Egerton University

The triple-layered business model canvas as a tool for sustainable BSF farming: A case of smallholder farmers in Kenya

Smallholder farmers play an important role in providing food to the world, but they are at risk due to issues like climate change, soil erosion, and high feed costs. The livestock industry, especially poultry, pig, and fish farming, is seriously disadvantaged by Kenya's unsustain...

Distributed signal production in entrepreneurial ecosystems: evidence from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa

Abstract Entrepreneurial ecosystem research has established that ecosystems influence venture development through networks, institutions, and support organizations, yet it offers limited explanation of how ecosystems shape the evaluative processes through which ventures gain acce...

Effect of the formal milk market participation on the gross margin of dairy producers in Nyandarua County

Dairy production is a critical value chain for Kenya's rural employment and household income. However, the sector experiences low production and informal marketing. As a result, the government has established several interventions to support farmers in rural areas, including enco...

Toward Nature-Positive Food Systems: Exploring Contextual and Societal Relevance in Diverse Landscapes

Urgent action is needed to address biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and climate change, with food systems playing a vital role. Becoming nature-positive requires integrating societal needs with environmental sustainability. This study employs an indicator-based approach...

Determinants of climate-resilient irrigation practices uptake among smallholder onion farmers in Laikipia Central Subcounty, Kenya

Climate-resilient irrigation practices (CRIPs) defined here as drip, sprinkler, and rain hose irrigation are essential for sustaining smallholder agricultural productivity in semi-arid regions of Kenya, where water scarcity limits crop output. Despite their benefits, uptake of CR...