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Association among Cases of Women with first degree Family History of Diabetes Mellitus, Previous Macrosomia and Preterm Births, and Pregnancy Weight Gain at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi City
(Wiley, 2023)
Thisstudyinvestigatedtheeffectofbioflocandgreenwaterconditionsonthesurvival,growth,reproductivetraits,andfattyacidcompositionofthebrineshrimpArtemiafranciscana.Artemiawasculturedinglassjarsusingthreereplicatedtreatments, ...
Determinants of fish farmers’ awareness of insect-based aquafeeds in Kenya; the case of black soldier fly larvae meal
(Cogent, 2023-03-09)
It is evident from scientific studies that black soldier fly larvae can replace the widely used fishmeal, which is costly and unsustainable for smallholder farmers, in aquafeeds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ...
The role of indigenous knowledge in fisheries resource management for aquaculture development: A case study of the Kenyan Lake Victoria region
(Wiley, 2023)
Indigenous knowledge is critical in the conservation of wild fish genetic resources
and consequent development of fish seed for improved aquaculture production. Local
fisher communities rely on aquatic resources mainly ...
COVID-19 disruptions and pivoting in SMEs in the hidden middle of Kenya’s potato and fish value chains
(Wageningen Academic, 2023)
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya were severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and
restrictions put in place to contain it. This study assesses the impact of these restrictions on the midstream
of the potato ...
COVID-19 disruptions and pivoting in SMEs in the hidden middle of Kenya’s potato and fish value chains
(Wageningen academic, 2023)
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya were severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and
restrictions put in place to contain it. This study assesses the impact of these restrictions on the midstream
of the potato ...
Factors influencing farmed fish traders’ intention to use improved fish post-harvest technologies in Kenya: application of technology acceptance model
(The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 2023)
Improved fish post-harvest technologies (IFPT) have been promoted as more efficient methods of fish processing, preservation, and value addition than the traditional methods prevalent in developing countries. The adoption ...
Entomophagus Response of Indigenous Chicken to Diets Enriched with German Cockroach (Blattela germanica) Meal in Kenya
(2023-05-16)
Feeding accounts for 65-70% of cost production in a chicken enterprise. Fishmeal has primarily been used as a source of protein in chicken feed owing to its excellent nutritional value. However, due to its unstable supply ...
Beware ‘persuasive communication devices’ when writing and reading scientific articles
(eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd, 2023-05-25)
Authors rely on a range of devices and techniques to attract and maintain the interest of readers, and to convince them of the merits of the author’s point of view. However, when writing a scientific article, authors must ...
Promising Aquaculture Technologies and Innovations for Transforming Food Systems Toward Low Emission Pathways in Kenya: A Review
(WorldFish, 2023-12-29)
This work aimed at (1) reviewing published documents and reports to identify TIMPs with the potential for scaling to reduce GHGE, (2) identifying the constraints and challenges faced by different value chain actors in ...
Carcass Characteristic of Indigenous Chicken Fed on Diets Containing German Cockroach (Blattela germanica) Meal in Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-09-11)
Edible insects are available for use in insect-based-feed, however there is limited information on carcass characteristics and sensory tests of chicken fed on German cockroaches (Blattela germanica). This study assessed ...