Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of on-farm raw milk cooling using solar refrigeration system in Nakuru County, Kenya A. K. Faraj · V. Kutto · J. Mwove The Kenya dairy sector is one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and it is dominated by small scale farmers. The sub-sector plays a crucial role in curbing food insecurity and creating employment in Kenya. However, evening milk which con… RUF-40658 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Wax Connection Enterprise-Promoting African Outlook through Fibre Marketing E. Draru African fabrics are especially popular in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. However the materials used are not originally from these countries, but are said to have been created by Indonesia and the Dutch and printed in Europe. The materials gai… RUF-40104 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cassava value chain upgrading for secure food, nutrition, income and resilience of smallholder farmers in the Agricultural Semi-Arid Lands of Nakuru County – Preliminary results P. Arama · P. Kaburu · J.W. Matofari · R.M.S. Mulwa +1 more Cassava is an important food security crop in Kenya, mainly grown for subsistence and limited commerce in western, eastern and coastal regions. Demand for the crop has grown in non-traditional growing areas of Nakuru County where cassava a… RUF-39787 CC BY 4.0 15 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Approaches to retooling University faculty in innovative pedagogic approaches to develop the creative and innovative potential of young people A. Egeru · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa Globally, several higher education institutions are undergoing reforms to render instructional practices and educational systems more effective in generating the targeted type of graduate. The main stimulus for these reforms is the hypothe… RUF-38882 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Benchmarking transformative capacity building interventions: The case of entrepreneurship training programmes supported by RUFORUM A. Egeru · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa The regional universities forum for capacity building in agriculture is implementing a programme; Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev) with support from the M… RUF-38390 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Students as agents of change in achieving food security and reduced unemployment in subSahara Africa: The case of CESAAM project at Egerton University D.O. Otieno · K.O. Otieno · G. Owuor In a country where the average age of a farmer is 60+ years, it is a “tall” order to realize food security. This is especially so given the shrinking acreage under cultivation, erratic climatic conditions, and poor access to financial serv… RUF-38370 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
TAGDev Resources Open Access TAGDev Inception and Planning Meeting Report The project inception and planning meeting was held at the RUFORUM Secretariat from 15th to 17th December 2016. The meeting involved the RUFORUM Secretariat staff, the implementing universities, The MasterCard Foundation Makerere, Makerere… RUF-36601 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access TAGDev Implementing Partners Planning Meeting The TAGDEv Implementing Partner’s Workshop involving Egerton University, Gulu University and RUFORUM was held in Kampala from 8th to 9th August 2016 at the RUFORUM Secretariat to initiate the process of programme implementation. This plann… RUF-36600 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2017
Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing on-farm common bean profitability: the case of smallholder bean farmers in Babati District, Tanzania Eliud A. Birachi · Saimon Venance Karane · P. Mshenga Legumes are important food and cash crops in developing countries. In Tanzania, more than half the farmers grow several species of grain legumes which include common bean, groundnut, pigeonpea, cowpea, chickpea, peas and soybean. However, … RUF-36569 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
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 Linking universities to communities: The case of Egerton University N.W. Mungai · V.W. Njuguna Egerton University, as a leading institution of higher learning in agriculture and environment in Kenya, has developed innovative approaches to enhance effective dissemination of technologies and contribute to extension service delivery. T… RUF-36211 2016 CC BY 4.0 17 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
