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 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
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 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 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 The Network of African Science Academies and its leading integrated research for Agenda 2030 J. Olang-Kado The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the affiliate Network for InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) in Africa. The Network of African Science Academies is a consortium of merit-based scie… RUF-37339 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Gender and diversity among staff of Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana · O.S. Oure Diversity refers to the differences between individuals because of differences in race, culture, age, social status, gender, religion, disability and personal values and belief systems. Diversity management is a voluntary process that invo… RUF-37311 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Tackling the challenge of staffing young upcoming Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana The purpose of this study was to identify mechanisms for young and upcoming universities in Kenya to address the challenge of hiring and retaining qualified and competent staff under severe financial constraints, poor housing conditions an… RUF-37309 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity among selected African nightshade genotypes found in Kenya K.E. Ngugi · D. Nyamongo · C. M. Onyango · N.L. Wesonga African nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) is widely used as leafy herbs and vegetables, as a source of fruit and for various medicinal purposes in the world. Nonetheless the diversity of Solanum nigrum in terms of its morphological characteri… RUF-37015 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer practices influencing sweetpotato – soy bean production and rabbit farming in selected sub-counties in Elgeyo Marakwet and Kakamega, Kenya Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas), is a tuber crop that plays a significant role in soil fertility, provides animal protein, improves human nutrition and generates income. Sweetpotato has however remained under low production with little attent… RUF-37009 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Wild Blackberry species in Kenya under conventional production R.M. Gesimba · K.O. Omondi · J.N. Wolukau Blackberry (Rubus L. sub-genus Rubus Watson) fruits grow wild in Kenya, though in some parts of the world they have been domesticated and are cultivated. There is potential for their adoption in Kenya, however this requires that informatio… RUF-36990 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Integration of indigenous knowledge with ICTs in managing effects of climate change and variability in Kajiado County, Kenya G. Kironchi · L. MacOpiyo · N. Manei Climate change threatens the stability of agricultural productivity and production. In many areas of the world where agricultural productivity is already low and the means of coping with adverse effects are limited, climate change is expec… RUF-36831 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment of current and emerging trends in agricultural labour markets in Kenya B.O. Bebe · J.O. Owuoche Agriculture is one of the important sectors in sub-Saharan Africa and improvement of labour force is essential for the development of the sector. The objective of this study was to establish current and emerging trends in Agricultural Labo… RUF-36822 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of drip irrigation on the production and economic returns of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in semi arid areas of Tanzania Athuman Juma Mahinda Field trials were conducted in semi arid area of Dodoma, central Tanzania with the aim of assessing the effect of three drip irrigation watering regimes on the production and economic returns of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). The irrigation tr… RUF-36606 2014 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Social networks and influence of actor centrality positions in Conservation Agriculture knowledge systems in Kenya J.C. Achora · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · S. Mkomwa +2 more Conservation Agriculture (CA) knowledge systems are shaped by the power relationships among actors in the social systems and this influences how innovations maybe accepted or not by farmers. Using the Social Network Analysis (SNA), three s… RUF-36517 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contamination of indigenous chicken feeds with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Feed safety, quality and supply are closely related, ranging from origin, handling, processing and storage measures. In addition, safety awareness can influence feed quality and quantity at different levels. In Western Kenya, mid plant bas… RUF-36383 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of milk yield from cattle fed on forage fertilized with specific mineral elements in Western Kenya M. Chemutai · J.K. Kitilit · S. Njogo · R. Njoroge +3 more The study evaluated the effects of Desmodium (Desmodium intortum) as feed supplement to Napier grass (Pennisetum perpeureum) on milk yield and density and effects of fertilizer application levels on forage yield. Desmodium was planted usin… RUF-36356 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Growth promotive effects of neem and stinging nettle in indigenous chickens in Kenya L.C. Bebora · M.O. Bwana · P.M. Kitala · P.G. Mbuthia +4 more The study was designed to investigate the role of aqueous suspensions of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) powders fed in drinking water on the growth performance of indigenous chicken. Twelve indigenous chicks … RUF-36350 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Blackberry germplasm diversity and its importance to cultivar development R.M. Gesimba · P.C. Korir · J.A. Ochieng’ · M.E. Oyoo The assessment of morphological and genetic diversity is an important component for cultivar development. It is a precursor to knowledge of the inheritance of key horticultural traits which is a basic requirement for cultivar development e… RUF-36327 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Ecological and socio-economic evaluation of dryland agroforestry systems in East Africa A. Egeru · G. Kironchi · M. Nyangito · N.M. Syano +1 more Drylands typically suffer from sustainable land use challenges that have rapidly increased in the recent past. Drylands are face with a number of constraints including, among others, climate variability, natural resources degradation, decl… RUF-36237 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of forage value on the choice of grass species to combat desertification in semi-arid regions of Kenya K.Z. Mganga · N.K.R. Musimba · A.W. Mwang’omb · M.M. Nyangito +1 more Livestock production is the main source of livelihood in the arid and semi-arid lands of Africa. Desertification characterized by vegetation degradation and soil erosion have become major threats to the sustainability of this land-based pr… RUF-36231 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to capacity building of agricultural researchers V. Ogemah The role played by smallholder farmers in Africa cannot be overemphasized. Smallholder agricultural production systems contribute significantly to the economic development as well as livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa. The small scale produ… RUF-36137 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM): An Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence Project at Egerton University, Kenya A.Y. Guliye · S.M. Mwonga · J. O. Ogendo · M.N. Omwamba +2 more Food insecurity and poverty remain the major challenges to Africa’s development, affecting about 33% of its population. Among the key contributing factors to food insecurity are occurrence of frequent droughts, rampant crop and livestock d… RUF-36082 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Land use and land cover change in the coastal area of Watamu Mida Creek, Kenya Alemayehu. Fikir Watamu Mida creek coastal areas, mainly the shoreline, the mangroves and the general environment have been changing due to the impact of land use change, shoreline erosion, human population pressure and the expansion of tourism sector. Thi… RUF-36027 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrating striga management strategies for improved maize production in Western Kenya W. Sunda Maize is an important crop in Kenya but is adversely affected by Striga hermonthica weed that reduces yields considerably, especially in Western Kenya. Single stand-alone management strategies for the weed have been used, but each has had … RUF-35908 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Feb 2016
