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Acacia senegal (L.) Wild. Associates with a Diversity of Beneficial Micro-symbionts in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya

Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Machua, Joseph M.; Odee, David W. (http://www.sciencedomain.org/abstract/12979, 2016)

Aims: To determine the populations and diversity of beneficial microsymbionts (rhizobia and mycorrhiza) which associates with Acacia senegal varieties at selected sites in semi-arid areas of Kenya. Place and Duration ...
Accessibility of water services in Kisumu municipality, Kenya

Kibwage, Jacob K.; Wagah, George G.; Onyango, George M. (Academic Journals, 2010-05)

One of the key challenges to the developing countri es is increasing access to safe water supply to the rapidly growing urban population, consequently, bil lions of dollars have been invested in pursuit of t he goal ...
Adoption and adaptation of nutrient replenishment technologies by farmers in Kirege sub-location of Central Kenya

Muriu, Felista W.; Kung'u, J.; Karega, R.; Njuki, J.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugendi, D. (2005)

Soil erosion, continuous cultivation, reduced land productivity, population pressure on land, low income, inappropriate and inadequate use of farm inputs such as fertilizers are some of the interrelated problems experienced ...
Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence-based farming systems of Eastern Kenya

Mburu, Simon W.; Koskey, Gilbert; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Ombori, Omwoyo; Maingi, John M.; Njeru, Ezekiel M. (BioMed Central, 2016)

Background: Globally, there is great concern about expanding agricultural activities due to their impact in the conservation of agrobiodiversity. African continent is known for its richness in biodiversity. In Kenya, there ...
Assessment of livelihood assets and strategies among tobacco and non tobacco growing households in south Nyanza region, Kenya

Kibwage, Jacob K.; Odondo, A. J.; Momanyi, G. M. (Academic Journals, 2009-04)

This study assessed household assets and livelihood strategies among tobacco-growing households in comparison to non-tobacco-growing households in the south Nyanza region, Kenya. It was meant to provide basic information ...
Assessment of the Effects of Deforestation on Springs: A Case Study of Nuu/Mutaitho Hills Springs in Kitui County

Mwia, Rose Catherine; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Mwangi, Moses (2017-01)

Nuu/Mutaitho springs in the arid and semi-arid Kitui County in Eastern Kenya are important sources of water for communities and livestock. In the recent past, there has been significant reduction in the discharges of springs ...
An Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal variations of Groundwater quality in Yatta Plateau in Kitui County, Kenya

Mwamati, Fredrick T.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Gikuma-Njuru, Peter (2017)

The study is primarily focused on the assessment of groundwater quality in the Yatta Plateau of Kitui County. The study focused on the spatial temporal distribution of key chemical parameters namely pH, TDS, Colour, Total ...
Budget drinking: alcohol consumption in two Kenyan towns

Mutisya, Dorothy N.; Willis, Justin (2009-03-09)

The production and consumption of informal sector alcohol continues to excite much popular debate in Kenya. This paper, based on limited survey work and extensive observation, explores two of the facets of this phenomenon: ...
Characterization of Agro-Residues For Biogas Produc tion and Nutrient Recovery In Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Nzila, Charles; Njuguna, David; Madara, Diana; Githaiga, John; Muumbo, Alex; Kiriamiti, Henri (Scholarlink Resource Centre, 2015)

The global drive towards meeting the sustainable development goals coupled with the persistent energy- intensive lifestyle presents an overwhelming need f or exploring and exploiting new sources of energy t hat are both ...
The choice of grass species to combat desertification in semi-arid Kenyan rangelands is greatly influenced by their forage value for livestock

Mganga, Kevin Z.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Nyangito, M. M.; Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Mwang’ombe, Agnes W. (Wiley, 2013)

Livestock production is the main source of livelihood in the arid and semi-arid lands in Africa. However, desertification characterized by vegetation degradation and soil erosion is a major threat to the sustainability of ...
Circulations Associated with Variations in Boreal Spring Rainfall over Kenya

