Conference Organising Committee
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Acknowledgement
Foreword
SESSION 1: OPENING CEREMONY
Official Opening Speech
Hon. Kipruto arap Kirwa
Harnessing Innovation Platforms
to spur Agricultural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Some lessons
and needed interventions
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu
Achieving an evergreen
revolution in Africa: Lessons from the Asian Green Revolution of the
past 30 years
Dr. Dennis Garrity
SESSION 2A: SOCIO-ECONOMICS
Livelihood strategies
in the rural Kenyan highlands
D.R. Brown, E.C. Stephens, J.O. Ouma, F.M. Murithid and C.B.Barrette
Participatory
evaluation of climbing bean varieties for integration into the cropping
systems in smallholder farms in north western Kenya
T. Kwambai, E.M. Nyambati, E. Wanjekeche, J.N. Kamau and J. Ngure
Farmer-participatory
Evaluation of dry bean varieties with multiple constraints resistance
in Central Kenya
G.W. Mbugua, S.M.Wachiuri, J.I. Karoga, J.K. Kimamira, A.M. Ndegwa and
M.M. Waiganjo
Mobilising group action
through community based monitoring and evaluation systems: the case
of Galana Farmers' Field School
K.K. Lewa-, J. Ndungu and M.N. Njunie
Participatory development
of farmer diagnostic tools for on-farm soil fertility management
N. Makete, E.M. Nyambati T. Mwangi, R. Onyango, J. Mureithi
Assessing factors influencing
farmers to join and participate in farmer research groups in North Rift
region of Kenya
J.M Wanyama, L.O. Mose, C.M. Mutoko, M. Wanyonyi, E. Nyambati, E. Wanjekeche
and S. Rono
Utilising conjoint
analysis to evaluate farmers' preference for tsetse repellent attributes
in Kenya: An ordered probit application
P. Irungu, B. Bett, S.G. Mbogoh, S.O. Nyamwaro and T.F. Randolph
Who is right? Comparing the
farmers' estimates of soil erosion and crop yields status with common
scientific approaches in Gikuuri Catchment, Kenya
B.O. Okoba, Rudi Hessel and Geert Sterk
A semi-quantitative
assessment of the risk of acquiring Escherichia coli O157:H7 from consuming
informally marketed milk in Kenya
D. Grace, A. Omore, T. Randolph and H. Mohammed
Socio-economic effects
of dairy goat production in Kenya
A. Kinyanjui, A. Murage and D. Mbugua
A survey of the major
passion fruit diseases in Kenya
J.N. Mbaka, Waiganjo M.N, Chegeh B.K., Ndungu B, Njuguna J.K. Wanderi
S., Njoroge J. and M. Arim
Status of chicken consumption
and marketing among the Maasai of Kajiado District, Kenya
E.N. Muthiani E.C. Kirwa and A.J.N. Ndathi
SESSION 2B: SOCIO-ECONOMICS
Constraints and opportunities
in indigenous chicken production and marketing in Mashuru and Loitoktok
Divisions of Kajiado District
A.J.N. Ndath, E. N. Muthiani, E.C. Kirwa, P.F.K. Kibet and H.K. Cheruiyot
Adoption of dairy technologies:
Lessons learnt from case study in Western Kenya
S.N. Makokha, J. Karugia, S. Staal and.O.Kosura
Factors influencing
acceptability of dairy goat products in Marsabit District, Kenya
A. Kagunyu, M. Lengarite, F.O. Wayua and M. Shibia
Impact of forage technologies
in small holder farms in Trans Nzoia District
J.M. Wanyama, C.M. Mutoko, L.O. Mose, S.C. Rono, J.C. Komen, N.N. Muyekho,
C. Nkonge, T.D. Cheruiyot and B. Wachiye
Farmer perceptions
