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Book ; Online: University Engagement with Farming Communities in Africa

Egeru, Anthony / Lindow, Megan / Muir Leresche, Kay

Community Action Research Platforms

(Earthscan Food and Agriculture)

2024

Series title	Earthscan Food and Agriculture
Keywords	Higher & further education, tertiary education ; Applied ecology ; Central government policies ; Food & society ; Africa;communities;engagement;farming;rural;society
Language	English
Size	1 electronic resource (329 pages)
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Document type	Book ; Online
Note	English
HBZ-ID	HT030610714
ISBN	9781003387497 ; 1003387497
Database	ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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Article: Climate risk management information, sources and responses in a pastoral region in East Africa

Egeru, Anthony

Climate risk management. 2016, v. 11

2016

Abstract: Pastoralists in East Africa face a range of stressors, climate variability and change being one of them. Effective climate risk management involves managing the full range of variability and balancing hazard management with efforts to capitalise on ... ...

Abstract	Pastoralists in East Africa face a range of stressors, climate variability and change being one of them. Effective climate risk management involves managing the full range of variability and balancing hazard management with efforts to capitalise on opportunity; climate risk management information is central in this process. In this study, pastoralists’ perceptions of climate change, climate risk management information types, sources and attendant responses in a pastoral region in East Africa are examined. Through a multi-stage sampling process, a total of 198 heads of households in three districts were selected and interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. In addition, 29 focus group discussions and 10 key informant interviews were conducted to generate qualitative information to supplement survey data. Descriptive and thematic analysis were utilised in summarizing the data. Ninety-nine percent of the pastoralists noted that the climate had changed evidenced by high but erratic rainfall, occurrence of floods and variation in rainfall onset and cessation among other indicators. This change in climate had led to emergence of ‘new’ livestock and crop diseases, crop failure and low yields leading to frequent food shortages, water shortages, poor market access, and variation in pasture availability among other effects. Climate risk management information was received from multiple sources including; radio, diviners, community meetings, shrine elders, humanitarian agencies, and Uganda People’s defence forces (UPDF). Community meetings were however perceived as most accessible, reliable and dependable sources of information. Shifting livestock to dry season grazing and watering areas, selling firewood and charcoal, seeking for military escorts to grazing areas, purchasing veterinary drugs, shifting livestock to disease ‘free’ areas, and performing rituals (depending on the perceived risk) constituted a set of responses undertaken in response to perceived climate risk. It is recommended that an integrated early warning system that captures the perceptions and practices of the pastoralists is implemented as this would increase the credibility of climate risk information disseminated.
Keywords	charcoal ; climate ; climate change ; dry season ; early warning systems ; elderly ; floods ; food shortages ; fuelwood ; grazing ; households ; interviews ; livestock ; market access ; pastures ; purchasing ; questionnaires ; radio ; rain ; risk management ; risk perception ; surveys ; veterinary drugs ; water shortages ; Uganda
Language	English
Size	p. 1-14.
Publishing place	Elsevier B.V.
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2751138-8
ISSN	2212-0963
ISSN	2212-0963
DOI	10.1016/j.crm.2015.12.001
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Book ; Online: Development of Climate Smart Agriculture and Climate Information System Relevant Curricula for Staff, Students and other stakeholders in Universities in Africa

Rukarwa, Jolyn R / Egeru, Anthony / Mwanjololo, Jackson GM / Nakayiwa, Florence

2023

Abstract: The Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa project (AICCRA), working through CCAFS, intends to make CGIAR-led cutting-edge science practices/technologies/tools available throughout Africa; especially in Sub-regions extremely vulnerable ...

