This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and control of rabies in Machakos District of Kenya. The main objectives were: I) to design and implement a community-based, active surveillance programme to estimate ...

A study was conducted in Machakos district to determine the importance and performance of different grain legumes in the smallholder farms. A random survey was carried out in different agro-ecological zones to determine ...

Incorporating legume cover crops into the cropping systems and sub soiling/ripping has been used as an alternative method of improving soil fertility, crop yields and minimizing soil erosion problems. The current study ...

Women in most rural communities in Africa dominate farm activities in terms of labour supply and management. Overall, Africa's performance in terms of agricultural production and productivity remain inadequate and the ...