APPENDIX 1
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
FOR
"THE DRYLAND HUSBANDRY PROJECT -Ist PRACTITIONERS WORKSHOP HELD IN KIBWEZI
17 - 19, APRIL 1996.
DAY 1: Wednesday, 17th April, 1996.
Registration and Official Opening (8:30- 9:30 a.m.)
- Arrival and Registration of Participants
- Introductory Remarks and Workshop Theme
- Official Opening
Tea Break (10:00 - 10:30 a.m)
SESSION 1: Production potential and dynamics of agropastoral systems.
(10:45 - 1:00 p.m)
Chairman:
Secretary: Mr. M. Nyangito/Charles Ikutwa
Papers
1. The Agricultural production potentials and production strategies in Kibwezi Division of Makueni District. (D.M. Nyariki and Dr. N.K.R. Musimba, Dept. of Range Management, University of Nairobi).
2. Paradigmatic shifts in Rangeland Management of African Savannahs: Implications for Pastoral Development. (Dr. Kassim O. Farah, Dept. of Range Management, University of Nairobi).
3. Ruminant and Range Management in Kibwezi Division (P. Kaguthi, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing - Kibwezi Division).
4. Non - ruminants, Chicken, Rabbits, Bees etc. (J. Gachui, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing - Kibwezi Division).
Discussion (12:00 - 12:30 p.m)
Lunch Break (12:30 - 2:00 p.m)
SESSION 2: Integrated development approach to agro-pastoral production systems.
(2:00 - 4:00 p.m)
Chairman:
Secretary: W. Ekaya/Charles Ikutwa
Papers
1 Integrated development strategies in greater Kibwezi Division with special emphasis on agriculture and related issues. (R. Kisyula, Action Aid, Kibwezi Rural Development Area).
2 Non-conventional feed resources for agro-pastoral systems. (M. Nyangito-Dept. of Range Management, University of Nairobi).
3 Food security and nutrition in agro-pastoral production systems: perceptions and practices. (S. Kilobia, AMREF - Kibwezi).
4 Animal health and disease control programmes: constraints and strategies. (Dr. Nyaga, Vet. Officer, Kibwezi - MALD&M).
5 Systems Research in agro-pastoral systems: experiences from NRRC - Kiboko KARI.
Tea Break (4:00 - 4:30 p.m.)
Discussion on summary of issues raised in the papers, and conclusion
(4:30 - 5:00 p.m)
DAY 2: Thursday, 18th April, 1996.
SESSION 3: Recent advances in pastoral extension services through the participatory Rural Appraisal and the role of indigenous knowledge.
(8:30 - 4:00 p.m)
Chairman:
Secretary: M. Nyangito
Papers
1. Pastoral and agro-pastoral extension services; how they differ from conventional livestock development extension Services. (Dr. N.K.R. Musimba, Dept. of Range Management, University of Nairobi).
2. Animal draft power in poor resource based rural agro-pastoral system as key to development and increased production (Dr. Waithanje, Dept. of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi).
3. Participatory rural appraisal as relates to soil and water conservation (J.W. Nzevela, MALD&M - Kibwezi).
4. Case studies of environmental impacts of agricultural irrigation and drainage practices in some parts of arid and semi-arid Kenya. (S.M. Kinyali, Dept. of Soil Science, University of Nairobi).
5. Experiences with paravets and pastoral extension services. (Fione Percy, ITDG - Embu).
Tea Break (10:00 - 10:30 a.m)
6. Ethno veterinary practices and the role of indigenous knowledge in animal health and management in pastoral production systems (Dr. P.M. Mbithi - Dept. of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi).
7. Leadership skills (Robina Biteyi, Project Leader, Kibwezi Rural Health Centre, AMREF, Kibwezi).
Lunch Break (12:00 - 1:30 p.m)
Field Tour (1:30 - 4:00 p.m)
- Soil & Water conservation Project site
- Athi River/Nearby Livestock Project
- Ethno Vet. Discussions with some local people
and practitioners.
DAY 3: Friday, 19th April, 1996.
SESSION 4: SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS
(8:30 - 5:00 p.m)
Chairman:
Secretary: M. Nyangito/C. Ikutwa
- Summary of areas discussed and identified areas of
emphasis (8:30 - 9:30 a.m)
Tea Break (9:30 - 10:00 a.m)
- Group Discussion (10:00 - 12:30 a.m)
Lunch Break (12:30 - 2:00 p.m)
- Group presentations and summaries of key
areas requiring attention
Tea Break (4:00 - 4:30 p.m)
FINAL SESSION AND CLOSING OF WORKSHOP
(4:30 - 5:00 P.M)
Appendix 2
List of Participants
1. Prof. Gichaga (Vice Chancelor, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box, Nairobi, 30197).
2. Hon. Peter Maundu (Assistant Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing, P.O. Box 30028, Nairobi).
3. Prof. Daniel M. Mukuya (Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, P.O.Box 29053, Nairobi)
4. Prof. J. P. Mbuvi, Director (Institute for Dryland Research Development and Utilisation, P.O.Box 29053, Nairobi).
5. Prof. Barnabas N. Mitaru (Deputy Director, Institute for Dryland Research Development, and Utilisation, P.O.Box 29053, Nairobi).
6. Dr. Nashon K. R. Musimba (National Co-ordinator, Dryland Husbandry Project - Kenya, Department of Range Management, P.O.Box 29053, Nairobi and Deputy Director, IDRDU, P.O.Box 271, Kibwezi).
