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Effect of Tillage Method and Mulch on Soil Moisture Retention, Crop Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Green Gram in Semi-arid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Agricultural productivity in arid and semi-arid areas has continued declining due to low unreliable rainfall, declining soil fertility, and poor agronomic practices. This study was conducted with the aim of contributing ...
Molecular Epidemiology of Staphylococcus Aureus From Hospital Patients, Hiv Positive and Negative Abattoir Workers and Animals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Hospitals, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected outpatient clinics, cattle farms and abattoirs provide environments that promote acquisition and spread of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), increasing risk of ...
Evaluating Factors Influencing Farmers’ Access and Willingness to Pay for Climate Change Adaptation Information in South-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Currently, the biggest threat to global agricultural productivity is climate change. In order to ensure agricultural production and reduce food poverty, farmers must adapt to this new state. Access to adaptation information ...
Reaction of Rice Germplasm to Blast and Brownspot Under Natural and Controlled Environment in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Kenya has been losing tons of rice yield as a result of blast and brown spot of rice. The germplasm
that farmers use is much susceptible to the two rice diseases. The rice breeders on the other hand
are doing their best ...
Genetic Diversity and Resistance to Bacterial Blight Among Kenyan Cassava (Manihot Esculent Crantz) Germplasm
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has high carbohydrate content and is grown in Africa as an alternative staple crop for food, feed, and bioethanol production. However, the production of cassava encounters limitation due ...
Designing Navigable Interior Spaces in Affordable Housing for the Visually Impaired in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Universal Design is a guideline that makes all designs usable by all people to the
greatest extent possible without need for adaptation, a tool that the government of Kenya chose
not to implore when designing ...
Effect of Newcastle Disease Vaccination on Survival of Indigenous Chicken and Association With Child Nutrition and Growth in Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Newcastle disease (ND) is a significant factor in chicken deaths worldwide and more so in smallholder flocks resulting in reduced household incomes, food security, and increased risk of malnutrition among rural communities ...
Adoption of Farm Biosecurity Measures and the Effects on Cost Efficiency of Poultry Farmers in Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) –resistance to antibiotics– is among the leading causes of death globally. The rise in AMR is largely attributed to the interaction with livestock and/or consumption of their products. The ...
Analysis of Nexus Between Climate Variability, Herd Mobility and Livestock Disease Incidences in the Rangelands of Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Arid and semi-arid lands occupy at least one-third of the planet’s land area, while in Africa, they comprise about two-thirds of the continent. These ecosystems are subject to diverse drivers including rainfall variability, ...
Transmission and Detection of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus in Maize Seed
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is an important disease in Kenya and eastern Africa countries causing up to 100% yield losses in farmers field when not controlled. Decrease of production of maize is a threat to food security. ...