Working Document Series Open Access Experiences in the ‘One health approach’: Situational analysis of preparedness for Epi-Zoonotic emergencies in six Eastern Africa countries W. Bazeyo · G. Burnham · J. Keyyu · J. Kiguli +9 more This paper reports on a situation analysis that assessed the capacity for response to zoonotic emergencies in 6 countries, namely Uganda, Kenya, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania. Most of the countries did not have policies for prepa… RUF-34908 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The contribution of women to food and fodder production in war affected areas of Gulu District in Uganda G. Ebiyau · J. Kabirizi · J. Kigongo · C. Namazzi +3 more Smallholder women dairy cattle farmers in war affected areas of Gulu district in Northern Uganda play a pivotal role in food and fodder production. The major constraint to improved cattle production is feed shortage resulting in a reductio… RUF-34881 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of water stress on antioxidant activity and phenolic contents of African nightshades and their distribution in Kisii and Siaya counties of Kenya Peter Okello Odhiambo Drought is a major abiotic factor limiting crop productivity in many regions of the world. It causes reduction in plant growth, dry matter accumulation and decline in plant water status of the plants and in certain cases interferes with bi… RUF-34879 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The importance of trees and shrubs as livestock feed in the arid and semi arid rangelands of Kenya: Case of Prosopis juliflora in Baringo district S.K. Choge · W.N. Ekaya · R.N. Kinuthia · O.K. Koech +1 more This study was conducted to determine the potential of integrating Prosopis juliflora in drylands livestock production where the tree is abundant and has been reported by the community to be a menace to their livelihoods. Despite these all… RUF-34855 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The determinants of fuelwood demand: A case of Olio sub-county eastern Uganda A. Egeru · P. Isubikalu · E. Katerega · J.G.M. Majaliwa +1 more This study investigated the determinants of fuelwood demand, estimated the elasticity of the determinants, and determined changes in land use/cover and its effect on biomass dynamics. It also documented fuelwood scarcity coping strategies.… RUF-34854 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Capacity for sustaining agricultural innovation platforms in Rwanda: A case study of research into use project L. Dusengemungu · P. Kibwika The research was conducted in Rwanda on four agricultural Innovation Platforms (IPs). These IPs focus on cassava, round potato, maize production and farmers’ associations. Capacity building is vital to sustain these platforms beyond the pr… RUF-34850 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Selected soil properties for prediction of plague vectors and reservoirs in Mavumo area, Lushoto District, Tanzania J.A. Deckers · H. Gulinck · B.H. John · N. I. Kihupi +4 more The importance of selected soil properties with respect to occurrence of plague vectors and reservoirs was studied in Lushoto District, Tanzania. Plague reservoirs showed significant correlation (p<0.05) with subsoil percent clay, topso… RUF-34832 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of changes in natural resources: A participatory approach M. W. Baaru · C.K.K. Gachene · V. Gathaara · J. P. Mbuvi +1 more This study analyzed changes in natural resources in Machakos District of Kenya using participatory approaches. The results show that natural resources have decreased since the ranch became a settlement scheme. Natural forests decreased, va… RUF-34824 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing socio-ecological change dynamics using local knowledge in the semiarid lowlands of Baringo District, Kenya R. Kinuthia Ngugi · D.M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga A clear understanding of the social and ecological change dynamics in pastoral ecosystems is imperative for formulation of appropriate policies that ensure sustainable resource use and livelihood security of pastoral households. Spatial an… RUF-34803 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of climate change scenarios and variability in Uganda L. Aribo · E. Komutunga · J.G.M. Majaliwa · C. Nandozi +1 more Understanding how climate will change over time provides a valuable insight into how the challenges as result of climate change (CC) and variability can be responded to. The general objective of the study was to generate information to gui… RUF-34796 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the impact of climate change and climate variability on agricultural productivity in selected climatological zones of Uganda: An overview Y. Bamutaze · M. Nabasirye · M. M. Nsengiyunva · C.A. Shisanya +1 more Climate change and climate variability are a major threat to livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The IPCC report of 2007 indicates that SSA is the most vulnerable region to climate change and climate variability due to the weak econom… RUF-34794 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An overview to climate change in North Africa: Implication for Africa M. Hussein Sulieman · M. Muna Elhag North Africa is one of the worlds most water-scarce and dry region with a high dependency on climate-sensitive agriculture and a large share of its population and economic activity in flood-prone urban coastal zones. Therefore, climate cha… RUF-34788 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Land use/land cover changes and their impact on the human-elephant conflict in Laikipia West