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 Determinants of credit utilization among SACCO members in Soroti District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · W. Ekere · F.B. Matsiko +1 more Savings and credit cooperatives have been seen as the most appropriate institution to serve rural households and contribute to poverty alleviation and rural development. However they have been characterized by inadequate credit monitoring … RUF-37576 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Barriers to collective action and implications for promoting innovation among poultry farmer groups in sub counties of Wakiso district in Uganda P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba The study investigated barriers to collective action in unsuccessful Poultry Farmer Groups (PFGs) in six sub counties of Wakiso district in central Uganda. Innovation promoters believe that if farmers collectively adopt innovative technolo… RUF-37575 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Drivers of collective action and innovation adoption in successful poultry farmer groups in Wakiso District in Uganda P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba The study investigated drivers of collective action and innovation adoption (innovativeness) in successful poultry farmer groups (FGs) in Wakiso district, Uganda. The potential role of FGs as rural institutions for collective uptake of agr… RUF-37574 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
TAGDev Resources Open Access The contribution of university research to the achievement of sustainable development goals within the context of the East African Community Common Higher Education Area M.H.H. Nkunya In the contemporary sense, a Common Higher Education Area designates a geographic region where higher education systems are based on comparable, compatible, coherent and harmonised frameworks accepted in the region as providing objective b… RUF-37570 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access “Research on” vs “Research with” Communities: A critique on the importance of multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary research teams with regard to uptake of innovations P. Nampala RUF-37568 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 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 Potential role of traditional African foods in food security, nutrition and health M. Manley · J.H. Muyonga · S. Nansereko · Ilona Steenkamp Nutritional indicators for Africa remain alarming in spite of the positive trend in economic growth on the continent. Undernutrition, iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency are the most significant nutritional problems among nutri… RUF-37546 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of supplementing steers with graded levels of concentrate on rumen environment and degradation kinetics of Chloris gayana hay F. Kabi · A. Kigozi · F. Semwogerere In order to improve utilization of low nutrient and high fibrous pastures, which are common in the tropics, supplementation with concentrates having readily available nutrients is recommended to improve livestock productivity. Chloris gaya… RUF-37517 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Raw cattle milk quality from smallholder dairy farms with respect to E. coli and Salmonella quality indicators M.F. Murongo · M. Nassuuna-Musoke The study examined the quality of raw cattle milk produced by smallholder farmers from selected districts in central Uganda. Two major “quality indicators”, i.e., presence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli were considered. The colony… RUF-37513 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic sources of bruchid resistance in soybean: A review S. Kyamanywa · M.U. Msiska · P. Tukamuhabwa Soybean (Glycine max) has two traits that make it hugely popular in the world; its high protein content (40%) and oil (20%) making it a vital industrial crop. Considerable systematic research focusing on breeding for grain yield improvemen… RUF-37501 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Environmental and social impacts of Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn) (Bracken Fern) invasive species growing in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda E. Bizuru · J.M. Mulei · J.M.V. Senyanzobe Pteridium aquilinum is a cosmopolitan weed that readily spreads into pasture and marginal areas and is favoured by fire and soil acidity. Its presence reduces land productivity and adversely affects biodiversity. The plant is little affect… RUF-37493 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 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 Farmers’ own evaluation criteria in the continued use of adopted improved maize seed varieties C. Chonde · A.K. Edriss · I.M.C. Mambo, · Z.S.K. Mvena +1 more Use of improved maize seed varieties has been continuously recommended to farmers by the government of Tanzania to increase crop productivity. Maize varieties are developed at research centres and seed companies like SEEDCO and PANNAR. In … RUF-37485 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Post flowering drought tolerance in cowpea genotypes in Uganda R. Edema · P. Gibson · S.E. Mwale, · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula +2 more Drought stress remains a challenge in the drought prone areas of eastern and north eastern regions of Uganda where cowpea is predominantly grown. Yield losses of up to 50% have been reported on cowpea due to drought. This study was underta… RUF-37482 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of application of aquaculture effluent on nutrient uptake and grain yield of the common bean P. Akol · N. Alupo · F. Bugenyi · M. Iwadra +4 more A study was conducted to evaluate the fertilizer value of aquaculture effluent from African catfish (Clarius glerepenus) with respect to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The study i) determined the crop nutrient value of aquaculture efflu… RUF-37453 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Temporal development of sorghum anthracnose in Uganda A. Akwero · R. Edema · P. Okori The temporal characterization of sorghum anthracnose spread from an inoculum source and selection of models to describe the disease progress overtime was the focus of this study. The development of sorghum anthracnose in time on three cult… RUF-37446 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Managing cellular network signaling traffic using helper nodes E. Bainomugisha · I. N. Oteyo There is a tremendous uptake of smartphones and other mobile devices that has made mobile apps more popular. Many of these mobile apps are network enabled and can transfer or receive data to/from the network through the signaling process. … RUF-37432 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access AgriMatch: A dynamic Ontology Matching System P. Ochieng Multiple conceptualizations are inevitable, especially in a widely distributed large scale system like the web. Every information community share a given conceptualization which may be different from another information community. Despite … RUF-37430 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Student and e–assessment authentication in distance learning T. Bulega · K.D. Mugambi · J. Sansa-Otim Distance learning has grown from the use of print media and video tapes to campus portal access and internet based access to online resources in order to take advantage of electronic benefits. Although online courses provide access to high… RUF-37425 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding customer value as a driver for customer loyalty: The case of Airtel - Uganda J. Delyon The value concept has in recent times come to the forefront as many businesses and institutions grapple with how to ensure customers adopt their products, technologies, services and stay loyal without defecting to competitors. Customer val… RUF-37421 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening African University leadership and management capacity for economic transformation in Africa: My leadership and management experience in the University (1976-to date) S. Lwakabamba In this paper, the author show his personal experiences first in developing his leadership skills, and secondly, serving as a leader in various capacities. Key success factors include: being able to listen, flexible, and setting clear targ… RUF-37407 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
