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Publications - 2019/2020

  1. Murimi, E. K., Njeru, L. K., Gichimu, B. M., & Ndirangu, S. N. (2019). Effects of Urban Expansion on Agricultural Resources: A Case Study of Embu Town in Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 1-11.
  2. Wong, K.T, Morris, Z.N., Kitavi, D.M., & Lin, Tsair-Chuan. (2019). A uniform circular array of isotropic sensors that stochastically dislocate in three dimensions-the hybrid Cramér-Rao bound of direction-of-arrival estimation. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America146:1, 150-163.
  3. Kitavi, D. M., Wong, K. T., Lin, T. C., & Wu, Y. I. (2019). Hybrid Cramér-Rao bound of direction finding, using a triad of cardioid sensors that are perpendicularly oriented and spatially collocated. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 146(2), 1099-1109.
  4. Muturi, P. W., Rubaihayo, P., & Mgonja, M. (2019). Inheritance of resistance traits to African stem borer in grain sorghum. African Crop Science Journal, 27(3), 395-411.
  5. Nalobile, P., Wachira, J.M., Thiong'o, J.K., Marangu, J.M. (2019). Pyroprocessing and the optimum mix ratio of rice husks, broken bricks and spent bleaching earth to make pozzolanic cement, Heliyon, 5(9), 1-7.
  6. M’Ngaruthi, T.K. (2019). Dhima ya Kiswahili katika uimarishaji wa utamanduni na mazingira kwa mujibu wa katiba ya Kenya. East African Scholars Journal of Education, Humanities and Literature 2(9) 534-538.
  7. Etemesi, B., Ngetich, F. K., Kiboi, M. N., Zeila, A., Adamtey, N., & Mugendi, D. N. (2019). Quantifying Effects of Selected Soil Fertility Management Techniques on Water Use Efficiency in the Central Highlands of Kenya. International Journal of plant & Soil Science, 30(1), 1-11.
  8. Omenda, J. A., Ngetich, K. F., Kiboi, M. N., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., & Mugendi, D. N. (2019). Soil Organic Carbon and Acid Phosphatase Enzyme Activity Response to Phosphate Rock and Organic Inputs in Acidic Soils of Central Highlands of Kenya in Maize. International Journal of plant & Soil Science, 30(2), 1-13.
  9. Nganga, B. W., Nge’tich, K., Adamtey, N., Milka, K., & Ngetich, K. F. (2019). Application of GIS on the Identification of Suitable Areas for Water Conservation Technologies in the Upper Tana Watershed of the Central Highlands of Kenya. International Journal of plant & Soil Science, 30(1), 1-20.
  10. Okal, H. A., Ngetich, F. K., & Okeyo, J. M. (2019). Spatial Evaluation of Droughts Using Selected Satellite-based Indices in the Upper Tana River Watershed, Kenya. International Journal of plant & Soil Science, 30(1), 1-13.
  11. Ndwiga, B., Arunga, E., & Ngetich, F. (2019). Economic Assessment of Napier Grass Production Using Different Fertilizer Combinations under Smallholder Farming Conditions in the Central Highlands of Kenya. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 29(5), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2019/v29i530153.
  12. Kiplimo D, Mugweru J, Kituyi S, Kipnyargis A, Mwirichia R. (2019). Diversity of esterase and lipase producing haloalkaliphilic bacteria from Lake Magadi in Kenya. Journal of Basic Microbiology, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.201900353
  13. Ngetha Edwin., Akhwale, J.K., & Mwirichia, R. (2019). Phylogenetic and morphological diversity of culturable cyanobacteria from Lake Magadi in Kenya. African Journal of Biological Sciences 1 (4), 24-31.
  14. Kariuki, S. W., Wachira, J., Kawira, M., & Murithi, G. (2019). Formaldehyde Use and Alternative Biobased Binders for Particleboard Formulation: A Review. Journal of Chemistry, 2019.
  15. Walekhwa, M., Muturi, M., Kenya, E., & Kabera, B. (2019). Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype specific anti-microbial susceptibility profiles among PCV-10 vaccinated and unvaccinated children attending Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital: a cross-sectional study. F1000Research, 8(1699), 1699.
  16. Nthiwa, D., Alonso, S., Odongo, D., Kenya, E & Bett, B. (2019). Zoonotic pathogen seroprevalence in cattle in a wildlife livestock interface, Kenya. EcoHealth https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-019-01453-z
  17. Mutitu, D. K., Wachira, J. M., Mwirichia, R., Thiong'o, J. K., Munyao, O. M., & Muriithi, G. (2019). Influence of Lysinibacillus sphaericus on compressive strength and water sorptivity in microbial cement mortar. Heliyon, 5(11), e02881.
  18. Mutitu, K. D., Munyao, M. O., Wachira, M. J., Mwirichia, R., Thiong'o, K. J., & Marangu, M. J. (2019). Effects of biocementation on some properties of cement-based materials incorporating Bacillus Species bacteria–a review. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 8(5), 309-325.
  19. Nganga, W. B., Nge'tich, K. O., Macharia, M. J., Kiboi, N. M., Adamtey, N., & Ngetich, K. (2019). Multi-influencing-factors’ evaluation for organic-based soil fertility technologies out-scaling in Upper Tana Catchment in Kenya. Scientific African, e00231.
  20. Maina, S., Karuri, H., & Ng’endo, R. N. (2019). Nematode soil food webs in maize agro-ecosystems and their implication on plant-parasitic nematodes. Phytoparasitica, 1-16.
  21. Kariuki, S. W., Wachira, J., Kawira, M., & Leonard, G. M. (2019). Characterization of Prototype Formulated Particleboards from Agroindustrial Lignocellulose Biomass Bonded with Chemically Modified Cassava Peel Starch. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2019.
  22. Wako, A.H. (2019). Survey on Nanotechnology. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering 5(7), 46-50.
  23. Migose, S. A., van der Linden, A., Bebe, B. O., de Boer, I. J. M., & Oosting, S. J. (2019). Accuracy of estimates of milk production per lactation from limited test-day and recall data collected at smallholder dairy farms. Livestock Science, 103911.
  24. Macharia, J. M., Ngetich, F. K., & Shisanya, C. A. (2020). Comparison of satellite remote sensing derived precipitation estimates and observed data in Kenya. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 284, 107875.
  25. Nthiwa, D., Bett, B., Odongo, D., Kenya, E., Wainaina, M., Grazioli, S., ... & Alonso, S. (2020). Seroprevalence of foot-and-mouth disease virus in cattle herds raised in Maasai Mara ecosystem in Kenya. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 104929.
  26. Liu, Y., Tan, Y., Islam, M. M., Cao, Y., Lu, X., Zeng, S., ... & Mugweru, J. N. (2020). Assessment of clofazimine and TB47 combination activity against Mycobacterium abscessus using a bioluminescent approach. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 64(3).
  27. Bernard Mukiri Gichimu, Arphaxard Ireri Muthee and Paul Njiruh Nthakanio, (2020). Agronomic Benefits of Shubhodaya-Mycorrhizal Bio-Fertilizer on Banana Production in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Agronomy, 19: 65-75.
  28. Kimaru-Muchai, S. W., Ngetich, F. K., Baaru, M., & Mucheru-Muna, M. W. (2020). Adoption and utilisation of Zai pits for improved farm productivity in drier upper Eastern Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics (JARTS), 121(1), 13-22.
  29. Kiboi, M. N., Ngetich, F. K., Fliessbach, A., Muriuki, A., & Mugendi, D. N. (2020). Nutrient release from organic resources in Nitisols of the Central Highlands of Kenya. Geoderma Regional, e00287.
  30. Zhu, Y., Merbold, L., Leitner, S., Pelster, D. E., Okoma, S. A., Ngetich, F., ... & Butterbach-Bahl, K. (2020). The effects of climate on decomposition of cattle, sheep and goat manure in Kenyan tropical pastures. Plant and Soil.
  31. Mwakha, F. A., Gichimu, B. M., Neondo, J. O., Kamau, P. K., Odari, E. O., Muli, J. K., & Budambula, N. L. (2020). Agro-morphological characterization of kenyan slender leaf (Crotalaria brevidens and C. ochroleuca) accessions. International Journal of Agronomy, 2020.
  32. Beckley, S. J., Hunter, M. C., Kituyi, S. N., Wingate, I., Chakraborty, A., Schwarz, K., ... & Blatch, G. L. (2020). STIP1/HOP Regulates the Actin Cytoskeleton through Interactions with Actin and Changes in Actin-Binding Proteins Cofilin and Profilin. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(9), 3152.
  33. Thagana, J. M. G. W. M., Omondi, C. O., Gichimu, B. M., & Ziyomo, E. K. G. C. (2020). Genome-Wide Association Study identify the genetic loci conferring resistance to Coffee Berry Disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Coffea arabica var. Rume Sudan. Euphytica, 216, 86.
  34. Mugambi C.N. & Mwai, K.F., (2019). Subversion of Grand Narratives in Trevor Noah’s Story ‘Run’. East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya 
  35. Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I.K., & Simon Thuranira, S.T., (2019). Effect of agricultural teaching approaches on skills development for food security: A case of secondary schools in Embu County, Kenya. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension.
  36. Khisa, G.V., (2019). Tobacco Growing Condemning Tobacco Farmers to Poverty in Malakisi, Bumula Sub-County. Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences Vol.6 No.1
  37. Bibiana R.I. Madrine K.G, Eric. W & Simon .T (2020). Policy Strategies for Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education in Kenya. International Journal of Educational and policy Studies. ISSN 2141-6656 Vol 12(1) PP 28-42
  38. Kugeria, P. M., Mwangi, I. W., Muthengia, J. W., & Njoroge, P. W. (2019). Monitoring the extraction of copper from chicken dung leachate using an aluminium electrode as an indicator. Heliyon, 5(11), e02921.
  39. Munyao, O. M., Thiong'o, J. K., Wachira, J. M., Mutitu, D. K., Romano, M., & Murithi, G. (2019). Use of Bacillus Species Bacteria in Protecting the Concrete Structures from Sulphate Attack-A Review. Journal of Chemical Reviews, 1(4, pp. 252-299), 287-299.
  40. Munyao, O. M., Thiong'o, J. K., Muthengia, J. W., Mutitu, D. K., Mwirichia, R., Muriithi, G., & Marangu, J. M. (2020). Study on the effect of Thiobacillus intermedius bacteria on the physico-mechanical properties of mortars of ordinary portland cement. Heliyon, 6(1), e03232.
  41. Munyao, O. M., Thiong’o, J. K., Wachira, J. M., Mutitu, D. K., & Mwirichia, R. (2020). Influence of Starkeya novella on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Cement Mortars. Journal of Chemistry, 2020.
  42. Migwi, F. K., Ogunah, J. A., & Kiratu, J. M. (2020). Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Microplastics in the Surface Waters of Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 39(4), 765-774.
  43. Sayo, S., Kiratu, J. M., & Nyamato, G. S. (2020). Heavy metal concentrations in soil and vegetables irrigated with sewage effluent: A case study of Embu sewage treatment plant, Kenya. Scientific African, e00337.
  44. Zulu, Z., Nyamato, G. S., Tshabalala, T. A., & Ojwach, S. O. (2020). Palladium (II) complexes of (pyridyl) imine ligands as catalysts for the methoxycarbonylation of olefins. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 501, 119270.
  45. Jayamani, A., Nyamato, G. S., & Ojwach, S. O. (2019). Ethylene oligomerization reactions catalyzed by homogeneous and silica immobilized NˆO Fe (II) and Co (II) complexes. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 903, 120987.
  46. Ngcobo, M., Nyamato, G. S., & Ojwach, S. O. (2019). Structural elucidation of N^ O (ethylimino-methyl) phenol Fe (II) and Co (II) complexes and their applications in ethylene oligomerization catalysis. Molecular Catalysis, 478, 110590.
  47. Mugo, D. M., Nzyoka, B. M. N., & Mburu Ng’ang’a, S. (2020). Medical Device Integration with Electronic Health Records: A Case Study of University of Nairobi Health Services, Kenya. International Journal of Computers & Technology, 20, 14-21.
  48. Nyokabi, V., Kitavi, D. M., & Ngari, C. G. (2019). Cramér-Rao Bound of Direction Finding Using Uniform Arc Arrays. Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 1-15.
  49. Wong, K. T., Morris, Z. N., Kitavi, D. M., & Lin, T. C. (2019). A uniform circular array of isotropic sensors that stochastically dislocate in three dimensions—The hybrid Cramér-Rao bound of direction-of-arrival estimation. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 146(1), 150-163.
  50. Judith natia, hesbon, Abednego, peter, Edwin, A (2020). Socio-Demographic Factors and Knowledge Influencing Associated With ORS Use For Diarrhoea in Children At Miathene Sublocation, Meru County, Kenya. International journal of innovative research and advanced studies (IJIRAS) Volume 7 Issue 5
  51. Kitavi, D. M., Wong, K. T., Lin, T. C., & Wu, Y. I. (2019). Hybrid Cramér-Rao bound of direction finding, using a triad of cardioid sensors that are perpendicularly oriented and spatially collocated. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 146(2), 1099-1109.
  52. Nyakarimi, S. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2020). Financial Statements Manipulations Using Beneish Model and Probit Regression Model. A Case of Banking Sector in Kenya. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 9(1), pp-253.
  53. Mâ, E. K., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2020). Organizational Learning and Strategic Positioning in Telecommunication Industry in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(3), 252-258.
  54. Mâ, E. K., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2020). Organizational Assets and Strategic Positioning in Telecommunication Industry in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(3), 216-223.
  55. Nyakarimi, S. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2020). Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(1), 13-20
  56. Nyakarimi, S. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2019). Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 5(12), 1900-1907.
  57. Wanjohi, E. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2019). The relationship between asset allocation and fund performance of occupational pension schemes in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 3(4), 47-63.
  58. M’Kuma, E. K., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2019). Organizational Processes and Strategic Positioning in Telecommunication Industry in Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. 7(12), 75-181.
  59. Nzovila, R., Mburugu, N. K., & Kirima, L. K. (2019). End user involvement and supply chain performance in Kenyan universities, a case of Chuka University, Kenya. 3(3), 24-33.
  60. Baithili, M. K., Mburugu, N. K., &Njeru, D. K. (2019). Political Environment and Implementation of Public Private Partnership Infrastructure Development in Kenya. 15(19), 282-300.
  61. Wambua, D. M., Ndirangu, S. N., Njeru, L. K., & Gichimu, B. M. (2019). Effects of recommended improved crop technologies and socio-economic factors on coffee profitability among smallholder farmers in Embu County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 14(34), 1957-1966.
  62. Onsongo, S. K., Gichimu, B. M., Akutse, K. S., Dubois, T., & Mohamed, S. A. (2019). Performance of three isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae and their virulence against Zeugodacus cucurbitae under different temperature regimes, with global extrapolation of their efficiency. Insects, 10(9), 270.
  63. Limiri, E. E. M & Mburugu, K. N. (2019). Training of Human Resource and Project Performance by Meru County Government, Kenya. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies. 3(8), 26 – 36.
  64. : Kinyua, R. W & Mburugu, K. N. (2019). Influence of Planning on Performance of Projects by NGOs in Embu County: A Case of CARE International. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 3(11), 4 – 15.
  65. Macharia, J. M., Pelster, D. E., Ngetich, F. K., Shisanya, C. A., Mucheru‐Muna, M., & Mugendi, D. N. (2020). Soil greenhouse gas fluxes from maize production under different soil fertility management practices in East Africa. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, e2019JG005427.
  66. Mwangi, T. M., Ndirangu, S. N., & Isaboke, H. N. (2020). Technical efficiency in tomato production among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(5), 667-677.
  67. Okeyo, S. O., Ndirangu, S. N., Isaboke, H. N., & Njeru, L. K. (2020). Determinants of sorghum productivity among small-scale farmers in Siaya County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(5), 722-731.
  68. Waweru Ndung’u et al., (2020). Evaluating the surface functional groups on banana leaf petioles and the resultant biochar for potential adsorbance. Mater. Environ. Sci., 10 (2), pp. 255-261
  69. Yegon, R., Isaboke, H. N., Mrema, G. C., & Mtakwa, P. (2020). Economics of Planting Pits Under Sorghum and Pigeon Pea in Semi-Arid Areas of Eastern Kenya. Agricultural Socio-Economics Journal, 20(1), 15-22.
  70. Mochache, M., Yegon, R., & Wakindiki, I. I. C. (2020). Market town household solid waste management: a case study of Embu, Kenya. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 24(1), 105-109.
  71. Agnes Omire, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Leah Kirumbi, Hillary Langat, Danvas Kerosi, Washingtone Ochieng, & Raphael Lwembe (2020). Cervical Dysplasia, Infection, and Phylogeny of Human Papillomavirus in HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Women at a Reproductive Health Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya. BioMed Research International, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4945608
  72. Mwakha, F.A.; Budambula, N.L.; Neondo, J.O.; Gichimu, B.M.; Odari, E.O.; Kamau, P.K.; Odero, C.; Kibet, W.; Runo, S. (2020). Witchweed’s Suicidal Germination: Can Slenderleaf Help? Agronomy, 10, 873.
  73. Omire, A., Neondo, J., Budambula, N., Gituru, R., & Mweu, C. M. (2020). Hyphaene compressa; an important palm in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 20, 1-15.
  74. Veronanda R. K & G (2020). Perceived Paternal Care and Self Esteem as a Predictor of Depressive Symptoms among adolescent boys in Selected Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology. ISSN: 978-9966-936-05-9, 2020 Vol 02, Issue 03.
  75. Kirigia, C. (2020) Corona Virus Disease among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Scoping Review. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10, 671-677. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojog.2020.1050060
  76. Kirigia, C. (2020). Impact of advanced practice nurses and midwives on patients’ outcomes: a systematic review. Int J Health Sci Res, 10(6):218-223.
  77. Kirigia, C. (2020, May 12). Cervical cancer screening during the COVID-19 crisis: Africa view point. ecancer expert opinion news. https://ecancer.org/en/news/17765-cervical-cancer-screening-during-the-covid-19-crisis-africa-view-
  78. Oyange, W. A., Chemining’wa, G. N., Kanya, J. I., & Njiruh, P. (2019). Azolla Fern in Mwea Irrigation Scheme and Its Potential Nitrogen Contribution in Paddy Rice Production. Journal of Agricultural Science, 11(18), 30-44.
  79. Oyange, W. A., Chemining’wa, G. N., Kanya, J. I., & Njiruh, P. N. (2020). Effect of time of Azolla incorporation and inorganic fertilizer application on growth and yield of Basmati rice. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 15(3), 464-472.
  80. Oyange, W. A., Kanya, J. I., Chemining'wa, G. N., & Njiruh, P. N. (2020). Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Azolla Accessions in Kenya. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 23(2).
  81. Ambetsa, F. L., Mwangi, S. C., & Ndirangu, S. N. (2020). Technical efficiency and its determinants in sugarcane production among smallholder sugarcane farmers in Malava sub-county, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 15(3), 351-360.
  82. Orwa, P., Mugambi, G., Wekesa, V., & Mwirichia, R. (2020). Isolation of haloalkaliphilic fungi from Lake Magadi in Kenya. Heliyon, 6(1), e02823.
  83. Karanja, E. N., Fliessbach, A., Adamtey, N., Kambura, A. K., Musyoka, M., Fiaboe, K., & Mwirichia, R. (2020). Fungal diversity within organic and conventional farming systems in Central Highlands of Kenya. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 14(6), 242-258.

