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Identification of crop-growing seasons of semi-arid Kenya by analyses of the soil moisture patterns

Musembi, David K. (1984-05)

Eight stations with over 30 years of rainfall record were selected in the dry region of Kenya, east of 37°E longitude, to study the nature of the crop growing seasons during the short and the long rains (October ...
Nitrogen metabolism in the ostrich, (Struthio Camelus)

Orenge, Caleb O. (1995)

The thriving of the ostrich in an otherwise very harsh environment has been an intriguing question to many people. The objective of this study was to find out some of the physiological explanations to this question. ...
Innoculation of selected agroforestry tree species with rhizobium and subsequent crop and soil Nitrogen responses

Kimiti, Jacinta M. (1995-05)

This study was conducted to test the effect of Rhizobium inoculation on 4 tree legumes: Leucaena leucocephala, Calliandra calothyrsus, Sesbania sesban (commonly used in intercropping systems in Kenya) and Robinia pseudoacacia ...
Wheat response to phosphate fortified straw compost

Muasya, Reuben M. (1996)

This study was initiated to determine the response of wheat to phosphate-fortified wheat straw compost. Phosphate-fortified compost was produced by adding diammonium phosphate (OAP) and organic soil to wheat straw during ...
Spatial distribution of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in Mtwapa creek and Funzi Bay - Kenya

Mutua, Amos K. (2000)

Surface water concentrations of inorganic nutrients and suspended particulate matter (SPM) components were examined and compared between Mtwapa and Shirazi creeks in Kenya. This was aimed at assesing the ecological ...
Farmers' decision-making in their preference for soil nutrient replacement technologies in the central Highlands of Kenya

Muriu, Felista W. (2006)

Soil erosion, 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 and affecting smallholder ...
Some aspects of the ecology of Barbus Amphigramma (Boulenger, 1908) in Lake Naivasha and River Malewa, Kenya

Mutia, Grace M. (2006)

Some aspects of the ecology of Barbus amphigramma Boulinger 1908 which included distribution and abundance, effects of physico-chemical parameters on the species, growth parameters, food and feeding habits and reproduction ...
Effectiveness of poverty reduction strategies in Makueni District: a case study of Nguu Division

Musau, Johnson K. (2008)

The purpose of the study was to identify effectiveness of poverty reduction strategies in Nguu Division, Makueni District. Nguu Division is one of the areas that are hard hit by poverty in the district. The study looked ...
Spatial distribution and assessment of genetic diversity of the Kenyan mountain Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) using DNA based molecular markers

Kavembe, Geraldine D. (2008-09)

The Kenyan mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is an endangered Tragelaphine antelope sub-species endemic to Mt. Kenya- Aberdare ecosystems. This antelope has currently been reduced to pockets of small ...
Impact of grass reseeding technology on rehabilitation of the degraded rangelands: a case study of Kibwezi District, Kenya

Mganga, Kevin Z. (2009-09)

A study was undertaken at Kibwezi division of Kibwezi district to investigate and evaluate the practice and success factors responsible for the range rehabilitation work undertaken by the Dryland Husbandry Project (DHP) ...
Assessment of adoption of farming technologies among maize farmers in Yatta division of Kitui county, Kenya

Kimondiu, Joshua M. (2013)

The need to enhance food production and the efforts by stakeholders to introduce newfarming innovations in addition to enhancement of agricultural extension servicesin farming areas of Kenya is largely under reported. This ...
An assesment of natural and socio- economic impacts on indigeneous chicken production: a case study of Katangi and Ikombe Divisions of Yatta Sub County, Machakos County

Mutombo, Peter K. (2014)

The purpose of this study was to identify the natural and socio economic factors that affect indigenous chicken production and the level of their impact in Katangi and Ikombe divisions of Yatta sub ...
Evaluation of urbanization influences on urban climate of Kenyan cities

Ongoma, Victor (2014-12-11)

Most cities in Africa's developing countries are evidently becoming more urbanized. This has led to significant modification on climate over the cities which affect human comfort, environment and socio-economic activities. ...
An evaluation of Brachiaria grass cultivars productivity in semi arid Kenya

Nguku, Susan Akinyi (2015)

The scarce and low nutritive livestock forage resource base in semi arid Kenya limits livestock production in these regions. The major factor contributing to this situation is inadequate and erratic rainfall patterns ...
The role of rural = urban linkages in urban and regional planning: a case study of the spatial interaction of the: municipality of Machakos and its umland Kioko, Kauti Matheaus

Kauti, Matheaus K. (2015-01-13)

This study is on the role of rural-urban linkages in urban and regional development, a case study of spatial interaction of Municipality of Machakos (MoM) and its umland. Spatial interaction analysis is used as the basis ...
An evaluation of efficiency of use of agricultural watershed resources under fluctuating rainfall regimes at Muooni dam site, Machakos district, Kenya

Cush, Ngonzo L. (2015-02-13)

Water stress and land degradation are major causes of food insecurity and poverty outreach in marginal and dry lands. Muooni catchment is facing increased risk of crop failure under rainfall fluctuation due to increased ...
Factors influencing default in servicing agricultural loans: a case study of Agricultural Finance Corporation, Machakos County

Muruku, Salesio Miriti (2015-03)

Farm credit offered by AFC is an important tool in poverty alleviation through creation of working opportunities for beneficiaries. The facility improves the economic and social status through poverty ...
Primary production and standing biomass estimation of Acacia reficiens and a. Senegal on the mountain slopes and Lowlands of Ngurunit region in the arid south-western Marsabit, northern Kenya

Ndathi, Aphaxard J. N. (2015-03-24)

Two Acacia species (Acacia reficiens and A. Senegal) on two topographic sites (mountain slopes and lowlands) were studied for both standing biomass supported and annual aboveground production. The study was laid out as a ...
Factors influencing grafted mango (Mangifera indica L.) production in Matinyani division, Kitui county

Mulinge, Wellington Kasee (2015-06-11)

v ABSTRACT Mango ( Mangifera indica L.) fruit is produced and consumed globally, regionally, and locally. The fruit is a potential sou rce of essential nutrients including potassium, ...
Biomass estimation and utilization of Tarchonanthus camphoratus woodland at Ol Morogi Ranch, Naivasha, Kenya

Kiruki, Harun M. (2015-06-15)

Woodlands cover about 80% of the total land area in Kenya, support 60% of the livestock and are important sources of fuelwood especially charcoal for urban areas. The woodlands of Naivasha, Kenya are dominated by a tree/shrub ...

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