Working Document Series Open Access The challenge of mycotoxin contamination to Indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi commonly present in the environment. They grow under favorable conditions on extensive variety of substrates in the form of fungi mycotoxin contamination which present risk to crops, livestock … RUF-37032 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Indigenous chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) are valued in Kenya for their important role of providing food in form of eggs and meat and also income to rural households especially in Western Kenya. However their productivity is low and th… RUF-37031 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Growth and carcass traits in broiler chicken fed on low-tannin grain sorghum in Kenya J.G. Gicheha · L.W. Kabuage · J. Mburu · F. K. Njonge +1 more A feeding trial was performed to evaluate response of grower broiler chicken (Gallus gullus domesticus) to dietary replacement of maize (Zea mays) with low-tannin grain sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (LTS) in a small-holder poultry farm setting … RUF-37030 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Factors affecting sweetpotato production and soil fertility challenges among smallholder farmers in Kenya Carolyne Jepkemboi · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) is an important food crop in Kenya, but farmers experience low production and thus their food and income security is threatened. This study was done to document factors affecting sweetpotato production and soil… RUF-37016 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity among selected African nightshade genotypes found in Kenya K.E. Ngugi · D. Nyamongo · C. M. Onyango · N.L. Wesonga African nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) is widely used as leafy herbs and vegetables, as a source of fruit and for various medicinal purposes in the world. Nonetheless the diversity of Solanum nigrum in terms of its morphological characteri… RUF-37015 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer practices influencing sweetpotato – soy bean production and rabbit farming in selected sub-counties in Elgeyo Marakwet and Kakamega, Kenya Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas), is a tuber crop that plays a significant role in soil fertility, provides animal protein, improves human nutrition and generates income. Sweetpotato has however remained under low production with little attent… RUF-37009 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Grass seed value chain analysis in the Southern Kenya range lands of Makueni and Kajiado counties W. N. Mnene · Erick Omollo · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi Fodder production has increasingly become important among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Kenya. A number of pasture production technologies have been introduced to these communities not only to enhance availability of livestock … RUF-37000 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Identification of appropriate production packages for increased African nightshade production in Kisii County, Kenya E.O. Nyagari · R.N. Onwonga · C. M. Onyango This study investigated the effects of intercropping arrangements and fertiliser combinations on growth and yields of African nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.). The study was carried out at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organi… RUF-36998 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Wild Blackberry species in Kenya under conventional production R.M. Gesimba · K.O. Omondi · J.N. Wolukau Blackberry (Rubus L. sub-genus Rubus Watson) fruits grow wild in Kenya, though in some parts of the world they have been domesticated and are cultivated. There is potential for their adoption in Kenya, however this requires that informatio… RUF-36990 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic factors affecting technical efficiency of potato production in Kenya Ezekiel Chepkwony · M. Kipsat · M. Korir Potato, Solanum tuberosum L., is one of the most important staple crops in Kenya. It has high potential for production. However, production does not meet the growing demand. There is need to analyze socio-economic factors affecting the tec… RUF-36969 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Optimum application rates for naturally occuring enthropathogenic fugus for termite management in maize fields L. Gohole · A.W. Khaenje · N.K. Maniania · L. Ngode In Africa, maize yield losses of 50-100% have been reported to due termite attack. Previous studies have demonstrated efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae for controlling termites, however there is limited information available on the applic… RUF-36930 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Biopesticide-based IPM systems to reduce synthetic pesticide residues in vegetables for niche market access by small holder growers A.M. Fulano · G. M. W. Lengai · J.W. Muthomi · A. W. Mwang’ombe +2 more In the last few decades, farmers have relied on synthetic pesticides to managed crop pests and diseases. This is because synthetic pesticides are easily available, have quick knock down effect, have varied modes of action and are reliable.