7th International Research Conference of Chuka University,2020: Recent submissions
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DISSEMINATING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE PLACE OF KISWAHILI AND OTHER INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN KENYA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES
(Chuka University, 2021)The significance of research to any endeavour aimed at the realisation of the aspirations of Kenya's Vision 2030 cannot be gainsaid. It goes without saying that in order to generate and disseminate significant knowledge ... -
EVALUATION OF AGRONOMIC CHARACTERS OF SOYBEAN VARIETIES AND BAMBARA GROUNDNUT LANDRACES CULTIVATED ON DIFFERENT SOILS OF LAKE VICTORIA BASIN
(Chuka University, 2021-12)Neglect and under-utilization of legumes such as soybeans and bambara groundnuts are the reason for increased food insufficiency in the Lake Victoria basin. Diversification of legumes into the cropping systems of Lake ... -
EFFECT OF NITROGEN, MULCH AND GIBBERELLIC ACID ON QUALITY OF MULTI-PURPOSE PUMPKIN (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) FRUITS
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)Emergence of multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) as an African indigenous vegetable is attracting great attention. This is due to its adaptation to a wide range of climates and high-yielding potential. ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING UPTAKE OF BANANA VALUE ADDITION BY FARMERS IN CHUKA SUB-COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)Banana farmers in most parts of the country have not embraced uptake of banana value addition despite its accrued economic benefits and emphasis by stakeholders. A study was done in Chuka Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County ... -
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN MARKETING CHANNELS FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)Horticultural produce can be retained on the farm or marketed through local fresh markets; local processed markets, fresh export markets, or processed export markets. Kenya has ecological conditions which favor a wide ... -
QUALITY OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL ADVICE OFFERED BY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS EXTENSIONISTS IN MBEERE NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)This research adds to knowledge of extension education by revealing the quality of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) advice offered by private and public extension sectors. The study was aimed at addressing the paucity of ... -
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION AND MUNICIPAL CAPACITY IN OL-KALOU TOWN, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has presented a threat to the global health sector, with many governments, healthcare, and waste management sectors being caught unprepared and unaware. With the outbreak of the infectious ... -
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION AND MUNICIPAL CAPACITY IN OL-KALOU TOWN, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04)The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has presented a threat to the global health sector, with many governments, healthcare, and waste management sectors being caught unprepared and unaware. With the outbreak of the infectious ...