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Participatory ecological assessment of kirisia forest reserve, Samburu, Kenya

Hitimana, Joseph; Ole Kiyiapi 1, James; Kisioh, Hamphrey; Warinwa4, Fiesta; Lenaiyasa, Philip; Mayienda4, Rose; Sumba4, Daudi (AWF Technical Paper Series, 2009-04)

The dry upland evergreen Kirisia State forest in Samburu District, northern Kenya, plays a critical role in the livelihoods of the local people. Prior to this study, no detailed assessment has been conducted to understand ...
Challenges of Linking Socio-Economic Significance and Conservation Value of Forests in Drylands of Kenya: Case Study of Kirisia Forest-Samburu Pastoralists Coexistence

Hitimana, Joseph; Ole Kiyiapi, James L; Kibugi, Pauline W; Kisioh, Hamphrey; Mayienda, Rose; Warinwa, Fiesta; Lenaiyasa, Philip; Sumba, Daudi (2011)
Recovery of Kakamega tropical rainforest from anthropogenic disturbances

Mutiso, FM; Hitimana, J; Kiyiapi, JL; Sang, FK; Eboh, E (Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 2013-10)

Recovery of Kakamega tropical rainforest from anthropogenic disturbances. Kakamega forest in south-western Kenya has been selectively logged since the 1940s. A study on its recovery from anthropogenic disturbances ...
Factors Influencing Development of Farm Forestry in Lugari District, Kakamega County, Western Kenya.

Sikuku, Otsieno Fredrick; Apudo, Musa Gweya; Ototo, Gilbert O. (IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 2014-07)

This study was conducted to establish the factors influencing the development of farm forestry in Lugari Division, Western Kenya. Data was collected between December 2007 to January 2008. Structured questionnaires/schedules, ...
An assessment of morphological and physiological traits that correlate with faster growth rate and high biomass production in Acacia tortilis (Forsk.) Hayne seedlings

Kireger, Eliud K.; Rop, Simon K. (Advances in Life Science and Technology, 2015)

Presently, there are no procedures for selecting superior genotypes at seedling stage. We do not know which morphological or physiological characteristics can be used to predict superior growth in trees. Field testing ...
Variation in Seedling Density, Herbivory and Disease Incidence among Seedling Stages and Mother Prunus Africana Trees Growing on Varying Microsites in a Transitional Rainforest in Kenya

Kireger, Eliud K; Hall, John B.; Rop, Simon (Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2015)

The study was carried out at Kakamega Forest which is generally considered to be the easternmost limit in today’s climate of the lowland Guineo Congolean rainforest of central Africa. Faunally and florally, Kakamega is ...
Prevalence and Adoption of Agroforestry Technologies and Practices in Semi-Arid Regions of West-Pokot County, Kenya

Mandila, B.; Hitimana, J; Kiplagat, A.; Mengich, E.; Wekesa, T. (Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, 2015-06-05)

Apart from being few, studies on agroforestry in ASALs have failed to consider different categories of farmers depending on the number of years they have practiced the technology. This has led to scanty information to ...
Effect of Cutting Position, Auxins and Rootstocks on Flower Yield of Rose Cultivar ‘Inca’

Otiende, Millicent Adhiambo; Nyabundi, Julius Omondi; Ngamau, Kamau (Academic Research International, 2015-07)

This study was carried out to determine the effects of cutting position (top, middle and bottom), auxin concentration (control, 0.2%NAA and 0.4%IBA) and rootstock type (‘Rosa progress’ and ‘Natal briar’) on flower yield ...
Rose rootstocks position and auxins affect grafting take of ‘Inca’

Otiende, Millicent Adhiambo; Nyabundi, Julius Omondi; Ngamau, Kamau (Journal of Applied Horticulture, 2016)

Inadequate grafting take of some of the rose cultivars may cause economic losses. The study was conducted to determine the effects of cutting position (top, middle and bottom) of Rosa hybrida rootstocks (‘Natal Briar’ ...
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Agroforestry Technologies in Semi-Arid Regions of West-Pokot County, Kenya

