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CONTENTS  

E. Otachi*, E.Wathuta, A. Magana, Maria-Letizia Fioravanti, D. Florio, and R. Konecny…………………………………………………………………………………8

 

Fish Production Practices of Smallholder Farmers in Western Kenya.

S.K. Omasaki, H. Charo-Karisa and I.S. Kosgey* …………………………..…………9

 

Economic Values for Traits of Fish under Smallholder Production in Kenya.

S.K. Omasaki, H. Charo-Karisa and I.S. Kosgey* ……………………………………10

 

Production of indigenous Chicken in Kenya: Nutrition and Performance.

A.M. King’ori*……………………………………………………………………..…11

 

The Role of Extraneous Incentives and Drivers in Crop Trade-off: Evidence from

Passion Fruit Uptake in Uasin-Gishu District, Kenya

N. Kibet*, J. Lagat, and G.A Obare ………………………..…………………………12

 

Pesticidal Potency of Aromatic Plant Constituents for Biological Insect Control in

Grain Storage

J.O. Ogendo*, M. Kostyukovsky, U. Ravid, A.L. Deng, J.C. Matasyoh, E.O. Omolo, S.T. Kariuki, and E. Shaaya ………………………………………..…………………………13

 

Growth Parameters of Indigenous Chicken Populations Reared Intensively in

Kenya.

K. Ngeno, B. O. Bebe and A. K. Kahi* …………………………………..……………14

 

Heritabilities and Correlations between Body Weights and Growth Curve

Parameters of Indigenous Chicken Populations Reared Intensively in Kenya

K. Ngeno, T. M. Magothe, T. O. Okeno, B. O. Bebe and A. K. Kahi*…………………15

 

 

 

Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics of Beef Cattle in Tanzania

A.J. Mwilawa*, A.E. Kimambo, L.A. Mtenga, J. Madsen T. Hvelplund, M. R. Weisbjerg, M. Christensen, G.H. Laswai, and D.M. Mgheni ………..…………………….……16

 

Genetic Variability, Correlation, and Principal Component Analysis of Yield and Yield Components of Selected Advanced Chickpea (cicer arietinum l) Breeding Lines.

N.W. Njogu*, P.K. Kimurto, A. Kamau, R.M.S. Mulwa, B.K. Towett, H.C. Sharma and

P.Gaur ………………………………………………………………………………17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Role of Agroforestry in Semi-Arid Eastern Kenya: The Case of Kaiti

Watershed

A.W. Muriuki*, M. Gathenya and W. Kaluli…………………………………………18

 

Performance of Livestock Marketing in the Pastoral Areas of Eastern Ethiopia:

The Case of Shinile Zone of Somali National Regional State

A. Ademe* and J. Haji………………………………………………………………19

 

First Report of a Phytoplasma Associated with Bermuda Grass White Leaf

Disease in Kenya

E. Obura*, D. Masiga, C.A.O. Midega, F. Wachira, J.A. Pickett, A.L. Deng and Z.R.

Khan………………………………………………………………………………..19

 

Banana–Dairy Small Scale Farming System for the North Rift Region of Kenya

F.N. Lusweti*, Z. MacOsore and N.W. Khisa …………………………..…………..20

 

Evaluation of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Varieties for Yield,

Physicochemical Properties and Storability under Ambient Conditions

T. Tadesse*, K. Woldetsadik and T. Seyoum……………………………………....21

 

Poultry Waste Feeding to Livestock: Healthy Hazards and Safety Considerations

M. Syomiti* and M. Bauni…………………………………………………………22

Leaf Harvesting Initiation Time and Frequency Affect Nitrogen Fixation and

Biomass Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (l) Walp).

M. Saidi*, F.M. Itulya, J.N. Aguyoh, M. Ngouajio…………………………………23

Evaluation of Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Control of Weeds in Maize.

M. K. Kamidi* and W. W. Kiiya………………………………………………….. 24

The Effect of Lime, Minjingu Rock Phosphate and Manure on Soil Biochemical

Properties and Maize Yield.

J.J. Lelei* and R.N. Onwonga …………………….……………………………….25

Effectiveness of Rhizobia Isolates from Njoro Soils (Kenya) and Commercial

Inoculants in Nodulation of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris).

N.W. Mungai and N.M. Karubiu …………………..………………………………..26

What Factors Cause Differences in the Speed of Adoption of Soil Fertility

Management Technologies in Western Kenya?

M. Odendo,* G. Obare and B. Salasya……..…..…………………………………..27

 

The Influence of Gibberelic Acid and Benzyladenine on Dormancy Release,

Growth and Flowering of Lilium longiflorum.

