Working Document Series Open Access Effect of refugees and host communities on the natural resource degradation: A case study on Hitsats Kebele, northern Ethiopia M. Biedemariam · T. Gebretinsae · M. Hagazi · H. Haileselassie +2 more Land based subsistent farming has been practiced in Ethiopia, particularly in the Northern parts where Eritrean refugees and host communities are many. Natural resource degradation due to recurrent cutting down trees for cooking and baking… RUF-39588 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 Jun 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Contributing factors to the siltation of valley dams: Case of Karamoja Region, Uganda I. Eremugo · J.G.M. Majaliwa Pastoralism is the main livelihood of the people in the Karamoja region of north-eastern Uganda with 80% of households owning cattle which represents 20% of the total livestock population in Uganda. The region has an arid and semi-arid cli… RUF-39581 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 Jun 2022
Journal articles Open Access Past and future land use/land cover changes from multi-temporal Landsat imagery in Mpologoma catchment, eastern Uganda J. Bunyangha · A. Egeru · N.N. Gichuki · M.G.J. Majaliwa +1 more Land use/cover (LULC) change is a major concern in Africa’s river basins and policy makers, environmentalists and other stakeholders tackling biodiversity and sustainable development issues in these watersheds require accurate information … RUF-39497 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Status of water quality in the springs of Huye town, Rwanda F. Anyemedu · C.M. Kasanziki The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a State owned public company. This company is however unable to supply water to all households. Consequently, the non-serv… RUF-39330 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 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
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of potato yield gap using aquacrop simulation Model E.C. Kipkorir · S. Kiptoo · C.K. Kiptum Water scarcity and food shortage worldwide is a major concern globally. In crop production, water stress affects yield if not managed properly. Solanum potato is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize and is sensitive to … RUF-39086 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Integrated watershed intervention in improving livelihood and natural resource management in Western Amhara Region, Ethiopia H. Assefa · T. Feyisa · D.Y. Tilahun An integrated watershed management was implemented in the Amhara region of Ethiopia mainly to improve natural resource conservation and livelihoods in the region’s watersheds. The study was specifically conducted in West Gojjam and South G… RUF-39032 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the effectiveness of hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder versus grain based supplements for improved dairy cow production performance D. Chiumia · Y. S. Kamanga · J. P Mtimuni · A. Safalaoh An on-station feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder as a feed supplement against grain-based feed supplements on dairy cow production performance in Malawi. Six multipa… RUF-38761 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Efficacy of hot water treatment in management of sugarcane ratoon stunting disease J.W. Muthomi · R.D. Narla · E. S. Philip · G. M. Riungu Sugarcane ratoon stunting disease (RSD) caused by the bacterium Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli causes huge losses to sugarcane ratoon crops. Hot water treatment is commonly used in many countries to control RSD but conflicting results show tha… RUF-38730 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Increasing yellow passion yields by managing water stress using hydrogel, polythene and grass mulches in Embu and Kiambu Counties, Kenya N. Korir · J. M. Michoma · J.N. Mugwe · M. Mwangi ver the years, farmers in dry areas of Africa have depended on a narrow range of crops that tolerate water stress for nourishment and income generation. Yellow passion fruit production is a lucrative venture of much higher income compared … RUF-38668 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological response of selected passion fruit varieties to limiting water status J. O. Gweyi · M. M. Kimani · M. Mwangi · S. Runo Passion fruit (Passiflora spp.) is the third most common fruit in Kenya. It belongs to the Passifloraceae family with three species under production in Kenya. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO) released thre… RUF-38665 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of uptake of drip irrigation by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe: Case study of Mutare District M. Chiwa · K. Mukumbi The use of drip irrigation has the potential to increase yields but uptake by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe has been low. This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the adoption of smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. The … RUF-38661 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Is there potential for integrated soil fertility management use in Machakos County, Kenya? B. Danga · K. Kwena · R. Osiyo · S. W. Wamalwa Chronic food insecurity in Machakos and other semi arid areas in Kenya could be attributed to climate variability but mainly to soil nutrient decline. A lot of resources have been directed to smallholder farmers in