Book Chapters

 

Books

S/No

Title

Academic staff

Month and Year

1.

Kiswahili na Uenezi wa Biashara katika Muktadha wa

Utandawazi. In Walibora, K.W., Kipacha, A.H., & Simala, K.I. Kiswahili, Utangamano na Maendeleo Endelevu Afrika Mashariki (pp. 240-249). Zanzibar:

Kamisheni ya Kiswahili ya Afrika Mashariki (KAKAMA).ISBN 978-9976-1653-1

Dr. Timothy Kinoti

2019

2.

Vijana na Mshikamano wa Kitaifa: Mchango wa Hadithi

Fupi ya Kiswahili. In Kobia, J., Kandagor, M., & Mwita, L.C. (Eds.). Lugha na Fasihi katika Mshikamano wa Kitaifa na Uwiano Barani Afrika (pp. 175-182). Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN 978-9966-133-55-7

Dr. Timothy Kinoti

2019

 

Books

 

 

S/No

Title

Academic staff

Month and Year

  1.  

Strategic Management and Policy: Implementing Strategy. Conectus Publishers: Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Dr. Jesse Kinyua

2020

  1.  

Out of Captivity: Worship, Purpose & Positive Thinking. Conectus Publishers: Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Jesse Kinyua

2020

Publications - 2020/2021

  1. Mukavi, J. W., Mayeku, P. W., Nyaga, J. M., & Kituyi, S. N. (2020). In vitro anti-cancer efficacy and phyto-chemical screening of solvent extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. Heliyon, 6(7), e04481.
  2. Muthanje, E. M., Amwoma, J. G., & Kituyi, S. N. (2020). Uncovering disease determinants of Covid-19 through analysis of its molecular evolution. African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2(3), 1-9.
  3. Mugao, L. G., Muturi, P. W., Gichimu, B. M., & Njoroge, E. K. (2020). In Vitro Control of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants. International Journal of Agronomy, 2020.
  4. Mwirichia, R., & Boga, H. (2020). Description of Nitrincola elmenteitensis sp. nov.; a haloalkaliphilic bacterium isolated from Lake Elmenteita in Kenya. African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2(3), 81-87.
  5. Robert O. Okayo, Darius O. Andika, Mathews M. Dida, George O. K’Otuto and Bernard M. Gichimu (2020). Exploring the Changes of Resistant Genes Expression in Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea) in Response to Aspergillus flavus Exposure at Seedling Stage. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Volume VII, Issue VII, pp. 203-208 (2020/2021)
  6. Njura, H. J., Kubai, K. I., Taaliu, S. T., & Shem Khakame, K. (2020). The Relationship between agricultural teaching approaches and food security in Kenya. Education Research International, 2020.
  7. Sayo, S., Kiratu, J. M., & Nyamato, G. S. (2020). Heavy metal concentrations in soil and vegetables irrigated with sewage effluent: A case study of Embu sewage treatment plant, Kenya. Scientific African, e00337.
  8. Kariuki, S. W., Muthengia, J. W., Erastus, M. K., Leonard, G. M., & Marangu, J. M. (2020). Characterization of composite material from the copolymerized polyphenolic matrix with treated cassava peels starch. Heliyon, 6(7), e04574.
  9. Millien, K. (2020). Prototype Steam Turbine for Solar Power Production. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020.
  10. Musyoka, J. K., Isaboke, H. N., & Ndirangu, S. N. (2020). Farm-Level Value Addition among Small-scale Mango Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 24(3), 85-97.
  11. Mukavi, J., Omosa, L. K., Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, V. A., Nyaga, J., Omole, R., Bitchagno, G. T. M., & Spiteller, M. (2020). Anti-inflammatory norhopanes from the root bark of Fagaropsis angolensis (Engl.) HM Gardner. Fitoterapia, 146, 104690.
  12. Millien, K. (2020). Characterization of local nano-heat transfer fluids for solar thermal collection. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020.
  13. Maina, H., Karuri, H., Rotich, F., & Nyabuga, F. (2020). Impact of low-cost management techniques on population dynamics of plant-parasitic nematodes in sweet potato. Crop Protection, 137, 105311.
  14. Maina, S., Karuri, H., & Ng'endo, R. N. (2020). Nematode metabolic footprints, ecological and functional indices in tropical maize-beans agro-ecosystems under different farming practices. Acta Oecologica, 108, 103622.
  15. Karanja, E. N., Fliessbach, A., Adamtey, N., Kambura, A. K., Musyoka, M., Fiaboe, K., & Mwirichia, R. (2020). Diversity and structure of prokaryotic communities within organic and conventional farming systems in central highlands of Kenya. PloS one, 15(8), e0236574.
  16. Wasonga, M. A., Arunga, E. E., Neondo, J. O., Muli, J. K., Kamau, P. K., & Budambula, N. L. (2020). A hybridization technique for orphan legumes: development of an artificial interspecific pollination protocol for Crotalaria Spp. Journal of Crop Improvement, 1-12.
  17. Gimase, J. M., Thagana, W. M., Omondi, C. O., Cheserek, J. J., Gichimu, B. M., & Gichuru, E. K. (2020). Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping of resistance to coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller Bridge) in Coffea arabica L. variety Rume Sudan. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(8), 1184-1194.
  18. Nalobile, P., Wachira, J. M., Thiong’o, J. K., & Marangu, J. M. (2020). A Review on Pyroprocessing Techniques for Selected Wastes Used for Blended Cement Production Applications. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2020.
  19. Muchoka, J. P., Mugendi, D. N., Njiruh, P. N., Onyari, C. N., Mbugua, P. K., & Njeru, E. M. (2020). Mycorrhiza co-association with Aspilia pruliseta Schweif. and phosphorus uptake effects on growth of gadam sorghum in the semi-arid lower Eastern Kenya. Journal of Dryland Agriculture, 6(5), 46-53.
  20. Nyambura, C. P., Kinyua, J. M., & Mburugu, K. N. (2020). The Influence of Political Environment on the Performance of Business Process Outsourcing Sector in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(8), 770-775.
  21. Juma, G. A., Magana, A. M., Michael, G. N., & Kairo, J. G. (2020). Variation in Seagrass Carbon Stocks Between Tropical Estuarine and Marine Mangrove-Fringed Creeks. Frontiers in Marine Science.
  22. Njiru, S. M., Karuku, S., & Nyaga, M. (2020). Performance ranking in school mathematics in Kenya: A device that conceals and naturalizes inappropriate teaching strategies. Educational Research and Reviews, 15(8), 465-472.
  23. Nyagah, D. M., Ngunju, R. M., & Nyagah, M. N. (2020). Overview, statistics, clinical management and impact of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Kenya up to 20/05/2020. Research Journal in Medicine and Health Sciences, 1(1), 7-16.
  24. Muriuki, S. W., Neondo, J. O., & Budambula, N. L. (2020). Detection and Profiling of Antibiotic Resistance among Culturable Bacterial Isolates in Vended Food and Soil Samples. International Journal of Microbiology, 2020.
  25. Wangari Nderitu, P., Jonsson, M., Arunga, E., Otieno, M., Jamleck Muturi, J., & Wafula, G. O. (2020). Combining Host Plant Resistance, Selective Insecticides, and Biological Control Agents for Integrated Management of Tuta absoluta. Advances in Agriculture, 2020.
  26. Asweto, C.O, Onyango PO, Alzain MA, Wang W. (2020). Effects of increased residential mobility and reduced public spaces mobility in containing COVID-19 in Africa. Journal of Global Health Reports, 4:e2020075.
  27. Alfred A. Osoro1, Edwine B. Atitwa & John K. Moturi (2020). Universal Health Coverage. World Journal of Social Science Research.
  28. Ngari, C. G., & Kitavi, D. M. (2020). Parameterization and Forecasting of Childhood Pneumonia Model Using Least Square Approximation, Lagrange Polynomial and Monte Carlo Simulation. Annual Research & Review in Biology.
  29. Kawira, M., Ngari, C. G., & Karanja, S. (2020). A Theoretical Model of Corruption Using Modified Lotka Volterra Model: A Perspective of Interactions between Staff and Students. Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 12-25.
  30. Mirgichan, J. K., Ngari, C. G., & Karanja, S. (2020). Simulation of a Deterministic Model of HIV Transmission between Two Closed Patches. Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science
  31. Musei, S. K., Nyaga, J. M., & Dubow, A. Z. (2004). SPEI-based spatial and temporal evaluation of drought in Somalia. Journal of Arid Environments, 184, 104296.
  32. Marline Hanny Owino, Bernard M. Gichimu and Phyllis Wambui Muturi (2020). Agro-morphological Characterization of Horned Melon (Cucumis metuliferus) Accessions from Selected Agro-ecological Zones in Kenya. Australian Journal of Crop Science, 14(09):1487-1496 (2020/2021)
  33. Otieno, M., Steffan-Dewenter, I., Potts, S. G., Kinuthia, W., Kasina, M. J., & Garratt, M. P. (2020). Enhancing legume crop pollination and natural pest regulation for improved food security in changing African landscapes. Global Food Security, 26, 100394.
  34. Robert O. Okayo, Darius O. Andika, Mathews M. Dida, George O. K’Otuto and Bernard M. Gichimu (2020). Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus from Groundnut Kernels in Kenya. Hindawi - International Journal of Microbiology, Volume 2020, Article ID 8854718. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8854718 (2020/2021).
  35. Arunga, E. E., & Odikara, O. S. (2020). Characterization of Kenyan French Bean genotypes into gene pool affiliations using allele specific markers. African Journal of Biotechnology, 19(9), 653-660.
  36. Kariuki, S. W., Wachira, J., Kawira, M., & Murithi, G. (2020). Crop residues used as lignocellulose materials for particleboards formulation. Heliyon, 6(9), e05025.
  37. Wangui, N. R., Karanja Thiong’o, J., & Wachira, J. M. (2020). Effect of Bacillus cohnii on Some Physicomechanical and Microstructural Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement. Journal of Chemistry, 2020.
  38. Rukunga, M. P., & Ndege, S. (2020). Effectiveness of character and style in communicating myths of origin: A critical analysis of Tigania Community of Kenya. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 1(4).
  39. Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S. T. (2020). Teaching secondary school agriculture at the psychomotor domain: a conceptual framework for enhanced skills development for food security.  Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 1-21.
  40. Kaloi, F. K., Isaboke, H. N., Onyari, C. N., & Njeru, L. K. (2020). Comparing productivity of rice under system of rice intensification and conventional flooding: A switching regression approach. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(10), 1355-1363.
  41. Okeyo, S. O., Ndirangu, S. N., Isaboke, H. N., Njeru, L. K., & Omenda, J. A. (2020). Analysis of the determinants of farmer participation in sorghum farming among small-scale farmers in Siaya County, Kenya. Scientific African, 10, e00559.
  42. Nathan, O. O., Felix, N. K., Milka, K. N., Anne, M., Noah, A., & Daniel, M. N. (2020). Suitability of different data sources in rainfall pattern characterization in the tropical central highlands of Kenya. Heliyon, 6(10), e05375.
  43. Robert, G. K., Onyari, C. N., & Mbaka, J. G. (2020). Development of a Water Quality Assessment Index for the Chania River, Kenya. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 1-11.
  44. Kirigia, C., Muriuki, F. M., Oluchina, S., & Mbithi, B. W. (2020). Influence of Patient Related Factors on Health Seeking Behaviours among Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms attending Surgical Out Patient Clinic at Meru Level Five Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Nursing Practice, 4(1), 34-50.
  45. Chepkoech, E., Rotich, F., & Alkamoi, B. (2020). Assessment of genetic variability of passion fruit using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice, 5(5), 202-211.
  46. Limungi, M.G. and Kirigia, C. (2020). Foetal Position: Can It Be Used to Predict the Sex of Unborn Baby? Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10, 1441-1448. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojog.2020.10100132
  47. Musafiri, C. M., Macharia, J. M., Kiboi, M. N., Ng'etich, O. K., Shisanya, C. A., Okeyo, J. M., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2020). Soil greenhouse gas fluxes from maize cropping system under different soil fertility management technologies in Kenya. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 301, 107064.
  48. Muchoka, J., Njiru, D. M., Nthakanio, P. N., Mbugua, P. K., Njeru, E. M., Ghilamicael, A. M., & Iguna, M. M. (2020). Fungi Diversity in The Rhizosphere of Aspilia Pruliseta Schweif. Ext Schweif in The Semi-Arid Eastern Kenya. Air, Soil and Water Research
  49. Gathongo, J.K (2020). Towards a Fair Hearing for All Employees: A Case of Probationary Employee’s in Kenya and the Right to be Heard Prior to Dismissal.
  50. Peter Muchoka, J., Njiru Mugendi, D., Nthakanio Njiruh, P., Onyari, C., Kamau Mbugua, P., & Mugendi Njeru, E. (2020). Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Colonization in the Rhizosphere of Aspilia pruliseta Schweif. ext Schweif in the Semiarid Eastern Kenya. Air, Soil and Water Research, 13, 1178622120969190.
