Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Measuring food security: identifying indicators for monitoring and evaluation of a food security project in Vihiga District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005-01)The Christian Partners Development Agency (CPDA) food security project III Vihiga District aims at improving the quality of life by supporting communities to attain food security through improved agricultural and nutritional ... -
Effects of land tenure status on land productivity and sustainable livelihood in the traditional pastoral areas of Kenya: a case of Narok District.
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)This Thesis analyzed the effects of land tenure status on land productivity and sustainable livelihoods in the traditional pastoral areas in Narok District, and recommended policy guidelines to the government and other ... -
The role of a school feeding programme in dietary nutrient intake and nutritional status of school children in Mathare Valley slums of Nairobi
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)When children reach school ugc, they arc still !:',I'OWlllg, although 11Ilt ;lS lils( ;l~; their yOUllgl'l' brothers and sisters. They are usually very active and use up plenty of energy every day. To improve the nutritional ... -
The Effects of Prosopis julifora (DC) Hyne and Acacia tortilis (Forsk) Trees on Understorey Plant Species and Soil Properties on Njemps Flats, Baringo District, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2004-01)The effects of Prosopis juliflora (exotic species) and Acacia tortilis (indigenous species) trees on soil properties and understorey herbaceous plant species production were investigated on the Njemps flats, Baringo ... -
A comparative study on food security and nutritional status between coffee and non-coffee growing households in Kathiani Division"Machakos District Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002-08)A comparative study on food security and nutritional status of coffee and non-coffee growing households was carried out in Iveti Location of Kathiani Division, Machakos District, in the months of September, October and ... -
Factors associated with dietary iron intake and prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-45 years in Garissa District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in Garissa district to identify the effect of some important factors associated with anaemia among women of childbearing age (15-45 years) in Garissa ... -
Effects of legume cover crops and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize growth in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 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 ... -
Participatory assessment of livestock marketing in Loima division, Turkana District, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A participatory study was conducted in Loima Division of Turkana District, Kenya, to assess livestock marketing. It was aimed at generating information that could be used in redesigning or modifying plans for viable ... -
Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 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 ... -
Combining ability and heterosis for tolerance to low soil phosphorous and nitrogen in common beans (phaseolus vulgaris L).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2002)Common bean in Kenyans are predominantly grown by subsistence, resource-poor farmers who use little or no soil amendment chemicals. Production is limited by infertile soils with inherently low P and N, diseases, pests, ... -
Assessment of the potential of comfrey (symphytum periginum) as a source of vitamin A for malnourished Children (8 - 16 years) : a case study of Kirigiti girls approved school in Kiambu, Kenya
(Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2002)In February-September 2001, an interventional study employing the pre-test, post-test casecontrol study design was carried out among children aged 8 to 16 years in Kirigiti Girls Approved School in Kiambu District, Central ... -
Economics of peri-urban zero-grazing in Uganda: the case of Mpigi district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2000)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 ... -
Ecological and socio-economic impact of changing land use in Kilombero valley, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2006)The study was conducted in Malinyi ward, Ulanga district in Tanzania. The aim of the study was to determine the ecological and socio-economic effects of changing land use patterns due to pastoral migration in the area. ... -
Genetic diversity in Tanzanian pigeonpea [cajanus cajan (L.) millsp.J landraces
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2007)A total of 123 pigeonpea landraces from farmers' fields in four pigeonpea growing regions (low altitude Coastal , Eastern and Southern plains and Northern highlands) of Tanzania were characterized for 16 qualitative and ... -
The effect of nitrogen and phosphorous application on growth, yield and nutritional quality of vegetable amaranth (amaranthus hybridus)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2004)Two field studies and laboratory experiments were carried out at Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, between November 1994 and October 1995. The aim of the study was to find out the effect of nitrogen and phosphorous ... -
Genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous goats of sub-saharan Africa using microsatellite DNA markers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Production, 2006)This study was undertaken to determine the genetic structure, relationship and genetic diversity among 18 populations of goats from sub-Saharan Africa including Uganda (4), Tanzania (5), Kenya (2), Mozambique (2), Nigeria ... -
Factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle in Kiambu district and their effects on productivity
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 2000)To study the factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle and their effects on productivity, 20 smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu District were randomly selected. Data collected once fortnightly for 11 ... -
Investigations and design of an appropriate drainage system for the University of Nairobi's veterinary farm-Kanyariri.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 2000)The study was carried out in the University of Nairobi's Veterinary Farm at Kanyariri. The area lies in the upper catchment of Mathare river four Kilometres north of upper Kabete campus. The farm is approximately 50 ha ... -
Agronomic practices and postharvest management of anthracnose in avocado
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Resource Management, 2009)Avocado is a valued fruit in the Kenyan horticultural industry for local and export market and it contributes about 17% of the horticulture's foreign exchange earnings in Kenya. In spite of this, diseases and poor quality ... -
Assessment of bean production constraints and seed quality and health of improved common bean seed
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2002)A Participatory Rural Appraisal was carried out in October 1999 in Gichera sub-location in Runyenjes in Embu, Kenya The aim of the survey was to identify the major constraints faced by bean farmers in this location. The ...