E. M. Muindi

Soil Acidity Management by Farmers in the Kenya Highlands

E. M. Muindi, E. Semu, J. P. Mrema, P. W. Mtakwa & C. K. Gachene · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Declining soil fertility attributed to soil acidity is a major soil productivity problem in sub-Saharan Africa. A study was carried out in nine counties across the Kenya highlands, namely Meru, Embu, Kerugoya, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kinangop, Siaya, Busia and Eldoret, where the problems...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/22519

Phosphorus Adsorption and Its Relation with Soil Properties in Acid Soils of Western Kenya

E. M. Muindi, J. P. Mrema, E. Semu, P. W. Mtakwa, C. K. Gachene & M. K. Njogu · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Low available phosphorus (P) is one of the major hindrances to crop production in acid soils of western Kenya. Although considerable work has been done to establish P levels in the region, there is paucity of information on which to base fertilizer recommendations due to potentia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/13037

Influence of Water Management Structures on Household Food Security Status among the Smallholder Farmers in Kilifi Sub-county, Kenya

J. M. Chege & E. M. Muindi · Advances in Research · 2016

Inadequate quality-water is a major hindrance to rural development and food security in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Technologies that can promote water harvesting and conservation are, therefore, instrumental in increasing resilience in recurring droughts and enhancing foo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/28888