2015 KEFRI Publications
| Link | Category | Publication |
| Journal Papers | Bakhoum N., Odee D.W., Fall D., Ndoye F., Kane A., Kimiti J.M., Zoubeirou A.M., Sylla S.N., Noba K. and Diouf D. 2015 Senegalia senegal response to inoculation with rhizobial strains vary in relation to seed provenance and soil type. Plant and Soil, 398 (1): 181-193. | |
| Journal Papers | Cheboiwo J.K., Mbinga J.K. and Mugabe R. 2015. Potential Growth, Yields and Socio-economic Benefits of Four Indigenous Species for Restoration in Moist Forests, Mau Kenya. J. Environment and Earth Sciences:Vol.5(6):72-84. | |
| Journal Papers | Kigomo J.N., Muturi G.M., Gachathi F.N., Kimani S.M., Kuria M.N., and Waweru E.M. 2015. Vegetation composition dynamics along a degradation gradient of Kiango’mbe hill forest in drylands of Kenya. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry 7(7)168-178. | |
| Journal Papers | Langat D., Maranga E.K., Cheboiwo, J.K and Aboud A.A. 2015. Role of forest resources to Local livelihoods: The case of East Mau Forest ecosystem, Kenya. International Journal of Forestry Research. Vol.2016. Article ID 4537354, 10 pageshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4537354. | |
| Journal Papers | Langat D.K, Maranga E.K., Cheboiwo J.K. and Aboud A.A. 2015. The Indirect Use Value of East Mau Forest Ecosystem, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Vol. (10). | |
| Journal Papers | Langat D.K., Maranga E.K, Cheboiwo J.K. and Aboud A.A. 2015. Forest use and dependence by forest adjacent households on East Mau forest ecosystem, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Economic, Extension and Rural Development Vol. 3(10): 326-337. | |
| Journal Papers | Langat D.K., Cheboiwo J.K. and Muchiri M.N. 2015. Financial analysis of Eucalyptus grandis for production of medium size power transmission poles and firewood in Kenya. African Journal of Agriculture and Utilization of Natural Resources for Sustainable Development, 1(1): 38-45. | |
| Journal Papers | Lilian Gesare Soibe, Anakalo Shitandi, Mahungu S., Chikamai B. and Lameck Agasa. 2015. Effect of the Gum Arabic on the Physico-Chemical and Baking Properties of the Wheat-Plantain Composite Flour. Journal of Food Research and Technology, Vol 3 (3), 98-105. | |
| Journal Papers | Mandila B., Hitimana J., Kiplagat A., Mengich E. and Wekesa T. 2015. Prevalence and adoption of agroforestry technologies and practices in semi-arid regions of West-Pokot County, Kenya. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences 3(6): 1-4. | |
| Journal Papers | Mbinga J.M.E. and Chagala-Odera E. 2015. Performance of 28-year-old Provenances of Liquidambar styraciflua at Two Sites in Western Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 3(1): 094-099. | |
| Journal Papers | Mbuvi M.T.E., Musyoki J.K. and Ongugo P. 2015. Equity Mechanisms in Traditional Forest Management Systems: A Case Study of Loita Forest in Kenya. Journal of Sustainable Forestry 34:4, 380-405. | |
| Journal Papers | Mbuvi M.T.E., Musyoki J.K., Ayiemba A.O. and J. W. Gichuki 2015. Determining the potential for introducing and sustaining Participatory Forest Management: A case study of South Nandi Forest of Western Kenya. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 7(3): 190-201. | |
| Journal Papers | Muga M.O., Chikamai B.N., Mayunzu O. and Chiteva R. 2015. Production, value addition, marketing and economic contribution of Non Wood Forest Products from Arid and Semi Arid Lands in Kenya. Submitted for publication in Southern Forests Journal | |
| Journal Papers | Muthike G., Chikamai B. and Muisu Fred. 2015. Ranking of Polyvinyl Acetate adhesives and Nitro-cellulose clear paints available in Kenyan markets. Journal of Emerging Trends in Research. | |
| Journal Papers | Mutiso F.M., Cheboiwo J.K., Kiyiapi J.L. and Sang F.K. 2015. Comparative Study of Sampling Methods for Efficient Diagnosis of Health Status of Selected Natural Forest Ecosystems in Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. Vol.5(2): 37-47. | |
| Journal Papers | Njuguna E., Gathara M., Nadir S., Mwalusepo S., Williamson D., Pierre-EtienneMathé, Jackson Kimani, Tobias Landmann, Gerald Juma, George Ong’amo, Erastus Gatebe, Bruno Le Ru, Paul-andré Calatayud 2015.Characteristics of soils in selected maize growing sites along altitudinal gradients in East African highlands Data in Brief 5 (2015) 138–144 | |
| Journal Papers | Odee D.W., Wilson J., Omondi S., Perry A., Cavers S. 2015. Rangewide ploidy variation and evolution in Acacia senegal: a north-south divide? Annals of Botany Plants. DOI:10.1093/aobpla/plv011. | |
