Keywords | Module |
Livelihood analysis, Human capital, Social capital, Financial capital, Natural capital, Physical capital, Seasonality, Trends, Livelihood strategies, Livelihood vulnerability, Livelihood interdependence, Livelihood mapping, Emergency calamity cycle management, Early livelihood-based programming |
Section One: Livelihoods Analysis |
Objective of rehabilitation |
2. Section Two: Interventions for Livelihood Restoration and Rehabilitation |
Agricultural production systems, Adaptation, Carbon sequestration, Climate change, Climate system, Climate variability, Greenhouse gases, Carbon sink, Mitigation, Resilience, Vulnerability, Weather |
2.1 Module 1: Climate Change and Variability |
Types of climate information, Communicating climate information, Climate services, Climate Smart Agriculture, Mainstreaming adaptation measures |
2.1.1 Sub-Module 1: Climate Information Services |
Climate smart agriculture, Conservation agriculture, Climate change, Climate variability, Gender, Conservation agriculture benefits, Climate smart agriculture approaches, Climate smart agriculture pillars |
2.1.2 Sub-Module 2: Climate Smart and Conservation Agriculture as a Response to Climate Change and Climate Variability |
Natural resources management, Integrated natural resource management, Community-based natural resource management |
2.2 Module 2: Natural Resources Management |
Restoring degraded land, soil degradation, Sustainable agriculture, Ecosystem degradation, Desertification, Nutrient depletion, Bare soil, Loss of biodiversity |
2.2.1 Sub-Module 1: Land Degradation and Sustainable Agriculture |
Sustainable soil management, Integrated soil fertility management, Agronomic use efficiency, Fertilisers, Organic fertilisers, Compost, Farmyard manure, Green manure, Improved fallow, Fertiliser application methods, Soil health assessment tools, Soil testing and analysis |
2.2.2 Sub-Module 2: Integrated Soil Fertility and Water Management |
Soil and water resources, Tillage management, Tillage systems, Rainwater harvesting, Soil and water Conservation, Conservation tillage, Conservation measures, Biological measures, Mechanical measures, Conservation practices, Land configuration |
2.2.3 Sub-Module 3: Soil and Water Management |
Physical problematic soils, Chemical problems, Acid soils, Saline soils, Sodic soils, Unfavourable biological properties |
2.2.4 Sub-Module 4: Management of Problematic Soils |
Methods of irrigation, Surface irrigation, Sprinkler irrigation, Localised irrigation systems, Conventional irrigation systems, Furrow irrigation, Flood irrigation, Sprinkler irrigation, Drip irrigation |
2.2.5 Sub-Module 5: Irrigation and Drainage |
Agroforestry, Concept of agroforestry, Agroforestry systems, Components of an agroforestry system, Common agroforestry systems, Agroforestry tree species |
2.2.6 Sub-Module 6: Agroforestry Systems |
Crop production and management, Crop production challenges, Crop management practices, Rainfed agriculture, Irrigated agriculture, Crops grown in marginalized areas, Crop value chains suited for ASAL, Cropping systems and technologies, Integrated pest and disease management, Harvest and post-harvest handling |
2.3 Module 3: Crop Production and Management |
Agro-ecological zones, Crop varieties, Sorghum, ecological requirements, Sorghum varieties, Sorghum agronomic practices, Sorghum pests and control, Sorghum diseases, Maturity, Harvesting and storage, Pearl millet, Soil fertility management, Weeding and thinning, Pearl millet diseases, Pearl millet pests, Postharvest handling, Pigeon peas, Pigeon pea varieties, Pigeon pea pests, Pigeon pea diseases, Green gram, Green gram varieties, Green gram pests, Green gram diseases, Crop rotation, Cowpeas, Cowpea varieties, Cowpea pests, Cowpea diseases, Mango, Mango varieties, Mango seedlings, Mango orchard, Mango transplanting, Pruning, Mango pests, Mango diseases, Water melon, Water melon varieties, Water melon pests, Watermelon diseases, Harvesting indices, Capsicum, Bell pepper, Capsicum varieties, determinate, Indeterminate, Training and staking, Capsicum pests, Capsicum diseases, Tomato, Tomato varieties, Nursery establishment, Tomato transplanting, Tomato management, Tomato pests, Tomato diseases, Pre-harvest intervals, Residual levels, Onion, Onion varieties, Unearthing, Onion pests, Onion diseases, Curing |