  51. Muli, J. K., Neondo, J. O., Kamau, P. K., & Budambula, N. L. (2020). Genetic diversity and use of African indigenous vegetables especially slender leaf. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 1-19.
  52. Ngari, C. G., Muthuri, G. G., & James, M. K. (2020). Parameters and States Estimates of COVID-19 Model Using Lagrange Polynomial, Least Square Approximation and Kenya Quarantine Data. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 25-42.
  53. Munyao, O. M., Thiong’o, J. K., Wachira, J. M., Mutitu, D. K., Murithi, G., & Mwirichia, R. (2020). Chloride Ingress in Cement Mortars Exposed to Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans Bacteria. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020.
  54. Nyambura, C. P., Kinyua, J. M., & Mburugu, K. N. (2020). Performance Measurement of the Business Process Outsourcing Sector in Kenya: Balance Scorecard Approach. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(11), 962-968.
  55. Ngicho, D. O., Karuku, S., & King'endo, M. (2020). Manifestations and meanings of cognitive conflict among mathematics students in Embu, Kenya. Educational Research and Reviews, 15(11), 690-699.
  56. Ogunah, J. A., Lalah, J. O., & Schramm, K. W. (2020). Malaria vector control strategies. What is appropriate towards sustainable global eradication? Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 18, 100339.
  57. Mwenda, A. K., Kirigia, C., Kamweru, P. K., & Gitonga, L. K. (2021). Factors affecting health seeking behaviour in hypertensive patients of Imenti North sub county, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 8(1), 37.
  58. Ochenge, R., Muriu, P., & Ngugi, R. (2020). Macroeconomic Conditions and Stock Market Liquidity in Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 12(12).
  59. Njue, A. M., Kariuki, S. N., & Njeru, D. M. (2020). Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6 (11), 943-953.
  60. Lydia G. Mugao, Bernard M. Gichimu, Phyllis W. Muturi and Simon T. Mukono (2020). Characterization of the Volatile Components of Essential Oils of Selected Plants in Kenya. Hindawi - Biochemistry Research International, Volume 2020, Article ID 8861798, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8861798 (2020/2021).
  61. Kaaria, L. J. N., Mburugu, K. N., & Kirima, L. K. (2020). The Effect of Procurement Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(11), 954-961.
  62. Omire, A., Budambula, N. L., Neondo, J., Gituru, R., & Mweu, C. Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi‐Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi‐Arid Regions of Kenya. Scientifica, 2020.
  63. Ngumo, Mugambi C., Felicia Yieke, James Ogola Onyango. 2020. “Multiple and Unstable Masculinities: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Masculine Identities in Pullout Magazines in Kenya.” Language. Text. Society 7 (2). https://ltsj.online/2020-07-2-ngumo-yieke-onyango.
  64. Njiru, S. M., Karuku, S., & Nyaga, M. (2020). Performance rankings in education: Implications for policy and practice. Educational Research and Reviews, 15(12), 700-710.
  65. Kiama, C. W., Njire, M. M., Kambura, A. K., Matiru, V. N., Wafula, E. N., & Mugweru, J. N. (2020). Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from Lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden, Kenya. African Journal of Microbiology Research 15(1), pp. 1-19.
  66. Nyaga, J. M., Onyango, C. M., Wetterlind, J., & Söderström, M. Precision agriculture research in sub-Saharan Africa countries: a systematic map. Precision Agriculture, 1-20.
  67. Nyaga, S. K., Gathungu, G. K., Nyaga, J., & Njeru, J. R. (2020). Effect of Institutional and Farmer Based Climate Change Adaptation Measures on Crop Production in Mavuria Ward, Mbeere South Sub-county, Embu County, Kenya. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 10 (12): 171-182,
  68. Musyoka, F. M. (2020). Performance Evaluation of Internet of Things Prototype for Preeclampsia Monitoring in Antenatal Care. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 10 (2).
  69. Algahtani F Abdelaziz MO, Alzain MA, Elshiekh M, Asweto CO, Elsser NE, Adeboye AA, Yusu RA. (2020). Prevalence, awareness, and social determinants of hypertension: A cross-sectional study in Northern State, Sudan. Jordan Journal of Applied Sciences - Natural Sciences. 14(1):1-13.
  70. Wanjugu, G. S., Maina, K. J., & Mburugu, K. N. (2020). The Influence of Value Innovation Strategy on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(12), 995-1000.
  71. Otieno, B., & Apollo, S. (2020). Energy recovery from biomethanation of vinasse and its potential application in ozonation post-treatment for removal of biorecalcitrant organic compounds. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 101723.
  72. Otieno M, Joshi N, Rutschmann B. 2021. Flower visitors of Streptocarpus teitensis: implications for conservation of a critically endangered African violet species in Kenya. PeerJ 9:e10473 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10473
  73. Mwaura, G. G., Kiboi, M. N., Bett, E. K., Mugwe, J. N., Muriuki, A., Nicolay, G., & Ngetich, F. K. (2021). Adoption intensity of selected organic-based soil fertility management technologies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 4: 570190. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.
  74. Onyango, C. M., Nyaga, J. M., Wetterlind, J., Söderström, M., & Piikki, K. (2021). Precision Agriculture for Resource Use Efficiency in Smallholder Farming Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. Sustainability, 13(3), 1158.
  75. Muturi, P. W., Mgonja, M., & Rubaihayo, P. (2021). Genetics of dual resistance to african stem borer, busseola fusca and spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 1-12.
  76. Karuri, H., (2021). Nematode community structure and functional guilds differ in tea fields and tropical forest. Geoderma,392.
  77. Wambua, D. M., Gichimu, B. M., & Ndirangu, S. N. (2021). Smallholder Coffee Productivity as Affected by Socioeconomic Factors and Technology Adoption. International Journal of Agronomy, 2021
  78. Ndirangu, S. N. (2021). Effects of land fragmentation on farm efficiency in three agro-ecological zones of Embu County in Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 17(2), 283-291.
  79. Omenda, J.A., Ngetich, K.F., Kiboi, M.N., Mucheru-Muna M.W., & Mugendi., D.N (2021). Phosphorus availability and exchangeable aluminum response to phosphate rock and organic inputs in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Heliyon, 7 (3).
  80. Muli, J. K., Neondo, J. O., Odari, E., Kuria, P., & Budambula, N. L. (2021). Phenomic Characterization of Crotalaria Germplasm for Crop Improvement in Kenya. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience 2 (10).
  81. Kaloi, F. K., Isaboke, H. N., Onyari, C. N., & Njeru, L. K. (2021). Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Rice Intensification System among Smallholders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. Advances in Agriculture, vol. 2021, Article ID 1624334, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/1624334
  82. Musafiri, C. M., Macharia, J. M., Kiboi, M. N., Ng'etich, O. K., Shisanya, C. A., Okeyo, J. M., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2021). Comparison between observed and DeNitrification-DeComposition model-based nitrous oxide fluxes and maize yields under selected soil fertility management technologies in Kenya. Plant and Soil https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-021-04924-x
  83. Muturi, M., Akoko, J., Nthiwa, D., Chege, B., Nyamota, R., Mutiiria, M., ... & Bett, B. (2021). Serological evidence of single and mixed infections of Rift Valley fever virus, Brucella spp. and Coxiella burnetii in dromedary camels in Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 15(3), e0009275.
  84. Kairu, A., Kotut, K., Mbeche, R., & Kairo, J. G. (2021). Participatory Forestry Improves Mangrove Forest Management in Kenya. International Forestry Review, Volume 23, Number 1 pp. 41-54(14).
  85. Miriti, J. M., Kirima, L. K., Nzivo, M. M., Thuranira, S., & Budambula, N. L. (2021). Performance appraisal training of employees: A strategy to enhance employees’ performance in public teacher training colleges in Kenya. International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 13(1), 10-22.
  86. Maina, S., Karuri, H., & Ng'endo, R. N. (2021). Free-living nematode assemblages associated with maize residues and their ecological significance. Journal of Nematology, Volume 53, Pages 1-12, DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2021-038
  87. Nyambane, N. M., Mbaka, J. G., & Nyaga, J. M. (2021). Effect of a Weir and Plant Species on Leaf Litter Decomposition in River Kapingazi, Embu, Kenya. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science Volume 12, Issue 04, Page 544-559.
  88. Akoko, J. M., Pelle, R., Lukambagire, A. S., Machuka, E. M., Nthiwa, D., Mathew, C., ... & Ouma, C. (2021). Molecular epidemiology of Brucella species in mixed livestock-human ecosystems in Kenya. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-11.
  89. Ambetsa, F. L., Ndirangu, S. N., & Mwangi, S. C. (2021). Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers’ Participation and Profitability of Factory Contracted Services in Malava Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 25(2), 54-65.
  90. Florence K.Kirimi, Charles O.Nyambane, Lucy K. Njeru, Hezron R.Mogaka (2021). Extension training for banana value addition among small holder farmers in Meru and Tharakanithi Counties. African Journal of Agricultural Research.
  91. Kirungia, T. K., Kirigia, C., Gitonga, L., & Kiruki, S. (2021). Perceptions towards diagnosis of prostate cancer in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Journal of Nursing Practice, 4(2), 154-166.
  92. Nyang'au, I., Asweto, C. O., Ouma, P., & Ouma, J. (2020). Utilization of Individual Birth Plan Among Women Attending Postnatal Clinic at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu Kenya: A Hospital-Based Survey. The Columbia University Journal of Global Health, 10(2).
  93. Macharia, J. M., N getich, F. K.., & Shisanya, C. A (2021). Parameterization, calibration and validation of the DNDC model for carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and maize crop performance estimation in East Africa. Heliyon, 7(5).
  94. Evans Mwiti Mathiu, Samuel Njiri Ndirangu and Samuel Chege Mwangi (2021). Production of indigenous poultry among smallholder farmers in Tigania West Meru County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 17(5), 705-713.
  95. Muriithi, L. N., Onyari, C. N., Mogaka, H. R., Gichimu, B. M., Gatumo, G. N., & Kwena, K. (2021). Adoption Determinants of Adapted Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui Counties of Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 25(2), 75-85.
  96. Njue, M., Muturi, P., Nyaga, J., & Jonsson, M. (2021). Influence of drought on interactions between Rhopalosiphum padi and ground dwelling predators–A mesocosm study. Journal of Applied Entomology.
  97. Gakii, C., & Rimiru, R. (2021). Identification of cancer related genes using feature selection and association rule mining. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 24, 100595.
  98. Gakii, C., Bilia Kemnto., Grace Gathoni., Esther Mukoya., Paul Mireji & Rimiru, R. (2021). In-silicon driven analysis of the Glossina morsitans morsitans antennae transcriptome in response to repellent or attractant compounds. PeerJ.
  99. Ndeke, A. M., Mugwe, J. N., Mogaka, H., Nyabuga, G., Kiboi, M., Ngetich, F., ... & Mugendi, D. (2021). Gender-specific determinants of Zai technology use intensity for improved soil water management in the drylands of Upper Eastern Kenya. Heliyon, e07217.
  100. Ngari, R. W., Joseph, K. T. O., Jackson, M. W., Genson, M., & Mutitu, D. K. (2021). Bioremediation of mortar made from Ordinary Portland Cement degraded by Thiobacillus thioparus using Bacillus flexus. Heliyon, e07215.
  101. Mirriam M. Nzivo & Budambula, N. L. (2021). Mutations and Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Compared to Selected Corona Viruses during the First Six Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 15 (2), 524-533.
  102. Kiboi, M. N., Ngetich, F. K., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Diels, J., & Mugendi, D. N. (2021). Soil nutrients and crop yield response to conservation-effective management practices in the sub-humid highlands agro-ecologies of Kenya. Heliyon, e07156.
  103. Timothy Kinoti M’Ngaruthi (2021). Mchango wa Lugha za Kiasili katika Uafikiaji wa Maendeleo Endelevu. East African Scholars J Edu Humanit Lit, 4(6), 242-247.
  104. Ngari, R. W., Joseph, K. T. O., Jackson, M. W., Genson, M., & Mutitu, D. K. (2021). Bioremediation of mortar made from Ordinary Portland Cement degraded by Thiobacillus thioparus using Bacillus flexus. Heliyon, e07215.

