Publications

T. Aliro · S. W. Kalule · W. Odongo · D. Ongeng +1 more

Globally, universities are meant to contribute to development and positive transformation of societies through three cardinal functions of teaching, research and outreach. However, the relevance of African universities in responding to com…

RUF-38374 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

E. Adipala · J. Aweko

In today’s organizations, striving to have a balanced work and personal life has become a trending issue worldwide. Psychologist say that in order to have an effective functioning of an organization, it must endeavor to understand individu…

RUF-38371 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

D.O. Otieno · K.O. Otieno · G. Owuor

In a country where the average age of a farmer is 60+ years, it is a “tall” order to realize food security. This is especially so given the shrinking acreage under cultivation, erratic climatic conditions, and poor access to financial serv…

RUF-38370 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa

In a rapidly transforming world and knowledge based economies, research has become an important component in universities and other higher education institutions. Accordingly, many African universities have set a focus and vision towards b…

RUF-38365 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

B. H Dabasso · P. Irungu · V.O. Wasonga

Government policies and programmes have profound importance in triggering national economic growth and promoting sustainable livelihoods. A review of policies and programmes, therefore, provides valuable insights for guiding future Governm…

RUF-38364 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

M. Siaka

Each member of an organization is responsible for managing a section of risk that helps the organization to achieve its goals and mission. It is therefore critical that everyone in an organization is aware of the risk in carrying out his o…

RUF-38361 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · R. D. Donkor · A. Egeru +2 more

Accountability in an organization’s financial process plays an important role in maintaining a strong, effective financial control environment. Effective transaction review and approval steps, will reduce the risk of errors, misappropriati…

RUF-38358 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020

Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · R. D. Donkor · Judith Nakyobe

With increasing multi donor financing support strategies in most institutions, harmonization of financial operations will be a key to save time and resources. Multi donor supported institutions will need to design strategies, tools, system…

RUF-38357 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jul 2020

E.H. Kamau · G.M. Kenji · J.M. Mathara

Solanum nigrum complex is a green, indigenous leafy vegetable that grows in many parts of the world and its utilization can deliver more nutrients and phytochemicals into the diet. Even though it can help in alleviating the burden of hidde…

RUF-38353 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2020

E. W. Hoffman · E. Lötze · A. Mwije

Understanding of the physiological effect of post-full-bloom foliar boron combined with calcium (B+Ca) on apple (Malus domestica) peel tissues is envisaged to give way to the unknown mode-of-action by which these mineral regimens suppress …

RUF-38352 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2020

Ekwamu Adipala · C Tizikara · M. Waswa

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM, see www.ruforum.org ) is a network of 126 universities in 38 African nations spanning the Continent with a vision to ‘create vibrant, transformative universitie…

RUF-38346 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2020

Ekwamu Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah · M. Waswa

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) established by 10 Vice Chancellors in 2004, is a network of 126 universities in 38 African nations spanning the Continent with a vision to create vibrant transf…

RUF-38345 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2020

S Agbahoungba · G. Asea · A. Badji · A. Bararyenya +14 more

Several species of herbivores feed on maize in field and storage setups, making the development of multiple insect resistance a critical breeding target. In this study, an association mapping panel of 341 tropical maize lines was evaluated…

RUF-38341 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Jun 2020

J.C. Achora · B.F. Kyazze · S. Mkomwa · D. Okello +1 more

Knowledge networks play a significant role in the transfer of innovations such as conservation agriculture. In this paper, we examine the position of actors in the network and socio-economic factors influencing use of ICTs. ICTs potentiall…

RUF-38333 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020

J.C. Achora · H. Sseguya

This paper examines how Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are used in the Conservation Agriculture (CA) knowledge pathways. It discusses the parallel knowledge pathways smallholder farmers’ use to access conservation agricultur…

RUF-38332 2015 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020

T. C. Chitendera · G. T. Kujeke · R. T. Masekesa · A. Matikiti +3 more

Livingstone potato (Plectranthus esculentus N.E.Br) is an underutilised indigenous root vegetable grown by communal farmers in the eastern provinces of Zimbabwe. It is vegetatively propagated using unimproved retained tubers from the previ…

RUF-38331 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020

S Mabasa · P. J. Pieterse · J.T. Rugare

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of jack bean and velvet bean aqueous extracts when applied post-emergence alone or in combination with half dosage rates of atrazine on goosegrass, beggarticks, and maize. Three potted …

RUF-38325 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020

S Mabasa · P. J. Pieterse · J.T. Rugare

In Lab bioassays and Pot culture, we studied the allelopathic potential of aqueous extracts (0, 1.25, 2.5, 3.75 and 5 % wv-1 ) of green manure cover crops [jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) and velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L.)], on the g…

RUF-38324 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020

E. Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah

Due to the constantly increasing human population and growth, the African continent is grappling with prominent challenges of low agricultural productivity and food insecurity amidst spiraling population growth and unsustainable natural re…

RUF-38317 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020

E. Adipala · A. Egeru · N.W. Mungai

This paper provides highlights of Egerton University engagement with farming communities and TVETs and demonstrates the inherent potential that the University-Community and TVET partnership can achieve in rural transformation. Egerton Univ…

RUF-38316 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020

A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa

Universities have a critical role to play in community transformation through technology and knowledge transfer whilst staying on course with teaching and research functions. Community action research is a remarkable approach to facilitati…

RUF-38315 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020

A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa

Incubators play a significant role in the development of Africa’s agriculture sector. To advance that process, African incubation initiatives must be revived, and research programmes must investigate innovation systems in order to precisel…

RUF-38314 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020

E. Adipala · F Denise · A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more

Identification of right profile and potential students from disadvantaged classes is critical for inclusive university transformation agenda. This paper documents the insights and lessons from the selection of potential students, as part o…

RUF-38313 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020

E. Adipala · S. C. Mkandawire · C Tizikara · S. Uwituze

The POCA/DOSA (Participatory Organisational Capacity Assessment/Discussion-Oriented Self-Assessment Index Tool) was used to assess the performance of the RUFORUM Secretariat and seven sampled Universities in relation to six capacity dimens…

RUF-38311 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020

E. J. Mukhwana

A national qualification framework (NQF) is an instrument used to classify a country’s qualifications at different levels. Each level is defined by a set of learning outcomes expected at that level. NQFs are an extremely useful tool when c…

RUF-38309 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020