2.3.1 Sub-Module 1: Crop Value Chains Suited for ASAL Agroecological Zones |
Cropping system, Sustainable agricultural production, Organic farming, Agriculture techniques, Conversion to organic agriculture, Analysis of the farm, Conversion process, intercropping, Relay cropping, Crop Rotation, Benefits of crop rotation, Selecting crops in cropping system, Kitchen garden, Types of kitchen gardens, Advantages of kitchen garden. |
2.3.2 Sub-Module 2: Selected Cropping Systems and Technologies |
Pest, Integrated pest and disease management, Integrated pest management, Principles of IPM, Concept of IPM, Components of IPM, IPM program, Good agricultural practices |
2.3.3 Sub-Module 3: Integrated Pest And Disease Management |
Safe use of pesticide, Precautionary measures, Safety procedures, Safety measures, Transportation and storage pesticides, Control Operations, Disposal of unused pesticide, Disposal of empty pesticide containers, Handling pesticide, Emergency measures, Care for the Patient |
2.3.4 Sub-Module 4: Safe use of Pesticide |
Livestock production and management, Husbandry practices |
2.4 Module Four: Livestock Production and Management |
Livestock breeds, Breed characteristics, Dairy cattle breeds in Kenya, Beef cattle breeds, Goat breeds, Sheep breeds, Camel breeds, Indigenous chicken breeds |
2.4.1 Sub-Module 1: Livestock Breeds Characteristics |
Pasture and fodder production, Pasture Conservation, Pasture and fodder species, Feeding value, Companion species, Palatability, Production potential, Pasture and fodder seed production |
2.4.2 Sub-Module 2. Pasture and Fodder Production |
Crop residues, Palatability, Feed conservation, Silage, Stover hay-making, Fodder conservation |
2.4.3 Sub-Module 3: Pasture and Fodder Conservation |
Formulation of cattle rations, Balanced dairy cattle rations, Pearson square, Nutrients required by dairy cattle, Ration formulation guidelines, Total mixed rations, Formulation of rations using computer software, Least cost formulation. |
2.4.4 Sub-Module 4: Formulation of Cattle Rations |
Goat production, Meat goats rearing, Dairy goat farming, Selection of breeding does, Selecting of breeding bucks, Care of pregnant doe, Care of lactating doe, Feeding lactating doe, Dairy goat milk production, Goat marketing, Goat breeds, Dairy goats, Goat housing |
2.4.5 Sub-Module 5: Goat Production |
Indigenous chicken, Poultry populations, Phenotypic diversity, Dual purpose breeds, Chicken body weight |
2.4.6 Sub-Module 6: Indigenous Chicken Production |
Camel production and management, Camel distribution in Kenya, Drinking and thermolability, Camel breeds, Camel feeding habits, Key browse plants in camel diet, Feed intake by camels, Camel water requirements, Camel milk, Camel milking practices |
2.4.7 Sub Module 7: Camel Production and Management |
Donkey management, Role of donkey, Donkey welfare, Livelihood strategies, Donkey use in household maintenance activities |
2.4.8 Sub Module 8: Donkey Management |
Body condition scoring, Livestock body weight, Weight estimates, Weight targets, Desired body condition Scores of cattle, Condition score targets for sheep and goats |
2.4.9 Sub-Module 9: Body Weight and Body Conditioning Scoring |
Restocking programmes, Destocking programmes, Drought cycle, Livestock mortality, Commercial destocking, Accelerated livestock off-take, Slaughter destocking, Supplementary feeding, Judicious destocking, Drought-stricken animals, Drought cycle management model, Livestock early warning system, Feedlot centres, Drought-affected areas, Meat relief committee, Herd re-establishment, Re-establishing a pastoralist lifestyle |
2.4.10 Sub-Module 10: Destocking and Restocking |
Animal health , Veterinary services, Chronic disease, Vaccines, Clinical veterinary services, Private veterinary supplier, Animal health , Veterinary interventions, Prevention and treatment, Disease surveillance, Disease control, Public health, Para-veterinary, Livestock morbidity and mortality, Veterinary investigation, Disease outbreaks, Quarantine, Veterinary public health, Zoonotic diseases, Hygiene, Predators, Slaughter facilities, Meat inspection, Safe disposal, Medical services, Ethno veterinary, Animal health assessment, Disease diagnosis, Vaccine composition, Vaccine efficacy, Vaccination protocols, Timing and vaccination, Cold storage, Disease Control policy, Policy on veterinary service, Policies on disease control. |
