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Adaptation Mechanisms to Curb the Impacts of Climate (rainfall and temperature) Variability

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugwe, J. N.; Ngetich, F.; Mugendi, D.N.; Mairura, F.; Mugi, Esther (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), 2014)

Smallholder farmers in Tharaka and Kitui suffer the adverse effects of climate variability, especially variations in rainfall and temperatureThis has had a negative impact on agricultural production and is attributed to ...

Adapting conservation agriculture to climate change variability: An overview of sorghum and cowpea production in Kirinyaga west county

Njeru, P. N. M.; Maina, I.; Mugwe, J.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugendi, D.; Lekasi, J. K.; Kimani, S. K.; Miriti, J.; Mugo, B. J.; Mwangi, H.; Oeba, V. O.; Muriithi, F. (African Crop Science Society, 2013)

Rain-fed agricultural productivity has continually declined due to unpredictable and unreliable rainfall patterns in Kirinyaga West County. The decline in food productivity has been as a result of inadequate understanding ...

Aerobic mineralization and recovery of nitrogen as affected by soil organic matter status in three sites in Kenya

Karunditu, M.W.; Mugendi, D.N.; Kung'u, J.B.; Vanlauwe, B. (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 ...

Analysis of water use trade-offs between crop and livestock in Kalacha settlement, Marsabit district, Kenya.

Sikunyi, T.M.; Olukoye, G.A.; Koske, J.K.A. (Kenyatta University, 2009)

Consumption of Dryland Indigenous Fruits to Improve Livelihoods in Kenya. The Case of Mwingi Distric

Kung'u, J.B.; Kimiywe, Judith; Simitu, Parnwell Juma; Jamnadass, R.; Kindt, R. (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 ...

Cost-benefit analysis of farmer-tested soil fertility replenishment technologies in Kirege Location, Chuka Division, Eastern Kenya

Kangai, R.; Mugendi, D.N.; Kung'u, J.B.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; Otor, S.C.J.; Waswa, B. S.; Mugwe, J. N. (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 ...

Disparities in wildlife resource governance and implications for environmental management in commercial and communal ranches of Laikipia District, Kenya

Olukoye, Godfrey A. (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, ...

The effect of education levels in dissemination of soil fertility management practices in the central highlands of Kenya

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Kimaru-Muchai, S. W.; Mugwe, J. N.; Kimemia, J. N.; Mugendi, D.N.; Macharia, J. M. (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 ...

Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil total bacteria, denitrifying bacteria and fungal microbial communities in a long-term experiment, Kabete Kenya

Kamaa, M.M.; Kung'u, J.B.; Njagi, N.M.; Lesueur, D. (Kenyatta University, 2009)

Environmental impacts and disparities associated with rural urban migration

Abwao, Peter (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 ...

Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Sequestration of Cupressus Lusitanica, Pinus Patula and Eucalyptus Saligna Plantation Species in Kenya

Oeba, Vincent Onguso; Otor, S.C.J.; Samuel, Kung’u B.; Shisanya, C.A. (United Nations Conference Centre, 2016)

Health facility utilization differentials: a case of Mathare and Soweto slums, Nairobi

Keraka, Margaret N.; Oyieko, Ernest (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 ...

High Rainfall Variability & the role of water use efficient technologies in maize productivity: A pamphlet for use by Extension Personnel and Farmers in Mbeere Sub- County, Embu County

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Kisaka, M. Oscar; Mugwe, J. N.; Ngetich, F.; Mugendi, D.N.; Mairura, F. (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), 2014)

tillage practices with various surface management technologies under sub-soiling stabilizes yield over time as compared to use of surface management strategies alone. Partners: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity ...

Improve weather forecasting by integrating local indicators into conventional knowledge

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugwe, J. N.; Ngetich, F.; Mugendi, D.N.; Mairura, F.; Mugi, Esther (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM),, 2014)

Why use local indicators in weather forecasting? • Most of agriculture in Tharaka and Kitui is rain-fed and the bulk is under small-holder farming. • Cropping systems in the region are often limited by variations in climate ...

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

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Zundel, C.; Schneider, M.; Musyoka, M.; Muriuki, A.; Vanlauwe, B.; Chabi-Olaye, A.; Niggli, U. (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 ...