Abstract	The Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa project (AICCRA), working through CCAFS, intends to make CGIAR-led cutting-edge science practices/technologies/tools available throughout Africa; especially in Sub-regions extremely vulnerable to climate change. The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 150 universities in 38 countries spanning the whole African continent is a partner in the AICCRA project. RUFORUM’s contribution in the AICCRA project is focused on mobilising African universities, create awareness and enhance the use of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Climate information services (CIS) knowledge and products developed by the CGIAR Centres and other research institutions engaged in CSA and CIS. Enhancing the use of CSA and CIS involves capacity, knowledge and technology audits at national and institutional level, mobilise CGIAR and other research centres to provide CSA and CIS knowledge, technology and skills and training of faculty to deploy the CSA and CIS products in training, research and outreach. Knowledge transfer and capacity-building activities therefore form the central part of RUFORUM’s participation in the AICCRA project.
Keywords	agriculture ; climate-smart agriculture ; climate information services ; climate change ; stakeholders
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-10T21:24:57Z
Publisher	Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa
Publishing country	fr
Document type	Book ; Online
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Article: Short report on implications of Covid-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa.

Egeru, Anthony / Dejene, Sintayehu W / Siya, Aggrey

Pastoralism : research, policy and practice

2020 Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 12

Abstract: Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human-animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over the continent. ...

Abstract	Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human-animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over the continent. The current outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for causing coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) has reinvigorated discourse on the disruptiveness of the zoonotic emerging infectious diseases, owing to their transboundary character. Even as the world focuses on the COVID-19 sweeping pandemic, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS)-CoV re-emerged in Saudi Arabia infecting 18 people with five deaths; this has barely received any attention. This outbreak is particularly of concern to the pastoralists in the Horn of Africa, a region that has in recent past seen an increase in camel trade with the Gulf States, especially Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases are complex, depend on human-animal-environment interaction and pose a strain on public health systems. There is a need to address these diseases dynamically through a synergistic approach, drawing on expertise from diverse sectors. One Health approach has distinguished itself as an integrative action able to bring together multiple actors on a global, national and local scale to advance the attainment of optimal health outcomes for people, animals and the environment. One Health works by strengthening the preparedness, response, mitigation and monitoring of zoonotic infectious disease risks collaboratively. We opine that as zoonotic emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to rise over pastoral Africa, comprehensive implementation of the One Health approach will be urgently required.
Keywords	covid19
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-06-09
Publishing country	Germany
Document type	Editorial
ZDB-ID	2769408-2
ISSN	2041-7136
ISSN	2041-7136
DOI	10.1186/s13570-020-00173-2
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Article ; Online: Differentiated Spatial-Temporal Flood Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in Lowland Plains in Eastern Uganda

Godwin Erima / Isa Kabenge / Antony Gidudu / Yazidhi Bamutaze / Anthony Egeru

Hydrology, Vol 9, Iss 201, p

2022 Volume 201

Abstract: This study was conducted to map flood inundation areas along the Manafwa River, Eastern Uganda using HECRAS integrated with the SWAT model. The study mainly sought to evaluate the predictive capacity of SWAT by comparisons with streamflow observations ... ...

Abstract	This study was conducted to map flood inundation areas along the Manafwa River, Eastern Uganda using HECRAS integrated with the SWAT model. The study mainly sought to evaluate the predictive capacity of SWAT by comparisons with streamflow observations and to derive, using HECRAS, the flood inundation maps. Changes in Land-use/cover showed by decrease in forest areas and wetlands, and conversions into farmlands and built-up areas from 1995 to 2017 have resulted in increased annual surface runoff, sediment yield, and water yield. Flood frequency analysis for 100-, 50-, 10-, and 5-year return periods estimated peak flows of 794, 738, 638, and 510 m 3 /s, respectively, and total inundated areas of 129, 111, 101, and 94 km 2 , respectively. Hazard classification of flood extent indicated that built-up areas and commercial farmlands are highly vulnerable, subsistence farmlands are moderately to highly vulnerable, and bushland, grassland, tropical high forest, woodland, and wetland areas are very low to moderately vulnerable to flooding. Results demonstrated the usefulness of combined modeling systems in predicting the extent of flood inundation, and the developed flood risk maps will enable the policy makers to mainstream flood hazard assessment in the planning and development process for mitigating flood hazards.
Keywords	Eastern Uganda ; flood plains ; flood hazard maps ; HEC-RAS ; return period ; SWAT ; Science ; Q
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-11-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Microsatellites reveal divergence in population genetic diversity, and structure of osyris lanceolata (santalaceae) in Uganda and Kenya.

