Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of technical and economic feasibility of a portable aquaponic system P. C. Mnelemba · J. Valeta In Malawi, about 43.6% of total dietary protein consumed is from fish. However, rapid growth in population has led to harvest stagnation from Lake Malawi and other water bodies, leading to a decline in per capita consumption of fish from 1… RUF-39743 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Stakeholders’ inclusion and mobilization in co-management of Lake Turkana fisheries, Kenya K. Bernard · O. Obwoyere · M. Ogoma Lake Turkana, the world’s largest desert lake, is the second largest producer of freshwater fishery in Kenya. The lake is co-managed by stakeholders’ groups called Beach Management Units (BMUs) in a co-management arrangement with the gover… RUF-39244 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Apr 2021
Journal articles Open Access Promoting co-existence among shrimp fishers through social networking: a qualitative study on influence of bonding on linkage in Rivers State O.M. Adesope · P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi · Nelson Turyahabwe Social network is an effective strategy in promoting coexistence among shrimp fishers in Rivers State Nigeria. The study assessed how network bonding is stimulating the bridging and linking among actors in eight fishing settlements of Rive… RUF-38105 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Aug 2019
Journal articles Open Access Member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organisations in promoting fish farming: case of Dowa and Mchinji districts in Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more This study examines some selected member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Five fish farmer organizations which undertook fish farming activities under the auspices of Community … RUF-37616 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Implications of the challenges affecting capacity of fish farmer organizations in Dowa and Mchinji districts in Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more This study examines farmers’ perceptions on implications of challenges affecting farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Data collection comprised face to face interviews and focus group discussions with members of the farmer group… RUF-37615 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Local community perspective about challenges affecting farmer organizations. Case of selected socioeconomic characteristics of members in fish farmer organizations in central Malawi C. Chonde · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · D. Kayambazinthu +1 more This study examines challenges affecting fish farmer organizations in relation to socioeconomic characteristics of members within farmer organizations. The objective of the study was to determine perceptions of members with varying socioec… RUF-37611 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Apparent digestibility and utilization of protein and phosphorus in diets of incorporated with sprouted sorghum, phytase and protease enzymes for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Apparent digestibility, deposition and retention of crude protein and phosphorus were determined for 30%, 35%, 50% and 55% CP diets incorporated with sprouted sorghum, 750, 1000 and 1250 unitskg-1 phytase and protease enzymes ,fed to Afric… RUF-37368 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Effects of protease enzyme supplementation on protein digestibility of legume and/or fish meal-based fish feeds W.L. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Improving protein digestibility in nutrient poor fish feeds through incorporation of dietary enzymes is expected to be achieved with protease. Understanding the role of other dietary enzymes was therefore evaluated to guide appropriate use… RUF-37367 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of incorporation of forecasting using time series data into fisheries management in Malawi: Case of management of Oreochromis species of Lake Malawi W.W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A.H.N. Mtethiwa · M. Mulumpwa +1 more The Chambo fishery has been reported to be declining over the years to the levels that strategies were put in place to restore the fishery by the government and other stakeholders. The effectiveness of these strategies in restoring the cha… RUF-36397 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Infestation and damage to cured fish by hide beetle E.S. Erondu · U. Zakka A study was carried out to determine the relative rate of infestation of Dermestes maculatus on two different cured fish species, Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus under laboratory conditions. All the treatments had three repli… RUF-36389 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Africa Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Fisheries (AquaFish) J. Dzanja · W.W.L. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · D. Kassam +5 more The Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Centre of Excellence (AquaFish), based at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), seeks to train a pool of skilled and innovative graduate students to contribute towards impr… RUF-36095 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A comparative analysis of the competitiveness Of tilapia and catfish enterprises in Mbale sub region Eastern Uganda Halasi Gidongo Zech Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above 240,000 tonnes p… RUF-35959 2014 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Case Studies Open Access Strengthening the design and management of PhD programmes in African universities: a case study of three RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Patrick Okori This document presents highlights of a study commissioned by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) as part of its effort to improve the level and quality of Doctoral training in Africa. It involved … RUF-35929 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2016
