Working Document Series Open Access The role of environmental education in soil conservation and management in Kalisizo, Rakai district, Uganda A. Egeru · J. Nassuna This study examined the role of environmental education in soil conservation and management in Rakai District. Data were collected through a mixed methods approach involving the use of cross-sectional survey, focus group discussions and ke… RUF-37166 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Positioning rural women agri-entrepreneurs to address short-term hunger and undernutrition in rural primary schools in Uganda C. Mayanja · B. Mugonola · D. Ongeng Short-term hunger and under nutrition is a key development challenge that has continued to undermine efforts to improve enrolment, retention and acquisition of basic academic skills by children in primary schools in developing countries, w… RUF-37153 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Mechanised multi-row seeding of finger millet N. Kiggundu · E. Muyingo · J.S. Tenywa Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) in sub-Saharan Africa is produced at subsistence level by low income earners and particularly in drought prone areas. Unfortunately, production is affected by many factors most especially weeds. … RUF-37147 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Development and assessment of nutritional quality and sensory properties of orange-fleshed sweetpotato and bambara groundnut-based snacks for school children Buzo. Honi · R. Mongi · I. Mukisa Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and bambara groundnut snacks could alleviate undernutrition among primary school children through food-based approaches. The objective of this research was to develop nutritious snacks from OFSP and bambar… RUF-37141 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of amylase activity in germinated maize flour on viscosity, energy and nutrient density of complementary porridge J. Msuya · A. Nabubuya · P. Yaredi This study aimed at determining amylase activity in different maize varieties during germination and developing an energy and nutrient dense maize complementary porridge using different amounts of germinated maize flour. Two varieties of m… RUF-37140 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a Millet-Sesame-Soy complementary food composite for rural communities Prossy Nassanga · I. Okello-Uma · D. Ongeng Complementary feeding still remains a challenge to many rural mothers in Uganda and Africa at large. Commercial complementary food formulae available on the market are too expensive and not easily accessible to poor people in developing co… RUF-37136 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Application of edible insects in enriching complementary foods made from common plant sources J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · Mercy Wilfred Mmari · J. Okoth 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 calls for actio… RUF-37134 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 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 Sensory properties and consumer acceptability of nutrient dense porridge from locally available foods for infants in Tanzania M. Marcel · R. Mongi · I. Mukisa · F. Turyashemererwa Childhood under nutrition during the first two years of life has been associated with irreversible harm and is linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive ability and poor school performance in children. Low nutrient… RUF-37128 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Economic viability and competitiveness of processed cassava products among rural women in north and north eastern Uganda Winnifred Ajok · B. Mugonola · D. Ongeng Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face a range of production and marketing challenges in the cassava value chain. Cassava processing and value addition is fronted as a viable option to alleviating challenges faced by smallholder farmer… RUF-37123 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability in germinated maize used for complementary feeding in Tanzania A.C. Bovell-Benjamin · H.S. Laswai · F.D. Mihafu Plant based foods are the major staples of diets in developing countries including Tanzania. These foods contain high levels of phytates and polyphenols, the potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability. Frequent intake of these foods exposes… RUF-37122 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Improving protein and micronutrient quality of cassava meal for application in primary school feeding in Uganda S. Elolu · B. Mugonola · C.K. Muyanja · D. Ongeng The potential of Soybeans and silver fish (Mukene) to improve the protein and micronutrient content of ‘Gari’ for application in primary school feeding in rural areas was investigated in north and north eastern Uganda. Three different form… RUF-37119 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 Extent of commercialization of indigenous chicken production in Northern Uganda I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule · B. Mugonola +1 more Indigenous chicken production has been recognized as an avenue to improve livelihoods of the rural households in Northern Uganda, where they provide meat, eggs and income. Venturing into commercial indigenous chickens is a pathway to meeti… RUF-37112 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of mobile phone supported market information dissemination in promoting Agricultural marketing in Northern Uganda J.A. Apili · Y. Jemal · D. Ongeng Over three-thirds of farmers in Uganda are subsistence farmers and market less than 10 percent of their output. The high cost of marketing is one of the reasons for remaining at the subsistence level. An appropriate agricultural market inf… RUF-37110 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Microbiological quality and storage stability of fresh fruit and vegetable juice blends sold in Kampala, Uganda S.M. Imathiu · P.P. Kaddumukasa · J.M. Mathara · J.L. Nakavuma Fresh fruit and vegetable juices rich in health, nutritional and minerals of benefits are consumed by all age groups in Kampala, Uganda. However, exposure to microbiological contamination, light and temperature effects may occur before and… RUF-37101 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 Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus hatchlings fed on enzyme pre-digested dry diets from first feeding W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Lack of affordable larval diets is largely held responsible for the low survival (10-30%) and slow growth of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry, required for production of farmed human food fish and as bait for the Nile Perch fishery within … RUF-37076 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 Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, drug resistance and atypical mycobacteria in Rwanda F. Bwanga · C.M. Muvunyi · A.N. Umubyeyi · I. Uwimana The genus Mycobacterium has two main groups, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and atypical mycobacteria. The MTBC species, the causative agents of tuberculosis (TB), has been further typed into different genotypes. Genotyping meth… RUF-37058 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 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
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
