Family planning (FP) uptake is a key indicator of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite concerted efforts to increase the level of family planning uptake, the acceptability and coverage of FP services has ...

Cenchrus ciliaris is widely promoted as a choice grass species for reseeding Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASALs). Nine ecotypes of C. ciliaris collected from selected sites in Kenyan ASALs were evaluated for seed yield and ...

A study was conducted in the southern rangelands of Kenya to establish the nutritive value of ecotypes of Cenchrus ciliaris and Eragrostis superba. A total of eleven ecotypes for C. ciliaris and nine for E. superba ...

The abundance of indigenous soil rhizobia can determine whether a legume would respond to inoculation or not. This study was therefore conducted to determine the population size of indigenous soil rhizobia nodulating ...

To evaluate the influence of tillage practice on growth and yield performance of three cowpea varieties. Study Design: The treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block design with a factorial arrangement and ...

Maize, the most important stable crop in Kenya is affected by drought stress mostly at flowering stages causing delay in silk emergence. The Anthesis to Silking Interval (ASI) is highly correlated to grain yields under ...

Field experiments were carried out in Kericho East (0°22' S, 35°17' E) and Bomet central (0°47' S,35°21' E) to determine the effects of liming and phosphorous (P) fertiliser on nodulation, growth, yield and nutrient content ...

Incorporation of legume residues in soil is a low cost option for improving soil fertility, but its effectiveness depends on residue quality. A study was conducted for two seasons (2007 and 2008) to determine the decomposition ...

Flowering is critical in plant ecology. Through flowering, plants evolve into new plant species that are better adapted to environmental variations. Cenchrus ciliaris is an important forage grass in Kenya, which is drought ...

High postharvest losses (PHL) which is estimated to be 30% of the food produced for human consumption, is one of the current global challenges that requires urgent attention. Over the years there has been substantial ...