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 Socio-economic factors affecting adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies in Malawi W. Mwase · J. Njoloma · J.K. Nyengere · B.I. Nyoka A number of organizations in Malawi are keen on bringing awareness to farmers on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies. Farmers face increased negative impacts of climate change. Adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies is… RUF-37565 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 Aridity changes and its association with drought severity in Botswana J. Byakatonda · Piet K. Kenabathob · B.P. Parida Global warming is likely to increase climatic variability especially in semi arid areas. The variability is expected to be registered through changes in rainfall patterns and temperature trends, thus through changes in aridity and drought … RUF-37554 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 Economic efficiency of rice production in smallholder irrigation schemes in Southern Malawi A.K. Edriss · R. Magreta · L. Mapemba · S. Zingore This study used a parametric frontier approach to analyze technical, allocative and economic efficiency levels of smallholder rice farmers and the determinant factors in Nkhate irrigation scheme in southern Malawi. Technical and allocative… RUF-37541 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Management of chlorine decay and formation of disinfectant by-products in drinking water: A case of Gaborone City, Botswana D. Nono · P.T. Odirile · B.P. Parida Chlorine is used in most countries as a disinfectant to control multiplication of pathogenic bacteria in potable water. However, water suppliers have two major challenges in management of chlorine disinfection in water distribution systems… RUF-37538 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of commercial preservation of tomatoes using a mixed-mode solar drying technology in rural Botswana E. Dintwa · O.B. Ebangu · O. Motsamai Globally, the agricultural value chain is adversely affected by high postharvest losses estimated to be 30-50%. Efficient and affordable preservation technologies to mitigate the enormous postharvest losses are scarce in sub-Saharan Africa… RUF-37534 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary spirulina supplements on growth, haematological factors and survival of Oreochromis shiranus challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila W. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A. Mtethiwa · J.O. Siringi A study was conducted to determine the effect of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on growth performance and resistance of Oreochromis shiranus to Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Four diets containing 0, 3.5, 7.0 and 10.5 g spirulina/kg of… RUF-37530 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters in concrete ponds stocked with fresh water fish J. Kang’ombe · E. Kaunda · M. Macuiane · T. Moges +2 more A study on the effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters of fresh water fish (Oreochromis shiranus) culture was conducted at Bunda Fish Farm for three months. The objective of this study was to determinethe e… RUF-37528 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Comparative analysis of wood utilization and acceptability of fish from the smoking and frying technologies in Malawi F. Kapute · E. Kaunda · F. Maguza · Z. Makawa +1 more A study was conducted to compare wood utilization efficiency and acceptability of the processed Engraulicypris sardella and Copadichromis spp. using smoking and frying technologies. The study was conducted on station at Bunda College and a… RUF-37525 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of feeding frequency and feeding rate on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis shiranus juvenile (Trewavas 1983) reared in laboratory condition C. German · T. Gwaza · Q. Jun · J. Kang’ombe +2 more Studies to investigate the effect of feeding frequency (2, 3 and 4 times/day) and feeding rate (2, 4, 6 and 8% BW/day) on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis shiranus was conducted in a laboratory at Li… RUF-37522 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 The use of mobile phone in camel marketing: The case of Babille district of Fafan zone, Somali region, Ethiopia Tofik Ifrah This study assessed the use of a mobile phone in camel marketing in Babille district, Fafan zone, Somali region, Ethiopia. A random sample of 130 households was selected from two purposively selected areas (kebeles) in Babille district. De… RUF-37510 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Ex-ante benefit-cost analysis of an animal production and forage centre for a smallholder dairy value chain in Zimbabwe T. Chamboko · P. Mugabe · E. Mwakiwa Many smallholder dairy schemes in Africa face sustainability constraints due to shortages of feed resources and poor productivity. Extension supported dairy animal production and forage centres constructed alongside the milk collection cen… RUF-37508 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of harvesting date on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in northern Mozambique M. Amane · A. M. Mondjana · A. Muitia · Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is the third most important crop in Mozambique. Despite its importance as food, the presence of mycotoxins, especially aflatoxins has the potential to limit its use in both the human and livestock diet. In t… RUF-37504 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 Farmer preference for improved seed potato varieties in Malawi: Case study of Ntcheu and Dedza districts G. Tione Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the main root and tuber crop produced for both food and cash. Potatoes are the world’s number one non-grain food commodity. It provides fast cash because it is a short duration (3-4 months) crop. Malawi is ran… RUF-37499 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The role of drought stress on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts and Aspergillus flavus population in the soil during field production T. Donga · W.A.B. Msuku · S. Njoroge · C. Sibakwe Drought stress is one of the factors that contribute to aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts during field production. A study was conducted aimed at investigating the effects of drought on aflatoxin contamination and A. fluvus population … RUF-37497 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