BOOK

  1. Nyaga, J. M., Rock, K., & Kjellander, P. (2021). Human-wildlife conflicts at the interface between Mt. Kenya National Park/National Forest and small holder farming communities in Embu County. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Ecology. ISBN: 978-91-576-9868-1. : https://pub.epsilon.slu.se

Publications - 2021/2022

PUBLICATIONS BY MEMBERS OF STAFF FY 2021/2022

  1. Gakii, C., Bwana, B. K., Mugambi, G. G., Mukoya, E., Mireji, P. O., & Rimiru, R. (2021). In silico-driven analysis of the Glossina morsitans morsitans antennae transcriptome in response to repellent or attractant compounds. PeerJ, 9, e11691. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11691
  2. Muriuki, S. W., Rengan, M. S., & Budambula, N. L. (2021). Prokaryotic diversity and potentially pathogenic bacteria in vended foods and environmental samples. Annals of Microbiology, 71(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13213-021-01640-w
  3. Balmford, A., Bradbury, R. B., Bauer, J. M., Broad, S., Burgess, G., Burgman, M., ... & Nielsen, K. S. (2021). Making more effective use of human behavioural science in conservation interventions. Biological Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2021.109256
  4. Onyango, D. A., Mogaka, H. R., Ndirangu, S. N., & Kwena, K. (2021). Household socio-economic factors influencing choice of agro-advisory dissemination pathways for climate change in semi-arid areas of Kenya. Information Development. https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669211026005
  5. Kiptoo, I. K., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2021). Corporate governance and financial performance of insurance firms in Kenya. Cogent Business & Management, 8(1), 1938350. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2021.1938350
  6. Mauti, K. O., Ndirangu, S. N., & Mwangi, S. C. (2021). Choice of Information and Communication Technology Tools in Tomato Marketing Among Smallholder Farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 25(3), 81-92. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v25i3.
  7. Gitonga, E. N., Kariuki, P. W. O., & Kariuki, S. N. (2021). Fintech Predictive Modeling and Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya. Webology, (18) Special Issue on Computing Technology and Information Management. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/caaf/be39d59e6823676be10fb0f8acf02bdba6ec.pdf
  8. Hederström, V., Nyabuga, F. N., Anderbrant, O., Svensson, G. P., Rundlöf, M., Lankinen, Å., & Larsson, M. C. (2022). Dispersal and spatiotemporal distribution of Protapion fulvipes in white clover fields: implications for pest management. Journal of Pest Science, 95(2), 917-930. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01408-w
  9. Gitonga, C. M. (2021). Attributions for the culture of silence among victims of domestic violence: A case of married men in Kenya. International Journal of Psychology and Counselling, 13(3), 34-40. https://doi.org/10.5897/IJPC2021.0639
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  90. Mwangi Wanjiku, K., Muthengia, J. W., Ogunah, J., Mutitu, D. K., Kinuthia, J., Mwirichia, R., ... & Musyoki Munyao, D. (2022). Effects of Lysinibacillus sphaericus on Physicomechanical and Chemical Performance of OPC Blended with Natural Tuff and Pulverized Fly Ash. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3387928
  91. Parker, T., Cetz, J., de Sousa, L. L., Kuzay, S., Lo, S., de Oliveira Floriani, T., ... & Gepts, P. (2022). Loss of pod strings in common bean is associated with gene duplication, retrotransposon insertion, and overexpression of PvIND. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18319

 

Book Chapters

  1. Apollo, S., & Kabuba, J. (2021). Zeolite for Treatment of Distillery Wastewater in Fluidized Bed Systems. In Inorganic-Organic Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment(pp.117-130). Springer, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-981-16-5916-4_5
  2. Musei, S. K., Nyaga, J. M., & Dubow, A. Z. (2021). Remote Sensing Based Quantification of Forest Cover Change in Somalia for the Period 2000 to 2019. In Deserts and Desertification. https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/77788
  3. Apollo, S., Kabuba, J. (2022). Enhancement of Anaerobic Digestion and Photodegradation Treatment of Textile Wastewater Through Adsorption. In: Muthu, S.S., Khadir, A. (eds) Advanced Oxidation Processes in Dye-Containing Wastewater. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0882-8_15

 

