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Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(2005-04)
Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national
development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in
output and productivity is critical. ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathology of ecto and haemoparasites infections in indigenous chickens in eastern province of kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Indigenous chickens constitute over 81% of poultry in Kenya and produce 71% of
eggs and poultry meat. Ecto- and haemoparasites limit production of these birds in the
rural areas. However, no previous studies have been ...
The effects of fertilizers and mulberry (morus alba l. ) variety on cocoon and silk quality in Kenya
(2008-05)
The study was carried out in two sites already with existing mulberry trees comprising three
varieties, Kanva , Noi (Thailand), and Embu (local variety). The main objective of the study was
to determine the effect of ...
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food
poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some
efforts to improve household food security by ...
Childcare practices and nutritional status of Children (6- 59 months) in a world vision Project area and a non-project area in Kathonzweni division, kenya
(2002)
In August-September 2000, a comparative cross-sectional survey aimed at assessmg and
comparing childcare practices and nutritional status of children (6-59 months) drawn from
households participating in a World Vision ...
A participatory epidemiologic study of contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Lapur division Turkana district, Kenya
(2003)
A participatory study of the epidemiology of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) (loukoi) was carried out in Lapur Division of Turkana District in four grazing groups (Adakars) namely, Narakibuk, Ng'isaricho, Ikong ...
Density, distribution and habitat utilization patterns of Elephants(Loxodonta Africana, Blumenbaeh, 1797) in Southern Aberdare Ranges, Kenya
(2005)
The African elephant IS an endangered species over most of its range.
Frequent monitoring of elephant numbers is critical to its conservation.
Census of elephants in African savannah ecosystems involves aerial and
ground ...
Socio-economic and ecological attributes in eco-tourism: a comparison between two group ranches in Laikipia District of Kenya
(2004)
This study involved the analysis of socio-economic and ecological attributes of ecotourism
as a land use for group ranches ill dispersal areas It involved a comparison of
two group ranches, 11'Ngwcsi and Makurian located ...
Economic Assessment of Different Management Approaches of Kakamega Forest in Kenya: Cost-benefit and Local Community Satisfaction Analysis
(2007)
Kakamega forest, the only tropical rainforest in Kenya is divided into three different parts
each under a distinct management approach: a state-led incentive-based approach of the
Forest department (FD), a privately-owned ...
Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether organic farming is suitable and
relevant as alternative means to improved small-holder livelihood \ with a view of
contributing to policy and programs targeting ...