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8 years ago

Research programmes offered by Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Kenya

Marine areas are one of the best areas which Kenya is privileged to have. Marine areas is considered home to many species both plants and animals and therefore there maintenance should be a priority. Fisheries on the hand is related to marine lands because fisheries is impossible without marine. Fisheries ensure that they offer the best source of white meat in the country in form of different fish ranging in size and variety.

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute has therefore been established to ensure that the life in the marine land is properly managed and protected. This  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

Factors that affect family sizes in kenya

Soacial economic factors in Kenya greatly contribute to the desired choice of the number of children that a typical Kenyan couple can have. Most parents would prefer to have a family which is easy to provide for their needs without staining them because of the increased cost of living among Kenyans which has led to increase in prizes of basic family requirements. These factors include;

The peoples culture

Culture is a way of life of a people and it influences the practices carried out among the members of the society. Some Kenyan cultures promote the idea of couples h  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

The Tribes of Kenya.

Kenya is of the East Africa country that consists of various tribes with Bantu, Nilotic, Cushitic and Semitic origin. Some of these tribes from the same origin speak similar language and in one point understand each other. These tribes include:

  • Embu

They are Bantu whose territory in Kenya is situated to the south- east region of Mt. Kenya.

 

  • Bukusu

This is a subgroup of the larger Luhya Bantu tribe. They originally occupied Mt. Elgon slopes.

 

  • Bajuni

Mainly found along the   Continue reading ...


8 years ago

CISCO Networking Systems Centers In Kenya

CISCO Networking Systems is an international organization that offers training and certification in computer netwroking. Courses offered by the CISCO Networking Systems include IT Essentials CompTIA A+, CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Health Information Networking.

The following are some institutions offering CISCO Training courses in Kenya:

  • African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)

  • African Institute of Research and Development Studies

  • Amboseli   Continue reading ...


8 years ago

How Kenyan Farmers Carry Out Tissue Culture For Crops

Tissue culture is a biotechnology that is bing usd extensively in the cloning of vegatatively propagated plants.It is based on the plants ability to regenerate other types of plant parts.Propagation of plants follows the following major three steps for it to be considered successful.

Stage 1

It includesestablishing the asceptic culture and developing the propagule by mutually enhancing cell division and enlargment.Contamination is elimanated by the use disinfectants such as alcohol,calcium and mercury chloride.All tools should be sterilised.

Stage 2

It in  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

Courses Offered At South Eastern Kenya University

Agriculture plays a major role as far as Kenya’s economy is concerned. However, not all areas in Kenya are conducive for engaging in the various forms of Agriculture. South Eastern Kenya University offers various courses under the Department of Dry-land Agriculture to ensure that individuals are well acquainted with different agricultural methods. It offers degree courses as well as diploma and certificate courses.

Degree programs

The South Eastern Kenya University offers various degree courses under the department of Dry-land Agriculture. These are:  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

Contribution Of Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology To The Society

Jkuat university as many would call it is one of the best universities one can obtain higher education around east Africa today with most research work ranking the university among the best ten in the region. The university’s main campus is located just over 45km from the capital city Nairobi along Thika super highway in the small town of Juja. Other than just producing the best professionals in the field of agriculture, technology,information technology and business the university staff and students have earned accolades both locally and internationally for their innovation in trying  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

Websites Providing Agricultural Information To farmers In Kenya

Agricultural being one of the most developed sector in the economy of Kenya has been able to produce the best quality in the country’s market and internationally. This is because the farmers in the country have been able to access the necessary tools that they require in the production of their specialized products. The farmers are able to know the methods that are required for the better crop yields.

Farmers have embraced the advancement in technology and thereby use the internet to acquire for any assistance that they need for their effective farming techniques. Due to the v  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

Maasai Culture In Kenya

The Maasai represents Africa traditional culture despite the modern western culture which is being adopted by most African countries, the Maasai tribe has remained firm. The tribe is famous worldwide because of keeping their tradition. They produce art and craft products including the beading and jewelry. The Maasai beading design is popular that many cultures many producers have used it to make shoes and even hand bags.

Most of the Maasai people live in the Southern part of Kenya, the tribe occupied a wide land in the past and they lived in southern and Central Kenya practicing the  Continue reading ...


8 years ago

Problems Facing Agriculture In Kenya

Kenya is the largest agricultural country in the East African market. It is further the leading in exporting various manufactured goods to various countries that carry trade with it. However, despite the huge growth of agriculture in the country, the Kenyan market is experiencing a lot of hardships in creating more room for high production. The following are some of the major problems affecting the agricultural sector in the country.

Lack of Labor

Many Kenyans find it hard to venture into the agricultural sector by taking their time to supply the needed labor required for   Continue reading ...