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Beyond commodity crops: strengthening young scientists capacity for research on underutilised species in sub-Saharan Africa
(2013)
Concerns over food and nutrition security within a climate change scenario have brought about a growing interest in agricultural diversification and the conservation and use of neglected and underutilised species (NUS). ...
Strengthening capacity for sustainable livelihoods and food security through urban agriculture among HIV and AIDS affected households in Nakuru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
The promotion and support of urban agriculture (UA) has the potential to contribute to efforts to address pressing challenges of poverty, under nutrition and sustainability among vulnerable populations in the growing cities ...
Effects of soil erosion on sediment dynamics, food security and rural poverty in Makueni District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Makueni District has experienced low crop production per unit area despite increased hectarage under crop
production. The district relies heavily on farming for food and income generating activities for the households.
However, ...
An overview of strategies to improve food production and sanitation in urban areas. The cas study of Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Food production and food security are the most important aspects of sustainable human
development. Indeed one cannot maintain good health without food quality and
security. Although people living in the city of Nairobi ...
An Overview of structural Adjustment programmes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Structural Adjustment Programmes may be defined as a set of policy changes or
reforms, which combine short-run stabilization measures and longer-run adjustment
measures. In particular, the measures consist of the following ...