Publications

J.M. Abdallah · E.L. Kamata · H.A. Lamtane

The mud crab (Scylla serrata) is a big portunid crab that lives on soft muddy bottoms association with mangrove-lined estuaries in the Indo-West Pacific. They have fast growth rates, early maturity, wide distribution and high fecundity. Ma…

RUF-32854 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

M.E. Kalinga · E.L. Kamata · H.A. Lamtane

This research proposal focuses on the impact of climate change on abundance of mud crab (Scylla serrata) in the wild stock. Crab farming is practiced by collecting seeds from the wild and then shorten their growth period by fattening. Mud …

RUF-32850 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

M. Bagalwa · S. Bashwira · F. Kansiime · K. Karume +2 more

This study aimed at estimating sediment and nutrient loading into Lake Kivu from River Lwiro micro-catchment in Eastern DR Congo. Total Suspended Sediment (TSS), Total Nitrogen (TN), and Total phosphorus (TP) concentration, and Biological …

RUF-32845 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

S. Alweny · K. Angura · C. Masembe · V.B. Muwanika

This research assessed the climate change vulnerability and adaptation responses among fish dependent communities in the Albertine drainage basin in Uganda. Results revealed that fishing communities in the three landing sites visited were …

RUF-32842 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

E.W. Kaunda · J.M. Kihoro · C.G. Salima

The effect of clear plastic sheeting on growth of Tilapia rendalli and Oreochromis shiranus polyculture and pond productivity was assessed in twelve 200m2 ponds in Dowa district, Malawi. Clear plastic sheets of 200 microns were installed 5…

RUF-32837 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

B. Mfitilodze · A.R. Nsonga · K.L. Samui · D. Sikawa

An epidemiological investigation was conducted from January to December 2011 in the Sesheke District of Zambia along the Zambezi River. The study aimed at determining factors associated with the outbreak of epizootic ulcerative syndrome (E…

RUF-32834 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

A. Akol · H. Gidongo · T.S. Hyuha · F. Muyodi +1 more

Fish farming contributes to people’s livelihoods, nutrition security, and foreign exchange. However, these potential may be achieved at the expense of the environment. This study determined the effect of fish farming on water quality and l…

RUF-32831 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

D. Kassam · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · M. Matsimbe +1 more

A study to investigate spatial and temporal changes in fish species diversity of Bua and Linthipe rivers was conducted between March 2010 and August 2011. Fish was sampled using a 6.35mm (¼ inch) seine net or by electrofishing in five site…

RUF-32829 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · E.W. Kaunda · P.M. Longwe +2 more

The study to evaluate the combined effect of feed, feeding trays and clear plastic pond sheeting technique on the growth, survival and water quality of the improved strain of Oreochromis shiranus was conducted in Dowa District, Malawi, fro…

RUF-32827 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

D. Kaunda · D. Lisungu Banda · E. Ngongola

This study was carried out in Dowa and Mchinji Districts in the Central Region of Malawi. The main purpose of the study was to improve the marketing system of the small scale fish farmers for increased income with particular focus on asses…

RUF-32822 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

D. Jamu · E.W. Kaunda · M. Limuwa · F. Maguza-Tembo +1 more

Opsaridium microlepis is one of the fish species in Lake Malawi. The species is known to migrate to major river affluents for spawning. One of the rivers where they migrate is the Linthipe. The reproductive seasonality of this species into…

RUF-32818 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

J. Kang’ombe · F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · J.S. Likongwe +1 more

This study was conducted to determine time when freshly caught Lake Malawi tilapia (Chambo) can remain in acceptable and safe condition for consumers. Sensory, microbiological, and proximate composition analyses including measurement of pH…

RUF-32814 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

K.M. Kamtambe · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · A. Msukwa

The food type preferencein the southeast arm of Lake Malawi was studied. Frequency of occurrence, gravimetric, volumetric and index of relative importance was used to assess food preference. It was found that S. njassae is an omnivore, con…

RUF-32808 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

K.M. Kamtambe · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · A. Msukwa

Breeding seasonality and size-at-first maturity of Synodontis njassae in southeast arm of Lakes Malawi was studied. It was found that males mature earlier than females (10.6cm and 11cm, respectively). The size at 50% maturity for both sexe…

RUF-32807 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

A. Akol · Halasi Gidongo Zech · T.S. Hyuha · F. Muyodi +1 more

Aquaculture is an important fish subsector in Uganda. It provides alternative employment opportunity along the entire value chain. Though aquaculture is facing many limitations like market imperfections, it is still being promoted as a sec…

RUF-32802 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

E. Adipala · E. Nambi · P. Nampala · C. Ntwali

The Community Action Research Programme of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is an initiative that aims to support universities in Africa to better support rural communities to improve their pro…

RUF-32796 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

A.K. Kipkoech · S. Mwakubo · O.A. Nekesa · J.O. Ochuodho +3 more

Farmer associations (FAs) have the capacity to improve earnings and the general welfare of their members when they are well managed. In this study, we characterise three umbrella FAs in western Kenya namely, Bungoma Small-Scale Farmers For…

RUF-32795 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

A.K. Kipkoech · P.O. Mongare · C. Navalayo · J.O. Ochuodho +7 more

Moi University’s School of Agriculture obtained a research grant from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) under the Community Action Research Program (CARP) to carry out a research leading to the …

RUF-32782 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · D. Kambewa · D. Kayambazinthu +1 more

This study is being carried out to determine critical factors that affect performance of fish farmer organisations in Malawi as part of the RUFORUM Community Action Research programme (CARP). Five fish farmer organisations with a total of …

RUF-32758 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

J.N. Jagwe

This paper was solicited to highlight the potential role of university research in enhancing market opportunities through value chain development. A definition of agricultural value chain is presented to get a common understanding of the t…

RUF-32755 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

L. Dusengemungu · P. Ndayisenga

The adoption of innovation platform approach is gaining credence in the Districts of Rwanda. This paper gives a picture of the Platforms initiated by Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB) in Kirehe, Bugesera, Nyamagabe and Muhanga Districts. It …

RUF-32753 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014

A.K. Amoding · M. Karuhanga-Beraho · S. Kiconco · K. Senkosi +1 more

This study estimated the time taken for speargrass (Imperata cylindrica) to occur on arable fields along a deforestation chronosquence; established the effect of burning on soil properties and determined the reliability of speargrass as a …

RUF-32750 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014

S.O. Kibirango · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa · E. Sebuliba +1 more

Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is the source of sugar in all tropical and subtropical countries of the world. Understanding the performance of sugarcane in Uganda is therefore vital in light of the new challenges for the development…

RUF-32743 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014

Romana Rombe Bandeira · Inocência Muzime · Amadeu Ossene · Cláudio dos Santos Quenhe +1 more

The study focused on the Mopane woodlands, a forest ecosystem in Mozambiques from which the rural poor extract various forest and non forests products. The size of the ecosystem has been reduced over the years due to extensive agriculture …

RUF-32737 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014

J. Nyamangara · B. Nyamasoka · P. Nyamugafata

A survey of 205 farmers in Harare and Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe was conducted to characterise soil fertility and water management practices used by urban farmers to produce maize and to determine the influence of gender on their use. Results s…

RUF-32731 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014