Abstract Improving rural nutrition remains a pressing development challenge across sub-Saharan Africa, where agriculture dominates livelihoods but diets often lack diversity and essential nutrients…

Abstract An agent-based model (ABM) is developed to simulate the function of lease markets for surface water irrigation rights operating at the watershed scale. The ABM examines the effect of drought…

ABSTRACT CONTEXT: The introduction of quality-certified seed (QCS) in the informal farmer network-based seed systems, which have largely relied on informal signals of quality, represents a promising…

This study examines the role of farm forestry Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) in strengthening climate resilience in mixed crop–livestock systems in dryland Kenya. Based on interviews and focus group…

Abstract Mental health disorders (MHD) rank among the top 10 global causes of disease burden, with significant economic and social costs. Current treatments often have limited efficacy or tolerability…

ABSTRACT Purpose Rural people seek diverse opportunities to increase and stabilize their welfare. Understanding the factors influencing livelihood strategies can help improve policies that promote…

This report seeks to bridge the gap in available knowledge on the issue of food loss and waste in Kenya, placing emphasis on the gaps in the evidence of the magnitude, critical points of loss and…

Abstract Addressing gendered energy poverty requires policies that ensure equal consideration for women and men. In order to close the gender gap in energy access, the Kenyan Ministry of Energy…

Pastoral livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa are under an increasing threat from climate change with arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) being especially vulnerable. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is…

Abstract Micronutrient deficiency is a public health issue in many developing countries including Kenya. Despite the release of Biofortified Iron Beans (BIBS) to bridge the health burden, their…