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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Variation in Regeneration Density and Population Structure of Prunus africana Across Human Disturbance Gradient in South West Mau Forest, Kenya

Ronoh, David Kibet; Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei; Hitimana, Joseph (International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 2018)

Prunus africana has been severely exploited for its valuable products rendering it unstable and at risk of extinction. Studies were therefore carried out on its regeneration density and population structure across different ...
Yield Response of Tea to Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Timbilil Tea Estate in Kericho, Kenya

Boiwa, Mercy Chepkorir; Sitienei, Ann (International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 2018)

Poor crop productivity, high cost of inorganic fertilizers and low crop response to inorganic fertilizers are major problems that affect sustainability of crop production in Kenya. Application of inorganic fertilizers ...
Scaling Up Training in Forestry and Environmental Courses in Kenya: Reflection on Challenges and Opportunities in Newly Established Universities

Hitimana, Joseph; Koech, Erick; Sirmah, Peter; Owiti, Zablone; Sitienei, Anne; Wachiye, Sheila; Apudo, Musa (Commission for University Education, 2018)

The period 2011-2012 observed expanded University education in Kenya. Some newly established Universities launched curricula and training in forestry, agroforestry and other environmental courses which are universally ...
Challenges Affecting the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices around Chepalungu Forest in Bomet County, Kenya

Masibo, Monica Mbatha; Hitimana, Joseph; Yegon, Ann Sitienei; Owino, Yuda Odongo (Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 2018)

Anthropogenic activities around Chepalungu forest has lead to its reduction in size and has resulted in its degradation. Continued dependency on this forest may result in its total depletion despite its high biological ...
The Prediction of Leaf Biomass Production from Faidherbia albida in Semi Arid Land, Pokot County, Kenya

Owino, Yuda Odongo; Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei; Hitimana, Joseph (Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 2018-05-07)

Faidherbia albida tree is important in feeding the livestock during dry seasons when livestock feed is scarce among the people in the semi-arid regions. Despite this unique value of the tree, no models have been developed ...
Radical Scavenging Activities of a Novel Flavonoid (-)- Mesquitol Isolated from Prosopis juliflora Heartwood

Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei (International Journal of Forestry and Wood Science, 2018-09)

Radical scavenging activities of a novel flavonoid (-)-mesquitol isolated from Prosopis Juliflora heartwood was estimated by measuring methyl linoleate oxidation inhibition in a closed borosilicate glass reactor containing ...
Are The Pods And Leaves Of Prosopis Juliflora Growing In Baringo Kenya Toxic To Livestock? Chemical Analysis Perspectives

Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei (Asian Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences, 2018-09)

Studies were carried out to understand the reasons of the reported toxicity of Prosopis juliflora pods and leaves to livestock in Baringo, Kenya. Pods and leaves were extracted with acetone, dichloromethane, water and ...
Ability of (-)-Mesquitol Isolated from Prosopis Juliflora Heartwood to Inhibit Fungal and Bacterial Growth in a Laboratory Test

Sirmah, Peter Kipkosgei (International Journal of Microbiology and Application, 2018-09-21)

Studies were carried out to evaluate the ability of a novel flavonoid (-)-mesquitol isolated from Prosopis juliflora heartwood to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth. Pycnoporus sanquineus (PS) and Gloephyleum trabeum ...

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