M. N. Situma*, M. Mwangi and R.M.S. Mulwa…………………………………..….28

Screening of Selected Barley (Hordeum vulgare l.) Germplasm to Stem Rust

(Puccinia graminis f.sp. Tritici).

K. E. Mwando, I. M. Tabu, O. D. Otaye, and P.N. Njau ………………………...…...29

Morphological, Agronomic and Nutritional Characterization of Quartin Clover

(Trifolium quartinianum).

E. A. Basweti* and J. Hanson ……………………..……………………………..….30

Aloe secundiflora leaf extracts inhibit larval Development of Ascaridia galli in

Vitro

F.B. Kaingu, A.C. Kibor* and R.S. Shivairo ……………………..………….……….31

Bioefficacy of aqueous crude extracts of Tephrosia vogeli on the Larval Stages of

Helicoverpa armigera.

L.M. Wambua*, A. L. Deng2, J.O. Ogendo, J. Owuoche and P.K. Bett ……………..31

EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Covariance Structure Modeling in the Analysis of Repeated Measures Data

F.B. Lukibisi*, J.M.K. Muia, T. Lanyasunya and T. Mwasya ………………………..35

Statistical Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Animal Experiments

F.B. Lukibisi*, J.M.K. Muia, D.N. Siamba, T. Lanyasunya and T. Mwasya………….35

Peer Effects on Alcohol and Cigarette Use among Public Day Secondary School

Male Students of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya.

J.S. Oteyo* and M. Kariuki…………………………………………..……………….36

Influence of Gendered Linguistic Images on Girl Education: A Case Study of

Southern Kisii District, Kenya.

G.E. Aberi*……………………..………………………………………..…………..37

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activities of Extracts of Rauvolfia

vomitoria

O.O. Ojo* and A.O. Ajayi…………………………………………..……………….38

Attitudes of Nakuru District Secondary School Agriculture and Biology Students

towards Information Technology

J.A. Omoro*, M.O. Udoto, J.K. Kibett and W.O. Ochola ……………….……….….39

 

Effects of Teaching Methods on Student Achievement, Attitude and Retention in

Secondary School Agriculture in Nakuru District Kenya.

J.A. Omoro*, M.O. Udoto, J.K. Kibett and W.O. Ochola……………………..……40

ICT in Curriculum Implementation in Higher Education.

P.L. Masibo and R.J. Masinde ……………………..……………………………….41

Applying ICT in Higher Education Research.

P.L. Masibo* and R.J. Masinde………………………………..…..……………….41

Multicolor photochromism of silver nanoparticles in TiO2 thin film matrix.

J. Okumu*, C. Dahmen, A. N. Sprafke, M. Luysberg, G. von Plessen and M.

Wuttig……………………..……………………………………………….………..42

Influence of Silver Nanoparticles on the Absorption of light by Methylene blue

dye.

L. Ochoo, C. Migwi and J. Okumu ……………………..…………………….….….43

The Effects of Information and Communication Technology Adoption in

Academic Institutions and the Society in Kenya.

K. N. Menza* ……………………..………………………………………………..43

Effects of Stationary Electromagnetic Fields on the Radicle Length During the

Initial Growth of Rose coco Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris).

O.J. Odhiambo*, F.G. Ndiritu, and I.N. Wagara ……………………..……….….44

The Relevance of Technical Training Institution (TTI) Taught Skills to Current

Job Skill Needs in Industries and Business Organizations.

G.M. Muthaa*, A.K. Sang and Z.K. Mbugua ……………………..……………….45

Electroantennogram (EAG) and Behavioral Responses of a Specialist (Microplitis

croceipes) and Generalist (Cotesia marginiventris) Parasitoid to Host-related

Volatiles

E. Ngumbi and H. Fadamiro ……………………..…………………………………46

Vibrations under Moving Distributed Loads of a Non-Prismatic Prestressed

Rayleigh Beam.

E. Ayankop-Andi* ……………………..…………………………………………….47

Optimization of UnderDetermined Blind Speech Dereverberation and Denoising

for Enhanced Teleconferencing

D. Ombati*, E.N. Ndungu and H.A. Ouma ……………………..………………….47

 

 

Application of a Cooperative Neuro-Fuzzy Controlled Technique in Three Phase

Hybrid Power Filter.

N. Bett, P.K. Hinga and J.N. Nderu……………………..……………………..…….48

Distribution of Bacterioplankton, Isolation and Characterization of Physiological

Groups of Bacteria with Industrial Potential in Lake Nakuru, Kenya.