Mandila, B.; Hitimana, J.; Kiplagat, K.; Mengich, E.; Namaswa, T. (East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 2016)

West-Pokot County, Kenya experiences harsh arid and semi-arid climatic conditions associated with high poverty indicators. To alleviate poverty, Non-Governmental Organizations initiated projects to promote agroforestry in ...
Growth and physiological responses of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) to sodium chloride stress under solid hydroponics

Kere, George M; Guo, Qingwei; Chen, Jinfeng (Peer Reviewed online Journal, 2016-02-24)

NaCl induced salinity stress has been studied for several years. However, development of salt tolerant cucumber has remained elusive partly due to lack of suitable screening system. Four cucumber genotypes (11411S and ...
Firewood Accessibility among Rural and urban households in Tranzoia and West -Pokot ]Counties, Kenya

T., Namaswa W.; J, Mbego; F., Muisu; B., Mandila (International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 2016-04-08)

This study investigated firewood accessibility in rural and urban areas of The aim was to avail scientific data for appropriate policy formulation to ensure sustainable firewood study employed independent group research ...
Charcoal Accessibility among Households in the Rural and Urban Areas of Trans-Nzoia and West-Pokot Counties,Kenya

Unknown author (International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 2016-06)

This study determined the accessibility of charcoal among households located in and West-Pokot Counties. The purpose was to provide scientific data for necessary interventions like formulation of appropriate policy to ...
Wildlife Population Change in Africa from the Eyes of the Public—The Case of Mara Enoonkishu Conservancy in Southern Kenya

Masiga, Dorothy Syallow; Mwaura, Francis; Mukhovi, Mikalitsa S. (Natural Resources, 2016-07-20)

The aims of the study were to: 1) determine the wildlife population trends in the Mara Enoonkishu Conservancy from the eyes and minds of the public, 2) assess the recent trends in wildlife popula tions based on actual ...
Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Irrigation Water in Kerio Valley Basin, Kenya

Kiprop, Jonah; Mulungu, Kelvin; Kibet, Noah; Macharia, Antony (Journal of Sustainable Development, 2017-03-30)

Food security is the major outcome of irrigation development activities. However, this cannot be achieved without sustainable water resources management. With the increasing budgetary constraints in many developing ...
Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Irrigation Water in Kerio Valley Basin, Kenya

Kiprop, Jonah; Mulungu, Kelvin; Kibet, Noah; Macharia, Antony (Journal of Sustainable Development, 2017-03-30)

Food security is the major outcome of irrigation development activities. However, this cannot be achieved without sustainable water resources management. With the increasing budgetary constraints in many developing countries, ...
Genetics of Salt Tolerance in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Revealed By Quantitative Traits Loci Analysis

Kere, George Mbira; Chen, Chunyan; Guo, Qingwei; Chen, Jingfeng (Science Letters, 2017-04)
The Potential of Environmental Psychology to Alleviate Climate Change-A Review

Etemesi, Issa Nduku; Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei (Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2017-08)

Environmental degradation and climate change issues have become inevitable discussions both at national and global levels. The devastating climate change is unequivocal as the world faces heightened rates of ...
Assessment Of The Value Of The Small Scale Fish Farming Enterprises In Nyamira County, South West Kenya

Lagat, Caroline J.; Kibet, Noah; Getabu, Albert; Omasaki, Simion (International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2017-09)

Fish farming is relatively recent compared to subsistence crop farming in Nyamira County. It is becoming significant due to its contribution to nutrition, self employment and income generation. A Cost Benefit Analysis ...
Determinants of Pineapple Market Supply in Bureti Sub County, Kericho County, Kenya

Okal, Jacob O.; Omunyin, Michael E.; Gor, Christopher O. (International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS), 2017-12)

Supply of agricultural produce is directly influenced by production and productivity. Therefore factors that affect agricultural production also affect supply. This study analyses the determinants of pineapple market ...

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