University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Harnessing the nutraceutical properties, Microbial composition of scarabaeoid beetle Larvae and antibacterial compounds of its Endozoic fungus (aspergillus welwitschia)
(Sylviah Syombua Mwanza, 2024-08)The systematic development of antibiotic resistance poses huge worldwide health challenges, specifically in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) increasing the treatment costs. There is heightened need to broaden the ... -
Utilization of rainwater harvesting technologies among smallholder farmers in murang’a county,
(Francis Irungu Itemo, 2024-08)Water is a critical resource in environmental sustainability, agricultural production as well as for improved livelihoods. Climate variability hinders crop and livestock production in Sub-Saharan African countries. ... -
Participatory Evaluation of Spacing and Intercropping on Productivity of Bambara Groundnuts and Sorghum in Embu County, Kenya.
(Elizaphan Mboi Ombasa, 2024-08)Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) is underutilised in Kenya, and little is known on its best agronomic practices in various agroecological zones. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of ... -
Genetic factors implicated in asymptomatic malaria infections
(UoEm, 2024-08)Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections can be classified as either asymptomatic or symptomatic which includes uncomplicated malaria, severe malaria, cerebral malaria, and naïve malaria. In symptomatic cases, individuals ... -
Staff Profile: Dr Victoria Mukami
(UoEm, 2023)Dr Victoria Mukami has a PhD in Information Technology from Durban University of Technology, South Africa. She has a Master of Science in Information System Technologies from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Science ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Zakayo Ndiku MORRIS
(UoEm, 2023)Zakayo Ndiku Morris received the B.Sc. (first-class honors) degree in statistics in 2013 and the M.Sc. degree in mathematical statistics in 2015, both from the University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. He received the Ph.D. ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Marilyn Ronoh
(2023)Dr. Marilyn C. Ronoh is a Lecturer and Researcher of Applied Mathematics and Infectious Disease Modelling. She is currently teaching at the University of Embu, Kenya on a full-time basis. She has a BSc. degree in Mathematics, ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Zachariah Mbugua Mburu
(UoEm, 2023-09-08)Dr. Zachariah Mbugua is a lecturer and senior researcher in Applied Mathematics specializing in Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Methods. At the moment, he is a lecturer at the University of Embu in Kenya. He holds a B.Sc. in ... -
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Staff Profile:Dr. Wilckyster Nyateko Nyarindo
(UoEm, 2023-09-08)Dr Wilckyster N. Nyarindo is an accomplished researcher in Agricultural Economics. She holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and MSc in Agribusiness Management from the University of Western Australia and Egerton University ... -
Staff Profile:Dr.Florence Kaumi Kirimi
(UoEm, 2023-09-08)I am a Kenyan by birth. I hold a PhD in Agricultural extension from the University of Embu. I have Msc and a Bsc in Agricultural Education and Extension from Egerton University. I have taught secondary school Agriculture ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Julius N. Mugweru .
(UoEm, 2023)Julius N. Mugweru is the Chair of the Department/Lecturer. Department of Biological Sciences, School: Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS). Area of Specialization: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology and Microbiology. Dr. ... -
Geographic Distribution of Rabies Virus and Genomic Sequence Alignment of Wild and Vaccine Strains, Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-08-08)Rabies, a viral disease that causes lethal encephalitis, kills ≈59,000 persons worldwide annually, despite availability of effective countermeasures. Rabies is endemic in Kenya and is mainly transmitted to humans through ... -
Modeling integrated soil fertility management for maize production in Kenya using a Bayesian calibration of the DayCent model.
(UoEm, 2024-07-04)Sustainable intensification schemes such as integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) are a proposed strategy to close yield gaps, increase soil fertility, and achieve food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Biogeochemical ... -
Product Life Cycle Extension Strategies, Market Based Policies, Customer Loyalty and Performance of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Firms in Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-09-02)Proliferations of strategic interplay among manufacturing firms threaten the sustainability of fast-moving consumer goods in Kenya. In realization of vision 2030, manufacturing was envisaged as a core area in job creation ... -
Quality Teaching and Learning, Assessment Technology and Innovativeness in Virtual Environments
(UoEm, 2023-11-02)Quality Teaching & Learning, , -
QTL mapping for pod quality and yield traits in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(UoEm, 2024-08-12)Pod quality and yield traits in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) influence consumer preferences, crop adoption by farmers, and the ability of the product to be commercially competitive locally and globally. The objective ... -
A Diallel Cross-Based Analysis of the Genetic Basis of Pod Quality and Pod Yield in Snap Bean
(UoEm, 2024-07-27)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is among the leading vegetables in Kenya that is mainly grown for export with the potential to increase household income. There are few programs in Kenya that focus on breeding new ... -
Themes Used to Discursively Construct the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya’s Newspaper Headlines
(UoEm, 2024-09)This study investigates the themes that discursively construct the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya’s newspaper headlines, specifically focusing on their role in structuring communication related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... -
Performance Management and Employee Performance In Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges In Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-08-08)ABSTRACT The Kenyan government has adopted several major management reforms, one of which is the implementation of performance evaluation in public institutions, such as Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges (PPTTCs). ...