Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of intercropping arrangements and fertilizer application on growth and yield of African nightshade (Solanumnigrum L.) in Kisii County, Kenya The study evaluated effects of intercropping arrangements and fertilizer combinations on growth and yields of Solanum nigrum L., soil nutrient balances and gross margins. The study was carried out at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Resear… RUF-37681 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence‑based farming systems of Eastern Kenya Jacinta Malia Kimiti · Gilbert Koskey · John Maingi · Simon Wambui Mburu +2 more Globally, there is great concern about expanding agricultural activities due to their impact in the conservation of agrobiodiversity. African continent is known for its richness in biodiversity. In Kenya, there is a continuous unabated exp… RUF-37667 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access ICTs for conservation agriculture: influence of actor positioning in knowledge networks in Laikipia and Machakos counties, Kenya J.C. Achora · F. Birungi 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-37665 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Indigenous knowledge on the uses of African Nightshades (Solanum nigram L.) species among three Kenyan communities D. Nyamongo · Edward Gizemba Ontita · R.N. Onwonga · C. M. Onyango In Kenya, the African nightshades (ANS) (Solanum nigram L.) are among the most widely distributed and consumed traditional vegetables. The current study was conducted to better understand the cultural variability in the use patterns and va… RUF-37633 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2018
Journal articles Open Access Effect of cropping systems on accumulation of Fusarium head blight of wheat inocula in crop residues and soils N.K. Njeru Fusarium head blight (FHB) is an economically important disease of wheat, which causes reduction in grain yield both quantitatively through reduced seed weight and qualitatively by contaminating grains with mycotoxins. The effect of croppi… RUF-37629 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 May 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Determining farmer’s preferences for land use practices under payment for environmental services in Lake Naivasha basin-Kenya J.M. Nyongesa This paper evaluates determinants of farmer’s preference for sustainable land use practices under Payment for Environmental Services (PES) scheme in three sub-counties of Nakuru County in Kenya. Data were collected from 200 randomly select… RUF-37578 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Transforming University Education in Africa: Lessons from Kenya A. Kande · E. J. Mukhwana · J. Too Kenya has attached great interest in education as a stimulant for economic and social development since 1963. Higher education evolution and transformation in Kenya has been rapid following increased demand and pressure from the public for… RUF-37573 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Unpacking the nexus between climate change and cereal production: Implications for food security in the East African region D. Olila · V.O. Wasonga This study is an attempt to unpack the existing link between climate change variability and food security in the East African Community (EAC) region. A plethora of empirical literature exists in the area of climate change not only at the r… RUF-37566 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Intensification of pastures in the tropics should consider Enteric Methane Emission to the environment to save the climate: An in vitro CH4 analysis from common intensified range pastures in Kenya O. Koech · D. Leemans · J. Mooby Livestock production in the tropics contributes significantly to climate change through enteric emissions compared to in the developed continents. This is mostly attributed to the feed quality, extensive production systems, and the husband… RUF-37562 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Factors explaining producer perception towards weather index micro-insurance: Evidence from Kenya H.N. Isaboke · W.N. Nyarindo · Ke Wang · Qiao Zhang Studies associate smallholders with negative attitudes towards index-based insurance within prisms of limited prodding the existing manifold risks. This article analyses perception of smallholder farmers towards weather index insurance ami… RUF-37558 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological and genetic diversity among blackberry accessions in Kenya J.A. Ochieng’ Horticultural crops’ morphological and genetic diversity are important components for cultivar development and a pre-requisite for cultivar improvement. This study is being conducted to determine the morphological and genetic diversity amo… RUF-37486 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Riding on the rails of opportunities: from Makerere University to Software Languages Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel I. N. Oteyo The last encounter that was elaborately documented was on my experiences as a mobility student at Makerere University, Uganda. The experience was life changing and the door was left open for grabbing the next available opportunity; the opp… RUF-37341 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The Network of African Science Academies and its leading integrated research for Agenda 2030 J. Olang-Kado The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the affiliate Network for InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) in