E. Musikoyo*, A.W. Muia and S. Omondi ……………………..……………………..49

Closed-Loop Transmit Diversity (Transmit Beamforming) for Mitigation of

Interference and Multipath Fading in Wireless Communication Systems.

N.R. Muiga*, D.B.O. Konditi and S. Musyoki ……………………..……………..….50

Investigation of Mobile Telephone Radiation in Kenya.

W. Ombati*, R. Kinyua, J. Mutuku and C. Ogongo……………………..……………51

Gender Differences in Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance in Mathematics

and Science Subjects among Secondary School Students in Lugari District,

Kenya.

J.M. Momanyi*, S.O. Ogoma and B.L. Misigo ……………………..……………….52

Use of Technology in Classrooms and its Effects on Students’ Attitudes towards

Learning.

J.M. Momanyi* and R.J. Masinde……………………..……………………………53

Redefining Literacy: An Educational Challenge in the 21st Century.

R.J. Masinde* and J.M. Momanyi……………………..…………………………..….54

Quality of Learning Facilities and Learning Environment: Challenges for Teaching

and Learning in Kenya’s Public Universities.

M. Ndirangu* and M. O. Udoto ……………………..…………………………….....55

The AC-DC Converter PID Controller Optimized with Pattern Search Algorithm.

M.M. Kanai*, J.N. Nderu and P.K. Hinga ……………………..…………………..55

Optimal Control in Synthetic Setting.

K. C. Sogomo ……………………..……………………………………………….56

GOVERNANCE, SOCIO-ECONOMICS AND CULTURE

Linguistic Strategies Employed in Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH)

Programmes in Kenyan Secondary Schools.

N. B. Atambo*, F. Chai and C. Kitetu ……………………..…………………………58

 

 

People Active in Community Empowerment (PACE) Needs Assessment for

Egerton University Neighbours

A. O. Nkurumwa*, C.A. Onyango and M.O. Udoto ……………………..…………59

Building Jua Kali Operators’ Capacity in Soft Skills for Faster Economic

Development in Nakuru District, Kenya.

J.G. Mwangi*, A.O. Nkurumwa and S.W. Maina ……………………..……………60

Influence of Gender on Production of Bambara Groundnuts (Vigna Subterranea)

in Butere-Mumias Districts, Kenya.

M.A. Oyugi*, D.M. Amudavi, and J.O.M. Nandi ……………………..………………61

Stigmatization Coping Strategies of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) In

South Western Nigeria

P.O. Eniola*, O.A. Alade and S.O. Odebode ……………………..………………….62

Leadership: A Means to Political Agency and Transformation in Kenya

J. Ndambuki* ……………………..…………………..……………………………..63

Opportunities for Micro and Small Scale Businesses in the Tourism Sector: The

Case of the Kenya Coast.

P. M. Mshenga and G. Owuor ……………………..……………………………..….64

The Discursive Construction and Interpretation of Kenyan Newspaper Reports

on the 2007 Pre-Election Campaigns

N.W. Bichanga*……………………..……………………………………………….64

Entrepreneur’s Socioeconomic Profile, Microenterprise Characteristics and their

Influence on Credit Utilisation from Microfinance Institutions among Members of

Self Help Groups in Nakuru Town, Kenya.

H.W. Obulinji*……………………..………………………………………………….65

The Influence of Parental Monitoring and Support on Alcohol, Tobacco and other

Drug use, (ATOD) among Secondary School Students, Nakuru District, Kenya.

M. Kariuki* and J.

Oteyo……………………..……………………………………………………………66

The Effect of Performance Contract in Improving Agriculture Extension: A Case

Study of Kosirai Divison, Nandi North District.

F. Odhiambo*, H. Serem and G. Omuga……………………..……………………….67

Poverty Coping Strategies of Rural Women in Oyo State: Lessons from Nigeria.

P.O. Eniola*, O.A. Alade and S.O. Odebode……………………..……………………68

 

 

Gender Disparities in Decision-Making on the Utilization of Decentralized Funds:

The Case of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya

S. W. Mwangi*……………………..…………………………………………….….69

Impact of Electronic Tax Registers on Revenue Collection in Kericho, KENYA

C.C. Soi*, M.K. Korir, and M.J. Kipsat……………………..……………………….70

Gender Inclusive Science and Technology: Ethical Consideration of Gender

Issues in Science and Technology Classrooms

U.A. Okon*, A.O. Ekong and E.P. Udofia……………………..…………………….71

The Influence of Selected Clothing-Physiological Factors on Adolescents’ Choice

of Clothing

S.M.W. Mwaniki*, N. Kathuri, D. Odero and D.W.

