• Traditional knowledge, use, and management of moringa oleifera among the Mijikenda Community in Kilifi, Kenya 

  Mwami, Boniface M.; ˇnourová, Anna Ma; Hendre, Prasad S.; Muchugi, Alice; Verner, Vladimir; Kariuki, Patrick; Sulaiman, Naji; Polesny, Zbynek (MDPI, 2024-12-19)

  Although Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) is a multipurpose tree with remarkable nutritional and therapeutic benefits, it is undervalued and neglected in Kenya, as the local people associate it with famine and poverty. ...
• Pasture farming for climate change adaptation in a semi‑arid dryland in Kenya: status, challenges and opportunities 

  Mganga, Kevin Z.; Munyoki, Bobsammy; Bosma, Luwieke; Kadenyi, Nancy; Kaindi, Eric; Amolo, Kevin O.; Kioko, Theophilus; Musyoki, Gilbert K.; Steenbergen, Frank van (PubMed central, 2024-12-21)

  Climate variability and change pose a major challenge to rain-fed agriculture in Africa. Extreme weather events are projected to continue afecting African drylands. Thus, it is essential to assess how rural farming communities ...
• Socioeconomic determinants of farmers’ vulnerability to climate variability and extreme events in Kitui County, Kenya 

  Mutunga, Evelyn J.; Ndungu, Charles K.; Mwangi, Moses; Kariuki, Patrick C. (2024-12)

  A field survey was carried out to model farmers’ vulnerability to climate variability and extreme events in selected agroecological zones in Kitui County. The indicator approach was used to calculate the overall household ...
• Forecasting of flood events for water resources management in Gucha-Migori river basin, Kenya 

  Onyango, Edith A.; Nyakach, Samwel; Wambua, Benedict M.; Otieno, Hesbon (2024-03-04)

  Floods are devastating natural disasters frequently occurring in many river basins such as Gucha-Migori River Basin, Kenya. However, non-structural countermeasures such as hydrologic modelling, flood proofing, and continuous ...
• Enhancing sorghum grain yield and associated attributes through in situ rainwater harvesting and soil mulching in semi-arid regions of Southeastern Kenya 

  Mwami, Boniface M.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kinama, Josiah; Muli, Benjamin K.; Luvanda, Albert; Theuri, Alice W.; Wambua, John; Youcai, Xiong (fspublishers, 2024)

  Inadequate soil moisture constrains sorghum production in dry lands leading to low yields. We conducted a study in Kitui County from 2nd October and 29th December 2021 to assess the impact of In situ water harvesting and ...
• Assessing the susceptibility of raptor species to electrocution: A framework for Kenya 

  Ngila, Peggy M.; Chiawo, David; Owuor, Margaret A.; Wasonga, Vivian O.; Ellwood, Elizabeth R.; Mugo, Dominic (Elsevier, 2024-06)

  Developing countries are witnessing rapid expansion of electrical infrastructure to meet increasing energy demands, prompting a critical need to assess the potential impact on avian biodiversity. Leveraging open access ...
• Nature-based solutions for water resource management in Africa's arid and sem-arid lands (ASALs): A systematic review of existing interventions 

  Okello, Cornelius; Githiora, Yvonne Wambui; Sithole, Simangele; Owuor, Margaret A. (Elsevier, 2024)

  Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Africa, covering 66 % of the continent and are home to around 200 million people, face significant water scarcity challenges due to harsh climatic conditions. This systematic review ...
• Implication of urban domestic water distribution on human health in Machakos central ward, Machakos County 

  Nzioki, Lucy N.; Kauti, Matheaus K.; Gikuma-Njuru, Peter (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2024-09-09)

  The world's water resources are running out, and this situation is made worse by how quickly people are populating new areas, particularly in developing nations. This has highlighted the critical requirement for prepared ...
• Impacts of cooperatives interventions on forest conservation and beekeeping: a case study of Kamaki farmers’ cooperative society in Kitui county, Kenya 

  Bai-Sesay, Gassimu; Kavembe, Geraldine D.; Muli, Benjamin K. (2024-07-20)

  This study was designed to examine the impact of KAMAKI Farmers Cooperative Society interventions on forest conservation and beekeeping in five locations within the South Eastern part of Kitui County, Kenya. The locations ...
• Effects of predation on aquaculture production in Kitui County, Kenya 

  Kaindi, Eric M.; Mutia, Grace M.; Kanui, Titus I. (2024)