… RUF-36928 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Plant extracts and antagonistic fungi as alternatives to synthetic pesticides in management of fungal diseases of tomato G. M. W. Lengai · J.W. Muthomi · R.D. Narla · J.M. Wagacha Incorporation of biological pesticides in integrated pest management has lately been considered effective in production of safe food for human consumption, aesthetically valuable for the prime markets and increase in crop yields. Despite t… RUF-36926 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Integration of indigenous knowledge with ICTs in managing effects of climate change and variability in Kajiado County, Kenya G. Kironchi · L. MacOpiyo · N. Manei Climate change threatens the stability of agricultural productivity and production. In many areas of the world where agricultural productivity is already low and the means of coping with adverse effects are limited, climate change is expec… RUF-36831 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment of current and emerging trends in agricultural labour markets in Kenya B.O. Bebe · J.O. Owuoche Agriculture is one of the important sectors in sub-Saharan Africa and improvement of labour force is essential for the development of the sector. The objective of this study was to establish current and emerging trends in Agricultural Labo… RUF-36822 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Innovative research and teaching methods towards creation of entrepreneurs M. Molteni · D. N. Sila · M. Tsunoda Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), one of the public universities in Kenya, is largely involved in training at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Health, Human Resource, and Ag… RUF-36814 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access My Journey to Makerere University and Experiences as a Beneficiary of Academic Mobility Scholarship I. N. Oteyo I was born in the later years of the 20th century and when I was growing up in the rural areas of the western parts of Kenya, I would often hear people talking about great universities in the region then. Names like the University of Nairo… RUF-36810 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Nutrient composition and consumer acceptability of soybean-sweet potato based complementary food fortified with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) Mercy Wilfred Mmari Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This cal… RUF-36759 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Soil fertility management and impact on sweet potatoes - soybeans growing in Makunga (Kakamega) and (Kibargoi) Elgeiyo Marakwet counties Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweet potato is a perennial storage tuber crop grown as a food and/or cash crop. Soybean is a multipurpose crop grown for human food, livestock feed, soil fertility improvement, income generation and oil production among the smallholder fa… RUF-36751 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Probiotic viability and storage stability of yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp (Adansonia digitata) Angela Aluko Baobab fruit is important as non-timber forest product having a good source of Vitamin C, fiber and minerals although it is underutilized. Incorporation of its pulp to the probiotic yoghurt have significance to the health of human being. T… RUF-36693 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of phosphorus deficiency on phenolics and antioxidants content of two African nightshade varieties grown in Kenya J. P. Gweyi Onyango · W. Musila · P. Nawiri · J. Ogembo Oyaro Indigenous vegetables form an integral part of the Kenyan diets, most commonly consumed being the African nightshade. These vegetables contain important phenolics and antioxidants that have medicinal and good health attributes. Their produ… RUF-36684 2017 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2017
Journal articles Open Access Potential of native rhizobia in enhancing nitrogen fixation and yields of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in contrasting environments of Eastern Kenya Jacinta M. Kimiti · Gilbert Koskey · John Maingi · Simon W. Mburu +2 more Climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya is greatly undermined by low soil fertility, especially in agriculturally prolific areas. The use of effective native rhizobia inoculants to promote nitrogen fixation could be benef… RUF-36665 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Apr 2017
Journal articles Open Access Structure and natural regeneration of mangroves in areas exposed to different agents of degradation in Kenya Alemayehu. Fikir · Chemuku Wekesa The structure and regeneration of mangrove forests in three coastal areas of Kenya were investigated in this study. This study assessed species diversity, species distribution and regeneration in the three sites. In Mida Creek mangroves, d… RUF-36604 2017 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2017
Journal articles Open Access Challenges and gaps in the existing laws and policies in marine related resource use and conservation in Watamu Mida Creek, Kenya Alemayehu. Fikir Having a comprehensive environmental legislative framework which assists laws and policy guidelines to be formulated and implemented are crucial for the management and conservation of coastal areas. Watamu Mida creek coastal area needs pro… RUF-36597 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards African Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya Donatien Ntawuruhunga Food and nutrition insecurity has been a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With land frontier closing, farmers in SSA must intensify and diversify food production to alleviate food and nutrition insecurity. In the face of climat… RUF-36537 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
