University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A model for good veterinary governance: overview of draft veterinary policy
(2012)The new Kenya Constitution 2010 provides revolutionary frameworks in governance and also assures Kenyans of various basic rights. Among the values and principles elaborated are patriotism, human dignity, good governance, ... -
Identification of a reference crop to estimate nitrogen fixed biologically by pigeonpeas
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Knowledge of quantifying N fixation by pigeonpeas is useful in assessing its nitrogen contribution to sustainable crop production. An experiment was conducted in the greenhouse at Kabete, University of Nairobi to identify ... -
Continuing Professional Development for Veterinarians Working in Africa
(2012)Livestock production in Africa makes a vital contribution to livelihoods, food security, income generation and gross national product. With its enormous forage production potential and current livestock population of ... -
Veterinary forensic medicine: an emerging and important discipline
(2012)“Forensic veterinary medicine” can be defined as “the applied use of veterinary medical knowledge to the purpose of the law.” In recent years, there has been an increase in many parts of the world in lawsuits concerning ... -
Assessment of the effect of feeding prosopis pod flour based rations to layer chickens on laying and egg quality
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)To assess utilization of prosopis based diets in layer chickens, four iso-caloric iso-nitrogenous layer rations were formulated in accordance with KEBS standards, and fed to groups of six layers replicated three times. ... -
Eritrea: malaria surveillance epidemic preparedness and control program strengthening
(University Of Nairobi, 2004)This report describes the results of efforts to improve malaria surveillance in Eritrea in ways that will increase preparedness for epidemics as well as strengthen the control program in general. This involved describing ... -
Development of a flat-plate solar milk pasteuriser for arid pastoral areas of Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Milk marketing is an important income earning opportunity for people in arid pastoral areas of Kenya. To minimise losses along the milk chain, traders boil milk using scanty wood fuel which negatively affects the ... -
Tolerance of maize varieties to infection by aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Recurrent outbreaks of aflatoxin poisoning in Kenya pose a major food safety concern considering that maize is the main staple food in the country. A study was conducted in Mwea and Waruhiu over two growing seasons to ... -
The potential of cassava value chain in enhancing food security and income generation by small holder farmers in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Africa is the biggest user and producer of cassava (Manihot Esculenta), the World's fourth ranking energy crop and staple food for around one billion people in 105 different countries of the World. However, despite ... -
Efficacy of nicosulfuron in the control of weeds in maize
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Maize is the main staple food for majority of Kenyans. Weeds are the major constraint in maize production. In search of an effective weed control method, a trial was carried out at the University of Nairobi farm, Kabete, ... -
Soil fertility status and nodulation of selected legumes in farmers' fields in south-eastern Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)A field study was conducted to determine the soil fertility status and root nodulation of selected legumes in farmers' fields in upper and lower midlands agro-ecological zones (AEZ) of south-eastern Kenya. Soils collected ... -
A paradigm shift in curricula development processes in public universities: Towards a responsive and participatory multistakeholder approach
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The mandate of public universities is teaching, research and outreach. To fulfil this mandate, it is incumbent upon the universities to develop and deliver curricula that are current, relevant and responsive to the needs ... -
Incentives and constraints of financing mechanisms for compliance to globalgap standards among smallholder horticultural farmers in Kenya
(2011-09)This study draws on the case of smallholder fresh produce production and marketing in Eastern and Central Kenya to analyze incentives and constraints of financing mechanisms for compliance to GlobalGAP standards. ... -
Determinants of households' participation in NGO-supported agroforestry activities in Kakamega forest, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Kakamega Forest, the only remaining rainforest in Kenya and the furthest eastern remnant of the Guinea-Congolean belt, has declined by 20% in the last 30 years due to population pressure and encroachment. This has led ... -
Analysis of the Structure and Performance of the Beans Marketing System in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Beans are widely grown as a major food crop in Eastern and Southern Africa. It is the most important staple food crop after maize in Kenya (ECABREN, 2000). The beans industry in Kenya is faced with problems of shortages, ... -
An audit of Kenya's livestock export value chain
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)For a long time Kenya has demonstrated its desire to access lucrative export markets for its livestock and livestock products. Although this desire matches the growing global demand for livestock products and increasing ... -
An assessment of livestock productivity in the Nile basin countries: a malmquist approach
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)As the global demand for livestock products continues to rise, questions arise as to whether the productivity of the existing stock will match the growing demand. Although the Nile basin countries hold the single largest ... -
Factors affecting adoption of Nerica rice by smallholder farmers in Mwea, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)In the past decade, a lot of emphasis has been placed on revitalizing agriculture as the engine for economic growth in Kenya. Technological advancements such as introduction of NERICA rice are necessary for agricultura ... -
Impact of agmark's program of strengthening agrodealers on sales of farm inputs in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The Agricultural Sector Development Strategy of the Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya and the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) identified the pillar of access to farm inputs and output markets ... -
Screening for drought resistance in small seeded common bean
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is extremely sensitive to drought. About 396,000t grain is lost annually in Africa. Drought resistant genotypes exist. This study was conducted to select small seeded bean genotypes ...