Tan, Guirong; Ongoma, Victor; Mafuru, Kantamla B. (Springer Verlag, 2018)

The decline in March–May (MAM) ‘boreal spring’ rainfall is of great concern to Kenya’s agricultural sector. This study examines factors influencing MAM rainfall variability based on monthly observed and Climatic Research ...
Common Range, Different Tribes: Explaining Resource Use, Management and Productivity among the Akamba, Orma and Somali in the former Eastern Statelands of Kenya

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Abeele, Jan V. d. (Kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2004)

This paper describes the major livelihood activities of three ethnic communities who use in common the former Kenyan Eastern Statelands. It also looks at how the livelihoods and the range could be improved while maintaining ...
A Cost - benefit Analysis of Substituting Bamboo for Tobacco: A Case Study of Smallholder Tobacco Farmers in South Nyanza, Kenya

Kibwage, Jacob K.; Magati, Peter Omari; Omondi, Seth Gor; Ruigu, George; Omwansa, Winfred (Science Journal Publication, 2012)

This study examined the economic and financial benefits and costs of farming bamboo as a crop substitute of tobacco in four (4) districts in South Nyanza, Kenya. The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco ...
Economic factors affecting the level of beef production from ranching: an example of Kenya's cattle sector

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Munei, K. (1993)

An econometric method was used to determine the economic factors that influence the level of beef production from ranches in one of the range areas in Kenya. The study also used both cross section and time-series data ...
The effect of charcoal production and other land uses on diversity, structure and regeneration of woodlands in a semi-arid area in Kenya

Kiruki, Harun M.; van der Zanden, Emma H.; Gikuma-Njuru, Peter; Verburg, Peter H. (Elsevier, 2017-05-01)

Woodlands in Kenya are under pressure from agriculture, livestock keeping and a host of timber and non-timber forest uses, including charcoal production. However, the exact influence of charcoal production and other ...
Effect of environmental conditions on plant height and harvest index of Pearl Millet varieties in Kenya

Akuja, Thomas E.; Mweu, Benard M.; Mburu, Mary W. K. (Spring Journals, 2016-09)

Selection of drought adapted ecotypes having efficient use of water is the most important goal in breeding programs for drought stress environments. Cereal crops are mainly cultivated as rainfed crops, where grain yield ...
Effect of foliar fertilization on wheat Triticum aestivum (l) in marginal areas of Eastern Province, Kenya.

Akuja, Thomas E.; Njuguna, M. N. (Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum, 2011-01-26)

This field study was conducted to determine the effect of foliar fertilization on bread wheat (var. Chozi) grain yield (GY) and quality under limiting soil moisture regimes at Katumani a marginal area of the Eastern Province- ...
Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application on Growth and Yield of Dual-purpose Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench), E1291, in the Dry Highlands of Kenya

Akuja, Thomas E.; Ashiono, G. B.; Gatuiku, S.; Mwangi, P. (Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2005)

This study was conducted using a dual-purpose cold tolerant sorghum E1291 to determine the effect of varying rates on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) on its growth and yield at KARI, Beef Research Centre, Nakuru for two ...
The effect of rainfall variability and landuse/land cover change in a small tropical river basin in Kenya

Kitheka, Johnson U.; Mwangi, Samuel; Mwendwa, Philip K. (2019-02)

The study to determine the impacts of land use/land cover change and rainfall variability on river discharge was undertaken in the Thika river basin in Central Kenya highlands. The study used data on rainfall, river ...
Effects of Selected Routine Husbandry Practices on Growth Rate of Weaned Small East African Goats

Nyariki, Dickson M.; Korir, B. K.; Kinuthia, R. N. (2010)

This study was conducted to determine the effects of overnight housing, helminthes control, supplementation and their combinations on average weight gain of weaned Small East African Goats (SEAG) in the semi-arid southeastern ...

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