TABLE OF CONTENTS

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. Murithi 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

Challenges of Revitalising Agriculture in Kenya: Implementation of Strategy for Revitalising Agricultute (SRA)
J.K.Wanjama

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

Scaling up and dissemination of organic and inorganic fertilizers use for maize production in northwestern Kenya
M.W. Wanyonyi, E.M. Nyambati, J.M. Wanyama, T. Mwangi, M. Kamidi, J.G. Mureithi, and
Z. MacOsore

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

Sustainable financing of agricultural research: the commercialisation of technology and research resources at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI)
J.G. Kahuro

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

Closing Speech

Appendix

List of participants