Working Document Series Open Access Linking Environmental Security, Water Security and Food Security for Sustainable management of Chepkoilel-Sergoit Water Catchment O.K. Chibole · S. Mwasi, · L. Ngode · V.A.O. Odenyo +1 more Due to the steadily increasing population of Eldoret Town, which forms part of Chepkoilel-Sergoit Catchment (CSC), CSC has undergone unprecedented land use and land cover transformations. The catchment is progressively becoming a small-sca… RUF-41084 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Gender relations in farmer groups’ performance: Voices of Women in Western Kenya N.O.A. Abigael · G. Ariya · M.J. Nasambu · R. Njoroge +1 more The gender role in farmer groups’ performance is a feminism debate that often emerges in feminist studies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The debate challenges the question of why feminism has not been enthused in rural farm yet women’s activities … RUF-40940 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Different Levels of Artificial Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth of Pine Tree Seedlings A.S.F. Kiptarus · B.B. Kirongo · W.P Mwaka · O.K. Opiyo Mycorrhizal inoculation of pine seedlings for efficient water and nutrient uptake and consequent production of healthy, vigorous seedlings with high survival rate has been achieved in East Africa for over four decades by use of soil from m… RUF-40935 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Unlocking the Potential: Women Driving Sustainable Food Security in Lake Turkana's Fisheries, Kenya L. Akwany · M. Ogoma Gender disparities persist in fisheries management, hindering the equitable development of the sector. This study explores the involvement of women in beach management units (BMUs) and fisheries activities in Lake Turkana, the world's larg… RUF-40921 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Journal articles Open Access Household income determinants of crop sales: The case of Common Bean production and marketing in selected bean corridors in Kenya E Birachi · C. Chege · A Gichangi · D. Karanja. +3 more eans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are mainly consumed without much processing although value addition through precooking leads to many benefits. Challenges in common bean production have been attributed to increasing severity of production con… RUF-40896 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Economic assessment of factors influencing the magnitude of losses due to fall armyworm: The case of maize infestation O. C. Omwoyo Maize (Zea mays) is a principal staple crop in Kenya, largely grown under rain-fed agriculture. Its production has been coupled with numerous constraints both biotic and biotic, where the twin vagaries of climate change and poor prices hav… RUF-40803 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the effectiveness of communication channels in dissemination of fall armyworm information on maize production in Kenya E. L. Chimoita · C. Lukungu · H. Nyanganga · F. Nzuve Effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. This study sought to assess effectiveness of information communication channels used in dissemination of fall armyworm… RUF-40777 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Somaclonal variation in plant tissue culture: A review S. O. Nyalala · J. O. Ogweno · C. Otieno Somaclonal variation is a form of variation which occur in plants or tissues obtained from tissue culture, giving rise to unique genotypes in horticulture. This variation is majorly brought about by mutations linked to various stress facto… RUF-40625 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors affecting potato production in rural Kenya. A case of small-scale potato farmers in Molo Sub - County B Chepkoech · M. Cherono · F.B. Odiwuor Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is among the promising commodities in horticultural production in Kenya. Over the years, potato production in Kenya has intensified. Yields, however, continue to remain low due to a myriad of constraints and f… RUF-40624 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of media type on growth of potato (Solanum tuberosum l.) varieties apical rooted cuttings in Kenya A. M. Kibe · M. F. Makau · M. Mwangi · M.E. Oyoo Soil is the main platform for pest and disease infections to spread, resulting in significant loss of yield and deteriorate tuber quality of seed potato over seasons. To address soil borne virus diseases, a media type has been introduced f… RUF-40617 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Knowledge management structure and effectiveness of interventions on Fall Army Worm (FAW) management among smallholder maize farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya P. Aoko · E. L. Chimoita · E. Jadesola · D. Maina +2 more Maize productivity in Kenya has reduced by 4.3 per cent, partly attributed to Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation with yield losses of up to 37 % of the annual maize production over three years. Innovators have developed practices that manage… RUF-40612 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of pre-harvest application of Chitosan and Silicon on growth, Lycopene content and shelf-life of tomato E. Chimoita · D Gatahi · A. Kihurani · H. Wanyika Post-harvest losses account for 25-30% of horticultural produce in Kenya. The actual post-harvest loss for tomato is about 20-50%. This can even be higher depending on the season and level of production. This study investigated the role of… RUF-40599 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic determinants of livelihood vulnerability to rainfall variability