Browsing School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies by Author "Mugalavai, Violet"
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Adoption of Drought Tolerant Sorghum in Western Kenya
Ouma, Evans Ochieng; Kisinyo, Peter; Gudu, Samuel; Mugalavai, Violet; Nyangweso, Peter; Onkware, Augustino (Moi University Press, 2012)Food and nutritional insecurity are responsible for poverty and low livelihoods of about 33% of people living in western part of Kenya. This is against MDG1. The production of sorghum which is a staple food crop is below ... -
Characterization of The Nutritional Properties of Sorghum Composite Flours Using Different Food to Food Fortification Approaches
Mugalavai, Violet; Onkware, Augustino; Oyalo, Josiah (European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-11)Intervention using blended composite flours can reduce malnutrition in sub Saharan Africa. Prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition among the vulnerable children has necessitated research on cost effective food ... -
Food Security Status During The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Vulnerable Groups In Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
Onkware, Augustino; Mugalavai, Violet; Ouma, Robinson; Ouma, Peter (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2021)Health guidelines to manage the COVID-19 pandemic could have led to unintended changes in states and processes that affect food systems, food security, and nutrition. The study conducted in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya ...