Purpose-This article sought to ascertain the role of knowledge management practices in innovation performance of firms. The article reviewed the literature relating to knowledge management and innovation in order to see the extent to which they link the two. Design/methodology-The methodology used was literature review. Findings-The study shows that there is overwhelming support that five out of six knowledge management practices lead to innovation, namely: leadership, policies & strategies, training and mentoring, reward system, and communication. Originality/value-The study provides insights on the most important knowledge management practices that management need to cultivate in order to foster innovation.
Aflatoxin resulting from the consumption of contaminated cereals has always been a concern in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to determine the economic costs of aflatoxin contamination in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties in Kenya. A multi-stage cluster sampling using the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) design was used to select clusters and households. Once clusters were identified, households were selected from each cluster using a stratified random sampling method. Questionnaires were developed and pretested to determine their validity and reliability. Majority of the surveyed households associated aflatoxin contamination with an increased cost of farming, and lack of market rejection of their products by the market and brokers. Finally, an increased need for veterinary intervention was also associated with contamination. It was therefore concluded that access to the market remains a challenge to most farmers and this can only be corrected if aflatoxin is managed.
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