Governments are pushing for decentralization of forestry governance, but in Loita community fores... more Governments are pushing for decentralization of forestry governance, but in Loita community forest, the traditional community management organization is inviting government and other stakeholders to participate in the forests' management. This study was undertaken through questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion, Key Informant Interviews, and participant observation. Loita community forest is a community forest supposed to be managed by the County Government on behalf of the community since the community is not registered as a legal entity to manage and own the forest as required by the Land Act. The community was practically managing the forest under Traditional Community Based Forest Management. The community leadership was faltering, resulting in forest degradation. This challenge was being mitigated by inviting (pluralism) other stakeholders to enhance forest management capacity. There was fear that the national government's inclusion in Loita forest management may result in inequitable sharing of power and authority and further weaken the community governance systems. This emerging governance regime lacks; a strategy for strengthening the capacity of the traditional community organization, legal framework, and some of the partners joining have extensive network and power with potential for disfranchising the traditional organization through introducing and or amending the traditional regulations to satisfy their interests. There is a need to develop partnership guidelines to guide the pluralism scenario emerging to support the sustainable management of Loita forest and ensure community traditional organization's transformation does not weaken or replace the community organization.
A report on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Mwakirunge Dumpsite, Mombasa County, K... more A report on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Mwakirunge Dumpsite, Mombasa County, Kenya
The influence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (YAM) fungi inoculation on growth performance of... more The influence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (YAM) fungi inoculation on growth performance of Senna spectabilis was studied in a screen house experiment. The results obtained indicated the dependence of Senna spectabilis on mycorhizal symbiosis. Inoculation with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza significantly improved the growth performance of Senna spectabilis. The height growth increased significantly by 85% after only three months while the root collar diameter increased by 71%. Shoot production increased by 213% while root biomass increased by 241%. Inoculation with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza increased plant tissue phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium content. The better growth response of mycorrhizal plants were attributed to improvement in nutrient uptake, especially phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. Vesiculararbuscular mycorrhiza inoculation has a high potential in agroforestry as a bio-fertilizer.
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
A preliminary study to assess adoption potential of legumes and other organic soil replenishment ... more A preliminary study to assess adoption potential of legumes and other organic soil replenishment resources was carried out in Chuka division, Meru south District, Kenya during 2002 long rains season. The study examined feasibility, acceptability, biophysical responses, farmers experiences constraints and modifications of technologies as indicators of adoption. In a collaborative project between Kenyatta University and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute on integrated soil fertility management, a follow-up was done on how farmers selected technologies for soil fertility improvement after field days held every growing season, and a formal survey was carried out to find out how farmers implemented and modified the technologies. Selection of technologies by farmers was variable. Farmers initially selected soil fertility improvement resources that combined both organic and inorganic resources, but majority of the farmers implemented tithonia and cattle manure. Herbaceous legumes were l...
A study to assess adoption potential of organic resources for replenishing soil fertility by farm... more A study to assess adoption potential of organic resources for replenishing soil fertility by farmers within Chuka Division, Meru South District was done in 2002. The study examined feasibility, acceptability, biophysical responses, and farmers’ experiences as indicators of adoption. Results showed that farmers initially selected soil fertility improvement resources that combined organic and inorganic resources, with majority of farmers implementing tithonia and cattle manure possibly due to availability. Later more farmers were interested in leguminous trees that could also provide fodder. However farmers used the new technologies on relatively small plots (0.02 to 0.05 acres) indicating that they wanted to see the results first. Farmers have benefited in terms of increased crop yields. Some of the constraints farmers were experiencing was lack of inadequate biomass for incorporation and lack of cash to purchase inputs (hybrid maize and inorganic fertilizer). Farmers responded by pl...
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
Governments are pushing for decentralization of forestry governance, but in Loita community fores... more Governments are pushing for decentralization of forestry governance, but in Loita community forest, the traditional community management organization is inviting government and other stakeholders to participate in the forests' management. This study was undertaken through questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion, Key Informant Interviews, and participant observation. Loita community forest is a community forest supposed to be managed by the County Government on behalf of the community since the community is not registered as a legal entity to manage and own the forest as required by the Land Act. The community was practically managing the forest under Traditional Community Based Forest Management. The community leadership was faltering, resulting in forest degradation. This challenge was being mitigated by inviting (pluralism) other stakeholders to enhance forest management capacity. There was fear that the national government's inclusion in Loita forest management may result in inequitable sharing of power and authority and further weaken the community governance systems. This emerging governance regime lacks; a strategy for strengthening the capacity of the traditional community organization, legal framework, and some of the partners joining have extensive network and power with potential for disfranchising the traditional organization through introducing and or amending the traditional regulations to satisfy their interests. There is a need to develop partnership guidelines to guide the pluralism scenario emerging to support the sustainable management of Loita forest and ensure community traditional organization's transformation does not weaken or replace the community organization.
A report on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Mwakirunge Dumpsite, Mombasa County, K... more A report on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Mwakirunge Dumpsite, Mombasa County, Kenya
The influence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (YAM) fungi inoculation on growth performance of... more The influence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (YAM) fungi inoculation on growth performance of Senna spectabilis was studied in a screen house experiment. The results obtained indicated the dependence of Senna spectabilis on mycorhizal symbiosis. Inoculation with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza significantly improved the growth performance of Senna spectabilis. The height growth increased significantly by 85% after only three months while the root collar diameter increased by 71%. Shoot production increased by 213% while root biomass increased by 241%. Inoculation with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza increased plant tissue phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium content. The better growth response of mycorrhizal plants were attributed to improvement in nutrient uptake, especially phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. Vesiculararbuscular mycorrhiza inoculation has a high potential in agroforestry as a bio-fertilizer.
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
A preliminary study to assess adoption potential of legumes and other organic soil replenishment ... more A preliminary study to assess adoption potential of legumes and other organic soil replenishment resources was carried out in Chuka division, Meru south District, Kenya during 2002 long rains season. The study examined feasibility, acceptability, biophysical responses, farmers experiences constraints and modifications of technologies as indicators of adoption. In a collaborative project between Kenyatta University and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute on integrated soil fertility management, a follow-up was done on how farmers selected technologies for soil fertility improvement after field days held every growing season, and a formal survey was carried out to find out how farmers implemented and modified the technologies. Selection of technologies by farmers was variable. Farmers initially selected soil fertility improvement resources that combined both organic and inorganic resources, but majority of the farmers implemented tithonia and cattle manure. Herbaceous legumes were l...
A study to assess adoption potential of organic resources for replenishing soil fertility by farm... more A study to assess adoption potential of organic resources for replenishing soil fertility by farmers within Chuka Division, Meru South District was done in 2002. The study examined feasibility, acceptability, biophysical responses, and farmers’ experiences as indicators of adoption. Results showed that farmers initially selected soil fertility improvement resources that combined organic and inorganic resources, with majority of farmers implementing tithonia and cattle manure possibly due to availability. Later more farmers were interested in leguminous trees that could also provide fodder. However farmers used the new technologies on relatively small plots (0.02 to 0.05 acres) indicating that they wanted to see the results first. Farmers have benefited in terms of increased crop yields. Some of the constraints farmers were experiencing was lack of inadequate biomass for incorporation and lack of cash to purchase inputs (hybrid maize and inorganic fertilizer). Farmers responded by pl...
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th ... more Proceedings of the 21st Annual Confrence of the SSEA that was held in Eldoret Kenya from 1st-5th December 2003
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