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Temperature dependent immunological responses of Spoladea recurvalis exposed to entomopathogenic fungi

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By Fathiya M. Khamis, Maina Mwangi, Inusa J. Ajene, Komivi Senyo Akutse, Alex Byonanebye, Everlyne Samita Namikoye
| Nature Verified
Abstract Spoladea recurvalis is a major pest of amaranth, capable of causing up to 100% yield loss if not controlled. Current control measures rely on synthetic chemicals; however, these chemicals are unsafe due to the crop’s short maturity that make pre-harvest intervals observation difficult. A sustainable alternative to synthetic chemicals would be entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) though, a few bottlenecks still exist in the effective use of these biological solutions.
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State of economy: Prioritise fundamentals for sustained growth and stable exchange rate

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By Maina Mwangi
| The Standard (Kenya) Verified
Over the past two decades, Kenya has made significant political and economic reforms that have contributed to sustained economic growth, social development, and political stability. However, its key development challenges still include poverty, inequality, youth unemployment, climate change, weak private sector investment and the economy’s vulnerability to internal and external shocks.
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Standard Group journalist Levis Musumba feted

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By Maina Mwangi
| The Standard (Kenya) Verified
157 great Kenyan citizens made outstanding contributions, which the Kenyan government recognised and honoured on Friday during the Mashujaa Day celebrations. These honorees included people who were instrumental in the country's struggle for independence as well as those who had achieved great success in a variety of disciplines, elevating Kenya's reputation around the world. Levis Musumba, an award-winning journalist and producer at KTN News, was one of the feted Kenyans.
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