2.4.11 Sub-Module 11: Animal Health Care |
Water for livestock, Water supplies, water sources, Drought cycles management, Access to water, Water trucking, Ground water sources, Surface water harvesting systems, Rainwater collection, Indigenous water management, Natural resource management, Local water management systems, Indigenous local water point management systems, Water point management, Water management, Watering facility, Livestock watering facilities, Water quality and safety, Water development policy |
2.4.12 Sub-Module 12: Water aor Livestock |
Rangelands improvement and rehabilitation |
2.5 Module 5: Rangelands Improvement and Rehabilitation |
Range reseeding, Pasture seed production, Perennials, Reseeding, Pasture establishment, Land preparation, Weed management, Soil fertility management, Management and utilization of rehabilitated lands, Harvesting of Seed for Reseeding; Pasture Seed Processing; Packaging and storage, Pasture seed production, bush encroachment, Protecting the environment, Denuded rangeland, Rehabilitation and restoration, palatable forage species, Pasture degradation, Natural pasture, land degradation, degradation, Species persistence, Desertification, Perennial grasses, Biomass yield, Soil seed bank, Self-seeding, Soil conservation, Species selection, Drought tolerance, Seed production, Stripping, Harvesting method, Direct seeding, Over-sowing , Grazing frequency |
2.5.1 Sub-Module 1: Range Reseeding and Pasture Seed Production |
Grazing management, Enclosures, Overgrazing, Abundance and diversity, Protection period, Regeneration |
2.5.2 Sub-Module 2: Grazing Management |
Holistic planned grazing for range improvement, Benefits of holistic management, Principles of holistic management, Nutrient cycle, Stocking rate |
2.5.3 Sub-Module 3: Holistic Planned Grazing for Range Improvement |
Invasive species, Invasive Plants, Features of invasive species, Control techniques of invasive species, Benefits of invasive species, Weed invasion, Native species, Environmental effects, Water infiltration |
2.5.4 Sub-Module 4: Invasive Species: Management and Control |
Rangeland infrastructure development, Water Infrastructure, Water developments in drylands, Daily water requirements for livestock, Livestock Health and Market Infrastructure, Policies and strategies for rangelands infrastructure, Rock catchment, Charco dam, Boreholes, Water pans, Subsurface dams, Tracking routes, Holding ground, Cattle races, Dips, Spray race, Livestock markets |
2.5.5 Sub-Module 5: Rangeland Infrastructure Development |
Alternative Livelihoods |
3 Section Three: Alternative Livelihoods |
Beekeeping, Apiculture, Beekeeping equipment and accessories, Colony and pest, predator management, Bee behavior, Bee forage, Bee plants, Hive products, Honey harvesting and processing, Cost benefit analysis, Hives products value addition |
3.1 Module 1: Beekeeping (Apiculture) |
Apiary siting and establishment, Factors to consider in apiary siting, Apiary establishment, Hive placing and hanging, Langstroth hives placement, Routine management of apiary |
3.1.1 Sub-Module 1: Apiary Siting and Establishment |
Beekeeping equipment and accessories, Advantages of traditional Log-hives, |
3.1.2 Sub-Module 2: Beekeeping Equipment and Accessories |
Colony, Bee Pests and Predators, Inspection, Inspection procedure, Stocking of hives, Seasonal management, Colony feeding, New colonies, Drought, Simulative feeding, Sugar syrup feeding equipment, Bee pests and predators |
3.1.3 Sub-Module 3: Colony and Pest/Predator Management |
Bee behaviour, Defensive behaviour, Scout bees, Swarming, Control measures, Supersedure, Absconding, Migrating bees |
3.1.4 Sub-Module 4: Bee Behaviour |
Bee forage, Bee plants; Importance of bee plants, Major bee plants, Pollination services, Factors affecting pollination, Importance of pollination |
3.1.5 Sub-Module 5: Bee Forage /Bee Plants |
Hive products; Honey, Physical properties of honey, Honey chemical composition, Uses of honey, Propolis, Pollen, Bee venom, Beeswax, royal jelly |
3.1.6 Sub-Module 6: Hive Products |
Honey harvesting and processing, Honey extraction, Honey blending |
