Public preaching by Muslims and Pentecostals in Mumias, Western Kenya and its influence on interfaith relations.

Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.This research argues that public preaching by Muslims and Christians reflects their positions in the public sphere, and indicative of the competition between them. From a perceived marginalized position, Muslims want to prove that Christians err on the basis of Biblical and Qur'anic texts. Pentecostal Christian preachers, on the other hand, extend their religious spaces into the public sphere and invite Kenyans in general, and mainline Christians in particular, to recommit themselves to Jesus. The preaching of both Muslims and Christians has potential and real negative effects for public order

Leucaena Production in Arid Botswana

The value of browse species as a source of nitrogen for grazing animals is restricted to wet seasons, with protein deficiencies being experienced by September (in dry winter season) in Southern Africa (Moleele 1998). This is when highly productive planted browse species would become useful to supplement the protein diet requirement of grazing animals (Morris & Du Toit 1998). Further, browse species can provide partly for protein requirement of intensive production systems, such as in feedlots and dairies. This paper reports work on the introduction and screening of Leucaena for Botswana conditions

Challenges faced by visually impaired students at Makerere and Kyambogo Universities

This study aimed at investigating the challenges faced by visually impaired students in Makerere and Kyambogo Universities. The study followed a cross-sectional survey design and involved 200 respondents (50 visually impaired students, 50 lecturers, 50 university administrators and 50 students who were not visually impaired). Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews and document review. The findings revealed that the visually impaired students receive bursaries and allowances from government and non-government organizations; meals, accommodation and scholastic materials from their universities; extra time during examinations; oral examinations; and buddy support. However, constraining limitations in the methods of instruction and assessment used and the instructional materials provided were noted. On the basis of these findings, recommendations towards the better education of the visually impaired students are made.Keywords: Visual impairment; Inclusive education; Special needs educatio

Influence of Strategic Management Process on Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco Performance

Strategic management is the decision process that aligns the organizations’ internal capacity with the opportunities and threats it faces in the environment and is also an approach of specifying an organization’s objectives, developing strategies to achieve objectives and allocating resources to implement the strategies. Strategic management can be seen as a combination of strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco has undertaken strategic management process since 2005 with the aim of positioning the Sacco in the ever changing competitive business environment. No study has been done to a certain the effectiveness of the strategic management process on any organization hence  the purpose of this study was to establish the influence of strategic management process (comprising of environmental factors, strategy formulation and strategy control and monitoring) on Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco performance. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of environment on Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco performance, establish the influence of strategy formulation on Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco    performance, and establish the influence of strategy Control and monitoring on Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco performance. The study was based on Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco, the theories reviewed were profit maximizing, Competition based, resource based, survival based, contingency and system perspective theories. Descriptive research was carried out simple random sampling method was used. The target population was 3452 consisting of the board, Members and employees of Trans-Nzoia Teachers Sacco Society limited., stratified random sampling method was used to select  the sample size of 44 ,. The questionnaires were used to collect data from the respondents. Stepwise multiple regressions was used to analyze the data and identify predictors of Sacco performance. The main findings of the study were that the research variables of environment, strategy formulation and strategy control and monitoring had positive effect on Sacco performance and directly influence the Sacco performance

Effect of Plant Population and Phosphorus Fertilizer Application on Dry Matter and Seed Yield of Two Lablab (\u3cem\u3eLablab Purpureus\u3c/em\u3e) Varieties in Botswana

Lablab has high potential as a protein source to grazing livestock especially during the dry season in arid Botswana. It produced 8.5t dry matter (DM)/ha and had 14% crude protein with 60% digestibility (APRU, 1988; Aganga, 2003). Lack of agronomic data on lablab production was probably the reason why some farmers in Botswana got yields as low as 300 kg/ha (APRU, 1987). Therefore, a trial of two lablab varieties was conducted to determine the effect of plant population and phosphorus (P) on DM yield

Characterisation study of fish processors as a fisheries sector component group [Part II]

Fish production from the Uganda water systems is estimated at 245,000 tonnes. Much of this catch undergoes processing of one type or other to preserve the fish for distant markets or to improve the form for various consumer preferences. Much of the processing is done on small scale using traditional methods by artisanal operators. Recently, however, industrial processing has been introduced, mainly for the export market. It is believed that many areas of the country do not have access to fish supply as a result of unsatisfactory preservation methods. Similarly, post harvest losses in fisheries is still considered to be a major problem, as most of the product on the market has very short shelf life. In view of the now declining catch from the waters of the country, it is believed that the strategy is sustaining and even increasing fish supply on .the market lies in improved fish processin

Technical report on the environmental monitoring of the cage area at the Source of the Nile (SON) Fish Farm for quarter 2: April-June 2011

Source of the Nile Fish farm (SON) is located at Bugungu area in Napoleon Gulf, northern Lake Victoria. The proprietors of the farm requested for technical assistance of NaFIRRI to undertake regular environment monitoring of the cage site as is mandatory under the NEMA conditions. Thus, NAFIRRI undertakes quarterly environment surveys in the cage area covering selected physical-chemical factors i.e. water column depth, water transparency, water column temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH and conductivity; nutrient status, algal and invertebrate communities (zooplankton and macro-benthos) as well as fish community. The first environmental survey was undertaken in February 2011. Results/observations made during the second quarter (April-June 2011) field survey are presented in this technical report along with a scientific interpretation and discussion of the results with reference to possible impacts of the cage facilities on the water environment and the different aquatic biota in and around the cages including natural fish communities