7. Dr. Kassim O. Farah (Chairman, Department of Range Management, P.O.Box 29053, Nairobi)
8. Wellington N. Ekaya. Ditto.
9. Fred Oniyango, PINEP, Ditto
10. Charles K. Ikutwa (Institute Dryland Research Development and Utilisations P.O.Box 271, Kibwezi)
11. Christopher M. Mumo (Farmer - Athi Market, P.O Box 141, Kibwezi).
12. Joseph Nyamai Ndinga (Nguunyumu Ranch, Athi Market, P.O Box 30, Kibwezi).
13. Robina Bitteyi (AMREF - Kibwezi Rural Health Scheme, P.O Box 72, Kibwezi).
14. R. K. Kinyanjui (University of Nairobi, P.O Box 30197, Nairobi).
15. Robert Kisyula (ACTIONAID Kenya, P.O Box 150, Kibwezi).
16. Reuben W. Mumo (Councillor Kikumbulyu Location, P.O Box 263, Kibwezi).
17. Dr. Nthanga J.K. (Private Veterinary Surgeon, P.O Box 171, Kibwezi).
18. Johnson K. Gachuhi (G.O.K, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing, P.O. Box 144, Kibwezi).
19. Nzevela J.W. (G.O.K., Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing, P.O. Box 144, Kibwezi).
20. Dr. A.N. Nyaga (G.O.K., Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing, P.O. Box 144, Kibwezi).
21. Kaguthi P.N. (G.O.K., Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing, P.O. Box 144, Kibwezi).
22. Patrice Jonathan Matuku (Ngunyumu Ranching Group, P.O. Box 112, Ikutha, Kitui).
23. Duncan Njoroge Mukuna (Ngunyumu Ranching Group, P.O. Box 112, Ikutha, Kitui).
24. Daniel M. Mukolo (Ngunyumu Ranching Group, P.O. Box 112, Ikutha, Kitui).
25. Simon P.M. Mwanding'a (Ngunyumu Ranching Group, P.O. Box 112, Ikutha, Kitui).
26. Rev. Philip M. Muthoka (C.P.K. ST. Stephen's Parish, P.O Box 80, Kibwezi).
27. Uri Ben-Eli (MASHAV - Israel Embassy, P.O. Box 30354, Nairobi).
28. David M. Matheka (IDRDU, P.O Box 271, Kibwezi).
29. Lazarus K. Muindi (IDRDU, P.O Box 271, Kibwezi).
30. C.O. Ahuya (KARI, NRRC - Kiboko, P.O. Box 12, Makindu).
31. Muthini Muendo (Farmer, P.O Box 94, Kibwezi).
32. Benedeta Mbebge Munyithya (Farmer, P.O. Box 94, Kibwezi).
33. Paul S. Nguli (Kenya News Agency, District Information Office, P.O. Box 129, Machakos).
34. Bob Odalo (Nation Newspapers, P.O. Box 319, Machakos, or P.O.Box 49010, Nairobi).
35. Amos A. Ndzai (Kenya News Agency, District Information Office, P.O. Box 129, Machakos).
36. Stephen M. Kimulu (Ministry of Education, P.O Box 145, Makindu).
37. Rhoda Muli (Nyota Kiboko, P.O. Box 21, Makindu).
38. Mukindia C.B. (KIP/UON - Kibwezi Irrigation Project, P.O. Box 316, Kibwezi).
39. Charles M. Mati (Assistant Chief, Kisingo Sub-Location, P.O. Box 60, Makindu).
40. Edward M. Mbesa (Assistant Chief (Ngulu Sub-Location, P.O. Box 54, Kibwezi).
41. Chief David M. Kisilu (Makindu Location, Makueni District, P.O. Box 60, Makindu).
42. Andrew M. Mwau (Farmer, Kai Catholic Church, P.O. Box 5, Makindu).
43. Moses M. Nyangito (Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053, Nairobi).
44. Meshak M. Mutisya (Kyeni Kya Athi Farm, P.O. Box 80 Kibwezi).
45. Benjamin Muthami Ngului (Mumo Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd. P.O. Box 141, Kibwezi).
46. Jimmy R.M. Nzuve (Farmer - P.O. Box 74126, Nairobi).
47. Michael Muasa Peter (Farmer - P.O. Box 70, Kibwezi).
48. Benjamin M. Mutiso (Provincial Administration, c/o P.O. Box 1, Kibwezi).
49. Wilson A. Munyanga (Kisayani Christian Community Development Project, P.O. Box 221, Kibwezi).
50. Davies M. Nyale (IDRDU, P.O. Box 271, Kibwezi).
51. Abednego Nyamai Ivulila (kinzuu Primary School, P.O. Box 271, Kibwezi).
52. Justus M. Muoki (Teacher, Matinga Pri. School, P.O. Box 236, Kibwezi).
53. Peter N. Mutisya (UON - Kibwezi Irrigation Project, P.O. Box 316, Kibwezi).
54. Sylvia Sdijve (Erasmus Universiteit, Rotterdam, c/o - UON - Kibwezi Irrigation Project, P.O. Box 316, Kibwezi).
55. Nyamai Mulu (Farmer, P.O. Box 60, Makindu).
56. S.M. Kinyali (University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, Dept. of Soil Science, P.O. Box 29053, Nairobi).
57. Beatrice Mategwa (Kenya Television Network, Nyayo House, 20th Floor, P.O. Box 56985, Nairobi).
58. Athanas Tuiyot (East African Standard, P.O. Box 30080, Nairobi).
59. Rebecca Gikuru (University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi).
60. Osanjo Tom (Kenya Times, P.O. Box 30958, Nairobi).
Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi, Box 29053 Nairobi.
2 Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), NARC - Muguga, Box 30148 Nairobi.
3 Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, Box 30197 Nairobi.
