Essays about: "Kisii"

Found 3 essays containing the word Kisii.

  1. 1. The socio-economic impact of mini-grid usage in Kenya : A qualitative case study in the rural areas of Kisii and Nyamira

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Adam Torebrandt; [2022]
    Keywords : Mini-grid; rural electrification; sustainable development; socio-technical perspective; design thinking; socio-economic benefits; Powerhive; Mini-grid; elektrifiering på landsbygden; hållbar utveckling; sociotekniskt perspektiv; designtänkande; socio-ekonomiska fördelar; Powerhive;

    Abstract : Today, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 75% of the world population without access to electricity which corresponds to over 500 million people. One strategy to reduce this number and provide access to electricity for more people, is to install mini-grids. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of wood ash on soil fertility and plant performance in southwestern Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Jonna Wiklund; [2017]
    Keywords : fertilization; lime; nutrient depletion; soil acidification; smallholder farmers; Phaseolus vulgaris; Kenya;

    Abstract : A field experiment was conducted in Kisii county, southwestern Kenya from February to May 2017. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of wood ash on soil pH, soil nutrient content and productivity of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. READ MORE

  4. 3. Soil factors affecting plant performance of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in south western Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Hanna Williams; [2016]
    Keywords : penetrometer; resistance; soil pH; staking; CN ratio; Kisii; KALRO;

    Abstract : The south west part of Kenya is the most densely populated part of Kenya. This part of Kenya has relatively fertile soils and a favorable environment for crop production, which is why it is a major food producing area. The high population results in land scarcity with the average farm size ranging from 0.8-1. READ MORE