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Challenges facing chicken production in Katulani district, Kitui County

Mwobobia, Royford M. (2016-02-16)

The poultry industry in Kenya is a key contributor to the local economy as well as food security and income with over 90% of households owning a flock of chicken (Kingori et al., 2010). The main objective of this study was ...
Characterization of pig production systems in Embu west sub county, Embu County, Kenya

Kithinji, Kirima R.; Kanui, Titus I.; Ndathi, Aphaxard J. N.; Mwobobia, Royford M. (2017-06)

A survey to characterize pig production systems was carried out among pig farmers in Embu West Sub County in Kenya. Data was collected through observations, photography and structured questionnaires administered to 104 ...
The chemical composition and nutritive value of brachiaria grass cultivars at Katumani dryland research station in South Eastern Kenya

Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Nguku, Susan A.; Njarui, Donald N.; Mwobobia, Royford M. (2016-01-08)

The study was conducted at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation, Katumani, Machakos to evaluate the herbage quality of Brachiaria grass cultivars in semi arid regions of Eastern Kenya. Brachiaria cultivars ...
Comparing use of ethno veterinary products among rural and periurban chicken farmers in Katulani District, Kenya

Kanui, Titus I.; Mwobobia, Royford M.; Amwata, Dorothy A.; Nguku, Susan A. (2016)

A survey was carried out to determine use of ethno veterinary products among chicken farmers in Katulani District, Kenya. Data was collected through observations, photography and structured questionnaires administered to ...
Evaluation of household soil conservation technologies in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) (the case of Kitui central, Mulala and Wote divisions in Kenya)

Kauti, Matheaus K.; Kanui, Titus I.; Wambua, Raphael; Mwobobia, Royford M. (SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2016)

The study aimed at establishing the status of soil conservation technologies in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kitui Central, Mulala and Wote divisions in Kenya. The survey was carried out between July and August 2010. ...
Extension Support Services among Poultry Farmers, a Case of Katulani District, Kitui County

Kanui, Titus I.; Mwobobia, Royford M.; Amwata, Dorothy A. (2016-03-15)

A survey was carried out to determine provision of extension support services in Katulani District, Kenya. Data was collected through observations and structured questionnaires administered to 110 poultry rearing households ...
Investigation of noradrenergic receptor system in anti-nociception using formalin test in the naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber)

Mwobobia, Royford M.; Kanui, Titus I.; Abelson, K. S. P. (Elsevier, 2020-10)

The naked mole rat (NMR) is a rodent that has gained importance as a biomedical research model for various conditions like hypoxic brain injury, cancer and nociception. This study was designed to investigate possible ...
The Status of Livestock Livelihood Support System in the South Eastern Dry lands of Kitui and Makueni Counties, Kenya

Kanui, Titus I.; Kauti, Matheaus K.; Mwobobia, Royford M. (Periodical of Pashupati Foundation India, 2016)

The study targeted three areas namely: Mulala and Wote Divisions in Makueni County and Kitui Central Division in Kitui County, all in South Eastern Dry land, Kenya and aimed at establishing the current status in animal ...
Traditional knowledge on use of medicinal plants in Kitui County, Kenya

Kisangau, Daniel P.; Kauti, Matheaus K.; Mwobobia, Royford M.; Kanui, Titus I.; Musimba, Nashon K. R. (2017-11)

Background: The use of traditional medicines in Kenya accounts for more than 70% or more of basic health-care treatments. Documentation of herbal plants is necessary because they are becoming more important, especially due ...
Water Tower Ecosystems Services and Diversification of Livelihood Activities to Neighbouring Communities; A Case Study of Chyulu Hills Water Tower in Kenya

Kanui, Titus I.; Kibwage, Jacob K.; Mwobobia, Royford M. (2016)

The study was commissioned by the Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) to provide information that would guide the agency in achieving one of its key strategic objectives of providing community livelihood support for sustainable ...

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