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Use of modern communication technologies among rural agricultural extension personnel to disseminate agricultural information: case study of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This research set out to understand and identify the main barriers faced by rural agricultural extension personnel in the application of modern communication technologies in the management of agricultural information to ...
Economic Assessment Of The Non-marketed Benefits Of Cattle Among Households In The Agro-pastoral System Of Mozambique
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
In sub-Saharan Africa agriculture is the main source of livelihoods to majority of households.
This is because it account for about 30 percent of the region gross domestic product, 20
percent of merchandise export and ...
Breeding Maize for early maturity and drought tolerance in Kenya using anthesis to silking interval
(2012)
Maize is the most important staple crop grown in all the agro-ecological zones of Kenya including the Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) that cover 80% of the total land mass. Due to climate change prevalent globally, an ...
Evaluation of factors influencing membership in coffee Cooperatives in Huye District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The government of Rwanda adopted a new policy reform to improve coffee industry by building new coffee washing stations, organizing coffee farmers into cooperatives and training local farmers. Despite cooperatives‟ efforts ...
Nutrition care practices and risk factors for malnutrition among patients in Embu level five hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Nutrition care is an important determinant in patients’ nutrition, health outcome and
adequate nutrition is required for patients to improve and maintain their health. Health
care providers have a role in ensuring patient ...
The effect of ICT on youth participation in the production of pigeon pea: the case of Muka sub county,Makueni county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)
The study evaluated the effect of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in
increasing youth participation in production of Pigeon Pea; determined to what
extent the youth use communication channels that are used to ...
Occurrence of Q Fever at the Wildlife-livestock Interface of Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Q fever is an important zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii which is an obligate intracellular bacterium. Domestic ruminants, mainly goats and sheep, are the main source of Q fever outbreaks in humans. Very scant ...
Assessing the competitiveness of rice production in Mwea irrigation scheme in Kenya: a policy analysis matrix (PAM) approach
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This study aimed at comparing the costs of inputs and value of outputs in rice production
systems at both local and world markets. This facilitated to assess the profitability of
producing rice in Mwea Irrigation Scheme ...
Impact of the African elephant (loxodonta African) on woody vegetation in a savanna ecosystem in Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2010-09)
The impact of elephant utilization on woody vegetation was investigated on Mpala Research
Center and Conservancy, in Laikipia savanna ecosystem.
Elephant sightings were recorded using hand-held GPS devices and were used ...
Evaluation of commercial potato crisps processing in Kenya: characteristics of the market and industry, and suitability of the local cultivars for processing
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Potato crisps are increasingly becoming important as a snack food in Kenya. However
the processing industry is faced with several constraints, the main one of which is lack of
adequate quality raw potatoes. The objective ...