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Immediate and residual effects of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on soil acidity and maize production in western Kenya
(2015-08-21)Soil acidity and phosphorus (P) deficiency are some of the major causes of low maize yields in Kenya. This study determined the immediate and residual effects of lime and P fertilizer on soil pH, exchangeable aluminium ... -
Impact of agro-industrial activities on the water quality of River Nyando, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(2002)The impact of agro-industrial activities on the water quality within River Nyando, Lake Victoria Basin was studied at different hierarchical levels between August 1997 and June 1999. Triplicate water samples were collected ... -
The Impact of Human Activities on Epibenthic Bivalve Communities
(1997-10)A total of 17 bivalve species belonging to 13 families were collected and identified in Malindi and Mombasa Marine National Parks; and Kanamai from Oct.'97 to Mar.'98. Bivalve fauna showed low densities (2/m2), and low ... -
Impact of the invasive cuscuta campestris on vegetative cover and plant biodiversity in Homa- bay county
(International Journal of Agriculture, 2021)Purpose: This research paper focused on the impact of Cuscuta campestris on vegetative cover and plant biodiversity in Homa-Bay County. The specific objective was to investigate the impact on plant growth and development ... -
Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Environment associated with the Establishment of Rongo University in Rongo SubCounty, Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources, 2019-10)Human activities have been at the centre in land use and land cover changes. Activities such as farming, new settlement, land reclamation, industrialization together with urbanization have been seen to influence land use ... -
Impacts of Oreochromis Nilticus Cage Culture on Water Quality of Winam Gulf of L. Victoria, Kenya
(International Journal of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources, 2019-05-30)Lake Victoria, Kenya has realized an increased number of fish cage culture for the last 10 years. The water quality monitoring study was undertaken at different private cage fish farm within the Winam gulf of L. Victoria, ... -
Impacts of Rice Production on Nyando Wetlands Ecosystem in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)Wetlands are important resources that provide the community with many inter-related environmental functions and socio-economic benefits, which support a variety of livelihood strategies. In Kenya, wetlands are often utilized ... -
Improved Livestock Breeds and Household Social Capital: The Case of Sahiwal Cattle Adoption among Isiria Maasai of Narok County, Kenya
(2020-11-11)The utilization of pastoral resources such as grasses, shrubs, water and salt-licks is an aspect social capital. However, with climatic and socio-economic changes traditional cattle production and livelihood outcomes ... -
Improving Carrot Yield and Quality through the Use of Bio-slurry Manure
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012-11-25)Continuous cultivation of farms has led to decline in soil fertility due to constant removal of nutrients leading to reduction of carrot (Daucus carota L.) yields. A field study was carried out at Egerton University, ... -
Improving Seed Potato Leaf Area Index, Stomatal Conductance and Chlorophyll Accumulation Efficiency through Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Management
(Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2016)A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm, Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application on ... -
Incorporating an Environmental Management Plan in Water Utilities Management Systems to Reduce Water Loss: Case of Non-Revenue Water in Kisumu City, Kenya
(AJOL, 2022-09-26)One of the biggest issues facing water utilities is the water loss experienced during the distribution process. This study sought to examine water distribution process in Kisumu and formulate an Environmental Management ... -
Influence of Credit Management on Financial Performance of Dairy Marketing Cooperatives in Kenya
(International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Risk Management, 2021)Agriculture development is the most critical sector for most Sub-Sahara African countries owing to its significance in food security and employment creation. Dairy cooperative societies are central to sustainable development ... -
Influence of Cropping System and Residue Management on Selected Soil Chemical Properties
(Advances in Research., 2018-02-09)Declining soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa caused by continuous cropping without nutrient inputs has resulted in declining crop yield. The study was aimed to determine the effects of crop rotation and crop residue ... -
Influence of Farmers’ Socio-economic Characteristics on Adoption of Bambara Nut Production in Western Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2016-11-26)A survey was conducted to determine the effect of the socio-economic and institutional factors on farmers’ adoption of Bambara nut as food security crop. Purposive survey research design was used to generate both qualitative ... -
Influence of Gender on Farmers’ level of Involvement in Bambara Production Activities in Western Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2014-09-24)Aims: The study was conducted to determine the relationship of gender and farmer’s involvement in the production activities of Bambara groundnut, the local crop which is intended for productionfor-use. Study Design: ... -
Influence of gender on participation in cassava value addition in Migori county, Kenya
(RUFORUM, 2018-10-26)In the rural areas, majority of women who are constrained by gender disparity and low incomes can improve their role based on their participation in the cassava value addition, hence enhancing productivity, household incomes ... -
Influence of Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Rates on Relative Weight Loss and Sprouting Characteristics of Seed Potato Tubers After Storage
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2013-07-17)Potato has overtime generated special importance in most parts of Kenya and the world as a means of strengthening food security and increasing revenue for farmers. However, potato productivity and industry expansion have ... -
Influence of Legal Requirements on Environmental Concern and sustainability Practices in Small and Medium-size Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015)Until recently it has been too easy to overlook Small and Medium-size Enterprises in the analysis of environmental impact of particularly the manufacturing sector (ibid 2003). SMEs continue to grow, so do their environmental ... -
Influence of Nutrition Knowledge on Dietary Practices and Attitudes of Pregnant Women in Migori, Kenya
(Global Research Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2020-03)Nutrient related deficiency diseases and micronutrient deficiencies which can result to intrauterine growth retardation are manifested. Approximately 200 million women become pregnant each year in developing countries and ...