Publications -2022/2023

PUBLICATIONS BY MEMBERS OF STAFF FY 2022/2023

  1. Kirimi, P. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2022). Financial soundness and performance: evidence from commercial banks in Kenya. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-11-2021-0499
  2. Chebet, D., Musila, F. M., Kituyi, S. N., Muthike, G. M., & Kaigongi, M. M. (2022). Molecular Phylogeny of Selected Kenyan Eucalyptus Species Inferred from MatK, rbcL and TrnL-F Genes and Their Suitability for Power Transmission Poles. Diversity, 14(7), 563. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14070563
  3. Njuguna, K.k., Isaboke, H.N. & Ndirangu, S.N. (2022). Determinants of smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing outlets and profitability in Murang’a County, Kenya. SN Business & Economics, 2(8), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43546-022-00261-y
  4. Wachira, J. M., Kiplimo, D., Thuita, M., Masso, C., & Mwirichia, R. (2022). Community Structure of Nitrifying and Denitrifying Bacteria from Effluents Discharged into Lake Victoria, Kenya. Current Microbiology, 79(9), 1-10. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00284-022-02950-1
  5. Maina, S., Karuri, H., & Mugweru, J. (2022). Nematode diversity and its association with soil properties in monocrop pigeon pea. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100336
  6. Muluki, K. M., Rasugu, M. H., Njeri, M. J., & Nyarindo, I. H. (2022). Factors influencing Adoption of Irrigation Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 26(3), 44-59. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jae/article/view/229393
  7. Sum, R. K., Makokha, J. K. S., & Ndege, S. (2022). Afrofuturism and Quest for Black Redemption in Nnedi Okorafor’s The Book of Phoenix. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(1), 328-338. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.5.1.752
  8. Chen, J. J., Wong, K. T., & Morris, Z. N. (2022). Tri-Cardioid Co-Centered Co-Planar Array-Its Direction-Finding Cramér-Rao Bound and Design Guidelines. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9832861#:~:text=10.1109/TAES.2022.3191637.
  9. Omollo, D. J., Wang’ondu, V. W., Githaiga, M. N., Gorman, D., & Kairo, J. G. (2022). The Contribution of Subtidal Seagrass Meadows to the Total Carbon Stocks of Gazi Bay, Kenya. Diversity, 14(8), 646. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14080646
  10. Maina, S., Karuri, H., & Mugweru, J. (2022). Nematode assemblages, food web indices and metabolic footprints in maize-pigeon pea agro-ecosystems. Heliyon, e10189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10189
  11. Kemboi,B.,Karuri,H.,Nyaga,J. & Kingsbury,A.(2022).Vertical Distribution of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Sweet Potato. Journal of Nematology,54(1) -. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2022-0025
  12. Riungu, P. M., Nyaga, J. M., Githaiga, M. N., & Kairo, J. G. (2022). Value Chain and Sustainability of Mangrove Wood Harvesting in Lamu, Kenya. Trees, Forests and People, 100322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100322
  13. Bwana BK, Mireji PO, Obiero GF, Gakii C, Akoth MO, Mugweru JN, et al. (2022) Annotations of novel antennae-expressed genes in male Glossina morsitans morsitans tsetse flies. PLoS ONE 17(8): e0273543. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273543
  14. Ombasa, E. M., Muturi, P. W., Gichimu, B. M., Isaboke, H. N., & Gitari, J. N. (2022). Factors Influencing Willingness to Adopt Recommended Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) Agronomic Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Lands of Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 10(4), 805–811. https://doi.org/10.18006/2022.10(4).805.811
  15. Muthuri, G. G., Ngari, C. G., & Kitavi, D. M. (2022). Mathematical modeling and simulating of Helicobacter pylori treatment and transmission implications on stomach cancer dynamics. Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience. https://scik.org/index.php/cmbn/article/view/7542
  16. Gichere, S. N., Khakame, K. S., & Patrick, O. (2022). Susceptibility Evaluation of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infesting Maize in Kenya against a Range of Insecticides. Journal of Toxicology, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8007998
  17. Kogo, T., Yegon, R., & Migose, S. A. (2022). Characterization of Fodder Conservation Technologies among farmers in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 86(1-2), 13-13. https://www.kalro.org/www.eaafj.or.ke/index.php/path/article/view/539
  18. Mugo, D. M. (2022). Transforming savings and credit cooperatives societies in Kenya using mobile technology services. International Journal of Business Information Systems, 40(4), 560-579. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBIS.2022.124929
  19. Kennedy, H., Pagès, J. F., Lagomasino, D., Arias‐Ortiz, A., Colarusso, P., Fourqurean, J. W., ... & Duarte, C. M. (2022). Species traits and geomorphic setting as drivers of global soil carbon stocks in seagrass meadows. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 36(10), e2022GB007481. https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GB007481
  20. Muli, J. K., Neondo, J. O., Kamau, P. K., Michuki, G. N., Odari, E., & Budambula, N. L. (2022). Genetic diversity and population structure of wild and cultivated Crotalaria species based on genotyping-by-sequencing. PloS one, 17(9), e0272955. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272955
  21. Otieno, M., Peters, M. K., Duque, L., & Steffan-Dewenter, I. (2022). Interactive Effects of Ozone and Carbon Dioxide on Plant-Pollinator Interactions and Yields in a Legume Crop. Environmental Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envadv.2022.100285
  22. Gakuya, F., Akoko, J., Wambua, L., Nyamota, R., Ronoh, B., Lekolool, I., ... & Bett, B. (2022). Evidence of co-exposure with Brucella spp, Coxiella burnetii, and Rift Valley fever virus among various species of wildlife in Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 16(8), e0010596. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010596
  23. Mbatha, A., Githaiga, M. N., Kiplagat, K., Kairo, J., & Mungai, F. (2022). How Sustainable is Mangrove Harvesting in Lamu? An Analysis of Forest Structure. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2022.2123357
  24. Onsongo, S. K., Mohamed, S. A., Akutse, K. S., Gichimu, B. M., & Dubois, T. (2022). The Entomopathogenic Fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana for Management of the Melon Fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae: Pathogenicity, Horizontal Transmission, and Compatability with Cuelure. Insects, 13(10), 859. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100859
  25. Kithinji Kinoti, Ismael; Ogunah, Joanne; Muturia M’Thiruaine, Cyprian; Marangu, Joseph Mwiti. (2022). Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Water Using Zeolite Derived from Agro-Wastes and Clays: A Review. Journal of Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4250299
  26. Mwembu, K., Mugambi, A. & M’Ngaruthi, T. K. (2022). Ubadili Maana katika Leksia za Kîîtharaka: Mtazamo wa Kifonolojia na Kimofolojia. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 5(1), 353-362. https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajss/article/view/860
  27. Mwembu, K., Mugambi, A. & M’Ngaruthi, T. K. (2022). Uhusiano wa Kifahiwa katika Leksia za Kîîtharaka: Mtazamo wa Leksika Pragmatiki. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 5(1), 341-352. https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajss/article/view/859
  28. David Micheni Mutegi, Allan Mugambi, Timothy Kinoti M‟Ngaruthi (2022). Ubainishaji wa vigezo vya Utoaji Wa Toponemia katika Jamii: Mfano kutoka Jimbo Dogo la Maara nchini Kenya. East African Scholars J Edu Humanit Lit, 5(9), 176-184. https://www.easpublisher.com/media/features_articles/EASJEHL_59_176-184_FT_DaX3ceG.pdf
  29. Omenda, J., Ngetich, K., Kiboi, M., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, J., & Mugendi, D. (2022). Effects of soil and water conservation techniques on sorghum yield, runoff and soil moisture content in Upper Eastern Kenya. African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.58506/ajstss.v1i1.35
  30. Kasiva, E., Mworia, L., Mburugu, K., & Kiogora, D. (2022). In the Cultural Mirror: Influence of cultural factors on adoption of sanitation practices in rural areas: A case of Nzaui Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya . African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.58506/ajstss.v1i1.89
  31. Wanjugu, G. S., Kinyua, J. M., & Mburugu, K. N. (2022). The Influence of Uncontested Market Space Strategy on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. Webology (ISSN: 1735-188X), 19(2). https://www.webology.org/data-cms/articles/20220406123236amwebology%2019%20(2)%20-%20253%20pdf.pdf
  32. Wekesa, A. K., Nyamato, G. S., Kowenje, C. O., & Ojwach, S. O. (2022). Coordination behavior and binding properties of 2, 6-pyridinedimethanol with Cu (II), Zn (II), and Cd (II) cations. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 539, 121042. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2022.121042
  33. Saoke, V. O., Ndwiga, Z. N., Githaiga, P. W., & Musafiri, C. M. (2022). Determinants of awareness and implementation of five-stage lesson plan framework among Christian Religious Education teachers in Meru County, Kenya. Heliyon, e11177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11177
  34. Mwithiga, G., Maina, S., Muturi, P., & Gitari, J. (2022). Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) agronomic traits, oil yield and oil quality under different agro-ecological zones. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100422
  35. David Micheni Mutegi, Allan Mugambi, M’Ngaruthi, T. K (2022). Upambanuzi wa Miundo ya Toponemia katika Jamii: Mfano kutoka Jimbo Dogo la Maara nchini Kenya. East African Scholars J Edu Humanit Lit, 5(10), 191-20. https://www.easpublisher.com/media/features_articles/EASJEHL_510_191-200_FSWKO4A.pdf
  36. Frostad, J. J., Nguyen, Q. P., Baumann, M. M., Blacker, B. F., Marczak, L. B., Deshpande, A., ... & Kapoor, N. (2022). Mapping development and health effects of cooking with solid fuels in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–18: a geospatial modelling study. The Lancet Global Health, 10(10), e1395-e1411. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00332-1
  37. Sibanda, P., Almakki, M., Mburu, Z., & Mondal, H. (2022). Entropy Optimization in MHD Nanofluid Flow over an Exponential Stretching Sheet. Applied Sciences, 12(21), 10809. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122110809
  38. Phyllys, K., Ziro, O. W., Kissinger, G., Ngari, M., Budambula, N. L., & Budambula, V. (2022). Poly-drug use among female and male commercial sex workers visiting a drop in centre in Mombasa County, Kenya. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(11), e0001247. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001247
  39. Kenya, E., Kinyanjui, G., Kipnyargis, A., Kinyua, F., Mwangi, M., Khamis, F., & Mwirichia, R. (2022). Amplicon-based assessment of bacterial diversity and community structure in three tropical forest soils in Kenya. Heliyon, e11577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11577
  40. Leiririo, J.L., Karuri, H., & Nyaga, J. M. (2022). Nematode-based soil food web condition in mung bean under semi-arid conditions, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100465
  41. Nyamato, G. S., & Apollo, S. (2022). Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using synthetic chelating agents. Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0139
  42. Kibet, E., Musafiri, C. M., Kiboi, M., Macharia, J., Ng’etich, O. K., Kosgei, D. K., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2022). Soil greenhouse gas emissions from different land utilization types in Western Kenya. Frontiers in Soil Science, 69. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoil.2022.95663
  43. Moritz Laub, Marc Corbeels, Samuel Mathu Ndungu, Monicah Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna, Daniel Mugendi, Magdalena Necpalova, Marijn Van de Broek, Wycliffe Waswa, Bernard Vanlauwe, Johan Six, (2022). Combining manure with mineral N fertilizer maintains maize yields: Evidence from four long-term experiments in Kenya, Field Crops Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2022.108788
  44. Misango, S., Otsyula, R., & Arunga, E. E. (2022). Resistance to Pythium root rot and anthracnose among Kenyan common bean genotypes and marker-assisted introgression of resistance genes.Journal of Crop Improvement, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2022.2158978
  45. Mwangi, P. N., Gitonga, C. M., & Kariuki, S. (2022). Social economic predictors of parental involvement in rural schools in Kenya: implications on teaching and learning.Education 3-13, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2022.2145850
  46. Aluoch, N. R., Asweto, C. O., & Onyango, P. O. (2022). Entrenching social norms in Community-led total sanitation for sustainability of open defecation free status: A survey of Suna West Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. medRxiv, 2022-12. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.05.22283135v1
  47. Masinde, J. M., & Sanya, O. (2022). Analysis of interoperability, security and usability of digital repositories in Kenyan Institutions of Higher Learning. Data and Information Management, 6(4), 100011. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2543925122001097
  48. Asweto, C. O., & Alzain, M. A. (2022). Suboptimal Health Status Measurement Instruments: A Systematic Review Protocol. Research square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1799523/v1
  49. Kailemia, P. N. (2022). Increasing Female Breast Cancer Burden: Downstaging interventions as the ‘best buy’for Kenya.African Journal of Health Sciences, 35(4), 561-562. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajhs/article/view/237758
  50. Haeuser, E., Serfes, A. L., Cork, M. A., Yang, M., Abbastabar, H., Abhilash, E. S., ... & Khatab, K. (2022). Mapping age-and sex-specific HIV prevalence in adults in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2018.BMC medicine, 20(1), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02639-z
  51. Haakenstad, A., Yearwood, J. A., Fullman, N., Bintz, C., Bienhoff, K., Weaver, M. R., ... & Gupta, V. K. (2022). Assessing performance of the Healthcare Access and Quality Index, overall and by select age groups, for 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.The Lancet Global Health, 10(12), e1715-e1743. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00429-6
  52. Gechore, D. O., Atitwa, E. B., Kimani, P., & Wanyonyi, M. (2022). Predicting the Number of Tourists in-Flow to Kenya Using Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Model.African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 11(6), 1913-1923. https://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_6_11_6_1913-1923.pdf
  53. Odhiambo, B., Ngari, C., Kimani, P., & Njori, P. (2023). Modelling and Simulation of Competition for Students’ Population with Holling Type II Response.Journal of Mathematics, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4102242
  54. Munene, L., Mugweru, J., & Mwirichia, R. (2022). Management of bacterial wilt caused by Curtobacterium flaccumfacienspv. flaccumfaciens in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) using rhizobacterial biocontrol agents.Letters in Applied Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovac011
  55. Akello, K. O., Ogendi, J., & Asweto, C. O. (2023). The role of knowledge and attitude on HIV and Aids prevention practices among secondary school students: a cross-sectional study of Gwassi south sub-county, Homa Bay county, Kenya. medRxiv, 2023-01. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.01.10.23284403v1.article-info
  56. Mairura, F. S., Musafiri, C. M., Macharia, J. M., Kiboi, M. N., Ng'etich, O. K., Shisanya, C. A., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2023). Yield-scaled and area-scaled greenhouse gas emissions from common soil fertility management practices under smallholder maize fields in Kenya.Sustainable Production and Consumption. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.01.010
  57. Mokuha,D. Karuri, H., & Nyaga, J. M (2023). Food web structure of nematode communities in irrigated rice fields. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13183
  58. Ndung'u, H. N., Mwirigi, P. M., & Gatimbu, K. K. (2023). Strategic sourcing and performance of milk processors in Kenya. International Journal of Procurement Management, 16(3), 396-421. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPM.2023.128820
  59. Otara, E. N., Mogaka, H. R., Ndirangu, S. N., & Mugwe, J. N. (2023). Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Uptake of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies in the Dry-lands of Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 27(1), 1-12. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v27i1.1
  60. Nzomo, C., Rugano, P., Njoroge, J. M., & Muriithi, C. G. (2023). Inquiry-based learning and students’ self-efficacy in Chemistry among secondary schools in Kenya. Heliyon, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12672
  61. Mwirichia, R., & Ndirangu, J. (2023). Bacteria Diversity Within Honey Bees of Embu County Kenya. Authorea Preprints. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.167473443.34064572/v1
  62. Silva, L. B., Ferreira, E. F., Maryam, Espejo-Román, J. M., Costa, G. V., Cruz, J. V., ... & Santos, C. B. (2023). Galantamine Based Novel Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme Inhibitors: A Molecular Modeling Design Approach. Molecules, 28(3), 1035. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031035
  63. Njue, P. N., Isaboke, H. N., & Migose, S. A. (2023). Contribution of dairy goat farming to household dietary diversity among smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 124 No. 1 (2023) 1–11. https://kobra.uni-kassel.de/handle/123456789/14439
  64. Alzain, M. A., Asweto, C. O., Hassan, S. U. N., Saeed, M. E., Kassar, A., & Alsaif, B. (2023). Psychometric Properties of Suboptimal Health Status Instruments: A Systematic Review. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 13(2), 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13020299
  65. Wambiri, D., Masinde, J., & Mugambi, F. (2023). Big Data and Personal Information Privacy in Developing Countries: A Case of Kenya. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2604181/v1
  66. Muigai, M., Odhiambo, N. O., Muli, J. K., Mugweru, J., & Mwirichia, R. (2023). Use of bacterial biocontrol agents for the control of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici, tomato wilt in Kenya. Research square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2614910/v1
  67. Yang, H., Wong, K. T., & Morris, Z. N. (2023). Two Perpendicularly Colocated Cardioid Sensors of Different Cardioidicity Indices/Orders–Their Design Guidelines Based on Their Polar-Azimuthal Direction-Finding Cramér–Rao Bound. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems, 59(1), 434-442. https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/link_gateway/2023ITAES..59..434Y/doi:10.1109/TAES.2022.3185974
  68. Mutegi, T.M., Joshua, P.M., & Maina, J.K. (2023). Workplace safety, Employee safety attitudes and employee productivity of manufacturing firms. SA Journal of Human Resource Management/SATydskrif vir Menslikehulpbronbestuur, 21(0), a1989. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.1989
  69. Wahinya, P. W., Ondiba, R. O., & Kariuki, P. W. O. (2023). Competition, risk-taking behavior and stability of commercial banks: evidence from Kenya. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-03-2022-0123
  70. Kimani, N. M., Ochieng, C. O., Ogutu, M. D., Yamo, K. O., Onyango, J. O., & Santos, C. B. (2023). Inhibition Kinetics and Theoretical Studies on Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. Dual Inhibitors of α-Glucosidase and α-Amylase. Journal of Xenobiotics, 13(1), 102-120. https://doi.org/10.3390/jox13010009
  71. Karuri, H. (2023). Nematode community response to intensive tomato production in the tropics. Rhizosphere, 25: 10068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2023.100681
  72. Majau, M. J., Kirima, L., Nzivo, M., Thuranira, S., & Budambula, N. (2023). Socio-demographic and relationship parameters that affect performance among teacher training college employees in Kenya. Cogent Social Sciences, 9(1), 2186565. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2023.2186565
  73. Ojuka, P., Kimani, N. M., Apollo, S., Nyariki, J., Ramos, R. S., & Santos, C. B. (2023). Phytochemistry of the Vepris genus plants: A review and in silico analysis of their ADMET properties. South African Journal of Botany, 157, 106-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.03.057
  74. Mugambi, J.M., Atitwa, E.B., Morris, Z.N., and Wanyonyi, M. (2023). Probabilistic analysis of COVID-19 transmission in Kenya using Markov chain. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 10(3): 108-113. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.03.014
  75. Albanus Muambi Musyoka, Marilyn Ronoh, Paul Maina Wanjau, Dominic Makaa Kitavi, Mathematical modeling of drug abuse, unemployment and mental stress on population dynamics of mental illness, Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci., 2023 (2023), Article ID 66. https://scik.org/index.php/cmbn/article/view/8002
  76. Nzivo, M. M., Waruhiu, C. N., Kang’ethe, J. M., & Budambula, N. L. (2023). HIV Virologic Failure among Patients with Persistent Low-Level Viremia in Nairobi, Kenya: It Is Time to Review the> 1000 Virologic Failure Threshold. BioMed Research International, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8961372
  77. Otieno, M., Karpati, Z., Peters, M. K., Duque, L., Schmitt, T., & Steffan-Dewenter, I. (2023). Elevated ozone and carbon dioxide affects the composition of volatile organic compounds emitted by Vicia faba (L.) and visitation by European orchard bee (Osmia cornuta). Plos one, 18(4), e0283480. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283480
  78. Musafiri, C. M., Kiboi, M., Macharia, J., Ng'etich, O. K., Okoti, M., Mulianga, B., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2023). Use of inorganic fertilizer on climate-smart crops improves smallholder farmers' livelihoods: Evidence from Western Kenya. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 8(1), 100537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100537
  79. Oduor, O. N., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, N. J., Sijali, I., George, N., & Mugendi, N. D. (2023). Soil water use efficiency under integrated soil management practices in the drylands of Kenya. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16145
  80. Munyao, M. R., Ocharo, N. K., & Ondiba, O. R. (2023). Real estate development, human capital, and economic growth in Kenya. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 13(6), 365-378. https://doi.org/10.55493/5002.v13i6.4784
  81. Mutegi, T. M., Joshua, P. M., & Kinyua, J. M. (2023). Workplace Safety and Employee Productivity of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. Cogent Business & Management, 10(2), 2215569. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2023.2215569
  82. Othuon, D. O., Gatimbu, K. K., Musafiri, C. M., & Ngetich, F. K. (2023). Board diversity effects on the financial performance of small-holder coffee processors: Evidence from Kenya. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 8(1), 100568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100568
  83. Bastos, R. S., de Lima, L. R., Neto, M. F., Maryam, Yousaf, N., Cruz, J. N., ... & Santos, C. B. (2023). Design and Identification of Inhibitors for the Spike-ACE2 Target of SARS-CoV-2. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(10), 8814. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24108814
  84. Apollo, S., Seretlo, M., & Kabuba, J. (2023). In-situ sludge degradation and kinetics of a full scale modified activated sludge system achieving near zero sludge production. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 53, 103864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103864
  85. Laub, M., Corbeels, M., Couëdel, A., Ndungu, S. M., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Mugendi, D., ... & Six, J. (2023). Managing soil organic carbon in tropical agroecosystems: evidence from four long-term experiments in Kenya. Soil, 9(1), 301-323. https://soil.copernicus.org/articles/9/301/2023/
  86. Chelangat, M., Muturi, P., Gichimu, B., Gitari, J., & Mukono, S. (2023). Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea [L.] Verdc) Landraces in Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9881028
  87. Ndung’u, M., Mugwe, J. N., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Ngetich, F. K., Mairura, F. S., & Mugendi, D. N. (2023). Tied-ridging and soil inputs enhance small-scale maize productivity and profitability under erratic rainfall conditions in central Kenya. Agricultural Water Management, 286, 108390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108390
  88. Kibet, P., Mugwe, J. N., Korir, N. K., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Ngetich, F. K., & Mugendi, D. N. (2023). Granular and powdered lime improves soil properties and maize (Zea mays l.) performance in humic Nitisols of central highlands in Kenya. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17286
  89. Ndegwa, J. K., Gichimu, B., Mugwe, J. N., Mucheru-Muna, M., & Njiru, D. M. (2023). Integrated Soil Fertility and Water Management Practices for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity. International Journal of Agronomy, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8890794
  90. Nyamato, G. S. (2023). Perspectives and prospects of chelation extraction of heavy metals from wastewater: a review. Water Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2023.182
  91. Muriungi, M. (2023). Directors’ Duties and Climate Change in Africa: Evidence from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. ex/ante, 2023(Special issue), 65-76. https://ex-ante.ch/index.php/exante/article/view/219
  92. Rugendo, M. K., Gichimu, B. M., Mugwe, J. N., Mucheru-Muna, M., & Mugendi, D. N. (2023). Surface runoff and soil erosion from Nitisols and Ferralsols as influenced by different soil organic carbon levels under simulated rainfall conditions. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17684

