Working Document Series Open Access Gastro-intestinal viability of probiotics in baobab enriched yoghourt A. Aluko · J.N. Kinyuru · L. Mlipano Chove · W. Owino A study was conducted to assess the viability of probiotics in the simulated gastro intestinal tract, vitamin C and mineral contents in probiotic yoghurt. Various concentrations of baobab enriched yoghourts were prepared. Results showed th… RUF-39028 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access The state and status of Shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa): Uses and conservation D. Akatwetaba · A. Egeru · B. Mugonola The Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is one of the most important indigenous trees occurring in at least 20 countries in the drylands of Africa running from the Sahelian in West Africa to East Africa. It is a non- timber tree that grows in … RUF-39021 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of suppressive potential of selected plant species against Phytophthora infestans in vitro S.O. Agong · R. Kahuthia-Gathu · M. Mwangi · J.W. Waceke Globally, Phytophthora infestans causes annual potato losses estimated at over $6 billion with fungicides alone accounting for over $1 billion. In Kenya, potato yield loss estimates reach 119,500 tons annually. Several fungicides recommend… RUF-39013 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Crop improvement through use of mutation breeding-a Review S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · G. Amenorpe +3 more The sustainability of agriculture in sub-Sahara Africa is threatened by rapid population explosion and climatic change, resulting in challenges with food sustainability and malnutrition. Conventional breeding approaches alone cannot produc… RUF-39010 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Characterizing land cover changes in Agago sub catchment, northern Uganda H. Acan · B. Barasa · A. Egeru · M. Nyeko The Aswa catchment is one of the most important catchment of the Upper Nile Water Management Zone owing to its vastness, covering most of northern Uganda. Although the pace of land cover change in this catchment is increasingly gaining rec… RUF-39004 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Environmental, physical and microbial parameters of harvested rain-water supply system of El Obeid drinking water A. M. Abdelrahman · M.J. Hana · H.M. Mohamed This study was carried out to identify some environmental pollutants, physical and microbiological parameters of harvested drinking water supply of Elobeid town, North Kordofan, Sudan during the rainy season of 2016. Water samples were col… RUF-39000 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Disentangling the complex epidemiology of African swine fever in Uganda: A product of inter-Higher Education Institutions collaboration C. Masembe · J. F. Mayega · V. Muwanika · P. Ogweng Despite the significant contribution of pig industry to livestock economy and food security in sub Saharan Africa, it is faced with the devastating African swine fever (ASF) disease that kills up to 100% of infected pigs in both commercial… RUF-38994 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of Porter’s competitive strategy utilization among agro-dealers in Kenya H. K. Bett · E. W. Gathungu · D. O. Okello · E. I. Wanyonyi Utilization of Porter’s competitive strategies is considered a crucial tactic in enhancing the competitiveness of small-scale agro-dealers in developing countries. The dynamic nature of the agro-dealer business environment further necessit… RUF-38984 2020 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Relative palatability and preference by red Maasai sheep offered brachiaria and Rhodes grass hay supplemented with calliandra leaves in Kenya M. K. Ambula · R. S. Kenana · P. A. Onjoro A study was conducted to evaluate the effect on palatability and preference of supplementing Brachiaria (Brachiaria ruziziensis) hay and Rhodes (Chloris gayana) hay with different levels of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus) leaves on Red… RUF-38979 2020 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Financing higher education in Africa: The case of Kenya A. Kande · E. J. Mukhwana · H. Nandokha · J. Too Demand for tertiary education in Kenya has significantly increased and continues to swell against the backdrop of insufficient funding thus affecting the quality of teaching and learning. The population of the tertiary education age group … RUF-38961 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Financing higher education in Africa: The case of Kenya A. Kande · E. J. Mukhwana · H. Nandokha · J. Too Demand for tertiary education in Kenya has significantly increased and continues to swell against the backdrop of insufficient funding thus affecting the quality of teaching and learning. The population of the tertiary education age group … RUF-38960 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Factors Influencing Genomic Prediction Accuracies of Tropical Maize Resistance to Fall Armyworm and Weevils S Agbahoungba · G. Asea · A. Badji · A. Bararyenya +14 more Genomic selection (GS) can accelerate variety improvement when training set (TS) size and its relationship with the breeding set (BS) are optimized for prediction accuracies (PAs) of genomic prediction (GP) models. Sixteen GP algorithms we… RUF-38958 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Community-based nutrition-sensitive approach to address short-term hunger and undernutrition among primary school children in rural areas in a developing country setting: lessons from North and North-Eastern Uganda S. Elolu · D. Ongeng Background: Undernutrition in childhood is an important factor that greatly impedes the achievement of full human potential at adulthood. Despite increased enrolment of pupils in primary schools in developing countries, short-term hunger … RUF-38954 2020 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