and the impact of Prosopis spp on food security in the lowlands of Baringo
District
J. Cheng'ole Mulindo and J. Sang
Impact of soil management
project mechnologies on farmers' livelihoods in North Rift Province
of Kenya
J.M. Wanyama, E.M. Nyambati, J. Njuki, L.O. Mose, C.M. Mutoko., M. Wanyonyi,
T. Mwangi, E. Wanjekeche, K.N. Ndung'u, S. Rono. O. Simanto and B. Wachiye
Fuzzy clustering for
farm characterisation in Kiambu District, Kenya
B. Salasya , J. Stoorvoge
SESSION 3: ANIMAL BREEDING
Breeding sheep for
meat production in Kenya: Evaluation of alternative two-tier nucleus
breeding systems
M.G. Gicheha, I.S. Kosgey, B.O. Bebe and A.K. Kahi
Estimates of genetic
parameters for growth of Kenya Boran cattle using random regression
models
C.B. Wasike, D. Indetie, J. M. K. Ojang and A.K. Kahi
Genetic evaluation
of milk yield of Bos taurus dairy breeds in Kenya
T.M. Magothe, E.D. Ilatsia, C.B. Wasike, S.A. Migose and A.K. Kahi
Variance components
and genetic parameter estimates under varying definitions of contemporary
groups
E.D. Ilatsia, C.B. Wasike, W.B. Muhuyi and A.K. Kahi
Effect of inbreeding
on growth performance of dual purpose goats in semi-arid Kenya
T.K. Muasya, M.G. Githinji, J.N. Mugambi and E.D. Ilatsia
Economic evaluation
of breeding strategies for improvement of dairy cattle in Kenya
T.O. Okeno, I.S. Kosgey, A.K. Kahi
Influence of economic
values and prospects for a practical breeding programme for the Kenya
dual purpose goat
R.C. Bett, I.S. Kosgey, B.O. Bebe, A.K. Kahi
Optimisation of breeding
schemes for litter size, lambing interval, body weight and parasite
resistance for sheep in Kenya
E. Verbeek, E. Kani, R.C. Bett, I.S. Kosgey
Estimation of maternal
(co)variance components for growth traits in the sahiwal cattle
S.A. Migose, E.D. Ilatsia, C.B. Wasike, W.B. Muhuyi and A.K. Kahi
SESSION 4: CROP PROTECTION
Reaction of Kenyan wheat
cultivars to head blight caused by Fusarium graminearum
J.K. Ndung'u, J.W. Muthomi, and G.N. Chemining'wa
Identification
and on-farm evaluation of groundnut lines tolerant to Rosette virus
and leaf spot diseases in West Kenya
G.O. Rachier, K'0. Orondo and B.N.S.Nyakundi
Control of maize stem
borers using the "push - pull" technology in Central Kenya
S. Njihia, F. Musembi, Z. Khan and F. Muyekho
Occurrence of wheat head
blight-causing fusarium species and associated trichothecene mycotoxins
in Kenyan wheat
Muthomi, J. W., Ndung'u, J. K. and Gathumbi, J. K
Pathogenicity and biological
characterisation of Alternaria Passiflorae and resistance to its infection
by passilfora cultivars
J. Wafula, A. Wanga, E.O Omolo, R. Wanyera, S. Mwaura
Effects of mulch and stage
of inoculation on incidence and severity of tomato spotted wilt virus
(tswv) disease on different varieties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
R. Phoebe, A. Wangai, I. Tabu, J. Ombiri R.Ramkat
Effect of tomato spotted
wilt tospovirus disease on plant growth and correlation among disease
variables and yield of tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
R.C. Ramkat, A.W. Wanga, J. P. Ouma, P.N. Rapando, D.K. Lelgut
Effect of neem seed derivatives
and Tithonia diversifolia on agronomic parameters and weevil damage
S.S.S. Inzaule, P. Waswa, M. Wabule, P. Ragama, E.B. Karamura and G.
