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Effects of legume cover crops and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize growth in Machakos District, Kenya
(2009)
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 access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(2007-05)
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 ...
Studies in Epidemiology and control of Rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(1998-09)
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 ...