Journal articles Open Access Co-management driven enforcement of rules and regulations on Lake Tanganyika, Zambia Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more The economic gains from illegal fishing are high in the face of growing demand for fish. Resources are declining; fisher community conflicts are increasing. Increased enforcement is the policy option chosen to improve compliance with rules… RUF-35901 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Population genetics structure of wild and domesticated African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Victoria and Albertine Drainage Basins Daniel Ojiambo Wildlife capture fisheries have declined tremendously due to overfishing resulting from high demand. Aquaculture is a viable option to meet this demand. The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the major species cultured in sever… RUF-35894 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Bioeconomic analysis of chambo (oreochromis spp.) and kambuzi (small haplochromine spp.) fish stocks of Lake Malombe W. Singini A study to establish bioeconomic options for economic exploitation of Chambo (Oreochromis spp.) and Kambuzi (small Haplochromine cichlids) fisheries of Lake Malombe was conducted between 2010 to 2012. Three models, logistic regression, Uni… RUF-35780 2013 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access Diet and feeding habits of the small catfish, Clarias liocephalus in wetlands of Western Uganda L. Chapman · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · J. Yatuha Clarias liocephalus is an air-breathing catfish inhabiting wetland and river systems in East Africa. This catfish is in highdemandforsaleaslivebaitintheNileperchfisheryof Lake Victoria and equally important in the diet of local communitiesint… RUF-35593 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determination of age and growth of Opsaridium microlepis (mpasa) and the influence of water quality parameters on its catches in the Linthipe river in Central Malawi Moses Limuwa A study on the determination of age and growth of Opsaridium microlepis, locally known as the mpasa, and the influence of water quality parameters on its catches in the Linthipe river in Central Malawi was conducted between February 2006 a… RUF-35500 2008 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Modelling spatial non-stationarity of Oreochromis karongae in South-East Arm of Lake Malawi Patrick Jeremy Likongwe Fisheries researchers are faced with the challenging task of studying complex patterns and processes in aquatic resources. Analysis of such patterns is mostly performedundertheassumptionthatecologicalrelationshipsdonotvarywithin management… RUF-35352 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Feeding, reproductive biology and aquaculture potential of Clarias liocephalus in the wetlands of south western Uganda L. Chapman · J. Kang’ombe · J. Rutaisire · J. Yatuha Clarias liocephalus is a data-deficient air breathing cat fish in wetlands of Western Uganda. It is highly demanded as live bait in Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria and as food by local communities. Because of high demand, smaller sizes… RUF-35094 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing the price of fish in central Malawi and its implications on the development of aquaculture George Matiya · Wakabayashi. Yoshikazu A study to investigate factors that influence prices of fish was conducted in Lilongwe, Salima, Kasungu and Mchinji districts of the Central Region of Malawi. Market type, form of preservation, species type, length of fish, weight of fish,… RUF-35057 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Fisheries and aquaculture adaptation and conservation strategies in Uganda’s changing climate K. Angura · C. Masembe · V. Muwanika Climate change has modified the distribution and productivity of many organisms including freshwater species. It has also affected biological processes with eventual alterations in the food webs. Fishers and fish farmers will bear the full… RUF-35055 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary protein, lipid and androgen (11 - ketotestosterone) levels on the progeny of Oreochromis andersonii (castelnau, 1861) broodstock J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · Alexander Shula Kefi The study on the effect of dietary protein, lipid and 11 – Ketotestosterone (11 – KT) levels on the progeny quality of Oreochromis andersonii broodstock will be conducted at National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kitwe, Zamb… RUF-35051 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing fish production and marketing for food security and rural incomes of small-scale producers in Malawi J. Banda · B. Chirwa · T. Chitsulo · D. Jamu +6 more Low fish production continues to be persistent problem among small scale farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. An action research using the value chain approach that links university and other actors to the farmers will guide implementation of th… RUF-35024 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and risk assessment of safety hazards in fresh fish and fish products in Malawi J. Kang’ombe · F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · J.S. Likongwe +1 more Food quality and safety issues are becoming a major concern globally due to increased and widespread emerging risks related to food borne illnesses. Countries around the world are creating food safety agencies in compliance with national a… RUF-35018 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