| Journal Papers | Opala P.A., Kisinyo P.O. and Nyambati R.O. 2015. Effects of Tithonia diversifolia, farmyard manure and urea, and phosphate fertilizer application methods on maize yields in western Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in Tropics and Subtropics. Vol 116 No. 1(1-9). | |
| Journal Papers | Wekesa C., Chikamai B.N., Muturi G.M., Lelon J.K., Muga M.O. and Luvanda A.M. 2015. Gum Arabic production potential of naturally growing Acacia senegal varieties in Kenya Drylands. Octa Journal of Environment Research Vol 3(1) 100-111 | |
| Journal Papers | Wekesa L., Muok B.O., Okia C.A., Mbwambo L., Balama C., Chikamai B.E.N., Eyog-Matig, Atieno F. and Opolot V.I. 2015. Market characteristics of indigenous tree fruits in East Africa: Case of Tamarindus indica, Vitex doniana and Sclerocarya birrea. Prime Journal of Social Science 4(5), 2315-5051. | |
| Books and Book Chapters | Kigomo J.N., Ndungu S.M., Macharia E. and Waweru S. 2015. Management of Prosopis species to enhance natural regeneration in Northern Kenya In: Khalif et al. (eds.); Sustainable land management in the drylands of Kenya | |
| Books and Book Chapters | Kinyanjui M.J., Kigomo N.J., Wambui K.M., Kariuki N.J., Charles, N., Macharia N.J., Odidi O.W., Fredrick A., Omamo O.A. and Katumbi N.M. 2015. Comparing tree heights among montane forest blocks of Kenya using LiDAR data from GLAS. Open Journal of Forestry, 5, 80-89 | |
| Books and Book Chapters | Njeru P.N.M., Mugwe J., Maina I., Mucheru-Muna M., Mugendi D., Lekasi J.K., Kimani S.K., Miriti J., Oeba V.O., Esilaba A.O., Mutuma E., Rao K.P.C. and Muriithi F. 2015. Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County. | |
| Books and Book Chapters | In: Leal Filho W., Esilaba A.O., Rao K.P.C., Sridhar, G. (Eds), 2015: Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change. Transforming Rural Livelihoods., XI 233p Ilus., Hardcover. ISBN 978-3-319-12999-0. | |
| Books and Book Chapters | Neufeldt Henry, Pablo Pacheco., Hemant R. Ojha., Sarah Ayeri Ogalleh., Jason Donovan., Lisa Fuchs., Daniela Kleinschmit., Patti Kristjanson., Godwin Kowero., Oeba V.O., and Bronwen Powell. Public sector, private sector and socio-cultural response options. Forests and Food. In: Bhaskar Vira., Christoph Wildburger and Stephanie Mansourin (eds), 2015: Forests, Trees and Landscapes for food security and nutrition ISBN 978-3-902762-40-5 ISSN 1016-3263; Published by International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO). | |
| Books and Book Chapters | Wekesa C. 2015. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Acacia senegal Management. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 128 Pages, ISBN-13:978-3-659-77741-7. | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Kenya Forestry Research Institute. 2015. Coast Eco-Region Research Programme 2014 - 2018. KEFRI, Gede, Kenya. | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Kenya Forestry Research Institute . 2015. Dryland Eco-Region Research Programme 2014 - 2018. KEFRI, Kitui, Kenya. | |
| Conference Proceedings | Kigomo J.N., Kimani S.M., Mucheke W. 2015. Mapping forest fires under changing land use and climate variability in Aberdare ecosystem, Kenya. A paper at XIV World Forestry Congress n Durban, 7-11 September, 2015, Durban, South Africa | |
| Conference Proceedings | Miyashita H. and Ndufa J.K. 2015. Variation of wood density in the plus tree clones of Melia volkensii selected from drylands of Kenya. A paper presented at to the International Symposium on Wood Science and Technology at Tower Hall Funabori, Tokyo, Japan March 15-17, 2015. Book Abstract: 65th Annual Meeting of Japan Wood Research Society | |
| Conference Proceedings | Mbuvi M.T.E., Ongugo P.O., Wekesa C. and Musyoki J.K. 2015. Programmatic management versus business as usual: The need to institutionalize the paradigm shift in Kenya Forestry Sector. XIV World Forestry Congress, Durban, South Africa, 7-11 September 2015. | |
| Conference Proceedings | Muga M.O. 2015. Participated in the development of global guidelines by FAO 2015, for the restoration of degraded forests and landscapes in drylands. Building resilience and benefiting livelihoods. http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5036e.pdf | |
| Conference Proceedings | Muturi G.M., Kariuki J.G. and Choge S.K. 2015. A synthesis of ecological and socio-economic consequences of land rehabilitation with Prosopis species in Kenya. Paper presented to AFF Pre-XIV World Forestry Congress, Durban 4th-5th September 2015. | |
| Conference Proceedings | Muturi G.M. 2015. Development of drought tolerant trees for adaption to climate change in drylands of Kenya. Paper presented to UNCCD COP 12 side event on African Initiative for strengthening the resilience to climate change and drought in Sub-Sahara Africa ~ Towards TICAD VI. Ankara Turkey 19th October 2015. | |
