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Development of a flat-plate solar milk pasteuriser for arid pastoral areas of Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Milk marketing is an important income earning opportunity for people in arid pastoral areas of Kenya. To minimise losses along the milk chain, traders boil milk using scanty wood fuel which negatively affects the ... -
Tolerance of maize varieties to infection by aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Recurrent outbreaks of aflatoxin poisoning in Kenya pose a major food safety concern considering that maize is the main staple food in the country. A study was conducted in Mwea and Waruhiu over two growing seasons to ... -
The potential of cassava value chain in enhancing food security and income generation by small holder farmers in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Africa is the biggest user and producer of cassava (Manihot Esculenta), the World's fourth ranking energy crop and staple food for around one billion people in 105 different countries of the World. However, despite ... -
Efficacy of nicosulfuron in the control of weeds in maize
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Maize is the main staple food for majority of Kenyans. Weeds are the major constraint in maize production. In search of an effective weed control method, a trial was carried out at the University of Nairobi farm, Kabete, ... -
Soil fertility status and nodulation of selected legumes in farmers' fields in south-eastern Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)A field study was conducted to determine the soil fertility status and root nodulation of selected legumes in farmers' fields in upper and lower midlands agro-ecological zones (AEZ) of south-eastern Kenya. Soils collected ... -
A paradigm shift in curricula development processes in public universities: Towards a responsive and participatory multistakeholder approach
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The mandate of public universities is teaching, research and outreach. To fulfil this mandate, it is incumbent upon the universities to develop and deliver curricula that are current, relevant and responsive to the needs ... -
Incentives and constraints of financing mechanisms for compliance to globalgap standards among smallholder horticultural farmers in Kenya
(2011-09)This study draws on the case of smallholder fresh produce production and marketing in Eastern and Central Kenya to analyze incentives and constraints of financing mechanisms for compliance to GlobalGAP standards. ... -
Determinants of households' participation in NGO-supported agroforestry activities in Kakamega forest, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Kakamega Forest, the only remaining rainforest in Kenya and the furthest eastern remnant of the Guinea-Congolean belt, has declined by 20% in the last 30 years due to population pressure and encroachment. This has led ... -
Analysis of the Structure and Performance of the Beans Marketing System in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Beans are widely grown as a major food crop in Eastern and Southern Africa. It is the most important staple food crop after maize in Kenya (ECABREN, 2000). The beans industry in Kenya is faced with problems of shortages, ... -
An audit of Kenya's livestock export value chain
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)For a long time Kenya has demonstrated its desire to access lucrative export markets for its livestock and livestock products. Although this desire matches the growing global demand for livestock products and increasing ... -
An assessment of livestock productivity in the Nile basin countries: a malmquist approach
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)As the global demand for livestock products continues to rise, questions arise as to whether the productivity of the existing stock will match the growing demand. Although the Nile basin countries hold the single largest ... -
Factors affecting adoption of Nerica rice by smallholder farmers in Mwea, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)In the past decade, a lot of emphasis has been placed on revitalizing agriculture as the engine for economic growth in Kenya. Technological advancements such as introduction of NERICA rice are necessary for agricultura ... -
Impact of agmark's program of strengthening agrodealers on sales of farm inputs in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The Agricultural Sector Development Strategy of the Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya and the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) identified the pillar of access to farm inputs and output markets ... -
Screening for drought resistance in small seeded common bean
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is extremely sensitive to drought. About 396,000t grain is lost annually in Africa. Drought resistant genotypes exist. This study was conducted to select small seeded bean genotypes ... -
Variation in susceptibility of wheat parts to major fusarium head blight pathogens
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat is caused by a complex of pathogens with F graminearum, F. culmorum, F. poae, F. avenaceum and F. tricinctum being the most common worldwide. Besides ears, the species have been isolated ... -
Screening for drought resistance in large seeded common bean in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is major grain legume improtant in human consumption. Andean bean genotypes are prefered for grain type and colour and constitute 60% of common bean production in eastern and ... -
The African green monkey (cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with cyclospora cayetanensis
(2012)Cyclospora cayetanensis is a protozoan parasite causing gastroenteritis in immunocompetent as well as immunocompromised humans worldwide. Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 ... -
Factors associated with morbidity and mortality in selected ungulate species in al ain wildlife park and resort, united Arab emirates
(2012)Captive populations of endangered species are often viewed as a safeguard against extinction, and in the case of extinction in the wild, a last chance for revival (Tudge, 1992; Rusello and Amato, 2007). Al Ain Wildlife ... -
Historical perspectives of lesser flamingo mortalities in Kenya
(2012)The lesser flamingo(LF) (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa (Harper 2003; Nasirwa, 2000; Owino et al., 2001; Owino et al., ... -
Application of GPS/GSM/satellite collars for monitoring elephant (Loxodanta africana) populations in Kenya
(2012)The use of satellite GPS/GSM-collars for tracking wild animals’ movement and distribution has become popular in wildlife conservation particularly for the endangered wildlife species. In Kenya, satellite collars are ...