Master Theses: Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management

• Assessment of fodder conservation in smallholder dairy farming systems in highland and midlands of eastern Kenya 

  Kogo, Thomas Kipchoge (UoEm, 2025-06-03)

  GENERAL ABSTRACT The dairy industry is important for its contribution to the living standard of people, industries, foreign exchange and 4% of the total GDP in Kenya. Productivity of 7.8 liters/cow/day is low and ...
• Soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas fluxes quantification in selected smallholder farmers' land utilization types of Siaya county, Kenya 

  Kibet, Esphorn (Esphorn Kibet, 2022-09)

  The up-surging population in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has led to the conversion of forests to agricultural land leading to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The resilient land utilization types are key in soil carbon ...
• Characterisation of smallholder farming systems and greenhouse gas emissions simulation from maize cropping system in tharaka-nithi county, kenya 

  MUSAFIRI, COLLINS MUIMI (COLLINS MUIMI MUSAFIRI, 2020-08)

  The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This study ...
• Effect of Tillage Methods and Nutrient Application Levels on Soil Properties and Soghum and Greengram Yields in Siakago, Embu County, Kenya 

  Njiru, Lily Gicuku (LILY GICUKU NJIRU, 2024-08)

  Declining soil fertility is a significant constraint to sorghum and green gram yields for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions of Kenya. This research was carried out in Siakago, Embu County, Kenya, with the aim of ...
• Quantification of greenhouse gas fluxes from selected cropping systems under on farm conditions in tharaka-nithi, kenya 

  Unknown author (Ezekiel Lemarpe Shaankua, 2024-03)

  The smallholder cropping systems have an adverse effect on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the ecosystems due to varied contribution to the GHG budgets. Further, the uncertainty on the contribution of an individual ...
• Utilization of rainwater harvesting technologies among smallholder farmers in murang’a county, 

  Francis Irungu, (Francis Irungu Itemo, 2024-08)

  Water is a critical resource in environmental sustainability, agricultural production as well as for improved livelihoods. Climate variability hinders crop and livestock production in Sub-Saharan African countries. ...
• Qualification of Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from Selected Cropping Systems under on Farm Conditions in Tharaka-Nithi, Kenya 

  Lamarpe Shaanuka, Ezekiel (UoEm, 2024-03)

  The smallholder cropping systems have an adverse effect on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the ecosystems due to varied contribution to the GHG budgets. Further, the uncertainty on the contribution of an individual ...
• Productivity and profitablity of selected cabbage varieties under varying drip schedules in Humic Nitisols of Embu County.2 

  Onkoba, Stephen Onyiego (2022-08)

  The adverse effects of climate change and increasing human population have put pressure on scarce water resources used in crop production. This consequently threatens the food and nutritional security of the growing ...
• Characterization and selection Anthracnose and Pythium root rot resistance in common bean landraces grown in Kenya 

  Misango, Shamir (UoEm, 2023-08)

  Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya has not reached its potential yield due to various abiotic and biotic factors. Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemunthianum and root rots caused by Pythium ...
• Characterization and selection Anthracnose and Pythium root rot resistance in common bean landraces grown in Kenya 

  Misango, Shamir (UoEm, 2023-08)

  Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya has not reached its potential yield due to various abiotic and biotic factors. Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemunthianum and root rots caused by Pythium ...
• Prevalence and host resistance to Common bean rust Disease In Central and Western Kenya 

  Wafula, Brian Wekesa (UoEm, 2023-08)

  Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) (Pers.:Pers.) Unger., is among the most destructive pathogens constraining the production of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya. The study's objectives were to (i) determine the ...
• Marker assisted Selection for resistance to bean common Mosaic Necrosis virus In French Bean cultivars in Kenya - 

  Watare, Grace Wambui (UoEm, 2023-08)

  Worldwide, commercial production of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is constrained by diseases, key among them being the bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV). These potyviruses ...
• Productivity and Profitability of Selected Cabbage Varieties Under Varying Drip Irrigation Schedules in Humic Nitisols of Embu County 

  Onkoba, Stephen Onyiego (UoEM, 2022-08)

  The adverse effects of climate change and increasing human population have put pressure on scarce water resources used in crop production. This consequently threatens the food and nutritional security of the growing ...
• Performance of Sorghum Hybrid Lines with Tannin Gene from Crosses between Gadam and Tannin Hard Coat Sorghum Varieties 

  Shinda, Cecilia Adhiambo (University of Embu, 2021-09)

  Sorghum is a major staple food source in many African countries. In Kenya, it is cultivated by small-scale farmers. Gadam sorghum is the common variety mainly grown for brewing, manufacture of animal feeds and sorghum ...
• Contributions of Anthropogenic Activities to Leaf Litter Decomposition in River Kapingazi, Embu County, Kenya 

  Nyambane, Neliah Moraa (University of Embu, 2021-09)

  Human activities have potential adverse effects on freshwater ecosystems, which sustain a wide range of ecosystem services such as the provision of potable water, nutrient cycling, and a habitat for organisms such as ...
• Adoption of Selected Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya 

  Muriithi, Lydia Nyawira (University of Embu, 2021-09)

  Climate change has greatly affected food production and food security. Erratic temperature rises and inconsistent precipitation have greatly influenced productivity of crops and livestock. The impacts have gotten much ...
• Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya 

  Musafiri, Collins, Muimi (University of Embu, 2020-12-11)

  The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ...
• Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya 

  Ndung'u, Paul (University of Embu, 2020-12-11)

  The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming effect. The available water resources have ...
• Agro-morphological and nutritional Characterization of horned melon Accessions from selected agro-ecological Zones in kenya 

  Owino, Marline Hanny (University of Embu, 2020-10-26)

  African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore, to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there ...
• Application of water quality index to assess water quality in river chania, kiambu county, kenya 

  Kasyoka, Geofrey (UoEm, 2020-10-15)

  Human-related activities are known to have deleterious effects on the water quality of aquatic ecosystems globally. However, there is limited information on the impact of similar perturbations in tropical regions, especially ...

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