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Effects of Liquidity Risk Management and the Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2019)
The financial sector comprises of various institutions such as banks, micro finance
institutions, Sacco's, pension schemes among others. Sacco's have i11 a great way helped
in the improvement and also growth of the Kenyan ...
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 ...
Evaluating the Efficacy of Plant Extracts in the Management of Early Blight of Tomato
(University of Embu, 2019)
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the most important vegetable crops grown
in Kenya. Tomato production in Kenya faces a number of constraints including pests and
diseases. One of the major fungal diseases of ...
Factors Influencing Decline of Coffee Production in Kirinyaga County
(University of Embu, 2019)
Coffee is one of the most important cash crops in the country and is a major source of foreign
income. Despite the increasing trend of coffee prices since 2002, production in Kirinyaga East
sub-county has remained low. ...
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. ...
Potential of Horticultural Farming and Factors Affecting Production in Mbeere North Sub County
(University of Embu, 2019)
For over four years, the residents of Mbeere North Sub County used to survive on relief food, and
majority of them had to work as casual laborers in order to earn a living for the basic human needs.
However, with some ...