Africa. The Network of African Science Academies is a consortium of merit-based scie… RUF-37339 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Gender and diversity among staff of Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana · O.S. Oure Diversity refers to the differences between individuals because of differences in race, culture, age, social status, gender, religion, disability and personal values and belief systems. Diversity management is a voluntary process that invo… RUF-37311 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Tackling the challenge of staffing young upcoming Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana The purpose of this study was to identify mechanisms for young and upcoming universities in Kenya to address the challenge of hiring and retaining qualified and competent staff under severe financial constraints, poor housing conditions an… RUF-37309 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening higher education for socio-economic development in Africa L. Imbuga Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have the responsibility of building the human capital required to drive socio-economic growth in many countries. It is the mandate of HEIs to carry out training, research, and innovation for development… RUF-37301 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Journal articles Open Access Use of plants as dyes: A case study of the use of pre-mordanting method to dye cotton fabric with extracts from Allium burdickii J. Thuo Githaiga · D. Agulei Karen · J. I. Mwasiagi · Charles Nzila Some of the synthetic dyes and mordants are harmful to the environment. The aim of this research was to study the dyeing of cotton fabric using extracts from wild leek (Allium burdickii). The bark of mango tree was used as a mordant. The p… RUF-37241 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Analysis of risk attitudes and social capital in pineapple marketing: The case of small-scale farmers in Luwero district, Uganda S. Arinaitwe · O.I. Ayuya · P. Mshenga Development partners are promoting and encouraging small-scale farmers to venture into horticultural farming as a development tool to enhance their livelihoods. While previous empirical studies provide an indication of how small-scale farm… RUF-37197 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of probotic yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp Angela Aluko · L. Chove · J.N. Kinyuru · W. Owino Yoghurt is a healthy food as it contributes to alleviation of Lactose intolerance, protection against gastrointestinal infection, anti-carcinogenic effect and immune system stimulation. Integrating yoghurt with baobab pulp was hypothesised… RUF-37131 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional quality of soy fortified complementary flours from Western Kenya E.H. Kamau · C.A. Serrem · F.W. Wamunga Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) accounts for 50% of the annual deaths of children under five years of age. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein efficient and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours with … RUF-37115 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of polychaete based diets on growth and survival of Tiger shrimp juveniles B.M. Fulanda · C.M. Kihia · B. Muli · J. Munguti +1 more This study is designed to assess viability of Polychaete worms (Marphysa mossambica) species as potential alternative animal protein ingredients in formulation of juvenile tiger prawn (Peneaus monodon) feeds in Kenya. Specifically the stud… RUF-37082 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sectorial appraisal of investor and consumer uptake potential for polychaete culture enterprises along the Kenyan coastline C.M. Kihia · B. Muli · J. Munguti · A. Muthumbi +1 more Globally, wild harvesting of polychaetes (Marphysa mossambica) as mariculture feed and bait is unsustainable and hence artificial culture provides a viable alternative. However, adoption of culture techniques developed, and consumption of … RUF-37070 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Fodder production for enhanced pastoral and agro-pastoral resilience in the drylands of Southern Kenya W.M. Ngoyawu · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi Fodder production is increasingly being adopted as a way of building resilience of livestock-dominated pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods in the drylands of Kenya. It is not only embraced as a source of feed for livestock during period… RUF-37053 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Community perception of importance, trends, and variations of indigenous grasses in Southern Kenya O.K. Koech · W. N. Mnene · P.L.N. Ndung’u · V.O. Wasonga +1 more Grasses among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities have for centuries been used for varying purposes. The objective of the study was to compare pastoral and agro-pastoral perceptions on the importance of indigenous grass species. Trends … RUF-37051 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Random regression analyses using B-spline functions to model the growth of large white pigs E.D. Ilatsia · D.K. Kios · G.O. Oduho · V.O. Ouko +1 more The pigs industry in Kenya has faced many challenges, among them poor animal genetic resource base. To partly address this, genetic parameters were estimated using B-spline functions in random regression models for weight of Large White pi… RUF-37049 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