Mugula, Ben Belden / Omondi, S F / Curto, Manuel / Kiboi, Samuel Kuria / Kanya, James Ireri / Egeru, Anthony / Okullo, Paul / Meimberg, Harald

BMC ecology and evolution

2023 Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 73

Abstract: Background: Osyris lanceolata (Hochst. & Steud.) (Santalaceae) is a multipurpose plant highly valued culturally and economically in Africa. However, O. lanceolata populations have rapidly dwindled in East Africa due to overexploitation and this is ... ...

Abstract	Background: Osyris lanceolata (Hochst. & Steud.) (Santalaceae) is a multipurpose plant highly valued culturally and economically in Africa. However, O. lanceolata populations have rapidly dwindled in East Africa due to overexploitation and this is believed to cause further consequences on the species' genetic diversity and structure within the region. Information regarding a species' genetic diversity and structure is necessary for conservation but this is currently lacking for O. lanceolata in Uganda and Kenya. Lack of adequate scientific data hinders conservation efforts hence threatening the species survival and livelihoods. This study investigated patterns in genetic diversity and structure of O. lanceolata in Uganda and Kenya. Ten polymorphic microsatellite loci were used to genotype 210 individuals: 96 from Ugandan and 114 from Kenyan populations. Results: All populations were highly polymorphic (80-100% polymorphism). A genetic differentiation was found between Kenyan and Ugandan populations. The highest genetic differentiation was among individuals and the least among populations. The Kenyan populations showed higher genetic diversity than Ugandan populations. The Ugandan populations showed more marker deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and inbreeding coefficient. Two populations showed evidence of going through a recent bottleneck. There was significant genetic differentiation and structuring at higher K values into larger clusters and observed admixture between populations. The populations were significantly isolated by altitude as opposed to distance and climatic variables. Main barriers were associated with altitude differences. The data supports the idea of long-distance gene-flow between high altitude populations in both countries. Conclusion: The divergence in genetic structure suggests unrecognised taxonomic units within O. lanceolata which are characteristic to lower altitudes and higher altitudes including most Kenyan populations with divergent evolutionary patterns. Geographical barriers and environmental gradients could have influenced this genetic divergence, and such patterns may escalate the species microevolutionary processes into full allopatric speciation. Further investigations into the species' genetic admixture and emerging taxonomic units are necessary to guide conservation strategies in the region.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Genetic Variation/genetics ; Kenya ; Uganda ; Santalaceae/genetics ; Microsatellite Repeats/genetics ; Genetics, Population
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-12-08
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ISSN	2730-7182
ISSN (online)	2730-7182
DOI	10.1186/s12862-023-02182-2
Database	MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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Book ; Online: Engagement of Agricultural, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) Institutions

Egeru, Anthony / Nakayiwa, Florence / Recha, John W.M. / Kawira, Tracy

2022

Abstract: Egerton University, a member university of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), held an engagement meeting with Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions on 6th May 2022. The meeting was ... ...

Abstract	Egerton University, a member university of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), held an engagement meeting with Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions on 6th May 2022. The meeting was held under the auspices of the University-TVET forum. This forum sought to enhance the collaboration and working partnership between universities and TVET institutions to strengthen the education value chain. The UniversityTVET forum is part of an arrangement championed under the RUFORUM's Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa's growth and development (TAGDev) programme.
Keywords	agriculture ; climate-smart agriculture ; training materials
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-31T12:51:30Z
Publisher	Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa
Publishing country	fr
Document type	Book ; Online
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Article ; Online: Short report on implications of Covid-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa

Anthony Egeru / Sintayehu W. Dejene / Aggrey Siya

Pastoralism, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-

2020 Volume 10

Abstract: Abstract Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human–animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over the ... ...