| Conference Proceedings | Oduor N. 2015. Sustainable harvesting, preservation and processing bamboo. A paper presented at Society members on bamboo propagation, management and utilisation at KEFRI, Muguga 9th – 10th April 2015. | |
| Conference Proceedings | Oduor N. and Miyashita H. 2015. Basic density of Melia volkensii from drylands in Kenya. A poster presented at the International Symposium on Wood Science and Technology; 15-17th March 2015, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Market performance of cross border timber trade in East and Central Africa. KEFRI Policy Brief No. 1 | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Socio-Economic status of trans-boundary timber commodity chain in the East and Central Africa region. KEFRI Policy Brief No. 2. | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Cheboiwo J.K. and Langat D. 2015. Trans-boundary timber market players in the East African Region. KEFRI Policy Brief No. 3. | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Potential opportunities in timber trade between Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. KEFRI Policy Brief No. 3. | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Kagombe J.K., Kimondo J. and Kiama S. 2015. Cherangani Strategic Ecosystem Management Plan, 2015-2040. Plan development supported by GEF/UNDP through the “Strengthening Protected Areas Network within the Eastern Montane Forest Hotspot of Kenya project” coordinated by Nature Kenya. Kenya Forest Service. | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Kagombe J.K., Kimondo J. and Kiama S. 2015. Kakamega Strategic Ecosystem Management Plan, 2015-2040. Plan development supported by GEF/UNDP through the “Strengthening Protected Areas Network within the Eastern Montane Forest Hotspot of Kenya project” coordinated by Nature Kenya. Kenya Forest Service | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Kagombe J.K., Kimondo J. and Kiama S. 2015. North and South Nandi Strategic Ecosystem Management Plan 2015-2040. Plan development supported by GEF/UNDP through the “Strengthening Protected Areas Network within the Eastern Montane Forest Hotspot of Kenya project” coordinated by Nature Kenya. Kenya Forest Service | |
| Policy Briefs and Documents | Kagombe J. 2015. Development of GBM's pilot REDD+ and PES scheme for Gura and Sagana sub catchments.). Consultancy report on PES incentives in Gura and Sagana given by Green Belt Movement for The Nature Conservancy. | |
| Technical Notes | Helsinki C.O., Ahveninen H., Nganga S.I., Muga M. O.; Mogollon M.P., Dowdall G. F. I. and Manji F. N. M. 2015. Furniture industry in Kenya : situational analysis and strategy. Washington, D.C.: World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/491301468187756081/Furniture-industry-in-Kenya-situational-analysis-and-strategy | |
| Technical Notes | Omondi S.F., Machua J., Gicheru J., So Hanaoka. 2015. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for Acacia tortilis (Forsk.) Hayne. Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2015 | |
| Technical Notes | Njenga M., Kisoyan P., Oduor N., Maina K., Miyuli I. 2015. Charcoal and firewood save lives in drylands in Kenya. World Agroforestry Centre Technical brief. October 2015. | |
| Research Notes | Cheboiwo J.K., Biloko F., Abdalla A., Kambuku R.K. and Mutaganda A. 2015. Socio-economics of trans-boundary timber commodity chain in the East and Central Africa region. | |
| Research Notes | Luvanda A.M., Musyoki J., Cheboiwo J., Wekesa L. and Ozawa M. 2015. An assessment of the socio-economic importance of Melia volkensii based enterprises in Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya. 56 pg. | |
| Research Notes | Mbuvi M.T.E., Musyoki J.K. and Ongugo P.O. 2015. PFM impact on Forest and Poverty Status of the Loita Maasai Kenya. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-55231-1). | |
| Research Notes | Oballa P.O. and Kariuki R.W. 2015. Report on mango varieties grown in Mbeere, Makueni and Kilifi Kenya. http://www.kefrikalromangors.org/ | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Bambo J., Volga L., Thuita T., Gichuki L., Kagombe J., Akimala H. and Kuria D. 2015. Participatory Forest Management Guidelines. Kenya Forest Service. In a team that revised the guidelines in a consultancy service through Kenya Forest Working Group | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Bambo J., Volga L., Thuita T., Gichuki L., Kagombe J., Akimala H. and Kuria D. 2015. Participatory Forest Management Plan Manual Kenya Forest Service. In a team that revised the manual in a consultancy service through Kenya Forest Working Group. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Cheboiwo J.K. and Langat D. 2015. Are Kenyans biting the hand that feeds them? When we destroy water towers, we endanger livelihoods and curtail economic growth. Miti The Tree Business Magazine for Africa Issue No. 27 July-September 2015. pp 12-15 | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Looking for alternative markets: With shift to non-wooden transmission poles. Eucalyptus growers need to look elsewhere for business. Miti The Tree Business Magazine for Africa Issue No. 28 October-December 2015. pp 8-11. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Giathi G., Machua, J. and Bala P. 2015. Propagation of East African Sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata) by Air-layering. Guidelines For Farmers and Extension Agents. KEFRI, Nairobi | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Kimondo J.M. 2015. Using data to tackle climate change. In the July Issue of the African Technopolitan – A magazine of ACTS pp86-87. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Langat D.K. and Cheboiwo J. 2015. Guide to Estimating Financial Returns from Tree Growing in Kenya: A guide for tree growers, extension agents and forest managers –KEFRI | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Muthike G. 2015. On the Road to Recovery: The sawmilling industry could become one of the leading pillars of Kenya’s economy. Miti - The Tree Farmers Magazine for Africa. Issue No. 28 October –December 2015 | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Mayunzu O. and Muga, M. 2015. Aloe Production Manual. Published by the Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Programme of the Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi. Pp 18. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Oballa P., Muchugi A. and Carsan S. 2015. The Forgotten Species: the versatile poplar and willow trees are potential agents for environmental clean-up. Miti: The tree farmers magazine for Africa No 25 p 18-19. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Oduor N. 2015. Not a walk in the park: drying Eucalyptus wood is a tough job. An article published in the Miti Magazine April–June 2015. Pg 32- 33. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Oduor N. and J. Kimwemwe. 2015. Charcoaling of Prosopis. A paper presented at the 2nd National Prosopis Conference held at the Soi Safari Club, Baringo; 18th - 21st May 2015. | |
| Guidelines, Manuals and Extension Materials | Oduor N., Kitheka E., Kimwemwe J. and Githiomi J. 2015. Sustainable Charcoal Production Guideline: A manual for charcoal producers and extension officers. Published by the Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Programme of the Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi. Pp 43. | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M., Wanjiku J., Karanja M. and Ochieng’ D. 2015. 1st Regional Training Course on Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa through Social Forestry. KEFRI/JICA. | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M., Wanjiku J., Mwamburi A., Ochieng D. and Okello R. 2015. 14th Participatory Natural Resources Management Course, 21st September – 3rd October 2014. | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M., Wanjiku J., Karanja M., Ochieng D. and Okello R. 2015. Proceedings of the 1st Policy Level Seminar on Participatory Natural Resources Management for County Environment Executives, 25th – 28th May 2015, KEFRI. KEFRI Publications: 2016 | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M., Wanjiku J., Karanja M. and Ochieng’ D. 2015. 2nd Regional Training Course on Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa through Social Forestry. KEFRI/JICA. | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M., Wanjiku J., Karanja M., Ochieng D. and Okello R. 2015. Proceedings of the 2nd Policy Level Seminar on Participatory Natural Resources Management for County Environment Executives, 10th – 13th August 2015, KEFRI. | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M., Wanjiku J., Karanja M., Okello R. and Ochieng D. 2015. 1st Policies and Practices for Climate Change Adaptation Course, 21st September – 11th October 2015. KEFRI/UNDP. http://km.kefri.org:8085/bin/edit/Main/PP4CCAC?topicparent=Main.KEFRIListOfPublicationsTo" \o "Create this topic | |
| Course Reports | Mukolwe M.O. 2015. Challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of natural resources: An Overview. Paper presented during the 15th Participatory Natural Resources Management Course, held from 21st September to 11th October 2015. KEFRI, Muguga |
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