• Asset Endowment and Opportunities for Alternative Household Livelihoods in IL Ng'wesi Group Ranch, Laikipia County, Kenya 

  Mutai, Elly Kipngeno (Egerton University, 2014-11)

  Income diversification is a potential Way out of poverty for pastoralist communities in developing countries. The people in Il Ng’Wesi group ranch are experiencing changes in their livelihoods, even though livestock still ...
• Institutional arrangements, side- selling behaviour and choice of vertical coordination options in sorghum supply chain in Kisumu County, Kenya 

  Nyamamba, Janet Sigara (Egerton University, 2023-07)

  Vertical coordination (VC) in agriculture has received popularity in recent years. In the sorghum value chain, VC has emerged as a way to transform small-scale farm enterprises from subsistence to commercial orientation ...
• Influence of bunching onion crude extract and irrigation levels on bacterial wilt incidence and tomato growth, yield and quality 

  Shikoli, Edinah Musenya (Egerton University, 2022-07)

  Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in Kenya after potato whose production is limited due to abiotic and biotic constraints among them water availability and bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. ...
• Effects of nutrient and soilless media on growth, survival and yield of potato Apical rooted cuttings 

  Makau, Felista Mutheu (Egerton University, 2023-06)

  Good quality seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is important for high productivity in all potato production systems. The major yield gap currently constraining potato productivity in Kenya is the poor quality of seed. ...
• The Effects of the International Small Group And Tree Planting Programme on Household Income In Nyeri Kenya 

  Kinuthia, Emmanuel, K. (Egerton University, 2010-10)

  Household poverty and food insecurity in Kenya is a major challenge especially in rural areas. The situation has been exacerbated by poor economic performance, nationwide drought and the global financial crisis. Nevertheless, ...
• Effect of Agricultural Land Rental Market Participation on Agricultural Income of Small Scale Farmers In Kwale Kenya 

  Mbudzya, Joseph, Jabu (Egerton University, 2017-05)

  Kwale County has a vibrant agricultural land rental market due to its relative good climate and fertile ‘soil. However, it is faced with several challenges including inefficiency use of resources such as land. There is ...
• Influence of Social Economic and Institutional Factors on Participation and Extent of Sorghum production 

  Ogeto, Robert Moracha (Egerton University, 2013-02)

  Kenya’s agricultural sector contributes about 24% of the Gross Domestic Product. However, frequent and prolonged drought in arid and semi-arid regions marginalizes rural populations from production of common staples like ...
• Effects of Khat Production on Rural Household's Income: The Case of Gachoka Division, Mbeere-South District, Embu County, Kenya 

  Njiru, Nelly Mukami (Egerton University, 2012-08)

  In spite of the policy concern by the Kenyan government to reduce food insecurity and poverty levels in the country, as envisioned in the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG), there is still pronounced and frequent ...
• Determinants of Farmers' Participation and Willingness to Pay for Index Based Drought Insurance. Case of Lume-adama Farmers' Co-operative Union Ethiopia 

  Lejissa, Teshome (Egerton University, 2013-02)

  Ethiopia is an agriculture predominated country that employs more than 83 percent of the total population in the agricultural sector. The agricultural sector in this country is dominated Smallholder farmers with less ...
• Effects of HIV AIDS Related Illnesses and Death on Agricultural Production A Case from Nyando and Kericho Districts in Kenya 

  Onyango, Seth, Ooko (Egerton University, 2008-06)

  The agricultural sector of Kenya is facing severe social and economic crises due to the effects of HIV /AIDS related illnesses and deaths. This study examined the effects of HIV/AIDS related illnesses and deaths on ...
• Seasonal Effect of Climate Variability on Soil Moisture and Biomass Production: A Case Study of Maasai Mara Rangeland and Naivasha Cropland Ecosystems, Kenya 

  KAPKWANG, CHARLES CHEPKEWEL (Egerton University, 2022-12)

  Globally, rangeland and cropland are ecosystems that rely exclusively on soil moisture influenced by dynamic interaction of eco-hydrologic variables caused by climate variability and soil for sustainable biomass/yield ...
• Optimizing In-Vitro Protocol and Diversity Studies of Vanilla (Vanilla Spp.) from Five Counties in Kenya 

  Simiyu, Leah, Nasimiyu (Egerton University, 2023-02)

  Vanilla production can be a source of income to the farmers in Kenya. In-vitro regeneration is a rapid mass multiplication of quality plantlets; however, this technology has not been exploited at large scale for vanilla ...
• Integrated Approach to Nematode (Meloidogyne Spp) Management and Carbon Dioxide Enrichment for Field Grown Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) 

  MUNYWOKI, JAMES NGELENZI (Egerton University, 2022-10)

  Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production is major source of income, creation of employment as well as improving food security. The objective of the study was to come up with an integrated approach for managing nematode ...
• Influence of Selected Coping Strategies on Availability of Feeds among Smallholder Dairy Cattle Farmers in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya 

  Okongo, Patrick, Osoro (Egerton University, 2022-06)

  In Trans-Nzoia county smallholder dairy cattle fanners are constrained by feeds shortage despite livestock extension agents and other stakeholders disseminating various coping strategies to farmers. Due to this, it became ...
• Influence of Bunching Onion (Allium Fistulosum) Crude Extract and Irrigation Levels on Bacterial Wilt Incidence and Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Growth, Yield and Quality 

  SHIKOLI, EDINAH MUSENYA (Egerton University, 2022-07)

  Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in Kenya after potato whose production is limited due to abiotic and biotic constraints among them water availability and bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. ...
• Genetic Analysis of Drought Tolerance and Earliness in Tropical Maize (Zea Mays L.) Germplasm 

  Wachenje, Dorothy, Wanjala (Egerton University, 2023-04)

  Drought is a major production constraint limiting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa. Adoption of improved hybrid maize cultivars with resilience to drought stress is necessary for enhanced productivity in the semi-arid ...
• Effects of Cash Transfers on Household Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Shocks in the Arid and Semi-Arid Counties of Northern Kenya 

  Matata, Michael, Joseph (Egerton University, 2022-12)

  Climatic events and other natural-related disasters experienced in the arid and semi-arid counties of northern Kenya negatively affect livestock-based livelihoods. The effects of unfavourable climatic conditions expose ...
• Effect of Agribusiness Program on Youth Participation and Growth of Micro and Small Horticultural Enterprises in Morogoro and Pwani Regions, Tanzania 

  Swaumu, Hassan, Mohamed (Egerton University, 2022-07)

  Youth unemployment is among the major challenges in many developing countries, including Tanzania. Consequently, the government together with development partners have come up with strategic initiatives to increase youth ...
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of Prioritized Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices and Innovations among Smallholder Farmers A Case of Selected Value-Chains in Sub-Saharan Africa 

  Akinyi, Devinia, Princess (Egerton University, 2022-12)

  Current climate shocks are already affecting agricultural productivity, especially in the Least Developed Countries reducing the resilience of most vulnerable populations to deal with the negative effects. Smallholder ...
• Economic Impact of Integrating Non-Food Bio-Fuel Feedstock Crops In Small Holder Farms In Nyeri, Laikipia and Lamu Counties, Kenya 

  Langat, Jackson Kipngetich (Egerton University, 2014-10)

  The government of Kenya has identified the potential for bio-fuel to reduce carbon emissions. minimize reliance on fossil fuels, improve rural livelihoods and reduce poverty. There is however little understanding whether ...

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