Technical report on the environmental monitoring of the cage area at the Source of the Nile (SON) Fish Farm for quarter 4: October-December 2011

Source of the Nile Fish farm (SON) is located at Bugungu area in Napoleon Gulf, northern Lake Victoria. The proprietors of the farm requested for technical assistance of NaFIRRI to undertake regular environment monitoring of the cage site as is mandatory under the NEMA conditions. As the SON is a key collaborator/client of the institute, NAFIRRI agreed to undertake the assignment subject to facilitation by the client. The institute agreed to conduct quarterly surveys of key environmental parameters at the site including selected physical-chemical and biological factors, nutrient status, column depth, water transparency and sedimentation. Samples and field measurements were to be taken at 3 sites: within and/or close to the fish cages (WIC), upstream (USC) and downstream (DSC) of the cages. The first environmental monitoring survey was undertaken in February 2011; the second in May 2011 and the third in September 2011. The surveys cover physical-chemical parameters, nutrient status, invertebrate and fish communities. The present report presents field observations made for the fourth quarter survey undertaken in November 2011 and provides a scientific interpretation and discussion of the results with reference to possible impacts of the cage facilities to the water environment and the different aquatic biota at and around the cage site including natural fish communities

Report of the baseline survey undertaken on the Chinese cage site in Napoleon Gulf, Northern Lake Victoria, 12 March 2012

The government of the People's Republic of China through a 2007 agreement with the Government of the Republic of Uganda, has establishment of an Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center (ATDC). The first phase covering the building of aquaculture infrastructure at Kajjansi ARDC is complete and the second operation phase has started in which facilities for cage culture have been set up in the Napoleon gulf, northern Lake Victoria near Jinja. The cage facility is aimed at boosting fish farming within the lake as a diversification to the traditional pond fish culture technology. NaFIRRI scientists as well as Chinese experts undertook a baseline survey in the chosen cage site on 12 March 2012. The survey covered determination of water depth, water transparency, measurement of selected physical-chemical parameters (temperature,dissolved oxygen, conductivity and pH; determination of the nutrient status and study of algae, invertebrate and fish communities at the site. Materials and methodologies used in the survey were based on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of NaFIRRI. The study area was divided into three study sites. Site 1 (upstream) was at 8.9 metre depth while site 2 (proposed cage site) and site 3 (downstream) were 6 and 4.3 metres deep respectively. Water transparency was lowest at site 1 (1.58 m) and highest at site 3 (1.64 m). Dissolved oxygen at the three sites ranged from 6.0 to 8 mg/I. Water temperature profiles fluctuated within narrow limits between 26.5 and 27.5 DC. Measurements of pH were between 7 (neutral) and 8 (alkaline) while electrical conductivity was between 98 and 101 uS/em. These observed physical-chemical parameters at the study site were considered suitable for cage fish rearing purposes. Nitrite-nitrogen levels varied within narrow limits from 0.043 to 0.0453 mgtl. Similarly, Ammonia-nitrogen varied between 0.015 and 0.0185 mg/1. Soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) level was highest at site 3 (O.012mgll) compared to that at sites 1 and 2 (0.009mgll). Total suspended solids (TSS) were higher at site 1 (83.3mgll), thereafter decreasing to lower levels at sites 2 (24.8mgtl) and 3 (19.8mgl) respectively. The nutrient level results observed here all fall below the maximum permissible limits by NEMA and therefore the site is recommended for cage culture The algal community was constituted by four major groups: Blue greens,Greens, Cryptophytes, and Diatoms with blue greens as the common and dominant group. High algal biomass (19944961 ugtL) of the dominant blue green algae was observed at site 1 compared site 2 and 3 (58655.2 & 27487. 7 ugtL) respectively. Occurrence of toxicin producing algae: microsytis and cylindrospermopsis in the proposed cage area was considered to be of not much significance as their concentrations were below harmful levels. However, monitoring their presence, biomass and seasonality will be critical in order to follow when and where they occur and at what time of the year for ease of management of the cage

Technical report on the environmental monitoring of the cage area at the Source of the Nile (SON) Fish Farm for quarter 3: July-September 2011

Source of the Nile Fish farm (SON) is located at Bugungu area in Napoleon Gulf, northern Lake Victoria. The proprietors of the farm requested for technical assistance of NaFIRRI to undertake regular environment monitoring of the cage site as is mandatory under the NEMA conditions. NAFIRRI agreed to undertake quarterly environment surveys in the cage area covering selected physical-chemical factors Like water column depth, water transparency, water column temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH and conductivity; nutrient status, algal and invertebrate communities (microinvertebrates/zooplankton and macro-invertebrates/macro-benthos) as well as fish community. The first quarter survey was undertaken in February 2011; the second in May 2011 and the third quarter survey, which is the subject of this report, in September 2011. Results/observations made are presented in this technical report along with a scientific interpretation and discussion of the results with reference to possible impacts of the cage facilities to the water environment and aq-uatic biota, including the natural fish community at and around the cage site