Blomme
SESSION 5: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Awareness and perceptions
on Biotechnology in Kenya
V. N Gathaara, J.N. Ngugi, P.M. Muta, E Bikketi and D. Kilambya
Characterisation
of transgenic sweet potato lines (Ipomoea batatas L.) and their reaction
to virus inoculation
E.N. Nyaboga, E.M. Ateka, S.T. Gichuki and W.D. Bulimo
Molecular diversity
of African sweet potato feathery mottle potyvirus isolates
E.M. Ateka , E. Barg, R.W. Njeru, H.J. Vetten
Micro-propagation: a
useful tool for rapid multiplication of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)
hybrids in Kenya
L.N. Mimano C.W. Macharia and L.A Wasilwa
Using Biotechnology
to develop high protein maize
Mbogori MN, Danson JW, Kimani M
In vitro propagation
of clean and high quality planting material of arabicum (Ornithogalum
saundersiae)
L. Gitonga, A.Njoroge.,E. Mutuma, E. Kamau.,D. Gikaara.,S.Muli. and
J. Minyaru
Variability in
M2 generations and characteristics of selected advanced mutant lines
of rapeseed
W.M. Thagana., C.M. Ndirangu, E.O. Omolo , T.C. Riungu and M.G. Kinyua
Application of molecular
markers for maize improvement in kenya: the use of microsatellite (ssr)
markers to study genetic diversity in germplasm resistant to gray leaf
spot in Kenya
J. Ininda1, J. Danson , M. Langat, S. Ajanga and O. M. Odongo
In vitro embryo culture
and immature seed germination techniques for rapid generation advance
in soyabean [Glycine max (l.) Merrill]
W.M. Thagana, C.M. Ndirangu, E.O. Omolo, T.C. Riungu, M.G. Kinyua ,
N.W. Ndembei and W. K. Koskey
Field control of
the banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus ) using entomopathogenic nematodes
C.N. Waturu, M. N. Wabule, F.N. Nguthi and S.M. Njinju
SESSION 6: LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Crop response to different
soil fertility management technologies in Mukanduini focal area, Kirinyaga
District, Central Kenya
A.N Kathuku, S. K. Kimani, J. R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, and B. Vanlauwe
Best-bet comparison
of soil fertility management recommendations in Western Kenya: Independent
testing by Non Governmental Organisations
E. J. Mukhwana and J. Odera
Organic soil amendments:
a useful tool in the improvement of banana productivity in Kenya
E.S. Njeru, J. W. Kimenju and S.C. Amboga
Participatory
development and scaling up of organic and inorganic fertilizers for
kale (Brassica oleraceae var. Acephalla) production in northwestern
Kenya
H. Wambani, E.M. Nyambati and M. Kamidi
A survey of soil fertility
management practices in Kaiti watershed, Makueni District
Muriuki, A. W., Kaluli, W., Ng'ang'a, K. and Gathenya, M
Verification of rate
and method of manure application on the maize (Zea mays L.) Productivity
in coastal lowland Kenya
M.B. Muli and H.M. Saha
SESSION 7: ANIMAL HEALTH
The value of trypanotolerant
orma boran in upgrading the Zebu cattle in trypanosomosis endemic ASAL's
of Kenya
M.W. Maichomo, J.M. Gathuma, J.M. Ndung'u, C.N. Matere , S.O. Nyamwaro
The status of anthelmintic
resistance in sheep and goat farms in the coastal lowlands of Kenya.
Nginyi, J.M., Rugutt, M.K., Mugambi, J.M , Mwamachi, D., Ogali, N. and
Lumumba P.A
Helminths and external
parasite control in goats: practices and concerns in Coastal Kenya
J.N. Kiura and D.M. Mwamachi
Utilising Conjoint
Analysis to evaluate farmers' preference for tsetse repellent attributes
in Kenya: An ordered Probit Application
P. Irungu, B. Bett, S.G. Mbogoh, T. Randolph, R. Saini, A. Hassanali,
S.O. Nyamwaro, G. Murilla and P. Olet
Detection of furazolidone
residues in chicken tissues and serum using a low cost microbiological
method
O. Aila, Anakalo Shitandi, Symon. Mahungu
Liberalisation
of artificial insemination services in Kenya and its implications for
a dairy cattle improvement programme
Murage, A. W, Muasya, T. K. and Ilatsia, E. D
SESSION 8: ANIMAL PRODUCTION
The effect of energy
supplementation on feed intake and rumen digestion in sheep fed urea-treated
low-quality roughage
P. K Migwi, I. Godwin and J.V. Nolan
The nutrient intake
and digestibility by sheep fed bana grass and three new cultivars of
Napier grass
K.R.G. Irungu, N.O. Ondabu, J.K. Kitilit and R.N. Kenana
Nutritive value
of maize stovers harvested at two stages of maturity and mixed with
different types and levels of protein supplements
J. O. Ouda and I. V. Nsahlai
The effects of
the interactions between proanthocyanidins and alkaloids on in vitro
forage fiber digestion
D.M. Mbugua and A.N. Pell
The digestion in
sheep of feed protein bound by condensed tannins from tropical legumes
I.W. Kariuki, B.W. Norton, and D.M. McNeill
The relevance and
potential use of in vitro gas production parameters to evaluate poor
quality roughage based rations for ruminants
J. O. Ouda, and I. V. Nsahlai
Indigenous milk performance
assessment on the rendille camel types of Northern Kenya
F Aloo1 V. Zárate B Kaufmann H.P. Piepho
SESSION 9: CROP PROTECTION
Effects of ash and
copper nordox on the control of bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanasearum)
of tomatoes
S.N. Kuria, M.M. Waiganjo, V. Matiru and S.B. Wepukhulu
Onion seedling protection
against Thrips tabaci Lindeman and its comparative economic benefit
over pesticide spray
M.M. Waiganjo, S. Sithanantham, J.M. Mueke and L.M. Gitonga
Influence of soils,
altitude and hosts on Cicadulina leafhopper vector populations and maize
streak virus disease in Kenya
O.E.V. Magenya
Effect of rice weevil
Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) infestation on the
milling quality of Kenyan bread wheat varieties.
