Lack of universal design standards for CMA has led to the use of Laboratory-Field Curing Correlation techniques to predict the performance (strength) in CMA. Such techniques involve performance-based tests that were ...

This study set out to evaluate the performance of houses built using alternative construction technologies (ACTs) in Kenya. ACTs have in the past been promoted as an approach to reduction of construction cost leading to ...

Climate change is arguably the greatest threat to ecosystem services, biodiversity and livelihood of communities in the Mount Kenya landscape. To guarantee an impartial understanding of the complex link between climate ...

Cases of collapse of buildings which lead to subsequent loss of lives and property are prevalent in Kenya. This can be attributed to a variety of reasons which include poor designs and non-compliance, cost cutting and use ...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are useful in human health as probiotics. To achieve this they need to reach the gastro-intestinal tract and remain viable. A total of fifteen strains of lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented ...

Globalization and capital markets over the past two decades have changed business landscape. Most firms have expanded operations overseas and even strictly domestic firms are facing competition from abroad. To respond to ...

Seedling damping off caused by Pythium aphanidermatum is an important disease in tomato production in Kenya. The disease causes seedling losses up to 100% in most tomato growing regions in Kenya. A study was conducted from ...

Information centric model is a new approach to networking which enables efficient network software‐based control and application independent information caching. However, in a transmission network, there exist redundant ...

The proper handling and disposal of medical wastes is very imperative. There are well defined set rules for handling medical wastes worldwide. Unfortunately, laxity and lack of adequate training and awareness in the execution ...

The cut flower industry is a key sub sector in the Kenyan economy due to its contribution to the national foreign exchange earnings. Rose flower is Kenya’s leading cut flower in terms of production and export. Much of the ...