Prof. Kahimba’s Publications

Journal articles after last promotion (after July 2015)

Graef, F.; Schneider, I.; Fasse, A.; Germer, J.U.; Gevorgyan, E.; Haule, F.; Hoffmann, H.; Kahimba, F.C.; Kashaga, L.; Kissoly, L.; Lambert, C.; Lana, M.; Mahoo, H.F.; Makoko, B.; Mbaga, S.H.; Mmbughu, A.; Mkangwa, S.; Mrosso, L.; Mutabazi, K.D.; Mwinuka, L.; Ngazi, H.; Nkonya, E.; Said, S.; Schaffert, A.; Schäfer, M.P.; Schindler, J.; Sieber, S.; Swamila, M.; Welp, H.M.; William, L.; Yustas, Y.M. 2015. Assessment of upgrading strategies to improve regional food systems in Tanzania: Food processing, waste management and bioenergy, and income generation. Outlook on Agriculture 44(3):  179-186(8). [September 2015].

 

Mthandi, J., Kahimba, F.C., Tarimo, A.K.P.R., Salim, B.A., and Lowole, M. 2015. Using EU-Rotate_N Model to Determine Effects of Nitrogen Application Dosage on N Leaching. International Journal of Research in Agricultural Sciences 2(3): 2348 – 3997).

 

Batakanwa, F.J., H.F. Mahoo, and F.C. Kahimba. 2015. Influence of irrigation water quality on soil salinization in semi-arid areas: A case study of Makutopora, Dodoma-Tanzania. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (IJSER) 6(8): 1435-1446. Sept 2015 (ISSN 2229-5518).

 

Ouedraogo, I., J. Barron, S.D. Tumbo, and F.C. Kahimba. 2016. Land cover transition in northern Tanzania. Land Degrad. Develop. (2015). Land Degradation and Development 27(3): 682-692 (April 2016) https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.2461. Published online in Wiley Online Library.

 

Kahimba, F.C., Sife, A.S., Maliondo, S.M.S., Mpeta, E.J., and Olson, J. 2015. Climate change and food security in Tanzania: Analysis of current knowledge and research gaps. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences 14(1): 21-33. ISSN 0856-664X.

 

Reuben, P., Katambara, Z., Kahimba, F.C., Mahoo, H.F., Mbungu, W.B., Mhenga, F., Nyarubamba, A. and Maugo, M. (2016). Influence of Transplanting Age on Paddy Yield under the System of Rice Intensification. Agricultural Sciences, 7: 154-163. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/as.2016.73015.

 

Reuben, P., F.C. Kahimba, Z. Katambara, H.F. Mahoo, W. Mbungu, F. Mhenga, A. Nyarubamba, and M. Maugo. 2016. Optimizing Plant Spacing under the Systems of Rice Intensification (SRI). Agricultural Sciences, 7: 270-278.

 

Graef, F., G. Uckert, J. Schindler, H.J. König, H.A. Mbwana, A. Fasse, L. Mwinuka, H. Mahoo, L.N. Kaburire, P. Saidia, Y.M. Yustas, V. Silayo, B. Makoko, L. Kissoly, C. Lambert, A. Kimaro, S. Sieber, H. Hoffmann, F.C. Kahimba, K.D. Mutabazi. 2017. Expert-based ex-ante assessments of potential social, ecological, and economic impacts of upgrading strategies for improving food security in rural Tanzania using the ScalA-FS approach. In: Food Security: The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production and Access to Food.  Springer Publishers ISSN 1876-4517     DOI 10.1007/s12571-016-0639-x (1-18).

 

Silungwe, F.R., F. Graef, S.D. Bellingrath-Kimura, S.D.Tumbo, F.C. Kahimba, and M.A. Lana. 2018. Crop Upgrading Strategies and Modelling for Rainfed Cereals in a Semi-Arid Climate—A Review. Water 10, 356:1-25     doi:10.3390/w10040356

 

Graef, F., K.D. Mutabazi, S. Sieber, F. Asch, B. Makoko, M. Bonatti, M. Brüntrup, C. Gornott, L. Herrmann, R. Herrmann, L. Kaburire, F.C. Kahimba, A. Kimaro, A. Kuntosch, H. J. König, et al. 2018. Multi-Disciplinary North-South Collaboration in Participatory Action Research on Food Value Chains: a German-Tanzanian Case Study on Perceptions, Experiences and Challenges. Syst Pract Action Res (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11213-018-9458-7        Print ISSN1094-429X;  Online ISSN1573-9295.

