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Quantifying the returns on soil conservation in Kitui and Machakos areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 1993)
This paper presents some empirical estimates of the returns on conservation in a semi-arid region in Kenya. An approach based on cost-benefit is proposed, allowing available bio-physical and economic information to be ...
Soil erosion and conservation activities on land affected by road drainage: a case study of Nyeri District.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
The existing soil erosion damage caused by water drained from minor roads in the Nyeri District of Kenya was assessed and the soil conservation works needed to stabilize the waterways and gullies along the roads are ...
Promotion of Marejea Cultivation in the Ruvuma Region of Tanzania: Experiences of the Catholic Missionaries at Peramiho Mission Centre
(University of Nairobi,, 2004)
The existing information on marejea (Crotalaria ochroleuca G. Don) work in the Ruvuma region of Tanzania indicates that the crop has the potential to improve soil fertility and control weeds. It can also be used for feeding ...
Some conceptions about sediment rating equations.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
This paper examines the anomalies in the sedimentation rating equations in terms of existing notions of statistical analysis and concludes that c=aqb is the preferred relationship. The method of estimating parameters a and ...
Effectiveness of three grass species as filter strips for soil conservation on cropland.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
The effectiveness of different grass spp. in reducing runoff and soil loss was studied at Kabete campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Half metre wide strips of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum), Nandi setaria (Setaria ...
Environmental and land-use consequences of sand harvesting in Masinga division.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
This paper examines the impact of sand harvesting from rivers on the environment, land use and social life in the Masinga Division, Machakos District, Kenya. Sand acts as a safe aquifer for water flowing below and through ...
Development of a multi-disciplinary approach to improve the management of soil fertility by smallholder farmers: experience of the TSBF programme.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
This paper outlines the development of a new methodology to modify and improve the indigenous practices of soil fertility management in Eastern and Southern Africa and suggests requirements for involvement by collaborating ...
The Earth Charter in action: Toward a sustainable world
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
"Kenya'in Nam, Serow & Sly."
(1990)
The impact of climatic changes on land and water resource management in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)
The implications of global climatic change on water resource development and management in Kenya was examined. The extent to which the water resources of the various regions of Kenya will be affected and the effects on ...