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Comparing different epidemiological models in field evaluations of selected genotypes from Solanum tuberosum CIP population A for resistance to Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) De Bary in Kenya
(Kluwer Academic Publisher, 2000)Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans was monitored in field plots of potato genotypes selected from population A of the International Potato Center (CIP) germplasm collection. Disease severity was measured as percent ... -
Conservation of Terrestrial Flora and Fauna in Rachuonyo South, Kenya: A Focus on Effects of Hunting and Gathering
(IJRISS, 2023-09-01)Terrestrial flora and fauna species are at the brink of disappearance yearly due to increase in human population. Yearly, the extinction rate of these species are 25% and 34% globally and 69% and 68% in Kenya. However, ... -
The contribution of the geographical area of residence on rural-urban differentials in infant mortality in Kakamega central sub-county, Kakamega county, Kenya
(IJSSMR, 2023)Background: Infant mortality remains an indaba in Sub-Saharan Africa, a region currently producing over half of global infant deaths. Kakamega Central Sub-County, a region within Sub-Saharan Africa, has an infant mortality ... -
Cultural studies on two cercospora species of sesame and their interactions with some sesamum germplasm in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Conditions influencing in vitro growth and sporulation of Cercospora sesami and C. sesamicola were investigated to determine appropriate techniques for producing adequate quantities of inocula for use in the creation of ... -
THE DIMINISHING WEALTH: THE CASE OF NYAMASARIA WETLANDS IN KISUMU TOWN
(Egerton university press, 2007-04)Although household food security may not capture all dimensions of food such as availability, access and utilisation; inability of households to put enough and quality food on the table is a manifestation of bad food ... -
The effect of distance covered to the nearby medical facility on the death of infants in rural and urban areas of Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
(World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023)At the backdrop of the third sustainable development goal, Kenya’s infant mortality rate is 36 while that of Kakamega is 37. This study assessed the effect of distance covered to the nearby medical facility on the death ... -
The Effect of Rainfall Duration on Maize, Beans and African Nightshade Production in Nyando SubCounty of Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-07-07)At the backdrop of the on-going variability in rainfall, this research used a quasi-longitudinal research design to assess the effect of rainfall duration on beans, maize and African nightshade production in Nyando sub-County, ... -
Effect of Socio-Economic Characteristics of ResourcePoor Farmers on Food Security in Semi-Arid AgroEcological Zones of Nyakach, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2015-11-11)Resource-poor farmers make up over 95% of the farmers in the study area. They cannot afford artificial inputs into their farms, rather they rely on the intrinsic value of the soil, which once depleted then they are not ... -
Establishment of Higher Terrestrial Plants and Animal Species Found in Matayos Division of Busia County, Kenya
(IJRISS, 2019-03)In order to successfully achieve terrestrial biodiversity protection and conservation, more information is needed about the variety of plants and animal species existing in the ecosphere. Although biodiversity constitute ... -
Estimation of hydraulic properties from pumping tests data of Nairobi Area, Kenya
(IJRET, 2016)The aim of this study was to determine the hydraulic properties of Nairobi area in order to highlight the groundwater potential and to identify the distribution of hydraulic characteristics of aquifers in the area as well ... -
Evaluation of Sesame Cultivars for Resistance to Cercospora Leaf Spot
(Taylor & Francis, 1995)Sixteen sesame accessions (Table I) were obtained from the germplasm collection of the Sesame Improvement Project of the University of Nairobi. 1nocula of C. sesamicola were prepared using the technique described by Robert ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Constituen-cy Development Fund Projects In Public Secondary Schools In Kiminini Constituency, Trans-Nzoia County
(Semantic scholar, 2015)The ultimate goal of cdf is development. In Kiminini constituency, some education projects have not been implemented successfully. This in itself undermines development in the constituency. This study aimed at determining ... -
Impact of Land Use /Cover dynamics on Streamflow: A Case of Nzoia River Catchment, Kenya
(Nile Basin Water Science& Engineering Journal, 2010)Degradation of watershed areas in Kenya’s basins is on the increase and is currently a major concern for the government. The main causes of watershe d degradation stem from the abuse and poor management of forests and ... -
Indigenous Knowledge and Practices for Sustainable Water Resources Management: A Case of Luo and Banyala in Kenya
(Springer, 2022-10-15)Indigenous knowledge is a social capital used by communities to live harmoniously and manage their environment. This knowledge has evolved over many years of observation and experience to grant the communities a tested ... -
Influence of Dykes’ Characteristics on Food Crop Production in Lower River Nyando Basin, Kenya
(EAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION, 2023-09-15)Dykes minimise flood risks among riparian communities. In Nyando basin, Kenya, dykes were constructed to minimise flood impacts on human activities in the riparian plains. The dyke characteristics could change the rate ... -
Influence of Geographical Segregation on Fertility of Women in Kisumu East Sub County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities (IJRSS), 2023-09-28)Fertility and geographical segregation are some of the major factors influencing human population growth. High fertility stagnates development by draining resources. The fertility rate of Kisumu East Sub County is rated ... -
Influence of Home Gardening on Household Food Security in Rarieda Sub-County of Siaya County in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-06-27)The number of people lacking food security globally is on the rise despite the numerous global interventions put in place to address it. About 2.3 billion people lack food security, with 828 million of them being undernourished. ... -
The influence of socioeconomic and demographic factors on rural-urban disparities in infant mortality in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
(GSC online press, 2024-02-02)Infant mortality, measured as the summation of neonatal and post-neonatal mortalities, remain unacceptably high in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. Reducing infant mortality is paramount not only ... -
Influence of Water Availability on Food Crop Production in Semi-Arid Areas in Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Kenya
(Arts Humanit, 2015)Ecosystems provide essential services like water regulation and other processes which sustain and fulfill human life by directly or indirectly supporting humans‟ survival and quality of life. However, there is insufficient ... -
An investigation into some water quality problems of Lake Kanyaboli in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)This study attempted an investigation into some water quality problems of jake Kanyaboli. The geographical location of lake Kanyaboli within the Yala swamp and its size of 10.5km1 make it ideal for this investigation. ...