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Effects of drought, nitrogen, spacing and defoliation on vegetative growth and development, yield and quality of kale (brassica oleracea var. acephala
(1982-01)
There is hardly any study reported in literature on the
cultural practices for vegetable kale production. Greenhouse
and field experiments were conducted to study the effects of
drought, three water regimes (irrigating ...
Effect of drought early warning system (DEWS) in drought mitigation and management in arid and semi arid lands (ASALS) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Kenya is a drought prone nation with just 20.0% of the area receiving high, regular rains, and the
other 80.0% is either arid or semi-arid land (ASAL). There are 23 ASAL in Kenya, out of which
9 of them are arid and 14 ...
Drought and homebased factors influencing access of the boy child to education in public primary schools in Mashuuru sub-county, Kajiado County.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the home-based factors that influence access
of the boy child to education in public primary schools in Kenyewa Division, Mashuuru
Sub-County, Kajiado County. The following ...
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food
poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some
efforts to improve household food security by ...
Socioeconomic Impacts of Drought on Pastoralists, Their Coping Strategies, and Government Interventions in Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-08)
This study investigated the socioeconomic effects of drought on pastoralists, their coping and
adaptation strategies, and the government interventions in Loiyangalani Division of Marsabit
County. Using both qualitative ...