Browsing by Author "Amwata, Dorothy A."
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The nature and extent of adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies in Murang’a County, Kenya: A case of Kiharu Constituency
Bitok, Eliud K.; Nyariki, Dickson M.; Amwata, Dorothy A. (Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2023-09)Climate-smart farming, regenerative farming techniques and carbon farming are gaining popularity worldwide due to their potential to improve food and nutrition security. Kenya’s agriculture is largely rain-fed and characterized ... -
Primary production variables of brachiaria grass cultivars in Kenya drylands
Musimba, N.R.K; Nguku, Susan A.; Njarui, Donald N.; Amwata, Dorothy A.; Kaindi, Eric M. (2016)The study was conducted to evaluate the primary production variables of Brachiaria grass cultivars in semi arid regions of Eastern Kenya. Brachiaria cultivars B. decumbens cv. Basilisk, Brachiaria hybrid Mulato II, four ... -
Review of policies and frameworks on climate change, agriculture, food and nutrition security in Ethiopia
Amwata, Dorothy A.; Eshetu, Z.; Mungai, C.; Solomon, D.; Radeny, M. (2020-07)Agriculture is the mainstay of Ethiopia’s economy, contributing over 50% of the gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for more than 85% of the labor force and over 90% of the foreign exchange earnings (Alemu et al. ... -
Review of policies and frameworks on climate change, agriculture, food and nutrition security in Rwanda
Mungai, C.; Amwata, Dorothy A.; Radeny, M.; Butare, L.; Solomon, D. (2020-09)Rwanda is a small landlocked country in East-Central Af-rica and one of the world’s most densely populated coun-tries. Average rainfall in Rwanda is around 1000 mm per annum, with the annual temperature ranging from 16°C ... -
Review of policies and frameworks on climate change, agriculture, food and nutrition security in Uganda
Mungai, C.; Amwata, Dorothy A.; Radeny, M.; Tolo, C. U.; Solomon, D. (2020-08)Uganda is facing climate variability and change more frequently than ever. This is observed through changing temperature patterns—often linked to more frequent and longer periods of drought spells that lead to significant ... -
Stakeholders’ Role in the Adoption of Green Practices among Star Rated Hotels along Coastal Kenya: Partnerships and Collaborations
Irungu, Robert W.; Amwata, Dorothy A.; Njoroge, Joseph M. (2022-12)The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the key economic sectors expected to take a leadership role in transforming the emerging green economy. Climate change impacts on ecological sustainability alongside considerable ... -
TRANSFORMING SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA: THE ROLE OF POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
Amwata, Dorothy A.; Nyariki, Dickson M. (2016-09)Agriculture is a key driver for pro-poor economic growth in Kenya and supports over 80% of rural households (Amwata et al., 2015). Challenges in the agriculture sector (RoK, 2010; 2012; Nyariki et al., 2005): Limited ... -
The value of pastoralism in Kenya: Application of total economic value approach
Nyariki, Dickson M.; Amwata, Dorothy A. (2019)The value of pastoralism practiced in Kenya is not well appreciated, even though it is said to be enormous. The available statistics tend to underestimate this value from the point of view of its contribution to the local ...