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Tied-Ridging and Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies’ Effects on Soybean-Maize Yields and Selected Soil Physical Properties in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Deficits in soil moisture and low soil fertility are major constraints to smallholder farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Farmers in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya, have over the decades suffered huge declines in crop ... -
Tillage, Crop Residue and Inorganic Nitrogen Effects on Crop Yields, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in Kirimari Ward in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Integration of crop residues, inorganic N and appropriate tillage system is an important strategy for improving soil fertility, enhancing crop yields and reducing food insecurity. Such integration under zero tillage systems ... -
Trading in non timber forest products by the rural communities around Mount Elgon in Uganda
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Tree Seed Sources, Diversity and Distribution in Selected Sites Within Central and Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-03)Increased demand for tree products has raised demand for tree production and need for site matching. The main aim of this study was to explore tree seed sources and determine the influence of seed distribution to site ... -
The use of indigenous tree species in agroforestry system in Kisii district, Kenya
(2012-04-11)This study investigated the use of indigenous tree species in agroforestry in four divisions of Kisii district. It involved government ministries, non-governmental organizations and farmers. This study was prompted by ... -
Use of non timber forest products (NTFPs) and its ecological impact on the conservation of Nyungwe forest reserve in Rwanda
(2012-01-30)The study was conducted in and around Nyungwe Forest Reserve, a mountain forest situated in the South West of Rwanda. The aim of the study was to identify Non Timber Forest Products used and their ecological impact on the ... -
The Utilisation and Conservation of Indigenous Medicinal Plants in Selected Areas in Baringo County, Kenya
(2016-02)There is a growing demand for indigenous medicinal plants and an increasing interest in their use among Kenyans who depend on them for one use or another. The study was conducted with the main objective to determine the ... -
Utilization of by-products and cleaner production in industrial nile perch processing in Kenya
(2015-01)The Lake Victorian Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) industry in Kenya is the most important in the fisheries sub-sector and generates significant levels of revenue to the national economy besides creating employment opportunities ... -
Utillization and Conservation of below-ground Biodiversity in Gatunduri and Kibugu Divisions of Embu District:Analysis of Policy Framework
(Kenyatta University, 2011-10-27)Below-ground biodiversity (BGBD) in respect to soil organisms has not been given a specific schedule in the policy and legal framework of Kenya. This omission was mainly due to lack of awareness and appreciation among ... -
Valuation of recreational benefits and assessment of tourists satisfaction in Kakamega forest, Kenya
(2011-10-31)Forests have both use and non-use values and play an important role in promoting sociocultural and economic development of a country. Forest provides a good habitat for wildlife and varied species biodiversity. They are ... -
The value of wetland resources and its implications on their conservation: the case of Rurie and Nkunga wetlands, Meru district, Kenya
(2012-02-24)Wetlands are important life support systems. They possess a wealth of biological resources, which range from micro-organisms to complex and diversified forms of flora and fauna species. These are utilized by man for food, ... -
Voltametric study of stability constants and speciation of lead in a tropical freshwater environment (lake Baringo)
(2012-04-11)The study was undertaken to determine the stability constants of mononuclear complexes of lead with the major inorganic ligands that naturally exist in lake Baringo and from such constants assess the probable speciation ... -
Vulnerability to Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Small Scale Farmers in North Kinangop Location,Nyandarua South District,Kenya
(2013-03-21)The current climate in East Africa is characterized by large variability in rainfall with occurrenceof extreme events in terms of droughts and floods. From 1996 to 2003, there has been a decline in rainfall of 50-150 mm ... -
Water quality and plant species composition within Chemususu Dam, Baringo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Chemususu Dam, a newly constructed dam, receives water through forest surface run-off and Barain and Sawich rivers. The aim of the study was to assess the water quality and plant species composition of Chemususu Dam. The ... -
Water Quality Assessment Of Nyakomisaro Tributary Of River Kuja, Kisii County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Water is an essential resource on our planet. Freshwater is a necessary component for life and also for several other activities such as human consumption, agricultural and industrial processes. However, it remains a scarce ... -
Wind Resource Potential for Electricity Generation Using Micro - Hybrid Systems in Northern Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-05)Currently the world is embracing renewable energy not only to enhance energy capacity but also to mitigate problems associated with green house gas emissions. North eastern Kenya region lagged behind others parts of the ... -
Woodfuel and tree regeneration among the small scale farmers in Makuyu division, Murang'a district
(2012-06-08)The study addressed itself to the woodfuel situation and tree regeneration among the small-scale farmers of Mukuyu division. A total of 180 farmers were selected and interviewed. Data were also collected from the Forest ...