Technical reports Open Access Backstopping visit by EARTH University: Sharing experiences in community development, entrepreneurship and experiential learning Mario Piedra In 2014, EARTH University received a grant through the RUFORUM Nurturing Grants scheme to strengthen universities' community engagement and rural entrepreneurship as well as increase the level of experiential learning in the focus universi… RUF-35896 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Developing a regional agricultural and rural innovations PhD training program in eastern africa: The Egerton University experience D.M. Amudavi · Justus M. Ombati · C.A. Onyango Although agricultural and rural sectors have a substantial economic share in Africa, their performance have remained sub-optimal due to many challenges including limited supply of high level professionals in agricultural and rural innovati… RUF-35252 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Access and utilization of agro-meteorological information: A case study of small holder irrigation farmers in Kenya E.K. Maranga · G.O. Obati · W. Zendera Weather and climate are one of the major production risks and uncertainties impacting on agricultural systems performance and management. A study was conducted in Lari Wendani irrigation scheme, Nakuru North District, and Perkerra irrigati… RUF-35196 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing usage of Web 2.0 Tools in disseminating climate information and services in National Agricultural Systems of Eastern Africa B.O. Bebe · G.O. Opile · S.O. Oseni Without deliberate attention, the vulnerability to climate change and variability in the sub-Saharan Africa and particularly Eastern Africa region will be severe in terms of food and income insecurity, worsened human and livestock health a… RUF-35176 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Information access and preference for delivery pathways by peri-urban and rural smallholder dairy farmers in Central Kenya J. Matofari · D.K. Mbugua · M. Ngigi This study investigated access to information and preferences in delivery pathways for smallholder dairy farmers in two divisions in Central Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional survey design using systematic sampling procedure where 34… RUF-35169 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of information dissemination pathways on small scale tea production in western Kenya V. Mbigidde · G. Owour · I.M. Tabu The yield of tea, an important cash crop in Kenya, has been declining amongst the small scale farmer’s inspite of the research recommendations. A survey was carried out in western Kenya to determine the effect of information dissemination … RUF-35168 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluating accessibility and usability of dissemination pathways for delivering climate information and services to vulnerable groups in semi-arid Kenya V. Kirui · Bebe. Omedo · Oseni. Saidu Access and use of climate information and services are essential for building adaptation to impacts of climate change. These include early warning systems, weather forecasts, and research outputs relating to climate change adaptation in re… RUF-35163 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of constraints in use of electronic agricultural information resources at selected institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya N.J. Kamar · G. Owour · M. Tabu This study aims at identifying the constraints in use of agricultural electronic resources in academic institutions and their contributions to development in agriculture. Limited access to agricultural e-resources has led to poor research … RUF-35156 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a framework to assess completeness of Disaster Recovery Plans in RUFORUM Universities J. E. Apio · M. Bagaya · N.T. Rwangoga In Universities and other institutions, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) is critical for today’s learning, research, business profiling and institutional management. However, sustainability of systems in place depends greatly… RUF-35149 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Identifying indigenous knowledge and effective communication systems for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kilifi District, Kenya G.A. Achiando · R. Birech · Washington Ochola This study investigated the influence of incorporating feedback from agricultural information users in agricultural communication systems and identified coping strategies for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kenya. Fo… RUF-35141 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation and selection of drought and pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) tolerant chickpea genotypes for introduction in semi-arid areas of Kenya P.K. Kimurto · R.M.S. Mulwa · B.K. Towett This study evaluated 289 chickpea lines for drought tolerance, and 30 for pest resistance. Several promising genotypes have been identified (ICC 2580, ICC 7272, ICCV 92311, ICC 3362, ICCV 95311, ICC 506, EC 583311, ICCVX 906183-1), and the… RUF-35126 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access What is the effect of management interventions package on productivity of indigenous chicken in Western Kenya? B.O. Bebe · J. Ochieng · G. Owuor This study examined different management packages for improving indigenous chicken productivity in Kenya. The management interventions package comprised feed supplementation, housing, chick rearing, brooding and vaccination study. Farmers … RUF-34944 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Fumigant toxicity of five essential oil constituents against major stored-product insect pests of food grains P.K Bett · A.L. Deng · E. A.W. Kamau · S.T Kariuki +5 more Insect pests attacking stored food grains cause substantial losses that undermine food security in sub-Sahara Africa. Subsistence farmers predominantly use traditional plant-based products to protect their grains in storage. In an attempt … RUF-34387 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
