Working Document Series Open Access Camel forage range in Uganda’s dryland D. Aleper · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa · J.B. Salamula Camels thrive best in arid and semi-arid lands of Africa and have the potential to reduce the vulnerability of pastoral communities to impacts of climate change and variability. The study was conducted in Karamoja sub-region and involved a… RUF-36469 2016 CC BY 4.0 27 Oct 2016
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter August, 2010 RUF-35239 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter December, 2009: Special edition RUF-35209 2009 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Utilization of woody plants as food in times of food scarcity in selected dryland areas of Iringa district, Tanzania V. E. Tairo Iringa District in Tanzania is a semi-arid area that is prone to frequent crop failures. Food insecurity is widespread and often the communities use woody plants as alternative source of livelihood. Although the use of woody plants as food… RUF-35006 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 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 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 Livelihoods under climate variability and change: An analysis of the adaptive capacity of rural poor to water scarcity in Kenya’s drylands S. W. Chege · W.N. Ekaya · W. N. Mnene · P. N. Mongare +3 more Rainfall, which is the main source of water in Kenya’s drylands areas, shows very high spatial and temporal variability. Crop, forage and livestock production closely follow rainfall trends thus putting livelihoods of a number of household… RUF-34792 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Land cover and use changes in the rangelands of Central-Uganda: Impacts on soil quality and pasture productivity C.K.K. Gachene · G. Kironchi · D. Mpairwe · E. Zziwa This study determined the patterns and magnitudes of land cover and use changes, their driving factors and impacts on soil quality and pasture productivity in Nakasongola district. Satellite data (1970 - 2009), surveys, soil and pasture sa… RUF-34706 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Case Studies Open Access Getting the Green Revolution Megan Lindow RUF-33625 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2015
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Rose Njeru Since 2008, RUFORUM has launched seven regional coursework based PhD programs which are hosted at different member universities. RUFORUM engaged a consultant to conduct case studies of five programs namely, PhD Dryland Resource Management … RUF-33591 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Dryland Agriculture in Kenya: Gendered risks, Vulnerabilities and Research Gaps M.A. Chesire · E.M. Mwenzwa The drylands of Kenya that comprise of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) make up about 80% of the total land area and support approximately 30% of the population, mainly pastoralists and agro-pastoralists. They are home to most of wildlife … RUF-32869 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the Potential of Camel Milk as a Livelihood Option in the Face of Climatic and Environmental Changes in Drylands of Kenya D.M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi In drylands of Kenya, the adverse effects of climate variability and change has directly weakened the pastoral production system and made it less effective as a livelihood option. This has med most pastoral household food insecure. However… RUF-32642 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Forage Availability and Productivity in Uganda’s Cattle Corridor: A Case Study of Karamoja Sub-Region A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · J.G.M. Majaliwa This study seeks to explore the influence climate variability and change has on forage availability and productivity in Karamoja region of North Eastern Uganda. It will determine forage availability and factors influencing its productivity… RUF-32270 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access PhD in Dryland Resource Management This is a regional program for Eastern and Southern Africa, which is offered at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. Africa faces the challenge of ensuring sustainable manage-ment of Dryland resources. Consequently there is need to build c… RUF-31674 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Food Poverty among Pastoral Communities in Dryland Kenya D.M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi The dryland area of Kenya has the highest poverty incidence compared to other areas in the country; this is why poverty reduction has been a key government policy goal especially in these areas. These regions are predominantly inhabited by… RUF-31637 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Nov 2013
