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Assessing socio-ecological change dynamics using local knowledge in the semi- arid lowlands of Baringo District, Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Ngugi, Robinson K.; Wasonga, Vivian O. (2010-09)

A clear understanding of the social and ecological change dynamics in pastoral ecosystems is imperative for formulation of appropriate policies that ensure sustainable resource use and livelihood security of pastoral ...
Assessing the Potential of Camel Milk as a Livelihood Option in the Face of Climatic and Environmental Changes in Drylands of Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Yazan Elhadi, A. M.; Wasonga, V. O. (RUFORUM, 2012-09)

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 ...
Climate factors as determinants of food security in semi - arid Kenya: a longitudinal analysis

Amwata, Dorothy A.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Musimba, Nashon K. R. (2016)

Food security in the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of Kenya is linked to climate and socio-economic factors. T his study was conducted in two ASAL counties of Kenya , Kajiado and Makueni , inhabited by pastoral communities ...
Conceptualisation and measurement challenges in modelling pastorilists’ risk and vulnerability instigated by droughts in the group ranches of Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Obudho, E.; Njoka, J.; Weke, P.; Farah, K. (2010-09)

This on-going study is assessing and modeling vulnerability and risks faced by pastoral communities in the dry areas of Lakipia in Kenya. Preliminary results from participatory rural appraisal indicate that poverty is ...
Constraints of rehabilitating degraded semi-arid lands of Kenya using indigenous perennial grasses

Mganga, Kevin Z.; Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Nyangito, Moses M.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Mwang’ombe, Agnes W.; Ekaya, Wellington N.; Muiru, William M. (2010-09)

Land degradation which among others include loss of vegetation is rampant in Kenya, destroying both the fragile arid and semi- arid lands and the non-arid areas. Efforts to rehabilitate semi- arid areas by re-vegetation ...
Desert Margins Program In Kenya: Integrated Socio-Economics Analysis Of Benchmark Sites

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Maina, I. N.; Muturi, G. M.; Mulatya, J.; Ego, W.; Muthoka, P.; Kariuki, J.; Esilaba, A. O.; Cheruiyot, H. K. (Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 2004-11)

This paper presents socio-economic analysis of the Desert Margins Programme (DMP) benchmark sites in Kajiado and Makueni Districts in Southern rangelands, Marsabit District (Kalacha, Kargi, Korr and Ngurunit) and Turkana ...
Dryland Resource Management Technology Adoption in South–Eastern Kenya: Successes, Opportunities and Challenges

Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Ikutwa, Charles K. (2008)

The main objective of APPRI Workshop was to analyse conditions for implementing alternative action-research practices in partnership for development, taking into account the difficulties of "official" research and of the ...
Economic Contribution of Copyright-Based Industries : Practical Challenges and the Experience of Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania

Nyariki, Dickson M. (2012-08)
Economic Contribution of Creative Industries in Tanzania: Major Results of the Study

Nyariki, Dickson M. (2013-05)
Elements of National Research and importance of Involving Stakeholders in the Study

Nyariki, Dickson M. (2012-08)
Food Poverty among Pastoral Communities in Dryland Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Yazan Elhadi, A.; Wasonga, V. O. (RUFORUM, 2012-09)

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 ...
The impact of climate variability and extreme weather events on gender: gender vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for improved household food security in Malawi.

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Tasokwa Kakota, V. M.; Mkwambisi, D.; Kogi-Makau, W. (2010-09)

The challenge to achieving household food security is a combination of biological, physical, and social factors. However, social factors, gender in particular, have received a cursory attention in adaptation studies. This ...
Improving soil hydrological properties of denuded semi-arid rangeland in southeastern Kenya using reseeding technology

Mganga, Kevin Z.; Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Nyangito, M. M.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Ekaya, W. N.; Mwang’ombe, Agnes W. (2010-09)

A study was conducted to establish the contribution of Eragrostis superba, Enteropogon macrostachyus and Cenchrus ciliaris in improving soil hydrological properties in semi-arid Kenya. Kamphorst rainfall simulator was ...
Influence of forage value on the choice of grass species to combat desertification in semi-arid regions of Kenya

Mganga, Kevin Z.; Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Nyangito, M. M.; Mwang’ombe, Agnes W. (2016)

Livestock production is the main source of livelihood in the arid and semi-arid lands of Africa. Desertification characterized by vegetation degradation and soil erosion have become major threats to the sustainability of ...
Influence of seed bed preparation on morphometric characteristics of Eragrostis superba, Cenchrus ciliaris and Enteropogon macrostachyus in southeastern drylands of Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Omondi, F. E. O.; Ekaya, W. N. (2010-09)

This study compared over a 6-month period effects of tractor- ploughing and hand-clearing seedbed preparation on morphometric characteristics of three arid and semi-arid grass species, namely; Eragrostis superba ...
The link between seasonal climatic variability and poverty: A case study of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Baringo District, Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Yazan Elhadi, A. M.; Wasonga, V. O. (2010-09)

Poverty remains rampant in the dry districts of Kenya so that it has now become an important item on Kenya’s development agenda. The dry districts of Kenya receive low amounts of rainfall, which is also erratic. These ...
Vulnerability to drought, adaptation and coping strategies among agro-pastoral communities in Botswana

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Kabo, Mogotsi; Nyangito, M. M. (2010-09)

With the increased threat of climate change effects on the African continent, this study was carried out to document the coping mechanisms against the rampant droughts by the agro- pastoral communities in Botswana. The ...

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