drylands in the past but… RUF-38658 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Moisture stress reduces stomata conductance, growth and yield of soybean K. E. Cheruiyot · L. H. Mwamlima · J.P. Ouma Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merrill] yield amongst smallholder farmers in Kenya is low and range from 445-1200 kg ha-1. These low yields are attributed to various factors including moisture stress and use of poor agronomic practices. Optimiza… RUF-38634 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Restoration status of Nakayiba wetland, Masaka, Uganda J. Bunyangha · H. S. Busulwa · P. Mucunguzi Many wetlands in Uganda have been converted into uses that are injurious to nature. However, besides just a few of them being restored, the success of restoration for any of them has not been assessed to guide future restoration efforts in… RUF-38538 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Restoration status of Nakayiba wetland, Masaka, Uganda J. Bunyangha · H. S. Busulwa · P. Mucunguzi Many wetlands in Uganda have been converted into uses that are injurious to nature. However, besides just a few of them being restored, the success of restoration for any of them has not been assessed to guide future restoration efforts in… RUF-38537 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Interaction entre les activités du 137Cs et la matière organique dans les sols du sous bassin versant de Bougoula en zone soudanienne du Mali B. Ahamadou · A. Bengaly · P. Bonte · D. Diallo Rural development, water resources management and more generally environmental protection programs need decision support tools. There is an urgent need to find simple, reliable and inexpensive diagnostic methods. The cesium 137 (137Cs) met… RUF-38533 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Savannah phenological characteristics in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · John Paul Magaya · Justine J. Namaalwa Phenological properties such as the timing and rate of green up, aptitude and duration of vegetation growth, and timing and rate of vegetation senescence are important indicators of global environmental changes. It is vital to study these … RUF-38528 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Savannah phenological characteristics in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · John Paul Magaya · Justine J. Namaalwa Phenological properties such as the timing and rate of green up, aptitude and duration of vegetation growth, and timing and rate of vegetation senescence are important indicators of global environmental changes. It is vital to study these … RUF-38527 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of biochar on water use efficiency of legume fodder Dolichos lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) Sweet in semi-arid and arid soils of Mwea and Bura, Kenya C. C. K. Gachene · S. O. Keya · T. J. Njoka · E. A. Ouna +1 more Production of legume fodder in arid and semi-arid regions remains a problem due to constraints of low soil moisture and limited farming technologies that can improve water retention in soil. Mwea and Bura soils are vertisols, compacted, wi… RUF-38523 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Land use/cover change in Aswa III sub-catchment, Northern Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M. Nyeko · A. Obia +1 more In post-conflict northern Uganda accelerated land use and land cover changes are observable but hardly quantified. This study used remote sensing technology to analyze land use/cover changes in Aswa III sub-catchment of Aswa catchment in n… RUF-38500 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
TAGDev Resources Open Access Devolution policy and its implication on watershed restoration in eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · S. Akello · H. Sseguya · Nelson Turyahabwe Whereas decentralisation has received support as an institutional panacea to natural resource management, devolution is seen as an effective solution to local collective action in watershed restoration. Despite conducive institutional and … RUF-37580 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Status of water quality in the springs of Huye Town, Rwanda F. Anyemedu · C.M. Kasanziki The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a state owned public company. However, WASAC is not able to supply water to all households. Consequently, the non-serviced hou… RUF-37022 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Characterising wetland hydrology and water quality in streams and wetlands of Khalong-la-Lithunya, Lesotho M.B. Khoeli · B.F. Mapeshoane · M. Masopha · M. Mokhatla +3 more Wetland hydrology is important in understanding wetland systems, evaluating wetland functions and processes and assessing wetland conditions. Wetlands assimilate and transform pollutants and nutrients ensuring that quality water is dischar… RUF-36653 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
Journal articles Open Access Application of SWAT to assess the effects of land use change in the Murchison Bay catchment in Uganda Listowel Abugri Anaba · N. Banadda · Bernie Engel · N. Kiggundu +2 more The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a versatile model presently used worldwide to evaluate water quality and hydrological concerns under varying land use and environmental conditions. In this study, SWAT was used to simulate strea… RUF-36556 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2017