  Fish farming has gained importance in the provision of dietary protein in Kenya. Many challenges have faced the sector from water to predation in semi- arid regions. This study therefore sought to assess the prevalence, ...
• Prevalence of banana diseases and post-harvest losses in Kenya, and biocontrol potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi against fusarium wiltngi against fusarium wilt 

  Kamore, H. K.; Njeru, E. M.; Nchore, S. B.; Ombori, O.; Muthini, J. M.; Kimiti, Jacinta M. (University of Debrecen, 2024)

  The demand for bananas (Musaspp.), which is ranked as the most important fruit crop in Kenya has been on the rise owing to both their dietary contribution and income generation. Meeting this demand has however been ...
• Effects of climate change on the availability of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in the Kavonge and Museve hilltop forests in Kenya 

  Saffa, Vandi A.; Kiruki, Harun M.; Mutiso, Festus M. (2024-05-20)

  The study evaluated the effects of climate change on the availability of NTFPS in Kavonge and Museve hilltop forests in Kitui County, Kenya. The specific study objective was to assess local community perception on rainfall ...
• Biophysical vulnerability of fish farmers to climate variability and extreme events in arid and semi-arid lands of Kitui county, Kenya 

  Nzilu, Faith Mwende; Ndungu, Charles; Mwangi, Moses; Muendo, Patricia (Excellent Publishers, 2022-09)

  The present study assessed the household-level biophysical vulnerability to climate variability and extreme events of fish farmers in Kitui East and Kitui Central Sub counties of Kitui County, Kenya. The study employed a ...
• Factors influencing utilization of rain water harvesting technologies for Improved food security in Kauwi sublocation Kitui county, Kenya 

  Koreeny, Modvine; Muriu-Ng’ang’a, Felista; Ndung’u, Charles, K. (Excellent Publishers, 2022)

  Despite the known advantages of the rain water harvesting technologies, studies show that the utilization rate at community level continues to be lower than expected. The current study focused on socio-economic factors ...
• Effects of rainwater harvesting practices on biomass yield and morphometric traits of sorghum (sorghum bicolor l. moench) in semi-arid Kitui County, Kenya 

  Mwami, Boniface M.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kinama, Josiah; Muli, Benjamin K.; Wambua, John; Theuri, Alice W.; Luvanda, Albert (2024)

  Background: Sorghum is an important source of fodder in the semi-arid areas of Kenya. However, its biomass yield has remained low due to the low soil moisture content which is associated with low rainfall. Objective: To ...
• Enhancing adoption of climate services through an innovation systems approach 

  Mwangi, Mary; Kituyi, Evans; Ouma, Gilbert (Elsevier, 2020-07)

  Recent years have marked the emergence of the innovation systems approach as a shift from the conventional linear models of technology transfer. Linear technology diffusion models hinder participatory approaches of local ...
• The genome organization of the lake magadi tilapia, oreochromis alcolapia grahami, a cichlid extremophile 

  Bernardi, Giacomo; Kavembe, Geraldine D.; Bergman, Harold L.; Bucciarelli, Giuseppe; Wood, Chris M. (Elsevier, 2024-03-10)

  The genome of vertebrates is made of a mosaic of long stretches of DNA, called isochores, which are compositionally uniform, and belong to a few families of GC-poor (L1 and L2) and GC-rich (H1, H2, and H3) components. ...
• Effect of shade intensities on growth, biomass and grain yield of green grams (vigna radiata) and maize (zea mays) in Kitui County 

  Mwangi, Timothy I.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Akuja, Thomas E. (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2024)

  Maize and green grams are important food security crops grown and consumed in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. High temperatures and low soil moisture lead to yield reduction. A two-season study was conducted to ...
• Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on water use efficiency of selected sorghum genotypes grown in semi-arid regions in Kenya 

  Kathuli, P.; Kinamaj, M.; Kitonyo, O. M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Muui, C. W.; Muasya, Reuben M. (2023-09)

  Sorghum yield in semi-arid regions is constrained by soil fertility and moisture stress which are worsened by climate variability. Water and nitrogen present a strong interplay in sorghum growth and yield in dry lands. In ...
• The influence of intensive agriculture on soil properties and nutrient availability in Kauwi and Zombe wards of Kitui County, Kenya 

  Kitavi, Everlyne K.; Ndung’u, Charles K.; Mwangi, Moses (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2024-01-07)

  Soils perform various functions for the purpose of supporting agroecosystems. Numerous agroecosystem support functions rely on the properties of soils. Inappropriate agricultural techniques and land usage have led to a ...

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