2017)Anthracnose disease that causes fruit rot is the most devastating fungal disease limiting the production and marketing of fresh mango fruits in Kenya and worldwide. Anthracnose is a major pre‐ and post‐harvest disease ... -
Identification of the Best Legume for Maize (Zea mays L.) Intercrop for Improved Maize Productivity
(University of Embu, 2017)Smallholder farmers are the most important food security stakeholders in Sub-Saharan Africa, who majorly practice subsistence agriculture associated with low crop productivity due to the soil nutrients depletion. Most ... -
Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Management of Banana Weevil
(University of Embu, 2017)Banana (Musa spp) is an important economic resource for rural farmers in Kenya. However, bananas are being affected by several constraints such as insect pests and diseases. Some of the pathogens have mutated and become ... -
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth on Bean Bruchids, Acanthoscelides obtectus in Stored Beans
(University of Embu, 2017)Production of beans in many parts of the world is affected by several challenges. Insect pests are injurious during production and postharvest. The bean bruchid, Acanthoscelides obtectus is a major storage pest of beans. ... -
Effects of Liquidity Management on Liquidity of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kirinyaga County,Kenya
(2017)Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) are quasi financial institutions that mobilize savings, provide loans as well as other products to their members. Liquidity is considered as one of the serious concern and ... -
Organizational Factors that influence Implementation of Strategic Plans in Private Secondary Schools in Nairobi
(Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers (SAS Publishers), 2017)The study sought to establish organizational factors influencing implementation of strategic plans in private secondary schools Nairobi. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the effects of top management commitment, ... -
Effect of Technology and Information Systems on Revenue Collection by the County Government of Embu, Kenya
(2017)Improvement of revenue collection in counties is the key to meeting their financial obligations leading to realization of their mandate to offer quality and timely services to the residents, the demand for which may exceed ... -
Illiquidity, Foreign Investor Preferences and Asset Pricing In Kenya
(IISTE, 2017)In this paper we examine the role of illiquidity and foreign investor preferences in asset pricing in the Kenyan frontier stock market. Since stock illiquidity and heterogeneous foreign investor preferences are pervasive ... -
The discourse of televised political news interviews and ethnic polarization in Kenya
(UoeM, 2017)Political interviews have been used as genres for dissemination of political information. The way they are presented is a subject of concern as they are thought to be causing division among the Kenyan audience along political ... -
The Negative Effect of Brand Attachment: How Attachment Styles Help Explain Anti-Brand Behavior
(Scientific Research, 2017-01)Enterprises tend to attach importance to consumer brand relationship in the marketing context, especially the establishment and culture of attachment relationship, and they try to maintain brand loyalty through consumers’ ... -
Influence of Lime and Phosphorus Application Rates on Growth of Maize in an Acid Soil
(2017-01)The interactive effects of lime and phosphorus on maize growth in an acid soil were investigated in a greenhouse experiment. A completely randomized design with 12 treatments consisting of four lime levels, 0, 2, 10, and ...