 

Book Chapters

  1. Evans, R. T., Apollo, S., Murithi, L. G., & Kimani, N. M. (2022). Application of Bio-Based and Inorganic Composite Materials to Remove Heavy Metals from Textile Effluent. Textile Wastewater Treatment, 179-196. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-2852-9_10
  2. Lalah, J. O., Otieno, P. O., Odira, Z., & Ogunah, J. A. (2022). Pesticides: Chemistry, Manufacturing, Regulation, Usage and Impacts on Population in Kenya, in Pesticides. https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/83138
  3. Apollo, S. (2022). A review of sludge production in South Africa municipal wastewater treatment plants, analysis of handling cost and potential minimization methods. Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110752601-004
  4. Apollo, S., & Aoyi, O. (2022). Performance and kinetics of a fluidized bed anaerobic reactor treating distillery effluent. Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2021-0142
  5. Nyamato, G. S., & Apollo, S. (2022). Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using synthetic chelating agents. Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0139
  6. Mwirichia, R., & Orwa, P. (2023). Diversity of extremophiles in African brine lakes. In Lakes of Africa(pp. 269-287). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95527-0.00004-X
  7. Muriungi, M., & Musau, N. (2023). Inequality Dimensions of Kenya’s Responses to COVID-19. In The First 100 Days of Covid-19: Law and Political Economy of the Global Policy Response(pp. 273-294). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-6325-4_10

