Browsing by Author "Ayieko, Monica A."
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Introducing rearing crickets (gryllids) at household levels: adoption, processing and nutritional values
Ayieko, Monica A.; Ogola, H.J.; Ayieko, I.A. (Wageningen Academic, 2016-05)Edible insects, particularly crickets, are becoming popular due to their nutritional value and efficiency in food conversion. An increasing number of farmers in Kenya are seeking information on rearing crickets ... -
Key determinants of food preparation attributes in staging memorable experiences: perspectives of hotel managers in western Kenya
Obonyo, George Otieno; Ayieko, Monica A.; Kambona, Oscar Ouma (Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 2014-08-12)This exploratory research sought to identify important food preparation factors and attributes in staging memorable experiences. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 166 hotel managers drawn from 62 hotels ... -
A new edible cricket species from Africa of the genus Scapsipedus
Tanga, Chrysantus M.; Magara, Henlay J. O.; Ayieko, Monica A.; Copeland, Robert S.; Khamis, Fathiya M.; Mohamed, Samira A.; Ombura, Fidelis L. O.; Niassy, Saliou; Subramanian, Sevgan; Fiaboe, Komi K. M.; Roos, Nanna; Ekesi, Sunday; Hugel, Sylvain (Magnolia Press, 2018)A new cricket of the genus Scapsipedus is described from Kenya. The distribution, acoustic behavior, including call and courtship song, mitochondrial sequences, and data on the biology of that new species are given. This ... -
Nutritional value and consumption of black ants (Carebara vidua Smith) from the Lake Victoria region in Kenya.
Ayieko, Monica A.; Kinyuru, J.N.; Ndong’a, M.F.; Kenji, G.M. (Airiti library, 2012)The edible insects of the Lake Victoria region which provided food and medicine, have suffered the effects of mismanaged environment. Our case study of Carebara vidua Smith (black ant) which is an endangered insect currently ... -
Processed products of termites and lake flies: Improving entomophagy for food security within the Lake Victoria region
Ayieko, Monica A.; Oriaro, V.; Nyambuga, I.A. (ASSCAT, 2010-02)Among the factors contributing to food shortage in Africa are lack of appropriate preservation and storage facilities, tropical heat and poor road network for marketing produce. High food spoilage caused by high temperatures ... -
Production, Nutrient Composition, and Bioactive Components of Crickets (Gryllidae) for Human Nutrition
Ayieko, Monica A.; Orinda, Mary A. (Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2020-01-11)The use of insects as alternative protein food is gaining popularity, as insects are able to convert the ingested organic matter from plants into high-quality animal protein. There are several farming activities that have ... -
Rearing and processing crickets (achita domestica) at household level for food security
Ayieko, Monica A. (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Acceptance of certain edible insects as human food among different communities of the world differs widely. When one insect is eaten as a delicacy in a village, the same is not acceptable in another community. In Kenya, ... -
Review on community food security and edible insect’s resources: biodiversity and policy implications for safeguarding human consumption.
Ayieko, Monica A. (Scitecpub, 2013)The aim of this paper is to review the impact of climate change on food security with emphasis to alternative food resources such as edible insects in the Lake Victoria region. It goes further and outlines basic recommendations ... -
Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Consumption Of Lake Flies Within The Lake Victoria Region
Oganyo, Mark Omolo; Ayieko, Monica A.; Museve, Elijah (International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2022-09-09)The motivation of consuming edible insects, particularly lake flies, has the potential of improving the problem that results from the inability to sustainably meet the rising demand for animal-based protein as a result of ... -
Spot observation: advantages and disadvantages for household time use research
Nicklos, Sharon Y.; Ayieko, Monica A. (Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 1998)The spot observation method of estimating time use is described in this article. Procedures for using this method in developing countries, where household activities are relatively easily observed, are contrasted with ... -
Traditional knowledge, beliefs and practices on collection of lake flies (chaoborus and chironomus sp.) and their implications on food security
Kambani, Mathews L.; Gor, Christopher O.; Ayieko, Monica A. (International Journal of Agriucultural Extension, 2022-08-28)Lake Flies are edible insects with the potential of contributing to food security in that they are an alternative protein and micronutrient food source in freshwater lake regions. The main challenge in exploiting the lake ...