Tumuti……………………..………………………………………………………….71

Influence of Mass Media on Alcohol Abuse among Secondary School Students in

Manyatta Division of Embu District.

M.I. Mwaniki and S.M.W. Mwaniki* ……………………..…………………………72

A Tobit Analysis of Determinants of Adoption and Use Intensity of Shade Coffee

Technology in Kenya: The Case of Imenti South District.

G.K. Ithinji*, D. Kraybill, and M.W. Ngigi……………………..………………….73

Lead Paper: From Hut to VAT Tax: A Century of Taxation in Kenya’s Political

Economy, 1895-1995.

Isaac Tarus*……………………..…………………………………………………73

Assessing and Enhancing Leadership Practices of Students in Agricultural

Sciences and Agribusiness.

K.B. Naituli* and F.N. Wegulo …..…………………………………………………74

Must they be ‘Dume Jike’? An Examination of the ‘Informal’ Dynamics that

Influence Women’s Access to Political Leadership in Kenya: the Case of Meru.

B. K. Chacha* and S. E. Ambani ..…………………………………………………75

Factors that Cause Satisfaction with Clothing in the Kenyan Market: A Case of

Adolescents in Nakuru District.

S.M.W. Mwaniki*, N. Kathuri, D. Odero and D. Tumuti ……………………..……77

Urgent need to embrace Information Communication Technology (ICT) in

Institutions to Save Money and Trees: Evidence from Empirical data.

E.O. Otachi* and J.O. Omweri …..…………………………………………………78

 

 

The Bologna Process: Challenges and Opportunities on Quality Management on

Higher Education in Kenya

F. Yieke* and M. Nzioki …..……………………………………………………….. 79

‘Selected Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Male Teachers in Early Childhood

Education (ECE): The Case of Nakuru District.

M.W. Kariuki*, C. Mumiukha, and G. Makori…..…………………………………80

HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL

RESOURCES

Impacts of Urban and Peri-Urban Dairy Farming on Socio-Environmental Policy

in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya.

E.W. Kimani*, P.M. Makenzi and G.M. Ogendi …..………………………………….82

Development of a Biotic Index for the Assessment of Water Quality of River

Njoro, Kenya.

C. K. Kigen*, W. A. Shivoga, A. Magana and G. Maina …..…………………………83

Heavy metal concentrations in three selected fish species from Lake Naivasha,

Kenya.

G. M. Ogendi* …..……………………………………………………………………83

Discourses of HIV/AIDS and Sexuality: A Case Study of Students from Egerton

University, Kenya.

R.N. Njenga…..………………………………………………………………………..84

Suitability of Small Reservoir Water for Domestic, Irrigation and Livestock Use

as Determined by Physico-Chemical and Biological Water Quality Parameters in

Mzingwane Catchment

C. Masona*, A. Senzanje, and M. Munamati…..……………………………………85

Spatial and Temporal Variation of the zooplankton Community in Lake Baringo

R. Omondi*, A. Magana and A.W. Yasindi …..……………………………………..86

Potential and Opportunities for Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality in East

Africa: A Review

O. J. Omweri*, G.O. Obwoyere, W.N. Moturi and E.O. Otachi…..………………...87

 

 

Heavy Metal Concentrations in Water, Sediment and Aquatic Plants of Lake

Naivasha, Kenya.

M.A. Ochieng’, G.M. Ogendi and H.T. Karanja …..………………………………….87

Estimating Water Table Elevations from Ground Surface Altitudes within a

Shallow Aquifer - Nyabondo Plateau, Kenya.

S. Nyakach*, M.C. Chemelil and P.M. Kundu…..………………………...…………..88

Solid Waste Management Practices at Egerton University and the Community

Around.

J.M. Kariuki*, W.N. Moturi, W.A. Shivoga and E. Yanful…..…………………...……89

Willingness to Pay for Waste Services and the Level of Awareness of Solid Waste

Management at Egerton and the Neighbouring Communities.

J.M. Kariuki*, W.N. Moturi, W.A. Shivoga and E. Yanful …..……………………..…90

An Assessment of the Effects of Slaughter-House Effluent on Physico-Chemical

Characteristics of Surface Water in Kavuthi Stream, Dagoretti- Kenya

H.K. Koech*, G.M. Ogendi and J. Kipkemboi…..………………………………….….91

Malaria Diagnosis Using Iron and Plasma.

J.K. Obey, F. Amimo, Z.O. Ngalo*, D. Anjejo, E. Role, S. Cheruiyot, S. Mule, A. Kittur,

G. Manani, H. Barchok, A. Limo, O. Phillip…..……………………………...………92

Evaluation of the Tsavo River by Use of B-IBI and SASS-5 Biomonitoring Tools.

