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Studies on the Influences of Landuse on Soil and Water Resources in Thika District, Kenya
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, 2003)In the last three decades a decline has been observed in water and soil resources resulting from non-point or point source pollution. Landuse patterns may contribute to pollutants flowing into water or soil within a ... -
Environmental impacts and disparities associated with rural urban migration
(Kenyatta Universiry, 2003)Population change in a given area is an aspect of demographic study, which relates to biophysical and human phenomena Conceptually, it embraces the three components of population dynamics -fertility, mortality and ... -
Health facility utilization differentials: a case of Mathare and Soweto slums, Nairobi
(Kenyatta Universiry, 2003)Evidence from studies carried out by KDHS (1998), UNCHS (1996), Hardoy (1990), Republic of Kenya (1988), UNICEF and WHO 1984 and AMREF (1989) indicate high levels of child mortality in Nairobi. This has been attributed ... -
Urban planning and sprawl crisis in Africa: ecological sanitation as a viable policy option
(2003)Rapid urban growth is a common phenomenon the world over,particularly in the developing countries. Africa is no exception in this respect. Lack of affordable housing in African towns has pushed most people into the ... -
Rating Land Qualities in Grazing Areas: A Case Study of Greyzems in South West Kenya
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, 2003)The criteria for rating soil fertility in grazing areas is not well elaborated. This is because, the levels of pasture nutrients are wholly dependent on the; minerals to weather, organic matter to decompose, and on these ... -
Disparities in wildlife resource governance and implications for environmental management in commercial and communal ranches of Laikipia District, Kenya
(Kenyatta Universiry, 2003)Laikipia rangelands of Kenya are endowed with diverse natural resources that support both livestock and wildlife enterprises. Laikipia district is, therefore, home to several commercial and communal ranches. However, ... -
Low Cost Soil Fertility Management Strategies for Improving Maize Production in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, 2003)Continuous decline in soil productivity is a major constraint to the improvement of livelihoods of Smallholder farmers of Kenya. In highlands, levels of soil nitrogen, phosphorus and sometimes Potassium are low and the ... -
Aerobic mineralization and recovery of nitrogen as affected by soil organic matter status in three sites in Kenya
(The Soil Science Society of East Africa National Research Laboratories, 2005)Pressure on available land has increased due to high population density and other competing land-use demands which have led to reduced use of traditional fallows and subsequent decline in soil fertility. Aerobic Nmi ... -
Organic residue effects on soil physical and chemical properties in Kenya
(The Soil Science Society of East Africa National Research Laboratories, 2005)This study was designed to evaluate the influence of organic resource management on selected soil chemical properties in central and western highlands of Kenya. Three ongoing experiments (Kabete, Masenoand Embu) ... -
Nursery media effects on tamarindus indica seedling establishment
(The Soil Science Society of East Africa National Research Laboratories, 2005)Trees are an important component of farming systems and contribute to human needs both directly through tree products andindirectly through their influence in soil fertility. Efforts by small-scale farmers to increase ... -
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Management of Soil Quality among Smallholders in Chuka and Gachoka Divisions, Kenya
(Kenpak Colour Printers, 2005)Scientists and farmers possess qualitative knowledge of agro-ecosystems that they observe, which could be a valuable resource for science. A study based on participatory methods was conducted to determine farmers' soil ... -
The role of plant residues in soil productivity: farmers' knowledge and practices in Embu District, Kenya
(The Soil Science Society of East Africa National Research Laboratories, 2005)Plantresidues from trees, crops or weeds playan important role in determining the soil fertilitystatus in smallholder farmers of the centralhighlands of Kenya region. A study wasconducted in Embu district of Kenya, locatedin ... -
Cost-benefit analysis of farmer-tested soil fertility replenishment technologies in Kirege Location, Chuka Division, Eastern Kenya
(The Soil Science Society of East Africa National Research Laboratories, 2005)A study was conducted in Chuka Division, eastern Kenya to assess trends in adoption of soil fertility replenishment strategies. Eighty farmers adopted the soil fertility improvement technologies during the short rains ... -
Consumption of Dryland Indigenous Fruits to Improve Livelihoods in Kenya. The Case of Mwingi Distric
(Kenyatta University, 2008)Dry areas of Kenya rely on alternative food products such as indigenous fruits to supplement their diets. Kenya has an estimated 400 indigenous fruit plants, most of which are not fully exploited This is because these ... -
Analysis of water use trade-offs between crop and livestock in Kalacha settlement, Marsabit district, Kenya.
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Marine resource and management- a case study of Kenyan coast
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Long-term performance of organic crop rotations in the tropics: First results from a high and a medium potential site in sub-humid Central Kenya
(2009-05)Organic Agriculture is perceived by many stakeholders as a promising approach to increase food security in developing countries. However, only few attempts have been made so far to assess agronomic and economic performance ... -
Maize productivity as influenced by organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in a Nitisol soil in Meru South District
(2010-08)Declining land productivity is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in Kenya today. This decline primarily results from a reduction in soil fertility caused by continuous cultivation without adequate addition of ... -
The effect of education levels in dissemination of soil fertility management practices in the central highlands of Kenya
(2011)Inadequate links between researchers and farmers has resulted in a pitiful lack of take-up of research advances recommended to improve food security in the central highlands of Kenya. Access to timely and accurate information ...