Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing capacity of beach management units in implementing fisheries co-management in a tropical desert lake B. K. Kirui · E. O. Obura · G. O. Obwoyere · M. O. Ogoma +1 more Lake Turkana fishery consists of seven endemic and 12 commercially exploited species and is the second largest producer of freshwater fish in Kenya. It supports livelihoods of approx. 300,000 people locally. The lake is managed by beach ma… RUF-39266 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2021
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
TAGDev Resources Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilisers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish fry produced under artificial propagation W. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · N. Madalla · Sebastian S. Mosha In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the challenge of unreliable supply of seed due to difficulties of reproducing in c… RUF-36614 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
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
Journal articles Open Access Towards effective stakeholder participation in co-management through fisheries management clinics Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more A study was conducted to investigate the level of stakeholder participation in co-management of Lake Tanganyika. This study was conducted in the two districts of Mpulungu and Nsama on the Zambian water front. A total of 568 respondents wer… RUF-35904 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more Despite Zambia’s recent policies for optimizing sustainable management of fisheries, their success has been modest in practice. Artisanal and industrial fleets have led to decline in fish catches in the presence of currently prescribed man… RUF-35903 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 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-35824 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Journal articles Open Access Modelling and forecasting small Haplochromine species (Kambuzi) production in Malaŵi – a stochastic model approach V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · W. Singini The study aimed at forecasting small Haplochromine species locally known as Kambuzi yield in Malaŵi, based on data on Lake Malombe fish catches during the years from 1976 to 2011. The study considered Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (M… RUF-35632 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Bioeconomic approach to rebuilding small Haplochromine cichlids of Lake Malombe, Malawi W. Jere · V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · Orton Msiska +1 more The paper deals with the surplus production models of Verhulst Schaefer that were applied to the small haplochromine cichlids fishery to investigate the sustainability properties of the stock and management of the fishery. The basic object… RUF-35631 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Value chain analysis of Lake Malawi fish: a case study of Oreochromis spp (Chambo) J. Dzanja · Mafanizo Hara · L.Y. Phiri · Kakota Tasokwa Chambo has potential of improving fishers’ socio-economic status in Malawi. The paper examines Chambo value chain whose findings will improve fish marketing by actors along the chain. Quantitative value chain analysis used, investigated in… RUF-35619 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Shelf life of whole fresh lake Malawi tilapia (Oreochromis species – chambo) stored in ice F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · Jeremy Likongwe Lake Malawi Tilapia (chambo) fish species is widely consumed and forms the most important commercial fishery in Lake Malawi. However, as a highly perishable commodity, knowledge regarding how long fresh fish would remain in acceptable and … RUF-35618 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Quality assessment of fresh lake Malawi tilapia (chambo) collected from selected local and super markets in Malawi Jeremiah Kang’ombe · F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more The aim of this study was to assess quality of Lake Malawi Tilapia (local name: Chambo) from local and super markets in Malawi. Fish from local markets hadsignificantly higher numbers of viable bacteria counts(9.5×108CFU/g, cm2) (P<0.01… RUF-35587 2012 CC BY 4.0 6 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 Factors contributing to fishing and river bank cultivation of linthipe/Lilongwe river riparian communities: a case study of salima district Annie Bettie Kam'bwebwe. Zidana The study was conducted to investigate factors that influence farmers to cultivate along the river banks in Salima District, in the Central Region of Malawi. Using logit analysis the study revealed that household size, main occupation, edu… RUF-35471 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Nutritional evaluation of plant ingredients for diets of Tilapia rendalli in NkhataBay, Northern Malawi Kumbukani Mzengereza Modern fish culture requires the reduction of the cost of feeds which can partly be achieved by minimal use of dietary animal protein. This study assessed the nutritional potential of locally available plant based feedstuffs from Mpamba EP… RUF-35376 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 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 Development of least cost formulated feed for Tilapia rendalli in tank based grow- out culture system J. Kang’ombe · T. Soko An experiment was conducted at Bunda fish farm from November 2009 to February 2010. Juveniles of Tillapia rendalli of average weight 9.5 ± SD 0.5g were stocked in outdoor concrete tanks and fed on diets of different plant protein sources f… RUF-35086 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Economic benefits associated with restoration of fish stocks of Lake Malombe in Malawi V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · George Matiya · W. Singini This paper provides an overview of the research to be conducted in Lake Malombe in Malawi. The changes that have taken place in Lake Malombe fishery have had major social and economic consequences on communities around the lake. In Malawi,… RUF-35081 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Value chain analysis of Lake Chilwa fisheries in Malawi M. Hara · George Matiya · L.Y. Phiri The research will analyze value chain of Barbus paludinosus and Oreochromis shiranus chilwae from Lake Chilwa in Malawi. It will examine problems of asymmetric bargaining power in fish sales and information flow on the distribution of bene… RUF-35064 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 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