 

Uckert, G. F. Graef, A. Faße, L. Herrmann, H. Hoffmann, F.C. Kahimba, L. Kissoly, H.J. König, C. Lambert, H. Mahoo, B. Makoko, L. Mrosso, K.D. Mutabazi, L. Mwinuka, M.P. Schäfer, J. Schindler, S. Sieber, E. Swai, and Y.M. Yustas. 2018. ScalA-FS: expert-based ex-ante assessments of local requirements and success potential of upgrading strategies for improving food security in rural Tanzania. Food Sec. (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-018-0789-0.  Print ISSN 1876-4517 Online ISSN 1876-4525.

 

Saidia, P.S., C.L. Rweyemamu, F. Asch, J.M.R. Semoka, A.A. Kimaro, J. Germer, F. Graef, P. Lagweni, F. Kahimba and E.A. Chilagane. 2018. Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Micro-Doses on Maize Growth and Yield in a Sub-Humid Tropical Climate. Annals of Biological Research 9(2): 20-35.

 

Mutayoba, E., J.J. Kashaigili, F.C. Kahimba, W. Mbungu, and N.A. Chilagane. 2018. Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Hydrological Characteristics of the Mbarali River Sub Catchment Using High Resolution Climate Simulations from CORDEX Regional Climate Models. Applied Physics Research 10(5):61-73. ISSN 1916-9639 E-ISSN 1916-9647.

 

Mutayoba, E., J.J. Kashaigili, F.C. Kahimba, W. Mbungu, and N.A. Chilagane. 2018. Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Hydrology of the Mbarali River Sub-Catchment. The Case of Upper Great Ruaha Sub-Basin, Tanzania. Engineering, 10: 616-635. http://www.scirp.org/journal/eng ISSN Online: 1947-394X     ISSN Print: 1947-3931.

 

Kahimba, F.C., R.M. Ali, and H.F. Mahoo. 2016. Research Note: Evaluation of Irrigation Water Quality for Paddy Production at Bumbwisudi Rice Irrigation Scheme, Zanzibar. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences 15(2): 114-119.

 

Graef, H., D. Kiobia, P. Saidia, F. Kahimba, F. Graef and B. Eichler-Löbermann. 2018. Combined effects of biochar and fertilizer application on maize production in dependence on the cultivation method in a sub-humid climate. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 49(22):1-13  https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2018.1547392

 

Saidia, P.S., F. Graef, C.L. Rweyemamu, F.C. Kahimba, J.M.R. Semoka, A.A. Kimaro, L. Mwinuka, K.D. Mutabazi and S. Sieber. 2018. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Micro-doses on Maize and Its Effect on P-foriability: An evidence from Sub-humid Farming Systems, Tanzania. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade 21(9): 1-10

 

Silungwe, F.R., F. Graef, S.D. Bellingrath-Kimura, S.D. Tumbo, F.C. Kahimba and M.A. Lana. 2019. Analysis of Intra and Interseasonal Rainfall Variability and Its Effects on Pearl Millet Yield in a Semiarid Agroclimate: Significance of Scattered Fields and Tied Ridges. Water 11(3): 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/w11030578. Published: 20 March 2019.