M. Macharia, J.N. Ndung'u, M.G. Kinyua and I. Koros
Identification of
novel sources of resistance to the new stem rust Race UG99
P.N. Njau, M. G Kinyua R.Singh and R. Wanyera
Evaluation of Globe (6%
Cymoxanil/ 70% Mancozeb) for potato late blight management
Lung'aho C., Nyongesa M. and Wakahiu, M
Development of striga
resistant maize for Western Kenya
H O Ngesa, J O Okora, T O Ong'ole and P O Ayako
SESSION 10: LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Effect of water deficit
on the growth of mango (Mangifera indica) rootstock seedlings
E. Luvaha, G.W. Netondo, and G. Ouma
Growth and gas exchange
characteristics of avocado plants under salinity stress
D.M. Musyimi, G. W. Netondo and G. Ouma
Participatory
conservation tillage in eastern and Central Kenya
Muthamia, J G.N., M.Gethi, M.Rimui, S.Amboga, A. N. Micheni1, P. Seward
Effects of cultivation
on the productivity and resilience of soils of a semi-arid settlement
scheme in Eastern Kenya
K.M. Kwena, J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, G.E. Okwach
Effect of irrigation
on sugarcane productivity in Nyando sugar zone
S.M. Muturi, G.O. Abayo and J. Jamoza
The effect of moisture
regime on grain yield and water use efficiency of wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) under rain-out shelter
P.A. Ooro, .G. Kinyua, and J.B.O Ogola
Soil acidity amelioration
as a method of sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella L.) Weed management in
potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) In the cool highlands of the North Rift,
Kenya
W.W. Kiiya, S.M Mwonga, R.K Obura and A.O Musandu
Growth and survival of
trichoderma harzianum as influenced by substrate compost content
J. Kibaki, B. Hau and M.M.Waiganjo
The impact of water
hyacinth, climate and price on fish harvest: the case of Lake Victoria
fishery-Kenya
N.W.O. Wawire , H.K. Maritim, L. Muhammad and W.K. Yabann
SESSION 11: PASTURE AND FODDER
The effect of nitrogen,
protein and energy supplementation on voluntary intake in sheep fed
low quality roughage
P. K Migwi A. B., I. Godwin A. and J.V. Nolan A
Napier stunt disease
vector identification and containment of the disease on farm
M.A. Mulaa, F. Muyekho, S.Ajanga, P. Jones and E. Boa
Effects of production
methods and fertilisation regimes on performance of Napier grass /desmodium
mixtures in North Western Kenya
C.M. Lusweti, E.M. Nyambati, F.N. Muyekho, J.N. Kamau
Evaluation of
factors hindering the adoption of bush management technologies in southern
rangelands of Kenya.
J. W. Munyasi
Improvement of traditional
pasture preservation areas with forage legumes in semi-arid rangelands
of Kajiado District
P.N. Macharia, J.I. Kinyamario, W.N. Ekaya, C.K.K. Gachene and J.G.