3.1.7 Sub-Module 7: Honey Harvesting and Processing |
Cost benefit analysis for a beekeeping enterprise |
3.1.8 Sub-Module 8: Beekeeping Cost Benefit Analysis |
Hive products value addition, Honey is a major ingredient, Uses of honey, Honey formulas for internal use, Honey recipes |
3.1.9 Sub-Module 9: Value Addition |
Aquaculture, Aquaculture-fish farming, Gender equality |
3.2 Module 2: Aquaculture |
Pond fish farming and cage fishing, Semi-Intensive Culture Systems, Intensive culture systems, Fish breeding and genetics, Fish nutrition feed formulation, Fish health management and biosecurity, Fish post-harvest technologies and value addition, Fish marketing and supply chains, Aquaculture as a business |
3.2.1 Sub-Module 1: Pond Fish Farming and Cage Fishing |
Capture fisheries, Kenya’s fishing industry, Types of fish caught in Kenya, Fishing methods, Fish Processing Practices, Fish preservation techniques, Fish market and marketing, Uses of fish, Challenges facing fishing, Effects of fishing on the environment |
3.2.2 Sub-Module 2: Capture Fisheries |
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3.3 Module 3. Gum (Arabic and Resins) and Doum Palm |
Gum arabic, Gum resins, Harvesting gums and resins, Tapping, Hagar, Frankincense, Uses of gum arabic, Value addition of gums and resins |
3.3.1 Sub-Module 1. Gum Arabic And Gum Resins |
Doum palm, Desert palm, Doum palm conservation |
3.3.2 Sub-Module 2: Doum Palm Products |
Rabbit production and management, Housing for rabbits, Rabbitry, Rabbit breeds, Breeding of rabbits, Feeding rabbits, Disease control in rabbits, Healthy rabbit, Commercial rabbit, Benefits of rabbit farming |
3.4 Module 4: Rabbit Production and Management |
Creative economy, Weaving, Beading |
3.5 Module 5: Weaving and Beading |
Weaving, Basket weaving technique |
3.5.1 Sub-Module 1: Weaving |
Beadwork, Traditional crafting methods |
3.5.2 Sub-Module 2: Beadwork |
Enablers, ICT, Cross-cutting issues |
4 Section Four: The Enablers |
Enablers, ICT, Cross-cutting issues |
4.1 Module 1: Information and Communication Technology for Agricultural Enterprises |
ICT, App, Data, Technological tools, Exchange information, Processing and analysis of data |
4.1.1 Sub-Module 1: ICT Tools for Agricultural Production |
ICT service, Information services, ICT applications, ICT solutions, ICT technology, ICT infrastructure, Satellite networks, GPS technology, Network, Agro-based ICT solution |
4.1.2 Sub-Module 2: ICT Tools That Support Decision Making in Agriculture |
Cross-Cutting Issues |
4.2 Module 2: Cross-Cutting Issues |
Group Dynamics, Command groups, Task groups, Functional groups, Interest group, Social friendship, Political friendship, Religious friendship, Farmers groups, Group formation, Common interest group, Formal groups, Informal groups |
4.2.1 Sub-Module 1: Group Dynamics |
Governance and leadership, Clear Communicator, Organisation skills, Good governance, Team-building, Corporate culture, Mapping, Accountability, Leadership, Organisation, management skills, Risk management |
4.2.2 Sub-Module 2: Governance and Leadership |
Gender-sensitive, Gender-specific, Equal access, Decision making, Equal treatment, Gender mainstreaming, Strategies approach, Advocacy, Legislation, Sex disaggregation, Gender analysis, Gender policies, Gender empowerment, Gender equality, Gender equity, Gender-based violence |
4.2.3 Sub-Module 3: Gender and Gender Mainstreaming |
Disability and vulnerable marginalised groups, Persons with disabilities, Vision impairment, Mental health, Senior citizens, Minorities |
4.2.4 Sub-Module 4: Disability and Vulnerable Marginalised Groups |
Drug and substance abuse |
4.2.5 Sub-Module 5: Drug Abuse |
Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Agripreneur, Agro industries, Business principles, Record keeping, Benefit-cost, Gross margin analysis, Business planning and budgeting, Business plan, Marketing skills, Communication skills, Gender considerations |
4.2.6 Sub-Module 6: Agribusiness |
Agricultural insurance, Low risk investments, Enterprise diversification, Types of insurance products, Excess debt capacity, Liquid financial reserves, Off-farm income, Shared ownership or leasing, Agricultural risks, Risk transfer, Risk financing |
4.2.7 Sub-Module 7: Agricultural Insurance |