Theses & Dissertations Open Access Geospatial Analysis Of Cassava Commercialisation In Tanzania Elton Eric Chikondi Mgalamadzi Promoting cassava production and solving challenges that are associated with cassava processing and commercialisation has been a priority for government and non-governmental organisations in Tanzania. However, the commercialisation process… RUF-35350 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Morphological characteristics, growth and yield of elite grain and leaf Amaranth in Northern Tanzania Omary Ijumaa Mbwambo Amaranth is considered one of the most commonly produced and consumed indigenous vegetables on the African continent. In Tanzania amaranth constitutes about 6% of total hectares of vegetable planted annually. The genus consists of nearly 6… RUF-35348 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of trees on soil characteristics and maize productivity in small holder farms of western Kenya Noella Andenyi Ekhuya Maize production in Kenya has been decreasing with time, especially in Western Kenya which is one of the main belts of maize production. This is due to low purchasing power for inorganic fertilizers by resource poor farmers. Use of local i… RUF-35344 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Adoption of Kilimo Kwanza Policy by Smallholder Citrus Farmers in Muheza District, Tanga Region Mzamiru Saidi Smallholder farmers in the citrus sub-sector of Tanzania particularly in Tanga Region are adversely faced by many challenges compared to other groups of farmers. Poor farming practices, poor post harvest management skills, low quality of p… RUF-35341 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Critical shoot Nitrogen curve for potato varieties Asante and Tigoni in Kenya Mugo James Njeru Potato is a major crop in Kenya with its production area increasing as a result of people opting for potatoes than other crops. The production is however lower than what is expected due to several challenges, among them being low fertility… RUF-35338 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of physiological and agronomic responses as screening techniques for yield and water stress tolerance in wheat Cultivars In Tigray, Ethiopia Mohammed Mebrahtu Mossa Water stress is one of the major environmental factors that inhibits metabolic processes and constrains plant growth and crop productivity in the majority of agricultural fields. Wheat is generally grown on arid-agricultural fields and wat… RUF-35334 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access To evaluate the effect of research methodologies on the proposal work plans, budget and completion time (A case study of JKUAT research funded projects) Wanzala Richard Wamalwa This study evaluated to what extent research methodologies influence proposal work plan, budget and completion time. The study involved a sample size of twenty randomly selected proposals out of a total of 52 on-going research projects. Da… RUF-35333 2011 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of data capture methods used in plant health clinics in Kenya Linda Amondi Ohulo Plant clinics, which are context and situation specific compared to the existing extension approach in the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), can deliver advice to farmers at the point of demand to reduce crop losses to pests. They can also ad… RUF-35331 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Profit efficiency of dairy farmers in Kenya: a case study of smallholder farmers in the rift valley and central province Leone Iga Mawa Kenya‟s dairy industry is among the best in the Sub-Sahara Africa. The dairy industry is an important source of household livelihood among the smallholder families. There is immense pressure on land due to the increasing population. The re… RUF-35328 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Provision of research methods support for neglected tropical diseases’ research projects at eastern and southern African centre of international parasite control, Kenya medical research institute, Nairobi Paul Murima Ng’ang’a The availability of a large variety of elementary and complex statistical methods and the quick pace of change and development in statistics makes most researchers' statistical knowledge insufficient for them to be independent. It is unrea… RUF-35327 2011 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Use of data quality assessment to evaluate the level of HIV data completeness in Ministry of Health facilities: a case study of Eastern province-Kenya Kirimi Peter Mutugi Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome data feedback and decision making is enhanced by data quality assessments which are done using well designed tools and methods. HIV data quality is useful in HIV pr… RUF-35325 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Estimating the survival of patients with cancer of the cervix at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya Khaemba Emma Nelima Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women globally. The majority of patients present in advanced disease stages, leading to high mortality rates. Information on the survival of cervical cancer patients in Kenya w… RUF-35321 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Improving Research Methods On Bean Breeding At Burundi Agronomic Sciences Research Institute Ntukamazina Nepomuscene In Burundi, agricultural sector faces several constraints among them climate variability, increasing population density, pests and diseases and soil degradation. These factors lead to very low (and declining) levels of agricultural product… RUF-35318 2011 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Tree attribute ranking and phenology study: Farmers’ knowledge of trees commonly found on coffee Farms bordering Mabira forest reserve in Mukono District, Uganda Muchelo Ronald Omeli The potential of trees in agroforestry coffee systems to provide goods and services is increasingly recognized as important in improving local livelihoods and reducing the pressure on existing forest resources. There is a lack of informati… RUF-35314 2011 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter January, 2013 RUF-35303 2013 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter September, 2012 RUF-35298 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter April, 2012 RUF-35292 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter March, 2012 RUF-35290 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter November, 2011 RUF-35286 2011 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter October, 2011 RUF-35285 2011 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter August, 2011 RUF-35283 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An epistemological paradigm shift from adaptive to systemic approach to agricultural curricula review and development in Higher Education Institutes R. Buruchara · G. Foerch · R. Hawkins · M. Karuhanga +3 more The limited impacts on poverty, hunger and land degradation from past efforts in agricultural training, research and outreach have been partly blamed on the education philosophy in higher education that is teacher centered and based on rig… RUF-35281 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access University outreach support to farmer associations in western Kenya A.K. Kipkoech · P.O. Mongare · J. Ochuodho · J.R. Okalebo +1 more Moi University’s School of Agriculture obtained a research grant from Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to carry out a research leading to the strengthening of the linkages between Moi University an… RUF-35272 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Monitoring and evaluating capacity development programmes: A conceptual basis and experiences from the RUFORUM M&E strategy development Agnes Akwang Obua-Ogwal · Washington O. Ochola In responding to the demand for tools, strategy and capacity for monitoring and evaluating (M&E) performance, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has embarked on development of a robust M&… RUF-35271 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Innovation systems perspectives: Institutional change to strengthen agricultural tertiary education in Sub-saharan Africa E. Adipala · Nodumo Dhlamini · Wellington Ekaya · Washington O. Ochola The changing face of African agriculture in the wake of myriad global, regional and local challenges requires adjustments in agricultural capacity development. Universities are better placed to spearhead this change but they too need to ad… RUF-35269 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