Abstract	Abstract Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human–animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over the continent. The current outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for causing coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) has reinvigorated discourse on the disruptiveness of the zoonotic emerging infectious diseases, owing to their transboundary character. Even as the world focuses on the COVID-19 sweeping pandemic, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS)-CoV re-emerged in Saudi Arabia infecting 18 people with five deaths; this has barely received any attention. This outbreak is particularly of concern to the pastoralists in the Horn of Africa, a region that has in recent past seen an increase in camel trade with the Gulf States, especially Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases are complex, depend on human–animal–environment interaction and pose a strain on public health systems. There is a need to address these diseases dynamically through a synergistic approach, drawing on expertise from diverse sectors. One Health approach has distinguished itself as an integrative action able to bring together multiple actors on a global, national and local scale to advance the attainment of optimal health outcomes for people, animals and the environment. One Health works by strengthening the preparedness, response, mitigation and monitoring of zoonotic infectious disease risks collaboratively. We opine that as zoonotic emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to rise over pastoral Africa, comprehensive implementation of the One Health approach will be urgently required.
Keywords	Epidemics ; Emergence ; Livestock ; MERS-CoV ; One Health ; Pandemic ; Animal culture ; SF1-1100 ; covid19
Subject code	390
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-06-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	SpringerOpen
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Soil Macroinvertebrate Response to Paddy Rice Farming Pathways in Mpologoma Catchment, Uganda

Jackson Bunyangha / Agnes W. Muthumbi / Nathan N. Gichuki / Mwanjalolo J. G. Majaliwa / Anthony Egeru

Agronomy, Vol 12, Iss 312, p

2022 Volume 312

Abstract: Agricultural practices play a major role in influencing soil fauna abundance and diversity. Interest in these practices has increased owing to the growing need for sustainable agricultural systems in this era of increasing agricultural intensification. ... ...

Abstract	Agricultural practices play a major role in influencing soil fauna abundance and diversity. Interest in these practices has increased owing to the growing need for sustainable agricultural systems in this era of increasing agricultural intensification. In this study, two paddy rice farming pathways (smallholder and large-scale commercial) and an adjacent natural wetland in Mpologoma catchment were studied to determine the response of soil macroinvertebrates to paddy rice farming pathways. Eighteen macroinvertebrate taxa were observed, some of which were not the usual soil taxa (Hirudinea, Decapoda, Ephemeroptera, Trichoptera, and Odonata). SIMPER analysis showed that Oligochaeta, Gastropoda, and Coleoptera were the major taxa responsible for dissimilarity among sites. Macroinvertebrate richness and diversity also varied among sites. Some taxa showed habitat exclusivity: Diptera, Odonata, and Trichoptera were exclusive to both rice paddies; Decapoda, Chilopoda, Diplopoda, and Blattodea to natural wetland; Diplura and Ephemeroptera were exclusive to large-scale commercial paddies. NMDS ordination showed that macroinvertebrate distribution among sites was strongly correlated with soil pH and calcium and moderately correlated with phosphorus. These results indicate that wetland conversion to rice paddies could affect macroinvertebrate richness and diversity and underscore the importance of soil environment in influencing the macroinvertebrate community in rice paddies.
Keywords	soil fauna ; soil quality ; agricultural systems ; macroinvertebrates ; rice paddies ; wetlands ; Agriculture ; S
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Short report on implications of Covid-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa

Egeru, Anthony / Dejene, Sintayehu W. / Siya, Aggrey

Pastoralism

2020 Volume 10, Issue 1

Keywords	covid19
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publishing country	us
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	2769408-2
ISSN	2041-7136
ISSN	2041-7136
DOI	10.1186/s13570-020-00173-2
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