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CONFERENCE
- Teresiah Njihia, Allan Mweke, E. K. Wanjiku, Richard Thacker, Andrew Hursthouse , Adebisi Adewole , Aloyce Wambua, Samuel Muchemi and John Struthers. Preference of synthetic pesticides for fruit fly pest management over biological control interventions: Implications for sustainable production and food safety. The 8th Annual International Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED) Conference of the University of West of Scotland held at Mount Kenya University on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th June 2024.
- Teresiah Njihia, Allan Mweke , E. K. Wanjiku, Richard Thacker , Andrew Hursthouse , Adebisi Adewole , Aloyce Wambua, Samuel Muchemi and John Struthers. Multidisciplinary approach to promote research to commercialization, and small business development in Africa: KTP project in Kenya, a case study. The 8th Annual International Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED) Conference of the University of West of Scotland held at Mount Kenya University on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th June 2024.
- Teresiah Njihia, Allan Mweke, E. K. Wanjiku, Jonathan Richard MacDougall Thacker, Andrew Hursthouse, Adebisi Adewole, Aloyce Wambua, Samuel Muchemi and John Struthers. Mango Production and existing economic challenges associated with Fruit fly infestation and management practices in Kenya: A survey. The 7th Annual Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED) Conference of the University of West of Scotland on 29th and 30th of June 2023.
- E. K. Wanjiku and Allan Mweke Biological control of post-harvest diseases of avocado fruits in Kenya. 2nd multi-sectoral conference on science, technology and innovation (MS-COSTI 2) 23rd - 26th May 2023, Safari Park Hotel Kenya.
- Teresiah Njihia, Allan Mweke, E. K. Wanjiku, Jonathan Richard MacDougall Thacker, Andrew Hursthouse, John Struthers and Adebisi Adewole, Samuel Muchemi. Agrochemical use in Kenya and developing an environmentally friendly baited trap for fruit fly management. 8th International Interdisciplinary and Inter-Universities Research Conference 2023, 29th-30th March 2023, Mount Kenya University, Thika.
- E. K. Wanjiku; Alternative safe and consumer-friendly strategies in food production Research sandpit event (staff presentations) Nottingham Trent University – UK (Lyth Lecture Theatre) 14th June 2022.
- E. K. Wanjiku, J. W. Waceke and J. N. Mbaka Identification and Management of Fungal Pathogens Associated with Stem End Rots of Avocado Fruit in Murang’a County, Kenya. 41st Ph.D. Seminar for July 2021 graduates July 9th, 2021
- E. K Wanjiku., Waceke. J.W and Mbaka J.N (2020) Identification of Post-harvest diseases of avocado fruits in Kenya. Avocado Society of Kenya webinar: Avocado Growing in Kenya for the World, The Past, Present and Future 21st to 23rd July 2020.
- E. K Wanjiku., Waceke. J.W and Mbaka J.N (2019) Production, management practices, and incidence of stem end rot disease of avocado fruits in Kenya. Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK) 19th workshop on sustainable Horticultural Production in the tropics at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, Tea Research Institute (KALRO-TRI)
- E. K Wanjiku., Ngeranwa J. J and Christine B. (2013) Isolation and Identification of Fungal Dermatological Agents among Patients Attending Thika District Hospital Thika, Kenya. 1st Mount Kenya University international research and innovation conference 28th to 30th august 2013 Safari park hotel Nairobi.
GRANTS
- Mount Kenya University vice chancellor’s research and innovation grant 2024 - Effect of black soldier fly organic fertiliser on soil microbes, plant defence mechanisms and benefit of the larvae on poultry Health (Ksh. 1.8 million)
- Mount Kenya University Vice Chancellor’s research and innovation grant 2022 - Enhancing smallholder farmers’ income and food security through management of Tuta absoluta in tomatoes (Ksh. 200,000)
- UK innovate Knowledge transfer partnership between the University of the West of Scotland &Mount Kenya University 2021 with Farm track Consulting Ltd - Developing a novel environmentally friendly female fruit fly protein baited trap (food bait) using local raw materials (Ksh. 11 million).
- Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project 2020 - Restoration of Bracken Hurst forest in Limuru, Kenya. A collaboration of Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) (Ksh 11.6 million).
PUBLICATION
- E. K. Wanjiku, J. W. Waceke, B. W. Wanjala, and J. N. Mbaka (2020) Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungal Pathogens Associated with Stem End Rots of Avocado Fruits in Kenya International Journal of Microbiology Article ID 4063697 vol. 2020 https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4063697.
- E. K. Wanjiku, J. W. Waceke, J. N. Mbaka, "Suppression of Stem-End Rot on Avocado Fruit using Trichoderma spp. in the Central Highlands of Kenya", Advances in Agriculture, vol. 2021, Article ID 8867858, 6 pages, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8867858.
- Teresiah Njihia, Allan Mweke, E. K. Wanjiku, Jonathan Richard MacDougall Thacker, Andrew Hursthouse, John Struthers and Adebisi Adewole1, Samuel Muchemi. A Survey of Fruit Fly Management Practices in Mango Crops in Embu and Maranga Counties in Kenya. Journal of crop protection; awaiting publication.
WORKSHOPS
- Mount Kenya University Western Region Workshop on Food Security at Mount Kenya university Nakuru campus 12th July 2024
- Agro-biological working group engagement workshop in Nairobi, Kenya Gurvey restaurant, George Padmore Lane, Hurlingham, Nairobi 27th June 2024
- Alignment of Curricula’s to CBC Requirements at Mount Kenya University Nakuru campus; May 2023.
- Pedagogical skills training at Mount Kenya University Nakuru campus; Jan 2023
- Research Ethics training at Mount Kenya University at Nakuru Campus; November 2022
- Grant Writing, Intellectual Property Rights, and Research Ethics Mount Kenya University Nakuru campus; June 2022
- Examination Proctoring Training for Lecturers at Mount Kenya University; August 2022
- Examination setting and moderation; June 2014