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Use of organic inputs in management of alfisols and ultisols for sustainable maize production in western Kenya
(2013-07-24)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important food crop in western Kenya, mostly grown by smallholder farmers in complex and risky cropping systems. Trends in population growth in the country indicate that the demand for maize is ...
Assessment of Factors that Limit Optimal Use of Organic Fertilizers in Subsistence Food Production in Vihiga County, Kenya
(IJECC, 2021)
In the face of skyrocketing prices of inorganic fertilizers, organic materials are considered the alternative sources of fertilizers. Research institutions have over the years succeeded in demonstrating high yield responses ...
Performance perceptions among food supply chain members
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2016-07-04)
A good supply chain relationship quality (RQ) is a crucial precursor for any stable exchange relationship which ensures relationship continuity. Although empirical research suggests that strengthening RQ improves supply ...
Next priorities for intervention in Kenya: Results from a cohort study of drug use, HIV and HCV patterns in five urban areas
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)
In Kenya, alcohol, cigarettes, Khat (miraa) and cannabis sativa, have remained the most popular abused substance and have been linked to increasing rates of HIV/HCV . This study’s objective was to identify the types, ...
Traumatic Experiences of Kenyan Secondry School Students
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
There is no information on the socio-demographic variations and determinants of Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Kenyan adolescents. Objectives: To describe the traumatic experiences of Kenyan high school ...
Local chicken production in northern Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity
(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 ...
The mix of good nutritional attitude and poor nutritional knowledge is associated with adequate intake of vitamin A and iron from wild fruits and vegetables among rural …
(Food Science & Nutrition, 2018-11)
Nutritional knowledge and attitude of a population greatly affect intake of essential micronutrients. Much of the understanding on the impact of nutritional knowledge and attitude on nutrient intake has been derived from ...
Promoting Respectful Maternity Care: A training guide for facility-based workshops—Participant's guide
(2014)
This guide was produced as part of the Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Resource Package. The Resource Package was designed to support health facility managers, health care providers, and communities in confronting disrespect ...
In vivo antidiabetic activity and safety in rats of Cissampelos pareira traditionally used in the management of diabetes mellitus in Embu County, Kenya
(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 ...
Small farmers’ preferences for weather index insurance: insights from Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-01)
Background
Smallholder farmers in developing countries are particularly vulnerable to climate shocks but often lack access to agricultural insurance. Weather index insurance (WII) could reduce some of the problems associated ...