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Modeling Malaria Vector Distribution under Climate Change Scenarios in Kenya

Ngaina, Joshua N. (American Geophysical Union, 2017-12)

Projecting the distribution of malaria vectors under climate change is essential for planning integrated vector control strategies for sustaining elimination and preventing reintroduction of malaria. However, in Kenya, ...
Weather-dependence of Fine Particulate Matter Air Quality over Kenya. Presented at the 11th Kenya Meteorological Society International Conference & 2nd save the Earth Expo on Meteorological Research, Application and Services, 12-16 November

Mutai, B. K.; Muthama, J. N.; Ng'ang'a, J. K.; Ngaina, Joshua N. (2019-02-06)

In developing countries, air pollution is increasing especially in urban centers. This has led to enhanced cases of cardio-respiratory diseases. According to World Health Organization, air pollution is estimated to cause ...
Past and projected changes in rainfall and temperature over East Africa

Ongoma, Victor; Ngaina, Joshua N. (2018-07)

This study presents the past and future variations in mean rainfall and temperature over East Africa (EA) based on reanalyzed datasets, and Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5). Past climate is limited to ...
Soil fertility decline is a threat to dryland farming. What are farmers doing about it?

Vanlauwe, B.; Bationo, A.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Eslaba, A. O. (CIEC, Pretoria SA, 2004)
Screening improved fallow species for biomass production and nitrogen fixation

Kimiti, Jacinta M. (Sendai, 2004)
Sustainability of Social Forestry Extension Project in Kitui District

Ng'eno, P. K.; Atanas, A.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Kitheka, E.; Musyoka, R. N. (KEFRI, 2004)
Trends in growth, nitrogen fixation and soil nutrient status after selected agroforestry trees were inoculated with Rhizobium.

Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Gordon, A. M. (2003)
Gender issues in forestry extension at Kitui.

Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Kitheka, E.; Kyenze, P. M. (2001)
Seed and seedling information for the promotion of farm forestry

Oyugi, E.; Shimada, K.; Atanas, A.; Kitheka, E.; Kimiti, Jacinta M. (2001)
On-farm technology transfer: A sustainable extension tool

Kitheka, E.; Shimada, K.; Atana, A.; Kimiti, Jacinta M. (2001)
Extension by monitoring: A tool for keeping healthy established farm forests

Shimada, K.; Kyenze, P. M.; Kimiti, Jacinta M. (2001)
Experinces learnt from the Social Forestry Extension Model Developmement Project: Extension process in Kitui, Kenya

Kimiti, Jacinta M. (2001)
Phosphorus uptake by fallow and grain legumes from sparingly soluble P sources

Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Smithson, P. C. (SPILP, 2001)
Calotropis procera: A New Investment for African Drylands

Muchugi, Alice; Gachuiri, Agnes; Gacheri, Nkatha; Mutiso, Festus M.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Jamnadass, Ramni; Xu, Jianchu (2017)

Canotropis procera is a fibre-producing shrub that grows in Africa'sdrylands. Traditionally, the plant is used for medicinal purposes and for fuelwood. However, analysis has shown that fibre produced from its maturefruit ...
Uptake and use of climate information services to enhance agriculture and food production among smallholder farmers in Eastern and Southern Africa region

Amwata, Dorothy A.; Omondi, P. O.; Kituyi, E. (2018-05)

This study evaluates the contribution of climate information services (CIS) to agriculture and food production, and rural household incomes in selected Climate Change Adaptation in Africa projects in Eastern and Southern ...
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 ...
Soil erosion and other factors as indicators of desertification processes in an agroecosystem in the Northern Negev Desert

Akuja, Thomas E.; Avni, Y.; Zaady, E.

Erratic and unreliable rains result in flash floods during winter that cause erosive activities in the basins and adjacent agricultural areas in the semi-arid parts of the Negev desert of Israel. This has led to the formation ...
The determination of optimum farm enterprise mix for agro-biodiversity farmer field school households in bondo district, kenya

Achonga, B. O.; Akuja, Thomas E.; Lagat, J. K. (2018-02-22)

Farmers in marginal areas of Kenya where high-yielding crop varieties and livestock breeds do not perform well have relied on a wide array of enterprises to support their livelihoods. The coping strategy has helped to ...
Adaptability of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.)R.Br)varieties in the semi- arid Kitui County of Kenya

Akuja, Thomas E.; Mweu, Benard M.; Mburu, Mary W. K.; Kanui, Titus I. (2017-02)

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 ...
Rhizobial specificity and nodulation in legumes under drought conditions in the semi-arid county of Kitui in lower Eastern Kenya

Orek, Charles O.; Maluki, J. M.; Mweu, Benard M.; Kisamuli, S.; Akuja, Thomas E. (2018-02-20)

INTRODUCTION Low crop yields in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions have been attributed to poor fertility and low usage of un-affordable fertilizers. Amongst mitigation measure is legume-based biological nitrogen fixation ...

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