Patent

  1. Zhang, T., Wang, B., Mugweru, J. N., Chiwala, G., & Liu, Z. (2022). Construction method of recombinant drug-resistant mycobacterium bovis bacillus calmette-guerin (bcg) strain and pharmaceutical composition for treating tuberculosis (tb). S. Patent Application No. 17/886,480. https://patents.google.com/patent/US20220387575A1/en

Publications - 2023/2024

PUBLICATIONS BY MEMBERS OF STAFF FY 2023/2024

  1. Mutunga, T. K., Musalia, L. M., Gichimu, M., & Migose, S. A. (2023). Dairy Goat Production in Kenya: A Review. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition & Development, 23(7). https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.122.23170
  2. Dubois, T., Onsongo, S. K., Odhiambo, J. A., Omuse, E. R., Akutse, K. S., & Mohamed, S. A. (2023). Efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae (Mechnikov) Sorokin ICIPE 69 against the melon fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) infesting courgette (Cucurbita pepo L.) in field cages. Journal of Applied Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.13172
  3. Jelagat, J., Budambula, N. L., Ngari, M., & Budambula, V. (2023). Polydrug Use among Students in a Public University in a Lower Middle-Income Country. BioMed Research International, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8085588
  4. Saoke, V. O., Musafiri, C. M., Ndwiga, Z. N., & Githaiga, P. W. (2023). The Christian religious education teachers’ attitudes toward the five-stage lesson plan framework in Kenya: A gender-based analysis. Heliyon, 9(8). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19104
  5. Kiprotich, S., Mogaka, H., Ndirangu, S. N., & Onyari, C. N. (2023). Determinants of adoption and adoption intensity of integrated soil fertility management technologies among sorghum farmers in Upper Eastern Kenya. Soil Use and Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12958
  6. Odikor, S., Nyang’anga, H. T., Kizito, K. M., & Mogaka, H. R. (2023). Assessment of Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers Willingness to Pay for Climate Change Adaptation Information Access in South-Eastern Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 41(9), 661-672. https://journalajaees.com/index.php/AJAEES/article/view/2088
  7. Muturi, M., Mwatondo, A., Nijhof, A. M., Akoko, J., Nyamota, R., Makori, A., Nthiwa D… & Bett, B. (2023). Ecological and subject-level drivers of interepidemic Rift Valley fever virus exposure in humans and livestock in Northern Kenya. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 15342. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42596-y
  8. Bolo, P., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mwirichia, R., Kinyua, M., Ayaga, G., & Kihara, J. (2023) Influence of Farmyard Manure Application on Potential Zinc Solubilizing Microbial Species Abundance in a Ferralsol of Western Kenya. Agriculture. 4037107. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13122217
  9. Sumba, J. O., Ondiba, R. O., & Mugambi, P. J. (2023). Domestic verses foreign borrowing: Does the mode of fiscal deficit financing matter for inflation in Sub-Saharan African countries? International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting, 17(2), 294-304. https://doi.org/10.33094/ijaefa.v17i2.1163
  10. Musafiri, C. M., Kiboi, M., Ng'etich, O. K., Okoti, M., Kosgei, D. K., & Ngetich, F. K. (2023). Carbon footprint of smallholder rain-fed sorghum cropping systems of Kenya: A typology-based approach. Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, 100060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clcb.2023.100060
  11. Eliud, G. K., Kirimi, L. M., & Mburugu, K. N. (2023). Influence of social factors on adoption of sanitation practices in rural areas: a mixed methods study in Nzaui, Kenya. The Pan African Medical Journal, 46. 10.11604/pamj.2023.46.16.35770
  12. Nyariki, J. N., Kimani, N. M., Kibet, P. S., Kinuthia, G. K., & Isaac, A. O. (2023). Coenzyme Q10 exhibits anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory thereby decelerating the occurrence of experimental cerebral malaria. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 255, 111579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molbiopara.2023.111579
  13. Giménez-García, A., Allen-Perkins, A., Bartomeus, I., Balbi, S., Knapp, J. L., Hevia, V., Otieno M... & Magrach, A. (2023). Pollination supply models from a local to global scale. Web Ecology, 23(2), 99-129. https://doi.org/10.5194/we-23-99-2023
  14. Mwatondo, A., Muturi, M., Akoko, J., Nyamota, R., Nthiwa, D., Maina, J., ... & Bett, B. (2023). Seroprevalence and related risk factors of Brucella spp. in livestock and humans in Garbatula sub county, Isiolo county, Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(10), e0011682. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011682
  15. Nyamota, R., Maina, J., Akoko, J., Nthiwa, D., Mwatondo, A., Muturi, M., ... & Bett, B. (2023). Seroprevalence of Brucella spp. and Rift Valley fever virus among slaughterhouse workers in Isiolo County, northern Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(10), e0011677. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011677
  16. Njiru, L. G., Yegon, J. R., Mwithiga, G., Micheni, A., Gitari, N. J., & Mairura, F. S. (2023). Restoring soil nutrient stocks using local inputs, tillage and sorghum-green gram intercropping strategies for drylands in Eastern Kenya. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20926
  17. Watare, G. W., Gichimu, B. M., & Arunga, E. E. (2023). Host plant resistance to bean common mosaic necrosis virus among snap bean cultivars in Kenya. Journal of Plant Protection Research. https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2023.146876
  18. Mulonzi, B., Ngumo, M. C., & Omoke, L. K. (2023). Discursive Metaphorical Representation of COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya's newspaper headlines. Available at SSRN 4619198. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4619198
  19. Akoko, J. M., Mwatondo, A., Muturi, M., Wambua, L., Abkallo, H. M., Nyamota, R., Nthiwa D.... & Bett, B. (2023). Mapping brucellosis risk in Kenya and its implications for control strategies in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 20192. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47628-1
  20. Wekesa, E. N., Kimani, N. M., Kituyi, S. N., Omosa, L. K., & Santos, C. B. (2023). Therapeutic potential of the genus Zanthoxylum phytochemicals: A theoretical ADME/Tox analysis. South African Journal of Botany, 162, 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.09.009
  21. Mburu M. Z., Ogutu, S. A., Mondal, S., & Sibanda, P. (2023). Entropy Production in Unsteady MHD Double Diffusive and Chemically Reactive Nanofluid Flow Past a Rotating Permeable Plate using Overlapping Grid Spectral Collocation Technique. International Journal of Ambient Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2023.2280743
  22. Nthiga N. E., Wachira M. J., Mulwa M. O., Karanja M. D., & Munyao M. D. (2023). Review of the Effect of Grinding Aids and Admixtures on the Performance of Cements. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2023, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6697842
  23. Mutegi, D. M., Mugambi, A., & M’Ngaruthi, T. K. (2023). Dhima ya Toponemia kama Utambulisho wa Jamii: mfano kutoka Jimbo Dogo la Maara Nchini Kenya. Jarida la Afrika Mashariki la Masomo ya Kiswahili, 6(2), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.6.2.1581
  24. Kiboi, M., Musafiri, C., Fliessbach, A., Ng’etich, O., Wakindiki, I., & Ngetich, F. (2023). Selected conservation management strategies enhance maize yield stability in the sub-humid tropical agro-ecozone of Upper Eastern Kenya. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 21728. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49198-8
  25. Muketha, J. K., Kinyua, J. M., Njeru, D. M., & Njagi, Z. M. (2023). Influence of Green Packaging on Environmental Performance of Floriculture Firms, Kenya. African Journal of Business & Economic Research, 18(4). DOI: https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_ajber_v18_n4_a10
  26. Karugano, R. W., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. O. (2023). Predictability of GARCH-Type Models in Estimating Stock Returns Volatility. Evidence from Kenya. International Journal of Professional Business Review: Int. J. Prof. Bus. Rev., 8(11), 3. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i11.2813
  27. Mutiga, S. K., Orwa, P., Nganga, E. M., Kyallo, M M., Rotich, F., Gichuhi E., … &Talbot N. J. (2023). Characterization of Blast Resistance in a Diverse Rice Panel from Sub-Saharan Africa. The American Phytopathological Society, 113(7), 1278-1288. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-10-22-0379-R 
  28. Asule, P.A., Musafiri, C., Nyabuga, G., Kiai, W., Ngetich, F.K., & Spurk, C. (2023). Determinants of Simultaneous Use of Soil Fertility Information Sources among Smallholder Farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Agriculture, 13, 1729. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13091729
  29. Eboso, C. M. (2023). Green Deals and Reproductive Justice: A Promise of Just Transition. Afronomicslaw, 1-7. https://www.afronomicslaw.org/category/analysis/green-deals-and-reproductive-justice-promise-just-transition
  30. Musyoka, A. , Ronoh, M., Wanjau, P. M., & Kitavi, D. M. (2023). Mathematical modeling of drug abuse, unemployment and mental stress on population dynamics of mental illness, Communications in Mathematical Biology Neuroscience,1-27. https://scik.org/index.php/cmbn/article/view/8002 
  31. Gatwiri, M. B., Ronoh, M., Ngari, C. G., & Kitavi, D. M. (2023). Mathematical Modeling of Host-Pest Interaction in the Presence of Insecticides and Resistance: A Case of Fall Armyworm. Journal of Mathematics,1-23. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2886786
  32. Gichure, M. K., Nyaga, J. M., Ngendo, R. N., & Nyabuga, F. N. (2023). Herbivory and Invasive Plant Species dynamics in Protected Rangelands: A Case for Conservation of Hell’s Gate National Park, Kenya. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1728.v1
  33. Huxham, M., Kairu, A., Lang'at, J. K., Kivugo, R., Mwafrica, M., Huff, A., & Shilland, R. (2023). Rawls in the mangrove: Perceptions of justice in nature-based solutions projects. British Ecological Society, 1497-151. https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10498
  34. Karuku, S. (2023). Systematic Literature Review: Analysis of the Use of Website-Based Physics Learning Devices to Support Students' Abilities in Learning Physics in High Schools. Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE), 4(3), 80-87. https://doi.org/10.37251/jee.v4i3.336
  35. Lemarpe, S. E., Musafiri, C. M., Kiboi, M. N., Ng'etich, O. K., Macharia, J. M., Shisanya, C. A., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2023). Smallholder cropping systems contribute limited greenhouse gas fluxes in upper Eastern Kenya.Nature-Based Solutions, 4, 100098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbsj.2023.100098
  36. Gakii, C., Mukami, V., & Too, B. (2023). Feature selection for classification using WGCNA and Spread Sub-Sample for an imbalanced rheumatoid arthritis RNASEQ data. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 43, 101402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2023.101402
  37. Micheni, M., Birithia, R., Mugambi, C., Too, B., & Kinyua, M. (2023). Identification of Maize Leaf Diseases Based On AlexNet and ResNet50 Convolutional Neural Networks. Indonesian Journal of Computer Science,12(4). https://doi.org/10.33022/ijcs.v12i4.3270
  38. Dubois, T., Onsongo, S. K., Omuse, E. R., Odhiambo, J. A., Akutse, K. S., & Mohamed, S. A. (2023). Efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae against the Greater Pumpkin Fly Dacus bivitattus.Sustainability, 15(17), 13185. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713185
  39. Kinini, D. M., Ocharo, K. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2023). Do income diversification and capital adequacy affect liquidity creation? A case study of commercial banks in Kenya. Cogent Business & Management, 10(2), 2240082. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2023.2240082
  40. Karithi, M. L., Mugambi, D., Mwirigi, P., & Bengat, J. (2023). Operative Human Resource Management Functions and Employee Work Performance in the County Governments of Kenya.African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 18(3), 159. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_ajber_v18_n3_a8
  41. Limungi, G. M., Mburugu, P. M., Consolata, K., & Maté, O. (2023). Treatment outcomes and challenges of treating tuberculosis in children in a nomadic pastoralist community in Kenya.African Health Sciences, 23(4), 42-47. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v23i4.7
  42. Pálmai, T., Szabó, B., Lengyel, E., Kotut, K., Krienitz, L., & Padisák, J. (2023). Growth response of the picoplanktic Picocystis salinarum and the microplanktic Limnospira (Arthrospira) fusiformis strains from Lake Nakuru (Kenya) to rapidly changing environmental conditions. Hydrobiologia, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-023-05397-y
  43. Kairu, A., Kotut, K., Kairo, J., & Mbeche, R. (2023). From Centralization to Decentralization: Evolution of Forest Policies and Their Implications on Mangrove Management in Kenya. SSRN 4575772. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4575772
