Working Document Series Open Access How can agroecology contribute to improving food security in Africa? A. P. Adu-Dartey · K. D. Antwi · C. Callenius · A.I Fernando +6 more This discussion paper aims at exploring the potential of agroecology to improve food security, nutrition and the overall wellbeing in Africa in the face of the challenges posed by the growing population, climate change, rising cost of livi… RUF-41110 2025 CC BY 4.0 4 Apr 2025
Project reports Open Access Strengthening Collaborative Forces: FARA-AFAAS Leaders Visit RUFORUM to Strengthen African Agricultural Development Kampala, Uganda - In a bid to tackle the pressing challenges in Africa's Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) system, the FARA Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey Agumya and Dr Silim Nahdy, Executive Secretary of AFAAS paid a courtesy v… RUF-41101 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 Jan 2025
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of mushroom farming enterprise in Eastern Uganda H. Kongai · S.P. Oonyu · C. Opolot Mushrooms constitute an important source of selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins and fibre. Due to their nutraceutical properties, they are used for prevention of Parkinson, Alzheimer, hypertension and stroke diseas… RUF-41093 2024 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Mediating Role of Social Norms on the Relationship between Perceived Behavioral Control and Credit Utilization Intention J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · N. Mubangizi · I. Nsereko +2 more Credit utilization enhances agricultural productivity to trigger rural development, but little is known about the credit utilization intention of the smallholder farmers who are the main borrowers in the areas. This study assessed the medi… RUF-41086 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Investigation of the Sweetpotato Trial Network for Efficient and Cost-effective Variety Development in Uganda A. Alajo · M.O. Anyanga · Murenju Doreen Chelangat · P. Musana +2 more Late-stage evaluation of sweetpotato breeding trials is routinely conducted at multiple locations, years, or sea-sons to provide a better understanding of the genotype-environment interaction and test for genotype stability. In addition, i… RUF-41071 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Genesis, evolution and current thrusts of Soroti University O.J.R. Ikoja · J.G. Okello · L. Too-Okema Elders from Teso sub region in Eastern Uganda nursed a dream that one day, they would have a University in their area. This dream came true on 11th December 2011 when Uganda Government decided to set up a Public University known as Soroti … RUF-41061 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Domain of anti-nutritional factors in sorghum: A perspective of livestock nutrition I. Akeni · E. Awori · Murenju Doreen Chelangat · C. Cruet-Bourgos +11 more Tannins and dhurrin (cyanogenic glucoside) are the two main anti-nutritional elements of sorghum. However, other antinutritive compounds including phytoestrogens, phytates (phytic acid), and alkaloids can also affect the quality of feed if… RUF-41022 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Distribution of Blight Diseases of Tomato in Selected Agro-ecological Regions of Uganda L. Akello · S.Y. Athman · I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema +4 more Tomato is among the most commonly grown vegetables in Uganda and it is cultivated all year round. Some of the commonly grown varieties include; money maker, marglobe, ansal, azilla, and padma. Based on the survey, Ansal was the most prefer… RUF-41014 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Trends in Primary School Enrolment and Performance in selected rural Schools in North Eastern Uganda E. Adipala · P. Atim · M. Edimu · R. Ekwamu +1 more Education is a key enabler and equalizer for livelihood opportunities and economic advancement of societies, and is indeed a basic human right. Unfortunately access to education is uneven, with rural communities especially in developing co… RUF-41003 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Synthesis of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Research Findings at the Africa Center of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation (ACE Climate SABC) of Haramaya University, Ethiopia B. Bobe Climate change is posing challenges to the survival of mankind and sustainable development in the world. Its impacts are more pronounced in Africa, particularly the sub-Saharan Africa where the people’s livelihoods are over-dependent on th… RUF-40990 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Sources of Cowpea Genotypes Resistant to Flower Bud Thrips I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema · H.W. Gitonga · S. Kyamanywa Flower bud thrip is destructive insect pests of cowpea and other legumes and can cause complete yield loss in severe infestation. Utilization of resistance in cowpea breeding is one of the most efficient and environmental friendly methods … RUF-40974 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of pulses and sesame value chains in Eastern Uganda A. Asekenye · D. Asero · M. Egayu · H. Kongai +2 more Pulses and sesame constitute important nutritional and nutraceutical benefits providers and smallholder house-hold income generating sources in eastern and northern Uganda. In spite of their increasing demand locally, regionally and intern… RUF-40972 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Insights into Mango Productivity: Agronomic Practices, Soil Parameters, and Pest Management in Western Uganda F. Babweteera · K. Balikoowa · G. Nakabonge · S. Namayengo In Uganda, mangoes rank among the top five most popular and economically significant fresh fruits. Despite concerted governmental efforts to promote mango cultivation through nationwide distribution of planting materials, farmers continue … RUF-40966 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Implications of climate change on grain yield of sorghum and millet over selected areas in Uganda Y. Bamutaze · M. Nsengiyunva · G. Oriangi Climate change undoubtedly raises serious productivity and livelihood challenges in Uganda’s socio-ecological systems, which are dominated by smallholder farmers practising rainfed agriculture. While sorghum and millet are some of the key … RUF-40963 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Education access trends in Uganda E. Adipala · Z.O. Ekimwere This paper analyzes access trends to education in Uganda from the time universal primary education (UPE) was introduced in 1997, based on Articles 30 and 34 of the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. With UPE in place, rein-forced by the Millennium… RUF-40959 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Strategic Communication: Weapon for Behaviour Change Z.O. Ekimwere This article explicates Strategic Communication as an emerging but influential discipline in Science Communica-tion research. In particular, it examines its role in causing behavior change and enabling organizations to fulfill their missio… RUF-40950 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Socio Economic Factors Affecting Credit Access and Utilization among SACCO Members in Soroti District, Eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · N. Mubangizi · J.J. Okiror This paper examined the socio economic factors influencing credit utilization among borrowers of rural credit schemes in Soroti district, Uganda. The study used a cross-sectional research design involving both qualitative and quantitative … RUF-40949 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and nature of partnerships in restoration efforts of Awoja watershed in Eastern Uganda Running head: Nurturing Quality Partnerships for Awoja Watershed Restoration J.G. Agea · S. Akello · A. Badji · H. Sseguya +1 more Watershed restoration initiatives are often determined by the quality of partnerships they entail, along with factors such as institutional frameworks and the degree of community involvement. Despite a growing body of re-search investigati… RUF-40947 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Knowledge Management as an Instrument for National Performance: A Review Z.O. Ekimwere It is a given that Knowledge resides exclusively in people’s minds. A society endowed with knowledgeable people could generate the greatest wealth for its people because in knowledge economies human capital and intellect are the drivers of… RUF-40946 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Gender relations in farmer groups’ performance: Voices of Women in Western Kenya N.O.A. Abigael · G. Ariya · M.J. Nasambu · R. Njoroge +1 more The gender role in farmer groups’ performance is a feminism debate that often emerges in feminist studies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The debate challenges the question of why feminism has not been enthused in rural farm yet women’s activities … RUF-40940 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Different Levels of Artificial Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth of Pine Tree Seedlings A.S.F. Kiptarus · B.B. Kirongo · W.P Mwaka · O.K. Opiyo Mycorrhizal inoculation of pine seedlings for efficient water and nutrient uptake and consequent production of healthy, vigorous seedlings with high survival rate has been achieved in East Africa for over four decades by use of soil from m… RUF-40935 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Conceptualizing Access to Education in sub-Saharan Africa: Critical Issues to Consider E. Adipala · Z.O. Ekimwere Access to education is an inescapable pathway to a country’s development. Education is not only a right, but it enlightens and empowers citizens with knowledge and skills, and provides a critical mass of human capital and manpower which ar… RUF-40930 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Trends in Secondary School Education Enrolment and Performance for selected Rural Schools in North-Eastern Uganda A. Acwera · E. Adipala · P. Atim · M. Edimu +4 more Globally, Governments have prioritized providing education opportunities for developing their human capital and ensuring having literate and competitive citizens. This is also the case in Uganda, where the education system pro-gresses from… RUF-40928 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Linguistic Approach to Inclusivity of the Deaf in Web-Based Mainstream Higher Institu-tions of Learning in Uganda: A Case of Uganda Martyrs University This study was designed to investigate how effectively higher institutions of learning embraced inclu-sivity of the deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) in a web-based education in a heterogeneous teaching-learning environment but, from a lingui… RUF-40924 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Linguistic Approach to Inclusivity of the Deaf in Web-Based Mainstream Higher Institu-tions of Learning in Uganda: A Case of Uganda Martyrs University C. Nakyejwe This study was designed to investigate how effectively higher institutions of learning embraced inclu-sivity of the deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) in a web-based education in a heterogeneous teaching-learning environment but, from a lingui… RUF-40923 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
