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Item Annex : messages for social media campaign and posters in GTA villages(2024) Loriba, Agnes; Ainoo, Francis; Atiah, GladysThis document contains images that can be used in social media and posters for this campaign.Item Empowering women farmers in East Africa : SheVax+ Uganda(2023) Stanley, MeghanItem Empowering women farmers in East Africa : SheVax+ Kenya(2023) Stanley, MeghanItem Item SheVax+ : activity report on endline qualitative data collection(2023-01) SheVax+Data was collected, in order to assess the impact of the models that were tested by the project in year 2. The USAID framework for gender analysis was the guiding framework. Various tools were used to collect the impact assessment qualitative data on each domain. More details will be in the final report. Meanwhile, the FGDs, KII and PIA sessions that were held are discussed in this activity report.Item Women‘s access to and control over the 5 forms of capital in Machakos town sub-county, Kenya(2023-07-07) Opondoh, Angela Adhiambo; Muga, Geoffrey; Kaluwa, Catherine; Oduma, Jemimah; Bagnol, BrigitteThis mixed-methods study examines female small livestock owners’ five forms of capital (personal, human, social, financial, and physical) in Kola and Kalama wards of Machakos Town sub-county, Kenya. Based on analyses of 39 individual interviews and focus group discussions we analyze how the complex and dynamic position of smallholder women farmers at the household and community level is influenced by local culture and politics. Gender intersects with ethnicity, age, socio-economic status, education, and marital status to create patterns of disadvantage and marginalization from resources including decision-making. Men use all forms of violence to control most forms of capital. The only forms of capital which women have some control over are physical capital (small livestock such as chickens, goats) and social capital (groups, networks). Strategically, these women have developed a “code of conduct” that uses their social capital to achieve their goals. Women’s groups provide opportunities for women to increase their power in their households and in their communities, and social networks can be targeted for interventional research aimed at increasing access to livestock vaccines and veterinary services.Item SheVax+ : activity report on Rwanda stakeholder engagement meeting(2023-02-22) SheVax+This document is an activity report for the in-person meeting with partners and stakeholders of the SheVax+ program held in February 2023 in Rwanda.Item SheVax+ : activity report on focus group discussions and key informant interviews(2022) SheVax+This document is an activity report the for focus group discussions and informant interviews for the SheVax+ program which were conducted in 2022 in Kenya.Item SheVax+ : activity report on Photovoice in Kenya(2023-02) SheVax+This document is an activity report the for photovoice group meetings for the SheVax+ program which were conducted from 2021-2023 in Kenya.Item Gender-linked dynamics and sustainable small holder poultry value chains in Makueni county, Kenya(MDPI, 2023-07) Bukachi, Salome A.; Ngutu, Mariah; Omia, Dalmas; Musyoka, Mercy M.; Chemuliti, Judith; Nyamongo, Isaac K.Understanding the gender-linked dynamics in the small holder poultry value chain is necessary for enabling sustainable agriculture and food systems. Small holder livestock production, including poultry keeping in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), plays important socio-economic and food security roles in rural communities. Poultry production contributes to sustainable food systems as it supports nutrient cycling through feed, manure, and soils. A qualitative study utilized data from 18 focus group discussions (FGDs) and 22 in-depth interviews (IDIs) to interrogate the gender linked dynamics in the value chain and inform interventions for sustainable food systems. The data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded into themes responding to the study question. The results highlight the gender-linked drivers, namely, the social and economic value placed on poultry, ownership, power positions, and decision making dynamics in production and management among small holder poultry value chain actors in Makueni County, Kenya. The study findings demonstrate the increasing economic and social value placed on poultry in households and communities. The study further discusses gender-disaggregated ownership and decision making in the poultry value chain, highlighting the need to engage all involved actors to develop sustainable food systems. In addition to the social and economic value of poultry to small holder farmers, it is necessary to factor in potential nutrition and environmental benefits. While small holder poultry production has the potential to contribute to sustainable food systems economically, nutritionally, and environmentally, this study found that more emphasis is placed on socio-economic value dimensions. Noteworthy is that in ownership and decision making, gender dynamics inform the role and position of the different actors in a sustainable small holder poultry value chain that is socio-economically, nutritionally, and environmentally sound.Item Empowering women through new solidarity spaces(2023-07) Kigababe, LucyThis presentation provides an overview of the GIVE project’s overall goals and its cooperative component. It was presented at the close-out meeting on July 26th, 2023.Item Determinants of smallholder farmers' membership in co-operative societies : evidence from rural Kenya(2022-09) Miroro, Obadia O.; Anyona, Douglas N.; Nyamongo, Isaac; Bukachi, Salome A.; Chemuliti, JudithPurpose – Despite the potential for co-operatives to improve smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, membership in the co-operatives is low. This study examines factors that influence smallholder farmers’ decisions to join agricultural co-operatives. Design/methodology/approach – This study involved a survey of 1,274 smallholder chicken farmers. The data were analysed through a two-sample t-test of association, Pearson’s Chi-square test and binary probit regression model. Findings – The results suggest that farming as the main source of income, owning a chicken house, education attainment, attending training or accessing information, vaccination of goats and keeping a larger herd of goats are the key factors which significantly influence co-operative membership. However, gender, age, household size, distance to the nearest agrovet, vaccinating chicken and the number of chickens kept do not influence cooperative membership. Research limitations/implications – The survey did not capture data on some variables which have been shown to influence co-operative membership. Nevertheless, the results show key explanatory variables which influence membership in co-operatives. Practical implications – These findings have implications for development agencies that seek to use cooperatives for agricultural development and improvement of smallholder farmers’ livelihoods. The agencies can use the results to initiate interventions relevant for different types of smallholder farmers through cooperatives. Originality/value – This study highlights the influence of smallholder farmers’ financial investments in farming and the extent of commercialisation on co-operative membership. Due to low membership in cooperatives, recognising the heterogeneity of smallholder farmers is the key in agricultural development interventions through co-operative membership.Item Characterization of indigenous chicken production and related constraints : insights from smallholder households in rural Kenya(Elsevier B. V., 2023-05) Anyona, Douglas N.; Musyoka, Mercy M.; Ogolla, Kennedy O.; Chemuliti, Judith K.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Bukachi, Salome A.Indigenous chickens (IC) contribute significantly to nutrition and socioeconomic wellbeing of rural households. However, despite their potential, production remains low. Attempts to improve IC production among smallholder farmers in Makueni county, Eastern Kenya have achieved little success due to a variety of constraints. This paper explores IC production characteristics and compares the ranks assigned to production and marketing constraints across geographic regions and in male and female-headed households. A descriptive quantitative household survey of 1217 respondents drawn from IC rearing households was conducted and the results integrated with qualitative findings from 22 informants. Results showed an average flock size of 14.9 ± 15.94 IC per household, with female- headed households having relatively fewer chicken than male-headed households. However, relatively more chickens (15.9 ± 18.9) were lost per household during the last disease outbreak compared to the number kept at the time of study. Production system was largely free-range in nature with minimal provision of supplementary feeds. Disease (1.13±0.5), predation (3.16±1.9) and low market prices (3.89±1.9) were three top ranked (Mean Rank±SD) constraints in that order. Lack of capital, high cost of inputs, poor access to extension services and poor access to knowledge ranked significantly higher in female-headed households and in remote areas, while low market price ranked higher in male-headed households. Failure to agree on the selling price was the major constraint to marketing, while rejection of IC due to diseases, inability to agree on selling price and rejection due to size ranked higher in female-headed households compared to male-headed households. Interventions modeled towards improving biosecurity measures to curb diseases, financial empowerment and facilitating access to markets for smallholder farmers should be prioritized.Item Gender inclusive vaccine ecosystem : enhancing distribution and delivery system for Newcastle Disease (ND) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) vaccine among smallholder farmers in Makueni county - gender and nutrition component(2023) Omia, Dalmas; Ngutu, Mariah; Mbithe, Mercy; Bukachi, Salome A.This presentation introduces the GIVE project and discusses the concept of gender in livestock ownership. Project methodology, training and capacity building activities, and a summary of major findings and challenges are also included.Item Improving incomes and livelihoods of smallholder farmers through increased access to poultry vaccines(2023) The GIVE ProjectThis presentation introduces the GIVE project and lists the sites where the study will take place. Information on the status of chicken production in the country, current problems, and the research goals are outlined.Item Gender inclusive vaccine ecosystem : enhancing distribution and delivery system for Newcastle Disease (ND) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) vaccine among smallholder farmers - overview of the GIVE project(2022) Bukachi, Salome A.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Chemuliti, Judith K.This presentation introduces the GIVE project and outlines the research objectives.Item Gender inclusive vaccine ecosystem : enhancing distribution and delivery system for Newcastle Disease (ND) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) vaccine among smallholder farmers - Women Deliver Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, 2023(2023) Bukachi, Salome A.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Chemuliti, Judith K.; Waweru, Kennedy; Okinda, ObadiahThis presentation introduces the GIVE project and outlines the research objectives.Item Placing women in new solidarity spaces(2023) Bukachi, Salome A.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Chemuliti, Judith K.; Waweru, Kennedy; Okinda, ObadiahThis presentation displays the results of placing women in new solidarity spaces.