H.T. Karanja*, C.M. M’erimba and G.O. Obati …..………………………………….92

Effects of Seed Maturity Stage, Dormancy, Desiccation and Storage

Temperatures on Germination and Longevity of Myrianthus holstii Engl. Seeds.

M. Karachi, J.N. Rithaa* and J. Ahenda …..…………………………………...…….93

The Burden of Multiple Parasite Infections among School Aged Children in

Kisumu Municipality, Kenya

E. Ngetich*, R. Odhiambo and P. Shumanatant…..…………………………….…….94

Physico-chemical Characterization of some Soils on a Quarry Site in Ogun State,

Nigeria

C.O. Oyegoke*, D.Y. Okelola and G.O. Ajiboye…..………………………………….95

An Assessment of Wetland Influence on Water Quality along River Mereronyi,

Kenya.

S.C. Adhiambo*, N. Kitaka, and J. Kipkemboi…..……………………………………95

 

 

Emergent Macrophyte Diversity and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Nyando

Wetlands of Lake Victoria, Kenya: Implications for Conservation

P.J. Rongoei*, J. Kipkemboi, S.T. Kariuki, A.A.Van Dam, J.

O’Keeffe…..………………………………………………………………………..…96

Evaluation of Willingness to Accept and Adopt Clean Development Mechanism

Projects among Small-scale Farmers in Njoro District, Kenya

O.I. Ayuya*, J.K. Lagat and J.M. Mironga…..……………………………………….97

Environmental Information Technology and Utilities in Natural Resource

Management

G.A. Maina*, J.O. Omweri, C.K. Kigen, W.N. Moturi, W.A. Shivoga, G.O. Obwoyere,

E.O. Otachi, and D.O. Nyawanga…..………………………………………………..98

Pilot Scale Sub-Surface Flow Constructed Wetland System (SSF CWs) Treating

Grey Water from Peri-Urban Areas of Nakuru Municipality

J.M. Raude*, M.C. Chemelil and B.M. Mutua …..…………………………………..99

Variations in Coarse Particulate Organic Matter (CPOM) on the Banks in

Relation to Riparian Vegetation Canopy Cover Intensities in the Njoro River,

Kenya

J.G. Mbaka?, J.M. Mathooko and C.M. M’Erimba …..……………………..………100

Assessing Nutrient Flows and Sustainability in Smallholder Wetland-Terrestrial

Farming Systems at the Shores of Lake Victoria Kenya Using Ecopath.

J. Kipkemboi*, H.P. Luoga, A.A. van Dam and P. Denny…..………………………100

Evaluating the Water Quality and Self Purification Ability of Njoro River.

C.W. Maina*, B.M. Mutua and S.O. Oduor …..……………………………………..101

Assessment of Bacteriological Quality of Water Sources in Egerton University

and Environs using the Colilert and Petrifilm water testing Kits.

A.W. Muia*, C. Davies, D. Miller , A. Magana, C. Kariuki1, R. Njoroge, W. Ogola, B.

Metcalf and R. Mwonya …..…………………………………………......................102

Preliminary Findings on Rock Pool and Backwater Planktonic Communities

during the Dry Season in River Njoro, Kenya.

E. O. Otachi*…………………………………………………………………………….…..103

Influence of Water Level Fluctuations on the Physico-Chemical Parameters and

Plankton Composition and Abundance in Lake Nakuru, Kenya.

J. Chepkiyeng, S.O. Oduor and A.W. Yasindi …..…………………………………..104

 

 

CLIMATE CHANGE: ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION

Spill-over Effects of Pastoralists’ Adaptation to Climate Change on Aquatic

Benthic Invertebrates.

H.T. Karanja*, G.O. Obati, G.M. Ogendi …..………………………………….……106

Climate Change and Farmers’ Perception, Knowledge, Experience and

Adaptation Strategies in Makueni District, Kenya.

T.K. Kirina, R.N. Onwonga*, J.P. Mbuvi and G. Kironchi …..…………………..…107

Participatory Community Mapping and Assessment of Key Pastoral Resources

and Areas in Baringo District, Kenya.

M. N. Mutinda*…..……………………….……………………………………...…..108

Evaluating accessibility and usability of dissemination pathways for delivering

climate information and services to vulnerable groups in semi-arid Kenya

V. Kirui1*, B. O. Bebe1 and S. Oseni2…..……………………….……………………109

Appendices

List of Contributors and their affiliations ………………………………………110