in semi-arid Kenya M. M. Mwatu · K. N. Ondimu · C. W. Recha Rain-fed crop farming in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in sub-Saharan Africa has been severely affected by rainfall variability. The objective of this study was to identify socio-economic factors exacerbating the effects of rainfall … RUF-40504 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Toxic Metals Pollution and Environmental Risk Assessment of Agricultural Soil in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya S. S Salia Increased industrialization, typically mechanized farming, addition of agricultural inputs and urbanization are prime sources of metal toxicity in soil, sediment, and water in periurban areas. In Kenya, prolonged mono-cropping and use of a… RUF-40480 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Toxic Metals Pollution and Environmental Risk Assessment of Agricultural Soil in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya L. Matasyoh · S. S Salia · G. M. Simiyu Increased industrialization, typically mechanized farming, addition of agricultural inputs and urbanization are prime sources of metal toxicity in soil, sediment, and water in periurban areas. In Kenya, prolonged mono-cropping and use of a… RUF-40479 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Projected temperature and rainfall in the semi-arid Lokere and Lokok catchments, northeastern Uganda E. Adipala · L. MacOpiyo · J.G.M. Majaliwa · R. Osaliya +1 more Trends in global warning over the past decades have been predicted to increase in the 21st Century, causing concerns for disaster preparedness in arid and semi-arid regions. This study utilized downscaled district level future temperature… RUF-40462 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of maize production among small-scale farmers: A case study of Tigania West in Meru county, Kenya O.L Achieng · G. Gakuo · L Kimathi · A. Ndisya Increase in demand for food for the world’s bulging population is one concept that needs to be addressed urgently. This thigh demand puts pressure on farmers to increase production in order to meet this rapidly growing food need. In all fo… RUF-40459 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Water, sanitation and hygiene status in Kampi Samaki, Lake Baringo, Kenya M. A. Mokua · F. W. Ngaruiya · G. M. Ogendi Adequate water, sanitation and hygiene is essential to health. However, in sub-Saharan Africa access to improved water and sanitation sources is a challenge. In Baringo, more than 50% of the people rely on unimproved water and sanitation s… RUF-40453 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic contribution of coffee to farmers in Rwanda: A case of Muhondo sector, Gakenke district M.J. Munyentwari · S. Nsabimana This paper present results from the study which was aimed to analyse socio economic contribution of coffee to farmers, the case of Muhondo sector, Gakenke district. The study was conducted through Terimbere Kawa Yacu cooperative with sampl… RUF-40452 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Small Scale Fish Farming in Liberia: Accessibility and biochemical profiling of local feed ingredients M.K Hinneh · M. D. Liti · G. Matolla · S. Mawundu Depletion of marine fish stocks and need for global food security have fueled rapid growth of aquaculture systems. The sector is considered one of the fastest growing, such that in a span of 15 years from the year 2000, it had grown from 4… RUF-40435 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Beyond the borders: Conflicts over natural resources in Africa H Lee · S.M. Park Conflicts over finite and shared natural resources continue to dominate headlines around the world. In particular, border regions have challenges in natural resource management. The regions include abundant natural resources, such as fores… RUF-40426 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Diversification of Indigenous agricultural practices and implications on household food security: practices and lessons from local communities of Baringo County, Kenya S. K Cheplogoi · Justus M. Ombati · M. O. Udoto This paper examined the indigenous agricultural diversification strategies and their implication on household food security in Baringo County, Kenya. Descriptive survey design was used in the study. A sample of 140 households and 12 Agricu… RUF-40406 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access My Life amidst Computer Scientists and Software Engineers: the Union of two Disciplines I. N. Oteyo This article gives an account of my personal experiences as a foreign student studying outside my home country in Europe. The article covers the period immediately after my arrival in Europe. I give this account because having come from a … RUF-40386 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The Nexus between agricultural credit and coffee productivity N. Marwa · E. Nanziri · R. M Wanzala The Government of Kenya established Commodity Fund in 2006 to provide viable, inexpensive agricultural credit to coffee farmers to boost coffee productivity by facilitating the acquisition of inputs and support of overhead operations. This… RUF-40376 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Correlations between marketing strategies and product lines: A case of cassava microenterprises in Migori County, Kenya I. M. Kariuki · G. C. Ngenoh Cassava (Manihot esculenta L.) microenterprises ought to be strategic in marketing their products for relatively better marketing margins. Strategic marketing is one of the pathways that could be used in the transformation of rural smallho… RUF-40372 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
