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An Assessment of the Water Quality of Lake Baringo, Kenya
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Farmer- Trainer Extension Approach in Agroforestry: An Application of Cost Benefit Analysis in Selected Project Sites in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2001)Agroforestry can improve productivity in many ways. This includes increased output of tree products, improved yields of associated crops, reduction of cropping systems input and increased labour efficiency. Though ready ... -
Soil and Water Conservation under some Improved Fallow Plant Species in Vihiga District, Kenya.
(2002-07)Soils in parts of western Kenya are degraded due to continuous cultivation thus contributing to low crop yields. Alternative farming systems involving the use of short-term tree legume fallows are being encouraged instead ... -
Ethnobotany, Phenology and Conservation of Four Species of The Genus Sansevieria Thunb: Case of Nakuru and Maragua Districts, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005)Many people especially in developing countries rely on wild collected plants for construction, fuel wood, medicine and many other purposes. Today there is often a decrease in the availability of wild plants resources due ... -
The relationship between gender-equity, resource management and poverty alleviation among the masai community in Narok South
(2011-05-09)Across the world, Africa included, poverty is one of the greatest problems of our time because it undermines economic development and human dignity. Currently, statistics indicate that 56% of Kenya's population lives below ... -
Adoption status of multi-storey gardens and opportunities for vegetables production in Pumwani division, Nairobi
(2011-08-01)Pumwani division is one of the areas that have been affected by the high rate of urbanization in Nairobi. Land for agricultural production has greatly reduced posing a threat to food security among the urban poor. The ... -
Legume fallows for fuelwood production and soil fertility improvement in Sauri millennium village, Siaya district, Kenya
(2011-08-02)This research work was conducted between March 2008 (before start of long rains) and August 2008 (the season for harvesting maize), in Sauri Millennium Village, sub location of Yala division, Siaya district, Kenya. The ... -
Seasonal changes in physico-chemical status and algal biomass of lake Naivasha, Kenya
(2011-08-09)Lake Naivasha located at latitude 0° 45' S, and longitude 36° 20' E, was designated a Ramsar site in 1995. It is an important resource to many stakeholders and has a fragile ecosystem that experiences rapid changes associated ... -
The challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of cattle ranches in Kitui district, Kenya
(2011-08-09)The study pursued a concept of organizational differentiation with a particular reference to cooperative and group ranches to understand the challenges and opportunities for cattle ranches management. It evaluated the ... -
Conservation and management of sandalwood trees: (osyris lanceolata hochst & steudel,) in Chyullu hills Kibwezi district, Kenya
(2011-08-10)Sandalwood trees are valuable because of their highly priced aromatic oil and durable wood. Sandalwood can be found in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central America. As a result of over-exploitation, Sandalwood is now an ... -
Factors influencing tree diversification at farm level in Runyenjes division, Embu district, Kenya
(2011-08-10)Mount Kenya Reserve is vital to the livelihood of the local population who revere it. The forest reserve is of vital ecological, economic and environmental importance and is recognized as a world heritage site. The forest ... -
Enhancing propagation of Melia Volkensii Gurke(MUKAU) to Increase tree cover in Mwingi District,Kenya
(2011-08-11)Kenya's arid and semi arid lands (ASALs) represent 80% of total and area. The natural resources of ASALs are being degraded rapidly. The crisis has been aggravated over the last three decades by repeated drought and ... -
Gender differentials in adoption of soil nutrient replenishment technologies in meru south district, Kenya
(2011-08-15)Understanding gender differentials in adoption of soil nutrient replenishment technologies is critical to the successful uptake of these soil improving innovations by farmers. The importance of gender issues in adoption ... -
Rapid assessment of soil condition in Kenya through development of near infrared spectral indicatators
(2011-08-18)Soil degradation in Kenya has environmental and economic impacts. Large area assessments are needed to quantify and diagnose problems of soil fertility and environmental degradation and target sustainable land management ... -
Influence of integration of open-air markets on food security in Meru South and Mbeere Districts, Kenya
(2011-08-18)The relationship between agricultural marketing systems and food security has continued to attract a lot of attention both locally and globally. This has been due to realization that increased food production does not ... -
Impact of water pollution on Nairobi river, Kenya
(2011-10-24)Nairobi River, like many other rivers in sub-Saharan Africa, is facing serious water pollution problems due to increased discharge of industrial, commercial and domestic effluents into the river system. Extensive literature ... -
An evaluation of indigenous knowledge and sustainable pastoral production in arid and semi arid lands:a case of Laikipia district, Kenya
(2011-10-27)Whereas Indigenous knowledge Systems (IKS) is a relatively well studied topic in many parts of the world, including Africa, very little research has been undertaken to address its role in human development in East Africa. ... -
Residents' role and perception on solid waste generation and impact on environmental quality in Machakos town, Kenya
(2011-10-27)Improper solid waste disposal associated with high rates of solid waste generation in urban areas in Kenya is alarming. The relative lack of adequate management is associated with rapid urbanization and industrialization ... -
Environmental determinants of patterns and trends of the occurrence of unstable malaria in Kericho District, Kenya
(2011-10-27)This study investigated environmental determinants of patterns and trends of occurrences of unstable malaria burdens in Kericho district of Kenya, a formerly malaria free highland district in early 1960s but classified by ... -
Effects of pollution on the Motoine river dams, Kenya
(2011-10-27)The study assessed the status of the environment of Motoine River dams in Nairobi area. The main aim of the study was to assess the physical and chemical quality of water in dams with an emphasis on nutrients and heavy ...
