In Central Kenya highlands, accelerated soil erosion is caused mainly by intensive agricultural •. activities. The current conventional agricultural practices where the crop residues are completely harvested alongside ...

For several years, Blue-gum has been used for non-structural purposes. lis usage as a structural material has been inhibited by lack of its engineering properties. With its abundance coupled with the sky rocketing prices ...

Seizures commonly complicate cerebral malaria and are associated with increased risk of death and neurological sequelae. Phenytoin is used for treatment of seizures that are refractory to other treatment, but it has ...

The main objective of this study was to produce a food for infants and children that is nutritious, low in bulk and high in energy content, from blends of cereal and sweetpotato flours. Cured sweetpotatoes from two ...

Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and sanitation. ...

Seeds of nine pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) genotypes (lCPLs 93047, 93066, 87091, 93020, 93015, 93016, 93027, 90029, and 'ICP 7035') obtained from ICRISAT -Kenya were grown under field conditions at Kabete and ...

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 ...

Soils are a component of the ecosystem vital for the maintenance of the land-based life-support systems and hence, reliable soil information is essential in planning for sustainable development and environmental conservation. ...

Damage caused by weeds and the cost of their control constitute one of the largest losses in production of feed, food and fiber. This study was conducted to determine whether application of recommeded fertilizer rate ...