Working Document Series Open Access Soil analysis for fertilizer recommendation in Kenya: A review A. Galgallo · M. Gatari · D. M. Miano · K.D. Shepherd Agriculture is key to Kenya’s economy and food production but the per capita food production has been declining. Soil nutrient depletion has been identified as one of the major causes of the declining food production. However, use of chemi… RUF-39050 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of morphological traits of coffee used in determining the performance of Arabusta hybrids generated from crosses between the tetraploid Robusta and Arabica coffee J.J. Cheserek · N. Kahiu · J. Muthomi Coffee is one of the most important commodities in the world being traded second after oil. One of the objectives of coffee breeding programs is to select for good quality coffee with high yields. The aim of this study was to determine var… RUF-39046 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Incorporation of sweetpotatoes into diets of children aged 6-59 months in Trans-Mara East Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya G.O. Abong · M.C. Chepkwony · S. Ngala Sweetpotato versatility, drought tolerance, resistance to diseases and its great contribution to food security makes it an important staple food in the developing countries. Poor soil productivity, insufficient soil moisture, diseases, pes… RUF-39044 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Quality of wheat seed used by farmers in Nakuru County S.N. Buyela · J.W. Muthomi · A. W. Mwang’ombe · P. Njau +1 more Production of wheat in Kenya has been below its potential and this has been attributed to recycling of seed, among other factors. Recycled seed may harbour seed borne pathogens which may accumulate over time resulting in increased disease … RUF-39039 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Scaling up African baobab food products valuation through enhancement of their safety and value chains for food and nutritional security in Benin, West-Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C. Gbedomon · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more The African Baobab is a strategic indigenous tree species of sub-Saharan Africa. Its pulp is highly nutraceutical and is used as a food ingredient and dietary supplement. Locally, the pulp is used for several products. Leaves are also high… RUF-39036 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Integrated watershed intervention in improving livelihood and natural resource management in Western Amhara Region, Ethiopia H. Assefa · T. Feyisa · D.Y. Tilahun An integrated watershed management was implemented in the Amhara region of Ethiopia mainly to improve natural resource conservation and livelihoods in the region’s watersheds. The study was specifically conducted in West Gojjam and South G… RUF-39032 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
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 Effectiveness of Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder based sauce fortified with moringa leaf powder in improving nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in Northern Benin J.O. Agossadou · F.J. Chadare · B.V.S. Houndji · E.S.H Nago +1 more Inappropriate complementary feeding is a major cause of malnutrition in young children in developing countries. The present study aimed at testing the effect of the consumption of Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder (CTRP) based sauce for… RUF-39016 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 Validation of Calculated Pressure Drop Using Experimental Data with Standard Methods of an Existing Software S. S. Ikiensikimama · O. F. Joel · D. O. Oyoo · C. M. Wambua The aim of this research was to determine the pressure drop along a 450 km long multiproduct pipeline. Empirical formulae and quantitative methods were applied in order to establish pressure drop as an operating parameter. Flow rates used … RUF-38990 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Validation of Calculated Flow Regime Using Experimental Data with Standard Methods of an Existing Software S. S. Ikiensikimama · O. F. Joel · D. O. Oyoo · C. M. Wambua The aim of this research was to determine the flow regime of a standard steel 14-inch multiproduct pipeline. The study analysed the effects of flow rates, product viscosities, pipe diameter, internal roughness and elevation change on Reyno… RUF-38989 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 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 Building higher level skills to drive development in Africa: The case of the RUFORUM Doctoral Regional Training Programmes E. Adipala · A. Mutiti Mweetwa · P. Okori · R.J. Rukarwa +1 more Africa still lacks the required human capacity to respond to critical development challenges. Skills are inadequate in many areas from primary to tertiary level, and vocational training. There is need to develop high-level skills, institut… RUF-38964 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening higher education capacity to promote gender inclusive participation in Science, Technology and Innovation D. Kifle · M. Muna Elhag · Florence Nakayiwa · L. Santos +1 more Despite global Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) initiatives to ensure achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 5 on gender equality, and those geared towards supporting greater engagement of women especially in… RUF-38963 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-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 Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V. B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1–2375.4 g were divided into 4 groups of… RUF-38953 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
