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The status and farmers' knowledge on cassava mosaic disease and the response of local varieties to cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak diseases in coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBS D) are the
mainbiotic constraints to cassava production in coastal Kenya. A survey to document the
incidence and severity of CMD and farmers' knowledge ...
Impact of grass reseeding technology on rehabilitation of The degraded rangelands: a case study of Kibwe i district,Kenya
(2009)
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) ...
Dynamics of nematode communities as influenced by soil fertility management practices and biocontrol agents
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Two field experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of soil fertility management practices
and bio-control agents on the dynamics of nematode communities in Kakamega forest and the
neighboring farmlands. ...
Rural livelihoods and households' participation in financial markets: the case of smallholders in Kakamega and Vihiga districts
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The increasing land scarcity due to rapidly expanding population has raised two key
concerns for rural development policy. First, any increase in land productivity can only
be achieved by intensification of farming ...
Microbiological and chemical characterisation of the traditional manufacture of Muratina wine
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
The microbiological and chemical aspects of the traditional manufacturing process of
Muratina (a traditional Kenyan wine) were investigated. The objective was to elucidate the
scientific basis of the process. Various ...
An evaluation of Tithonia diversifolia and Sapium ellipticum as supplement fodder for Ruminants
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Studies were carried out to investigate the potential of
Tithonia diversifolia (Tithonia) and Sapium ellipticum (Sapium),
local livestock fodder species, grown in Eastern, Central,
Coastal and Western provinces of Kenya. ...
Gastro-intestinal parasite infections in the Angolan black and white colobus monkey (colobus angolensis palliatus) in southern Kenya in relation to age, sex and habitat interference
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Approximately 2000 black and white Angolan Colobus, (Colobus angolensis palliatus)
remain in Kenya, Kwale District. The arboreal primate species is threatened by
unchecked deforestation for private development currently ...
The potential of sweet potato (ipomoea batatas l.) leaves in contribution to vitamins and minerals in the diets of children in Tanga, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
cross-sectional survey and laboratory analysis was undertaken in Tanga Municipality,
Tanzania from January to March 2001. The main objective of the study was to determine the
potential of sweet potato (Ipomoea hatatas) ...
Effects of dehulling maize grains and treatment with Chemical additives on the levels of aflatoxins during Muthokoi making and preparation
(2006)
Exposure of human populations to acute or sub-acute levels of aflatoxins in contaminated maize and
maize products is a major food safety concern in Kenya, particularly among the Kamba community.
In an attempt to address ...
Economics of peri-urban zero-grazing in Uganda: the case of Mpigi district
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This study was conducted using 73 zero-grazing farm units selected randomly in the
environs of Kampala City. It aimed at (I) describing the socio-economic characteristics of zerograzing
farmers in the area; (2) identifying ...