Mureithi
A toolkit for
monitoring and forecasting forage supply in the Rangelands of Eastern
Africa
Kaitho R.J Ndung'u J.N., G.A. Kariuki and A.A. Jama
Evaluation of
napier grass cultivars for resistance to Napier head smut
Mwendia S.W, Wanyoike M., J.G.M. Nguguna, Wahome R.G and Mwangi D.M
Eefect of planting
method on sweet potato vine on dry matter yield
N. Ondabu, K.R.G. Irungu, J.K. Kitilit, K. Changwony, B. Mugo, R. Kenana
and J. Mwangi
Effect of cultivar,
planting density, fertiliser and seed spacing in the hole on incidences
of maize streak virus disease in Central Highlands of Kenya
B.A Lukuyu, D.R. Romney, D.M Mwangi and L. Chege
SESSION 12: CROP PRODUCTION
Genetic variation
in maize (Zea mays. L.) for tolerance to acid and low- phosphorus soils
in Western Kenya
D.O. Ligeyo, S.Gudu, G.A. Ombakho, P. Obura, J.R. Okalebo and C.O. Othieno
Evaluation of
factors hindering the adoption of bush management technologies in southern
rangelands of Kenya.
J. W. Munyasi
Combining ability
and heterotic groups of 13 mid-late maturing maize inbred lines tolerant
to Striga
V.W. Woyengo, O.M. Odongo and S.I. Ajanga
On farm participatory
selection of improved cassava varieties in Siaya and Butere-Mumias Districts
in Western Kenya
M.S. Akhwale, H.M. Obiero, P.J Ndolo, O.K Njarro, J. Mpapale, I. Ememwa
, S. Mallowa , L. Oketch and C. Washika
Screening of legumes
for the cool highland frost prone areas of the North Rift, Kenya
W.W Kiiya, R.K Obura, S.M Mwonga and J.G Mureithi
The abundance
of indigenous rhizobia nodulating cowpea and common bean in Central
Kenyan Soils
S.W.M. Theuri, G.N. Chemining'wa and J.W. Muthomi
Genotype by environment
(g x e) interaction and stability in safflower (Carthamus Tinctorious
L.)
M. J. Mahasi, R.S. Pathak, F.N. Wachira, T.C. Riungu and J.W. Kamundia
SESSION 13: CROP PROTECTION
Differential
population increase, damage and polymorphism within Kenyan Russian wheat
aphid populations
J.N. Malinga., M. Kinyua, J. Wanjama, A. Kamau and J. Awalla
Developing insect
resistance management strategies for Bt maize in Kenya
M.A. Mulaa, D. Bergvison , S. Mugo, J. Wanyama and J. Ngeny
Maize streak virus (MSV)
disease expression in F1 hybrids of diverse genotypes.
L.N Gichuru, J. Ininda and K. Njoroge
Evaluation of
open polinated maize varieties for resistance to Chilo partellus in
dryland mid-altitudes and Coastal Lowlands of Kenya
S. Mugo, M. Oyoo, D. Bergvinson, H. De Groote and J. Songa
Light and water
use in maize (Zea mays) - pigeonpea (Cajanus cajans) intercrop under
semi-arid conditions of Kenya
S. W.Wanderi, M.W.K. Mburu, S.N. Silim
Light use in maize crotalaria
intercrop system in sub-humid Kenya
J.N. Gitari, D.N. Mugendi and J. G. Mureithi, J.B. Kung'u and C.K.K.
Gachene
Economic benefits
of integrating forage and grain legumes in maize/cassava relay and rotation
cropping systems in Coastal Kenya
M.N. Njunie, B. Muli and J.G. Mureithi
Identification and
ranking of sugarcane production constraints: The case of Sony sugar
zone
Wawire N.W.O, Shiundu R.M And Kipruto K.B
SESSION 14: CROP PROTECTION/CROP PRODUCTION
Investigating the
onset dormancy and dormancy levels in two subsp of Vernonia galamensis
and determining the appropriate seed production environmental conditions
for the species
Nyamongo D.O., Nyabundi J.O., Daws M.I
Investigating seed
maturation under different environmental conditions and determining
the optimal harvesting point in Vernonia galamensis
Nyamongo D.O., Nyabundi J.O., Daws M.I
Effect of plant
population and planting patterns on sugarcane productivity in Western
Kenya
R.A. Amolo and G.O. Abayo
Evaluation of
introduced elite gladiolus varieties for flower quality and yield in
Thika
E.M. Kamau, D.M. Gikaara, N.M. Muthoka, D.G. Nduati and N.M. Maina
Evaluation of new
rice for africa (nerica) cultivars in coastal lowlands of Kenya
V.M. Kega and Ali Rindano Maingu
Assessment of accuracy
of using crop simulation model for predicting productivity of bread
wheat in semi-arid Kenya
Kimurto, P.K, J.B.O. Ogola ., M.G. Kinyua , K. Gottschalk and J.K. Macharia
Export quality passion
fruit production by small-scale farmers in Kenya: a success story of
Mbari ya Mboce Self-Help Group
L. Gitonga, P. Kiuru, M. Muchui, B. Ndungu, L. Njuguna, C. Gathambari,
J. Kibaki, P. Gicheru
and M. Wangui
Instrumental evaluation
of aroma quality of banana fruits
M.N. Muchui and A. Klieber
Postharvest response
of Uganda green bananas to potassium
M.N. Muchui, C.W. Gathambiri, S. Ngugi, S . Wepukhulu, D. Kariuki and.