District, Kenya Wellington Ekaya · T. W. Mumu · G. A. Olukoye Changes in land use and cover between 1973 and 2008 in Laikipia West district, Kenya was studied. The district shares a boundary with a protected wildlife area that among others has elephants. These often raid crops in addition to competin… RUF-34786 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Validation of satellite derived rainfall estimates over Kenya C. B. Lukorito · E. Muigai Njoroge · N. J. Muthama · G. O. Ouma Precipitation is one of the major components of the earth’s climate system. Many countries in the tropics depend on rainfall for the agricultural and hydrological activities which are dominant in their economies. Rainfall information is a … RUF-34783 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Spatial and temporal distribution of fallow land and its utilisation in southeast Zimbabwe E. Manzungu · L. Mtali Since the attainment of national independence in 1980 land distribution has dominated if not defined the agrarian debate in Zimbabwe. However, evidence of increasing hectarage of fallow land in communal lands, where 70% of the population r… RUF-34748 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different types of organic fertilizers on growth, quality and yield of tomatoes in sandy soil M. I. Khalid Hamden This study was conducted in Bara locality during the period 2009-2010 to assess the impact of using different types of organic fertilizers on tomato yield growing in a sandy soil. Five treatments were compared, i.e., compost, fresh chicken… RUF-34738 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing capacity for implementing innovative PPR control strategies based on the epidemiology and socio-economic aspects of the disease in the East African region L.C. Bebora · C.G. Gitao · E. Karimuribo · S.M. Kihu +4 more Major losses in sheep and goats have been incurred from Peste des petit ruminants (PPR), a relatively new disease in East Africa. It first appeared in Eastern Uganda but has since spread to most of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Small rumina… RUF-34732 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Preferred banana varieties and their seed systems in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya N. Gitonga · M.R. Kasyoka · N. Kori · J. Mbaka +2 more Banana is an important crop for food security in Kenya. Its production has been hindered by scarcity of seedlings and pests, among other factors. A recent survey in eastern and central Kenya showed that desert varieties are prefered due to… RUF-34724 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of management practices for sustainable improvement of indigenous goats in Tanzania S.W. Chenyambuga · D.M. Komwihangilo · E.E. Ndemanisho In recent years exotic breeds and crossbred goats of the indigenous breeds and some European breeds (mainly dairy goats) have been distributed in rural areas of Tanzania to increase goat productivity and alleviate poverty. However, the dis… RUF-34721 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Optimization of biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas in Kenya T. Cheptoo · E. Kenya · J. Onchieku The non-edible vegetable oil from Jatropha curcas has been found to be a viable source for producing biodiesel. Biodiesel production from different accessions of Jatropha curcas will be compared in order to determine the highest yielding a… RUF-34711 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Integrated soil fertility management in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo B.J. Bashagaluke · R.D Birindwa · L.N. Cizungu · M.J. Walangululu This paper describes a collaborative research involving South Kivu province in Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi to disseminate resilient agro-ecosystem packages. Modifying crop arrangement by planting legumes within and bet… RUF-34705 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of phosphorus deficiency on secondary metabolites and distribution of African nightshade in Siaya and Kisii counties, Kenya J. Ogembo Oyaro African Indigenous Vegetables form an integral part of the Kenyan diets, among the most commonly consumed being the African nightshade. These vegetables contain important phenolics that have medicinal values and good health attributes. The… RUF-34701 2015 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of water productivity for maize under drip irrigation J.J. Kashaigili · H. Mahoo · F.R. Silungwe, F.R. A drip system operating under deficit irrigation was used to evaluate water productivity (WP) of TMV-1 maize variety in Morogoro, Tanzania. A block was divided into four sub-blocks; and each randomly assigned with deficit treatment (T1, T2… RUF-34693 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory natural resources management plan of canhane community, Massingir district, southern Mozambique Aniceto Chaúquem · Jao Chin · Natasha Ribeiro · Almeida. Sitoe We conducted a participatory mapping of natural resources and woody biomass estimation in Canhane Community, Massingir District in Mozambique. The aim of this study was to identify problems and opportunities for natural resources managemen… RUF-34684 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Regeneration dynamics of woody species in degraded natural forests in western Kenya Wellington Ekaya · J. Kinyamario · J. Otuoma Deforestation has become rampant in many areas in Kenya due to pressure on land resulting from human population increase. Efforts to rehabilitate areas that have been deforested have had little success due to the limited knowledge of veget… RUF-34678 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
