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Second International Conference on Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition: unlocking the potential of biodiversity for food and nutrition security. Nairobi, Kenya, 23 November 2015. Book of Abstracts. by Kiambi, D., Ambuko, J., Gentle, H., Borelli, Teresa, Abukutsa, M., Oyoo, M., Wasilwa, L., Termote, Céline, Wasike, Victor W., Rota Nodari, Giulia

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Agreement between the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute and the Government of the Republic of Kenya Regarding the Establishment and Operation of IPGRI's Sub Saharan Africa Office in Nairobi by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…Agreement between IPGRI and the government of Kenya signed December 21, 1994 in Nairobi, Kenya. Agreement establishes a regional office for IPGRI in Nairobi. …”
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Conserving and using cassava, sweetpotato and yam germplasm in sub-Saharan Africa: Summary proceedings of a regional workshop, 11-13 November 1997, Nairobi, Kenya by Kiambi, D., Grum, M., Ewell, P., Obel-Lawson, E.

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Report of the Uganda Smallholder Pig Value Chain Development Planning Meeting of the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish, Nairobi, Kenya, 24-25 September 2012 by International Livestock Research Institute

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Livestock-based options for sustainable food and nutritional security, economic well-being and healthy lives: ILRI 40 years event, Nairobi, 1 October 2014 by International Livestock Research Institute

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Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the International Council for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF): Adopted by The Board of Trustees at its Sixteenth Closed Board Meeting, Nairobi, May 3, 1989 by International Council for Research in Agroforestry, World Agroforestry Centre

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Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the International Council for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) Adopted by the Board of Trustees at its Sixteenth Closed Board Meeting, Nairobi, May 3, 1989 by International Council for Research in Agroforestry, World Agroforestry Centre

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Use of micro analysis in designing technical experiments and utilizing results: paper delivered at Workshop to Explore Research Capabilities Relating to Agriculture, February 25-28, 1974, at Nairobi by Asala, S., Alegbejo , M., Kashina, B.D., Banwo, O.O., Shinggu, C.P.

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Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for Resilient Agrifood systems in East and Southern Africa (ESA) core partners kick-off meeting, 2-4 March 2022, Nairobi, Kenya by Ermyas, Saba, Jacobs-Mata, Inga, Girvetz, Evan Hartunian

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Innovation in smallholder farming in Africa: Recent advances and recommendations: Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agricultural Innovation Systems in Africa (AISA), Nairobi, Kenya, 29 - 31 May 2013 by Triomphe, Bernard, Waters-Bayer, Ann, Klerkx, Laurens, Schut, Marc, Cullen, Beth, Kamau, G., Le Borgne, Ewen

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Small ruminant research and development in Africa: Proceedings of the First Biennial Conference of the African Small Ruminant Research Network: ILRAD, Nairobi, Kenya, 10-14 December 1990 by Rey, B., Lebbie, S.H.B., Reynolds, L.

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Livestock-based options for economic wellbeing in Africa: ILRI 40 years side event at the All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Nairobi, Kenya, 28 October 2014 by International Livestock Research Institute

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Session notes and action points from the Livestock and Fish theory of change-based planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning system workshop, Nairobi, 26-27 January 2016 by Vogel, I., O'Flynn, M.

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Survey data on income, food security, and dietary behavior among women and children from households of differing socio-economic status in urban and peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya by Nyakundi, Fridah N., Mutua, Mercy M., Lung'aho, Mercy G., Chege, Christine G. Kiria, Ndung'u, John, Nungo, Rhoda, Karanja, David

“…This article describes data collected to analyze consumer behaviors in vulnerable populations by examining key access constraints to nutritious foods among households of differing socio-economic status in urban and peri‑urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. The key variables studied include wealth status, food security, and dietary behavior indicators at individual and household level. …”
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A proof-of-concept randomised controlled trial of an intervention designed to improve food hygiene behaviours among caregivers of young children living in low-income areas of Nairobi, Kenya by Watson, J., Okumu, Noah O., Wasonga, Joseph O., Majiwa, Hamilton, Kiarie, Alice, Masudi, Sherril P., Ochieng, Linnet, Alumasa, Lorren, Mutisya, Christine, Cook, Elizabeth A.J., Cumming, O.

“…Here, we evaluate the potential for a locally designed intervention to improve caregivers’ food hygiene behaviour in a peri-urban, low-income area of Nairobi, Kenya. In this cluster-randomised proof-of-concept trial, 50 community health volunteers (CHVs) were randomly assigned to intervention or control arm (1:1). 101 households under the CHV’s catchment (2-3/CHV), with at least one child aged 6–24 months, participated. …”
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Quick comments from participants in the Third Multi-Stakeholder Platform Meeting of The Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock Sector Development, Nairobi, 22-24 January 2013 by International Livestock Research Institute

“…Nearly 100 participants from over 20 countries took part in the Third Multi-Stakeholder Platform Meeting of the Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock Sector Development co-hosted in Nairobi, Kenya by ILRI, FAO and AU-IBAR, 22-24 January 2013.…”
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Speech by Mr Felix K. Koskei, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the occasion recognising ILRI's 40th anniversary, Nairobi, Kenya, 1 October 2014. by Government of Kenya

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Integrated natural resource management in practice: enabling communities to improve mountain livelihoods and landscapes: Proceedings of the African highlands initiative conference, 12-15 October, 2004, Nairobi, Kenya by Amede, Tilahun, German, LA, Rao, S, Opondo, C, Stroud, Ann

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Status of aflatoxin contamination in cow milk produced in smallholder dairy farms in urban and peri-urban areas of Nairobi County: A case study of Kasarani sub county, Kenya by Kagera, Irene, Kahenya, Peter, Mutua, Florence K., Anyango, Gladys, Kyallo, Florence, Grace, Delia, Lindahl, Johanna F.

“…This study aimed at assessing the awareness, knowledge and practices of urban and peri-urban farmers about aflatoxins and determining the levels of aflatoxin contamination in on-farm milk in a selected area within Nairobi County. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess aflatoxin contamination levels of milk in Kasarani sub-county. …”
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Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments by Carron, M., Alarcón, Pablo, Häsler, Barbara, Fèvre, Eric M., Karani, M., Muinde, P., Akoko, James M., Onono, J., Rushton, Jonathan

“…Greatest homogeneity was seen in the chains with commercial broiler chickens (birds for meat production) with one large company supplying 60% of Nairobi’s day-old chicks to small-scale farmers. A small number of larger companies supply broiler chicken meat to high-end retailers across Nairobi, yet there are many more small-scale broiler farmers who sell birds close to their farms, or in Nairobi markets. …”
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