B. Muthama
SESSION 15: BIOMETRICS/SOCIOECONOMICS
Analysis of longitudinal
data using linear mixed model
F.B. Lukibisi, W.B Muhuyi, J.M.K. Muia, S.N. Ole Sinkeet and J. Kiragu
J
An Assessment
of biometrics skills among KARI scientists
J.N Mwangi, F.M Murithi and E. A Mukisira
Analysis of the
spatial and temporal volatility of maize prices in Kenya: A preliminary
analysis
H. De Groote and M. Odendo
Farmer collective
marketing: the case of cereals banks in Western Kenya
E.J. Mukhwana, M. Kuloba and V. Ogemah
The role of risk
in enterprise selection in Githunguri, Kiambu District
FW, SK Kimani, R A Nyikal, JT Karugia and S. Macharia
Socio-economic
factors influencing use of farm saved maize and wheat seed by farmers
in Nakuru District-Kenya
A.C. Ndiema, M.G Kinyua, M.C. Mahagayu, Hugo De Groote, R Wanyera and
J Kamundia
Factors influencing
the adoption of WH 502 maize variety in Western Kenya
B. Salasya, M. Odendo , W. Mwangi, O. Odongo, P. Oucho
An economic
analysis of the determinants of maize seed pricing in Kenya: A value
chain approach
D.J W. Nyongesa , F.M. Murithi, M. Lutta. N.N. Waiyaki
Household and
farm characteristics influencing uptake of soil fertility management
technologies by farmers in Meru South District, Kenya
J. Mugwe, D. Mugendi, J. Kungu and V. Onguso-Oeba
Farmers' perceptions
of plant growth and organoleptic characteristics on elite sweet potato
clones in Machakos and Kitui in semi-arid Eastern Kenya
C. M. Githunguri, C. C. K. Ariithi, R. Kapinga, S. Agili, Y. N.
Migwa, J. K. Ng'ang'a and L. Mutuku.…..820
SESSION 16: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
A model for promoting
a versatile crop that has remained minor: the case of soybean in Kenya
Chianu J N, Ohiokpehai1 O, Vanlauwe B, Adesina A, and N. Sanginga
Agricultural information
resources in kenya: generation, access and management frameworks
R. A. Rege
The potential
of radio broadcasting as a medium for disseminating agricultural information
and technologies
J. K. Sitawa Ogutu, L. Ngunjiri and S. W. Chege
SESSION 17 : COMMERCIALISATION SESSION
Research commercialisation,
as a key component of knowledge dissemination in the National Agricultural
Research Systems (NARS)
Mabeya J. and Gatome C
Research commercialisation,
the public-private sector arrangement: The case of International Centre
of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
Mabeya J. and Lore, M
SESSION 18: BEST RESEARCH PROJECTS
Diffusion of
tissue culture banana technology to smallholder farmers in Kisii through
micro-credit scheme
N. Okoko, M. Karembu, K. Were, G. Mwangi, D. Munyi and A. Cheruiyo
Demand-driven dairy
cattle technology transfer: The success story of Miguta Women Group
T. Onyango and H.Kinyanjui
Accelerated multiplication
and distribution of improved healthy planting materials of cassava in
Western Kenya
H. Obiero, P.J. Ndolo, M. Akhwale, M. Odendo, M. Mudeheri and S. Ajanga
SESSION 19: CLOSING CEREMONY