School of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Effects of Water Conservation Methods and Cropping Systems on Growth and Yields of Maize and Beans in Wairaka, Jinja, Uganda
(KeMU, 2020-11)Maize and beans form a significant part of the diet for thousands of households in Uganda and neighbouring countries, but the yields of these crops have been greatly affected by erratic rains and prolonged droughts. ... -
Evaluating the Effects of Cobalt/Molybdenum, Rhizobium Inoculants and Diammonium Phosphate Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Soya Beans in Kisii County
(KeMU, 2020-11)Soya bean is an important crop grown globally. It is the main source of dietary protein and oil and is used commercially to produce livestock feed and food for humans as well. Soy farming is mostly practised in the western ... -
Response in Growth Performance and Yield of Broilers Fed on Processed Acacia Tortilis Seed Meal as a Replacement of Soya Bean Meal
(KeMU, 2020-11)Livestock provide food to humans and income to producers. Chicken and their products provide 28 per cent of all meat globally. Chicken producers are always looking for new feed ingredients for use in feed formulations. In ... -
Octave-Small Based Security Framework for Mobile Banking among Commercial Banks in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(2020-11)Commercial banks face severe concerns over mobile banking security issues due to substantial monetary losses on customers’ accounts. Most customers of commercial banks in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been losing ... -
Effects of Intercropping Cowpeas with Maize and Phosphorous Levels on Growth and Yields of Cowpeas in Meru County
(KeMU, 2020-11)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is a legume that is grown for various uses. It is consumed as grain, leaf for humans and as fodder by livestock with high nutritive value and high palatability. It is widely produced in ... -
Digital Storytelling for increasing Information Security Awareness among Kenyan Smartphone Users: A Case Study of Nairobi and Eldoret
(KeMU, 2020-11)The rapid increase of smartphone proliferation in Kenya has resulted in users being dependent on their phones for everyday activities. This increased interaction with smartphones has posed a significant threat to users’ ... -
Roles of Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction with E-Resources and Perception of Daystar University and Multimedia University Libraries
(2020-11)University libraries play a central role in supporting teaching, learning and research activities as citadels of information and knowledge. They provide wide range of user-centered information sources and services, and ... -
Standardization of Light-Emitting Diode Feedback on Metered Solar Home Systems Used in Rift Valley, Kenya.
(2020-11)Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used in a variety of devices ranging from watches to solar home systems, as status indicators or communicative tools. They are typically designed to produce light in different colors and ... -
Cloud Record Maintenance in Technical Vocational Education Training Institutions in Kenya: A Case Study of Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology
(KeMU, 2020-11)This study aimed at determining the challenges of record maintenance at the Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of cloud network accessibility ... -
The Role of Digitization in the Preservation of Corporate Archives at Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(Kenya Methodist University, 2019-08-01)Records in digital format are becoming more influential in governance and operations of both corporate and government as many organizations embark on electronic commerce (e)-strategies. The use of information and ... -
Effects of Inter-Cropping Amaranth with Common Beans, Green Grams and Cow Peas on the Growth and Grain Yield of Amaranth in Kitui Central Sub County
(KeMU, 2019-08)Amaranth is an important crop owing to its highly nutritious grains and leaves. The leaves have high vitamins and calcium levels while grains are rich in proteins. Amaranth flour is used to fortify other flours due to its ... -
The Effects of Potassium Chloride Application Rates of Potato Growth, Weight and Yield in Saboti Sub County Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-08)Irish potato is one of the major staple food crops, only second after maize in Kenya. The low yield being realized in potato production is as a result of inadequate and wrong choices of fertilizers usage and application ... -
Evaluation of the Efficiency of Continuous and Single Batch Curing on Palatability, Production and Nutrients Availability on Wheat Straws.
(KeMU, 2019-04)In Kenya, many farmers are engaging in wheat production throughout the year, this makes the availability of straws huge. However, the presence of lignocellulosic complex makes their palatability and general intake limited. ... -
Effects of Fertilization and Spacing on Growth and Grain Yields of Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana L.) in Ainamoi, Kericho County.
(KeMU, 2019-08)Finger millet was once an important diet in Southern Africa since it was annual cultivation of cereal commonly cultivated in multiple ecological areas in Kenya for its seed. The cereal crop, an extremely nutritious meal ... -
The Efficiency of Botanicals and Inorganic Chemicals in Management of Pest and Diseases in Snow Peas (Pisum Sativum Var. Saccharatum) in Ngusishi Location , Buuri District ,Kenya.
(KeMU, 2010-04)Snow pea is a high value export crop grown in Ngusishi location and about 65% of farmers derive their income directly from the crop. The problems of Snow pea production are low yields, poor pods quality and chemical residue ... -
The Effect of Timing Transplanting on Performance of Baby Corn (Zea Mays L).
(KeMU, 2011-09)The country is facing the problem of rainfall shortage due to global warming as a result of climatic change. Horticulture farming helps the farmer to generate income and also helps the country to generate foreign currency ... -
Comparison of Tithonia Green Manure (Tithonia Diversifolia) ,Poultry Manure and Inorganic Nitrogenous Fertilizers as a Source of Nitrogen in Growing of Kales (Brassicae Oleracea) in Nyeri Municipality (Nyeri District).
(KeMU, 2010-06)The research was conducted to compare the influence of tithonia diversifolia green manure, poultry manure, calcium ammonium nitrate ammonium sulphate nitrate and urea as a source of nitrogen in growing kales (Brassica ... -
The Influence of Fertilizer Rates and Plant Density on Grain Yield ,Yield Components and Head Blast of Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana(L.) Gaertn ) in Kisii Highlands.
(KeMU, 2010-06)This study investigated the effect of plant population density and fertilizer levels (specifically N and P) on finger millet grain yield, grain yield components and head blast incidence and severity in Kisii highlands ... -
Productivity and Profit of Small Scale Dairy Farming in Kiambu District.
(KeMU, 2007-07)Small scale dairy farming (commonly known as zero grazing units) has become an important enterprise in central Kenya. This is because of lack of adequate land to practice other farming activities, but still it faces a ... -
Effect of Di-Ammonium Phosphate Application on the Yield Components of Three Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas (L.) Lam) Varieties in Homabay District.
(KeMU, 2011-07)Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is a drought tolerant root crop consumed as human food and its vines fed to livestock as fodder. Currently the average national yield is 5.6 ton/ha against a potential of 50 tons/ha ...
