Land is a critical resource in Kenya, having economic, social, political,
environmental and cultural significance. Kenya’s population continues to rely
on land for both subsistence and economic activities. In fact, the increase
of the population from about 20 million people in the 1960s to about 40
million currently, has put enormous pressure on land. Only a third of Kenya’s
land is arable while the rest is arid and semi-arid. With most Kenyans still
living off the land, contestations over access to, control over and ownership
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesdécembre, 2009Kenya
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Library ResourceArticles et Livresdécembre, 2009Kenya
This paper presents data on diversity and abundance of soil macrofauna of various land use systems in Embu, Kenya (natural forest, plantation forest, fallow, coffee, tea, napier, and maize). Each was sampled for macrofauna using three sampling methods (monolith,
transect and pitfall traps). Thirty four (34) genera/species of soil macrofauna were recorded, the highest number (27) being observed in napier. Majority of these genera/species being Coleoptera. Rényi diversity profile indicated that in terms of -
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Estructura de la comunidad de la macrofauna del suelo en diversos sistemas de usos de suelo de Taita, Kenia
Articles et Livresdécembre, 2009KenyaThis paper presents data on diversity and abundance of soil macrofauna in various land use systems in Taita (natural forest, plantation forest, fallow, coffee, napier, and maize, Horticulture. Each was sampled for macrofauna using three sampling methods (monolith,
transect and pitfall trapping). Seventy eight (78) genera/species were recorded across the different land use systems of Taita. Rényi diversity profile indicated no significant differences in species richness across land use systems as reflected by the very close -
Library ResourceArticles et Livresdécembre, 2009Kenya
Due to the increased concerns about the effect of agrochemicals
on soil health and soil biodiversity, use of
biological methods has become most acceptable
alternative methods for farmers to control soil
pathogens during crop production. A study was
therefore undertaken to determine the occurrence of
nematode destroying fungi in Taita Taveta with the
aim of isolating and characterizing them for biological
control of plant parasitic nematodes. Twenty eight
fungal isolates, distributed in three genera, were -
Library ResourceRapports et recherchesdécembre, 2009Kenya
This study was motivated by the need to understand the interplay
between cotton farming in Barwessa and household food security
in the area.
The study was centered on three main objectives:
• To examine the extent to which subsistence farming is affected by
cotton,
• To identify the relationship between levels of household food security
in relation to income and expenditure,
• To investigate women's access to income from cotton production, their
food production and food security roles, -
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There has been tremendous changes in soil use and management in the River Njoro Watershed during the last three decades. Formerly large-scale farms converted into smallholder farms and plantation forests have gradually been lost. These changes in soil use have brought in different soil use and management approaches that have triggered soil erosion and other forms of land degradation. Up to 8.6 Kg of soil, loss per hectare from the cultivated soils has reportedly been lost in one storm. This massive soil loss was probably due to reduced aggregate stability and hydraulic conductivity.
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesseptembre, 2009Kenya
The study discusses land-degradation in pastoral communities and depicts land-use system and associated human and livestock population pressure as the major determinant of vegetation cover, surface run-off, soil erosion, and species richness. The study recommends use of enclosures to reverse range degradation, and diversification of pastoral economies to reduce poverty and relieve pressure on land as the primary source of livelihood in the semi-arid rangelands of Kenya
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesdécembre, 2009Kenya
The study was undertaken to investigate how land use and soil fertility management practices affect the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi. The aim of the study was to harness the potential of these fungi to control the plant parasitic nematodes in the study area which is a very important vegetable catchment in the Coast Province of Kenya
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesdécembre, 2009Kenya
The elements of Land Administration in Kenya are very fragmented and independently operated
within the Ministry of Lands. During institutional reform there is opportunity to provide a much
more integrated Land Administration service to the citizens, especially at the district level
through the formation of ‘one-stop-shops’, through the integration and rationalization of the
existing land administration and land rights delivery systems.
This project report highlights the benefits offered through the application of GIS in management -
Library ResourceArticles et Livresseptembre, 2009Afrique
The distribution of Trichoderma species in soils of
Embu and Taita benchmark sites in Kenya with
relation to land use practices was investigated. The
study areas were chosen because of their significant
land use intensification and for being biodiversity hot
spots. Soil washing and dilution plate techniques were
used to recover Trichoderma spp from the soil samples
collected from different land use types. The fungal
isolates were identified and assigned to nine species
from Embu soils and eleven species from the Taita
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