Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 488

Full Length Research Paper

Economic costs of aflatoxin contamination in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties of Kenya

Githii Stephen Kagwathi
  • Githii Stephen Kagwathi
  • School of Business, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
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Kimani Gichuhi
  • Kimani Gichuhi
  • School of Business, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
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Muchiri Renson
  • Muchiri Renson
  • School of Business, KCA University, Kenya.
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Ngari Boniface
  • Ngari Boniface
  • School of Computer Science, Multi Media University, Kenya.
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Ethangatta Linda
  • Ethangatta Linda
  • Research Directorate, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
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Muchungi Kendi
  • Muchungi Kendi
  • Brain and Mind Institute, Agha Khan University, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 27 December 2022
  •  Accepted: 16 February 2023
  •  Published: 31 May 2023

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