Journal articles Open Access In vitro bioavailability-based assessment of the contribution of wild fruits and vegetables to household dietary iron requirements among rural households in a developing country setting: The case of Acholi Subregion of Uganda S. Elolu · L. Okidi · D. Ongeng · J. D. Tuyizere Wild fruits and vegetables (WFV) are believed to contain substantial quantities of micronutrients and are commonly consumed in rural areas of developing countries endowed with natural vegetation. Previous studies that provided evidence on … RUF-38952 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Envisioning the future of the African University: Needed reform, and adjustments to respond to the emerging challenges J.A. Akec The paper shares the author’s perspective on the future of African higher education through a university lens. It identifies global trends and regional agenda that will influence change within the African university systems in the next dec… RUF-38950 2021 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing adoption of fish farming along the value chain in Kibwezi, Makueni County, Kenya J. G. Maina · S. M. Mukoya-Wangia · J.T. Njoka · P. S. Wesonga Communities in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) are confronted with a number of challenges that include limited livelihood choices, high livestock mortality during drought, poverty and malnutrition, among others. Although past studies have… RUF-38942 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Information communication methods used for management of transboundary animal diseases (TADS) amongst livestock keepers: The case of selected counties in Kenya M. J. Demesi · G. G. Gitao · N. J. Kiplagat · I. F. Mugivane +1 more This study investigated utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for management of Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs). The study was informed by Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Diffusion of Innovation theory as g… RUF-38939 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Social collaborative e-Learning Contextual Model M. Agena · D. M. Amitu · F. Otto This paper introduces a contextual model for adopting Social Collaborative e-Learning (SoCeL) in institutions of higher learning. It is based on a study that was conducted in two universities in Uganda to provide a better understanding of … RUF-38934 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of using mobile phones in disseminating agricultural information among medium scale farmers in Kenya H. Nyanganga · W. Ongachi Integration of mobile phones offers incredible opportunities to share agricultural information. Being one of the ICT tools currently used in extension science, evaluating its impact on agricultural production remains crucial. This study pa… RUF-38932 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Measurement of constraints’ influence on cassava value chain development and commercialization in Migori County, Kenya E. Gathungu · I. M. Kariuki · G. C. Ngenoh Cassava is perceived fictitiously as a poor man’s crop under neglect from most of the African farmers. But then, it has been noticed that it is consumed by both the rich and the poor, young and the elderly people under various settlement s… RUF-38923 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Key thematic areas of interest in University-Based Research Designed and implemented in the perspective of Community/Sector-Wide Engagements and Outreach to End-Users D. Adil · Bedadi. Bobe · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala +1 more This paper provides a synthesis of priority thematic areas of interest for research undertakings designed and implemented by university-based research teams in collaboration with stakeholders. The data for this synthesis are derived from t… RUF-38920 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The influence of entrepreneurship capacity on innovation efficiency G. I. Muiruri The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between entrepreneurship capacity and innovation efficiency in all countries captured consistently in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and Global Innovation Index between the year… RUF-38915 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing climate resilience of cropping systems: A synopsis of research activities by crop scientists at University of Nairobi G. Chemining’wa · O. M. Kitonyo Climate change is associated with rising temperatures, elevated carbon dioxide, variable rainfall patterns and frequent droughts, reduced soil carbon and mineral nutrients, and increased influx of pests and diseases, in addition to adverse… RUF-38906 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access An agribusiness incubation hub at Bishop Stuart University for innovative and diversified employment opportunities of young graduates G. Atukunda · R.M. Kalibwani · C. Kiguli · E. Mubangizi +5 more The youth in Uganda comprise up to 70% of unemployed persons in the country. This is because about 400,000 youths are released annually into the job market to compete for only about 9,000 available jobs. At the same time, although there is… RUF-38904 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Processing qualities of potato varieties grown in Uganda: A brief review A. Atukwase · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Mugisha · A.G. Tumuhimbise Uganda is the third largest producer of potato (Solanum tuberosum) in East Africa beside Rwanda and Kenya. With its highland areas where most of potato is produced, Uganda is well placed to benefit from the regional growing demand for pota… RUF-38896 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