  44. Mugendi, E.R., Gitonga, C., Rugano, P., & Ndwiga, Z.N. (2024). Correlates gender traits and mindset on the choice of physics subject at high school in Kenya. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE). DOI:10.11591/ijere.v13i1.25436 
  45. Kirimi, P. N. (2024). Effect of banks’ ownership structure on financial performance: evidence from banks in an emerging market. Measuring Business Excellence. Measuring Business Excellence, 2024. https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1368-3047
  46. Amwoma, J. G., Kituyi, S., Wakoli, D. M., Ochora, D. O., Chemwor, G., Maisiba, R., ... & Akala, H. M. (2024). Comparative analysis of peripheral whole blood transcriptome from asymptomatic carriers reveals upregulation of subsets of surface proteins implicated in Plasmodium falciparum phenotypic plasticity. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 37, 101596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrep.2023.101596
  47. Mwithiga, G., Maina, S., Muturi, P., & Gitari, J. (2024). Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) growth rate, essential oil yield and composition as influenced by different soil conditioners under two watering regimes. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25540
  48. Nyarindo, W. N., Mugera, A., Hailu, A., & Obare, G. (2024). Do combined sustainable agricultural intensification practices improve smallholder farmers’ welfare? Evidence from eastern and western Kenya. Agricultural Economics, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/agec.12816
  49. Omar, F., Neondo, J., Mweu, C., & Muli, J. (2024). Assessment of genetic diversity of latent bacteria in coconut leaves associated with lethal yellowing disease symptoms in Kenya. British society for plant pathology, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13856
  50. Kipnyargis, A., Kenya, E., Khamis, F., & Mwirichia, R. (2024). Spatiotemporal structure and composition of the microbial communities in hypersaline Lake Magadi, Kenya. F1000Research, 13, 11. https://f1000research.com/articles/13-11/v1
  51. Karonji, S., Odhiambo, N. O., Muli, J. K., Mugweru, J., & Mwirichia, R. (2024). Control of Alternaria Leaf Spot of the Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Using Soil-Derived Biological Agents. Scientifica, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3896663
  52. Boudouaia, A., Miqdad, K., AL-Qadri, A. H., Saraa, N., Belmamoune, S., Bariu Ntorukiri, T., ... & Mouissi, M. (2024). The effect of empowerment on English language teachers’ commitment to schools: the mediation of teachers’ attitudes towards curriculum reform. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/17501229.2024.2302978 
  53. Gitiha, R. W., Rugano, P., Wakhu, S., & Muriithi, C. G. (2024). Students’ perceptions towards the uptake of educational technologies in Christian Religious Education. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25134119.v1 
  54. Robai, C. I., Nyaga, J., Karuri, H., Elmberg, J., & Månsson, J. (2024). Reducing the number of grazing geese on agricultural fields-Effectiveness of different scaring techniques. Crop Protection, 177, 106552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106552
  55. Mukhaye, E., Akoko, J., Nyamota, R., Mwatondo, A., Muturi, M., Nthiwa, D., ... & Bett, B. (2024). Exposure patterns and the risk factors of zoonotic Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus amongst pastoralists, livestock and selected wild animals species at the human/livestock/wildlife interface in Isiolo County, upper eastern Kenya.medRxiv, 2024-03. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.03.20.24304573v1
  56. Njoroge, J. K., Njire, M., Maina, J., Mwirichia, R., Nyabuga, F. N., & Mugweru, J. (2024). Bacterial diversity in honey bee environment: Embu County, Kenya. Scientific African, 23, e02036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e02036.
  57. Bolo, P., Mucheru‐Muna, M., Mwirichia, R. K., Kinyua, M., Ayaga, G., & Kihara, J. (2024). Soil bacterial community is influenced by long‐term integrated soil fertility management practices in a Ferralsol in Western Kenya.Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, 3(1), e12090. https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.12090
  58. Ngui, S. M., Mwangangi, J. M., Richter, J., & Ngunjiri, J. W. (2024). Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among women of reproductive age in Mwaluphamba, Kwale.Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 17(2), 71-83. https://doi.org/10.4103/apjtm.apjtm_762_23
  59. Mwikamba, E. M., Githaiga, M. N., Briers, R. A., & Huxham, M. (2024). A Review of Seagrass Cover, Status and Trends in Africa. Springerlink, Estuaries and Coasts, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-024-01348-5
  60. Kinya, G., Kairo, J. G., Nyoike, R. N., Nguu, J. G., Githinji, B. K., & Githaiga, M. N. (2024). Eco-Engineering Mangrove Restoration at Gazi Bay, Kenya.Diversity, 16(3), 135. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16030135
  61. Sumba, J. O., Ochenge, R., Mugambi, P., & Musafiri, C. M. (2024). Public debt and macroeconomic stability among sub-Saharan African countries: a system GMM test approach. Cogent Economics & Finance, 12(1), 2326451. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2024.2326451
  62. Alzain, M. A., Asweto, C. O., Saeed, M. E., Kassar, A., Ali, K. E. M., Ghorbel, M., ... & Wang, W. (2024). Assessing suboptimal health status in the Saudi population: Translation and validation of the SHSQ-25 questionnaire.Journal of Global Health, 14. doi: 10.7189/jogh.14.04030
  63. Masheti,O., Muthomi, J.W., Muiru, W.M., Arunga, E.E. & Gepts, P. (2024). First report of Elsinoë phaseoli causing scab of common beans in Kenya. New Disease Reports, 49, e12268. https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12268
  64. Budambula, V., Ngari, M., Budambula, N. L., Ahmed, A. A., & Were, T. (2024). Nutritional status of people who inject drugs in Coastal Kenya: a cross-sectional study. BMC nutrition, 10(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-024-00851-z
  65. Kabogo, I. T., Nyamato, G. S., Ogunah, J., Maqinana, S., & Ojwach, S. O. (2024). Extraction of heavy metals from water using chelating agents: a comprehensive review. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-024-05586-9 
  66. Laub, M., Corbeels, M., Ndungu, S. M., Mucheru-Muna M. W., Mugendi, D., Yegon, R., Waswa, W., Vanlauwe, B., & Six, J. (2024). Shifting focus from external to in situ organic resources – The redesign of four tropical long-term experiments. European Journal of Agronomy,157, 127194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2024.127194
  67. Kibet, S., Kimani, N. M., Mwanza, S. S., Mudalungu, C. M., Santos, C. B. R., &  Tanga, C. M. (2024). Unveiling the Potential of Ent-Kaurane Diterpenoids: Multifaceted Natural Products for Drug Discovery. Pharmaceuticals, 17, 510. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17040510
  68. Chepkemoi, J., Pfütze, S., Kimani, N. M., Matasyoh, J. C., & Stadler, M. (2024). Comparison of the Secondary Metabolism of the Basidiomycetes Armillaria mellea and Desarmillaria ectypa. Chemistry &Biodiversity, e202400933. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202400933
  69. Lewa, E. M., Gatimbu K. K., & Kariuki, P. W. (2024). Board attributes and sustainability reporting of selected listed nonfinancial firms in anglophone Sub-Saharan African countries: A multinomial logistic regression. Heliyon, 9(8): e29824. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29824
  70. Irungu, I. F., Yegon, R. & Muniale, F.M. (2024). Determinants for rainwater harvesting adoption: a case study of smallholder farmers in Murang’a County, Kenya. Sustainable Water Resources Management. 10, 126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-024-01104-4
  71. Santos, C. B. R., Cruz, J. N., Federico, L. B., Mali, S. N., Kimani, N. M. Lobato, C. C., Silva, R. C. …& da Silva, C. H. T. P. (2024). Structure-based drug design for protein arginine deiminase Type IV (PAD4) receptor: Chemoinformatics approach.Chemical Physics Impact,8,100464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100464.
  72. Kibet, S., Mudalungu, C. M., Ochieng, B.O., Mokaya, H. O., Kimani, N. M., & Tanga, C. M. (2024).Nutritional composition of edible wood borer beetle larvae in Kenya. PLoS ONE 19(6): e0304944.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304944
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  2. Masheti, O.,Muthomi, J. W.,  Muiru, W. M.,  Arunga, E. E., &  Gepts, P. (2024).  Identification of Elsinoë phaseoli causing bean scab in Kenya and evaluation of sporulation using five adapted techniques. Journal of Phytopathology,  172, e13343. https://doi.org/10.1111/jph.13343
  3. Muketha, J. K., Kinyua, J. M., Njeru, D. M., & Njagi, Z. M. (2024). Influence of Green Innovation on Environmental Performance of Floriculture Firms, Kenya. African Journal of Business & Economic Research, 19(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/1750-4562/2024/v19n2a15
  4. Zablon, E., Matanda, J., & Mugambi, D. (2024). Effect of Capital Adequacy on Insurance Penetration in Kenya. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, (8), 283-296. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0957/1962177427.pdf
  5. Zablon, E., Matanda, J., & Mugambi, D. (2024). Effect of Liquidity on Insurance Penetration in Kenya. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, (8), 257-273. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0957/1559502247.pdf
  6. Nyamota, G., Kiambi, D., & Mburugu, K. (2024). Influence of Transactional Leadership Style on Performance of Agricultural Enterprises in Kenya.East African Journal of Business and Economics,7(1), 271-284. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajbe.7.1.1994
  7. Onchari, N. M., Githae, E. W., Muraya, M. M., & Nyabuga, F. N. (2024). Molecular Characterization of Sweet Potato Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Different Agroecological Zones of Kirinyaga County, Kenya.East African Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 7(6), 76-82. DOI:36349/easjals.2024.v07i06.001
  8. Muriu, A. N., Joshua, P. M., & Mwito, M. M. (2024). Kenya’s macroeconomic policies and trade efficiency within the East African Community: A stochastic frontier analysis.Research in Globalization, 100233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resglo.2024.100233
  9. Murikah, W., Nthenge, J. K., & Musyoka, F. M. (2024). Bias and Ethics of AI Systems Applied in Auditing-A Systematic Review.Scientific African, e02281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02281
  10. Kodhek, K., & Kamau, J. W., & Musyoka, F. M. (2024). A Model for Total Cost Determination in Open-Source Software Ownership: Case of Kenyan Universities Learning Management System.Computer and Information Science, 17(1), 1-18.https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/cis/article/download/0/0/49937/54010
  11. Masinde, J. M., Mugambi, F., & Wambiri, D. M. (2024). Conceptualization and Practice of Information Literacy Pedagogy at Universities in Kenya.Evidence Based Library and Information Practice,19(2), 63-73. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip30370
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  13. Nthiga, K.M., Ndirangu, N., & Isaboke, H.N. 2024. Exploring Factors Influencing Market Engagement and Marketing Channel Selection among Smallholder Macadamia Farmers in Embu West Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences, 12(2), 333-339. DOI:https://doi.org/10.22194/JGIAS/24.1274
  14. Wachira, E., Ntakanio, N. P., & Yegon, R. (2024). Rice husk biochar for carbon sequestration, soil fertility and plant health improvement: A review. AfricanPhytosanitaryJournal, 2(2), 54-84. DOI:52855/HKZC5394
  15. Muthengi, F. M., Mugo, D. M., Mutua, S. M., & Musyoka, F. M. (2024). Method level static source code analysis on behavioral change impact analysis in software regression testing. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 35(1), 665-672. DOI:11591/ijeecs.v35.i1.pp665-672
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Short Communications

  1. Cecilia Moraa, Justin Nyaga, 2024 The ‘Nuts and Bolts’ of Agriculture Extension in Kenya: Why it Doesn’t work, how it would work.
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Book Chapters

  1. Asweto, C. O., & Onyango, P. O. (2023). Antimicrobial Resistance in a Changing Climatic Context: An Emerging Public Health Threat in Africa. In Health and Medical Geography in Africa: Methods, Applications and Development Linkages (pp. 211-229). Cham:Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41268-4_10
  2. Onyari, C. N. (2024). Inter-seasonal Effects on Selected Maize Variety (DK8031) Grown under Varying Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels in Embu County, Kenya ( 9, 43–58).Research Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Sciences. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/racas/v9/109
  3. Lopez, A. , & Rugano, P. (2024). Examining Leadership Practices of Secondary School Principals in Kenya Through a Decolonizing Framework. In: Decolonizing Educational Knowledge (pp. 255-273).Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55688-3_15

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