Applied Research to develop new TIMPs based on gaps
The aim of Component 2 of the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP) is to Strengthen Climate Smart Agricultural Research and Seed Systems. One of the ways to strengthen research is to develop new TIMPs based on identified research gaps.
KALRO and partners from NARS are implementing the following projects to develop new TIMPS. The projects cut across the crops, livestock, aquaculture, land water and agroforestry and socioeconomics thematic areas.
AWARDED Adaptive Research Projects
AWARDED APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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No |
Title |
Principal Investigator |
Collaborators |
Project |
Report |
Documents |
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1 |
Evaluation of Bio-fortified Encroacher Bush species-based Alternative Feed Supplements as disaster risk management Strategy in Rangeland Feedlot |
Margaret Syomiti |
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2 |
Development of insect-based feed rations and associated technologies for enhanced productivity, income and resilience of fish farming |
Mr. Naftali Kanegeni Dr. Kiplangat Ngeno |
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Report |
Documents |
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3 |
Use of locally available aquatic macrophytes as sustainable ingredients for fish feeds for rural Aquaculture |
Mary Adhiambo Opiyo |
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Report |
Documents |
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4 |
Domestication and breeding of indigenous tilapiine species for food and nutrition Security |
Dr. Elijah Kembenya |
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5 |
Development of novel nutrient-rich fish products for food and nutritional security |
Dr. Cecilia Muthoni |
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Documents |
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6 |
Enhancing fish health management strategies for climate smart aquaculture in Kenya |
Dr. Geraldine Matolla |
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Report |
Documents |
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7 |
Use of locally isolated probiotics to reduce off-flavours in intensive tilapia culture systems |
Dr. Geoffrey Ong’ondo |
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Documents |
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8 |
Improvement of crop residues: use of crop residue based spent mushroom substrate as livestock feed |
Prof. Charles K. Gachuiri |
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Documents |
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9 |
Climate smart dairy goat husbandry support systems for improved livelihoods of small scale dairy farmers |
Mr. Joseph Kiura |
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Documents |
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10 |
Development of disease resistant Napier grass for sustainable dairy production |
Mr. John Irungu |
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Documents |
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11 |
Development of a three face mobile application to support county artificial insemination subsidy programs and improve efficiency |
Dr. Moses Olum |
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Report |
Documents |
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12 |
Implementation of climate smart dairy goat breeding programs for smallholder farming systems |
Dr. Evans Ilatsia |
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13 |
Evaluation and validation of KALRO maize hybrids and genotypes for fodder quality traits to mitigate climate change |
Mr. Bornface Juma Awalla |
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Dec 2021 |
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14 |
Evaluation and promotion of feed rations for sustainable improvement of dairy productivity by smallholders in Kenya |
Dr. John Muia |
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Nov 2021 |
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15 |
A one health approach to understanding the epidemiology of emerging zoonotic viral diseases in changing climates |
Dr. Rosemary Ngotho |
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Documents |
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16 |
Assessing the impact of ECF immunization on the beef and dairy value chains in selected Counties in Kenya |
Mr. Samuel Omwenga |
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Documents |
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17 |
Development of subunit vaccine against Rift Valley Fever Virus |
Dr. Yatinder S. Binepal |
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Documents |
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18 |
Development of an improved probiotic using lactic acid bacterial for enhanced production and reduction of methane gas |
Dr. Willis Adero |
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Report |
Documents |
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19 |
Pastoral feed supplementation and microbial quality of milk and meat products consumed by households in northern Kenya |
Mr. Amos Adongo |
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Documents |
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20 |
Development of authentic veterinary vaccine delivery model in Kenya for improved livestock productivity against camel mastitis for improved camel productivity |
Dr. Monicah Maichomo |
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Documents |
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21 |
Development and testing of a bivalent vaccine against Newcastle disease and Infectious bursal disease in Indigenous chicken |
Dr. Irene Ogali |
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22 |
Development and conservation of improved indigenous chicken breed lines for enhanced meat and egg production |
Dr. Evans Ilatsi |
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Report |
Documents |
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23 |
Formulation, testing and promotion of feed rations for improved indigenous chicken breeds under intensive/semi-intensive production systems in Eastern Kenya |
Dr. Innocent Kariuki |
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Documents |
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24 |
Development of Agronomic Packages for Selected Range Grass Ecotypes in the ASALs |
Mr. Bosco Kidake |
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Report |
Documents |
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25 |
Opuntia ficus-indica, an emerging animal feeding strategy for drought prone counties in Kenya. |
Mr. John Irungu |
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Report |
Documents |
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26 |
Enhancing production of quality Chloris roxburghiana, a climate smart forage for the beef value chain in the ASALs |
Dr. Everlyne Kirwa |
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Report |
Documents |
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27 |
Evaluation and testing of feed lot rations suitable for the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya |
Mr. Isako Tura |
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Documents |
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28 |
Effect of sorghum legume cropping system on nutritive fodder production and silage quality in Makueni |
Mr. David Musyimi |
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Documents |
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29 |
Assessing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration potentials of different varieties of indigenous range grasses in Makueni |
Ms. Anastacia Maweu |
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Documents |
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30 |
Climate responsive low-input grazed production systems project for ASALs in Kenya (CRASAL) |
Dr. Mathew Gicheha |
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Documents |
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31 |
Feeding camel calves with locally available plant-based milk replacer for enhanced performance in Kenya |
Mr. Isako Tura |
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Report |
Documents |
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32 |
Development of a climate smart vaccine against camel mastitis for Improved camel productivity in the ASALs |
Dr. Monicah Maichomo |
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Documents |
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33 |
Molecular Epidemiology of MERS-CoV disease in relation to gut health and the host genomic diversity among camel breeds in Kenya |
Dr. Sheila Ommeh |
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Report |
Documents |
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34 |
Development of subunit vaccine and diagnostic tests of Camelpox virus for increased camel production. |
Dr. Yatinder S. Binepal |
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Documents |
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35 |
Breeding black soldier fly for biological control of multi-drug resistant parasites and microbes, and recycling of sheep manure. |
Dr. Lawrence Bett |
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Documents | |
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36 |
Testing the efficacy of pasture enclosure for finishing goats/sheep in ASAL areas of northern Kenya |
Dr. Golicha Duba |
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Documents |
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37 |
Formulation and testing meat goat finishing rations for immature stock in Kenya’s rangelands |
Ms. Margaret Syomiti |
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Documents |
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38 |
Development of diagnostic tests and sub unit vaccine for Pestes des petits ruminants (PPR) |
Dr. Yatinder S. Binepal |
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Documents |
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39 |
Enriching Tinospora caffra root tubers as dry season feed supplements for pastoral goats in northern Kenya |
Mr. Bulle Debasso |
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Report |
Documents |
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40 |
Evaluating small ruminants performance fed on range grass-legume-mixed Swards in a Feedlot System in Makueni County |
Mr. Bernard Korir |
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Documents |
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41 |
Development of a universal protein-based vaccine for effective control of Contagious caprine pleuro-pneumonia in Kenya |
Dr. Alexander Kipronoh |
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Documents |
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| 42 | Evaluation of Bio-fortified Encroacher Bush species- based Alternative Feed Supplements as disaster risk management Strategy in Rangeland Feedlot |
Margaret Syomiti |
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Project | Oct. 2020 to Sept. 2021 | Documents |