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IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC TAXRREGISTERS ON REVENUE COLLECTION IN KERICHO, KENYA

CC Soi, Mark K Korir, Mary J Kipsat (Egerton University Research Week Publications, 2014-08-11)

In vivo antidiabetic activity and safety in rats of Cissampelos pareira traditionally used in the management of diabetes mellitus in Embu County, Kenya

NM Piero, NNM Eliud, KN Susan, OO George, NJMM David (2015)

Cissampelos pareira Linn has been used traditionally in the management of several diseases including diabetes mellitus but its efficacy and safety after long term use is not scientifically evaluated. The aim of this study ...

The influence of geographical area of production and nitrogenous fertiliser on yields and quality parameters of clonal tea

Okinda P. Owuor 1 *, David M. Kamau 2 and Erick O. Jondiko 1 (Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 2010)

Variations in requirements for tea production in Kenya and factors controlling growth and production of secondary metabolites responsible for the quality parameters are indicative of the need for non-uniform recommendations. ...

Influence of phosphorus on selected desmodium growth and nodulation parameters.

AH Ogola, GD Odhiambo, JR Okalebo, FN Muyekho (Asian Research Publishing Network-ARPN, 2012)

Phosphorus is known to affect growth and formation of nodules although its role in the process is less understood. Several workers have, however, related phosphorus nutrition with rhizabial activities in leguminous plants. ...

Integrated pest and soil management to combat striga, stem borers and declining soil fertility in the Lake Victoria Basin

Zeyaur Khan, Hugo De Groote, Fred Kanampiu, Joseph Kikafunda, Dickens Nyagol, George Odhiambo, Esther Rutto, Ignath Rwiza, Bernard Vanlauwe (Final Technical Report, 2005-04-20)

Demonstrations with best-bet technologies for the control of Striga weed and stemborers and enhancement of soil fertility were initiated in the long rainy season (March to July) of 2003 in Kenya and Uganda and during the ...

INTEGRATING CROP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR STRIGA CONTROL

Joel K Ransom, Abdel Gabar Babiker, George D Odhiambo (2007)

Striga spp. are pernicious pests of food crops in Africa for which an integrated control program is needed. An effective integrated program must have components that are adaptable to the biophysical and socio-economic ...

Iodine agronomic biofortification of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is effective under farmer field conditions

Joe Ojok, Peter Omara, Emmanuel Opolot, Walter Odongo, Solomon Olum, Du Laing Gijs, Xavier Gellynck, Hans De Steur, Duncan Ongeng (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019-12)

Iodine (I) is an essential micronutrient, which plays a critical role in human metabolism. However, its concentration is known to be low in most soils, making it deficient in crops. With most I agronomic biofortification ...

Isolation of rhizobacteria associated with maize and assessment of their potential for use in Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. suicidal germination

OO Babalola, AI Sanni, GD Odhiambo (2004-11-23)

A screen-house pot experiment with commercial hybrid maize variety H511 was conducted at Kenya Sugar Research Foundation, Kisumu sub-station; Kenya. The experimental soil was infested with Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. ...

The Level Of Corporate Dividend Payout To Stockholders: Does Optimal Dividend Policy Exist For Firms Quoted At The Nairobi Stock Exchange?

Bitok Kibet, Tenai Joel, Cheruiyot Thomas, Maru Loice, Kipsat Mary (International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER), 2010-03-01)

The objective of this study was to determine the level of corporate dividend payout to stockholders and establish if the optimal dividend policy exists for the firms quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). An analysis ...

Livelihood assessment of avocado growing in western Kenya and its socioeconomic implications using agricultural extension services

Ouma George, Odhiambo G Duncan, Musyimi David, Kwach Johnson (2018-09-09)

Avocado (Persia americana) is an important world crop. In Kenya, it has become a very important crop but its production is limited by several factors. Studies were conducted in the Lake Victoria Basin counties of Bunyala ...

Livelihood strategies of resource-poor farmers in Striga-infested areas of western Kenya

Manyong, Victor M; Alene, Arega D; Odhiambo, George D; Mignouna, H.D; Bokanga, M; Omanya, G; Nindi, S.J (2008-11)

Striga hermonthica (del) Benth is threatening rural livelihoods in western Kenya where maize is the major food and cash crop. Vulnerability analysis was conducted on a sample of 802 households in eight districts of ...

Local chicken production in northern Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity

A Kayitesi, C Nakkazi, DR Kugonza, MW Okot, H Mulindwa, PM Mshenga, B Mugonola, NP Carsten, MA Olufemi, K Manjur, BA Odogwu, S Nkalubo, P Rubaihayo, E Zhou, J Walls, MP McHenry, D Doepel, JG Howieson, Neema John Mboya, L Tembo, G Asea, Paul T Gibson, P Okori, K Simango, D Lungu, Simon Wambui Mburu, Gilbert Koskey, Jacinta Malia Kimiti, Omwoyo Ombori, John Maingi, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Ezekiel Chepkwony, M Korir, M Kipsat, J Ogembo Oyaro, P Nawiri, W Musila, JP Gweyi Onyango, Simon W Mburu, Jacinta M Kimiti, SB Nchore, JW Waceke, C Buttner, O Omwoyo, C Ulrichs, EW Mugi-Ngenga, MW Mucheru-Muna, JN Mugwe, FK Ngetich, FS Mairura, DN Mugendi, Jane Ndegi Mugambi, Okello Samuel Arum, Mumu Thomas Waithaka, M Okoti, WN Ekaya, JN Mugambi, EW Kairu, BO Danga, B Mochoge, J Mugwe, Z Getenga, P Tangut, R Karega, H Mulindi, T Thoruwa, S Okwach, Peter Okello Odhiambo, M Nabasirye, MM Tenywa, Y Bamutaze, CA Shisanya, MM Nsengiyunva (RUFORUM, 2014)

In Uganda, the local chicken population is estimated at 44 million and these chickens play an integral role in the smallholder farming systems. Contribution of local chicken in rural household economies is mainly limited ...