 

Silungwe, F.R., F. Graef, S.D. Bellingrath-Kimura, S.D. Tumbo, F.C. Kahimba, and M.A. Lana. 2019. The management strategies of pearl millet farmers to cope with seasonal rainfall variability in a semi-arid agroclimate. Agronomy 9, 400. (Publ July 2019)

 

Silungwe, F.R., F. Graef, S.D. Bellingrath-Kimura, E. Chilagane, S.D. Tumbo, F.C. Kahimba, and M.A. Lana. 2019. Modelling rainfed pearl millet yield sensitivity to abiotic stresses in semi-arid central Tanzania, Eastern Africa. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4330; doi:10.3390/su11164330 (August 2019) www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability

 

Saidia, P.S., Cornel L. Rweyemamu, Johnson M.R. Semoka, Anthony, A. Kimaro, Jorn Germer, Folkard Asch, Frederick C. Kahimba, Frieder Graef and Phlorentin P. Lagweni. 2019. Soil moisture management and fertilizer micro-dosing on yield and land utilization efficiency of inter-cropping maize-pigeon-pea in sub humid Tanzania. Agriculture Water Management 223:105712

 

Chilagane, E.A., P.S. Saidia, F.C. Kahimba, F. Asch, J. Germer, F. Graef, E. Swai & C.L. Rweyemamu. 2020. Effects of Fertilizer Micro-dose and In Situ Rain Water Harvesting Technologies on Growth and Yield of Pearl Millet in a Semi-arid Environment. Agricultural Research. (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-020-00454-7 ISSN 2249-720X. Springer.

 

Chilagane, E.A., Saidia, P.S., Kahimba, F.C., Swai, E., and Rweyemamu, C.L. 2020.   Effect of Fertilizer Micro-Dose and Moisture Management Practices on Agronomic and Economic Performances of Groundnut in Semi- Arid Areas. Elixir Agriculture 130 (2019) 53085-53091. ISSN: 2229-712X.

 

Nyoeli, D., Mugagga Nsaali, Boniface Mbilinyi, Frederick Kahimba, Jan Diels, Veronica Minaya, and Ann van Griensven. 2019. High resolution Mapping of Agricultural Water Productivity using SEBAL in a cultivated African Catchment, Tanzania. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 112: 36-49, August 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2019.03.009

 

Haymale, H.K., Njau, K., and Kahimba, F.C. 2020. Estimating conveyance efficiency and maize productivity of traditional irrigation systems in USA river catchment, Tanzania. International Journal of Agronomy. Volume 2020, Article ID 7065238, 11 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7065238 [Publ 30 July 2020]

 

Luhunga, P., J. Botai, and F. Kahimba. 2016. Evaluation of the performance of CORDEX regional climate models in simulating present climate conditions of Tanzania. Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science 66:32–54.

 

Kavishe, R.E., Kahimba, F.C. & Komakech, H.C. 2021. Farmer’s appropriation of system of rice intensification practices in water-scarce irrigation schemes in Northern Tanzania. Paddy Water Environ (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10333-020-00836-1 (Published 08th February 2021).

 

Gowele G.E., H.F. Mahoo, and F.C. Kahimba. 2021. Comparison of silicon status in rice grown under the system of rice intensification and flooding regime in Mkindo Irrigation Scheme, Morogoro, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (TAJAS) 19(2): 216-225.

 

Before last promotion (July 2015)

Mtalo, F.W., P.M. Ndomba, and F.C. Kahimba. 2002. Assessment of groundwater reserves in Moshi municipality aquifer using groundwater potential model and GIS. In: Proceedings of the Institution of Engineers Tanzania Annual Meeting. Arusha, Tanzania. December 2002 (pp 158 – 176).

 

Kahimba, F.C., R. Sri Ranjan, and M. Krishnapillai. 2005. Influence of cable lengths and probe lengths on accuracy of permittivity measurements by time domain reflectometry. In: Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Bioengineering (CSBE/SCGAB), Annual Meeting. Winnipeg, MB. June 26 – 29. (Paper No. 05048). Ref: https://www.bioeng.ca/pdfs/meeting-papers/2005/CSAE%20papers/05-048.pdf

 

Kahimba, F.C., R. Sri Ranjan, J. Froese, and M. Entz. 2007. Previous season cover crop effects on soil moisture distribution and yield in the subsequent season. In Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International meeting. Minneapolis, MN, USA: June 17-20. (Paper No. 072262). Ref: https://elibrary.asabe.org/abstract.asp?aid=24197&t=2&redir=&redirType=

 

Kahimba, F.C., S.D. Tumbo, E. Mpeta, I. B. Yonah, W. Timiza, and W. Mbungu. 2009. Accuracy of Giovanni and Marksim rainfall data for use in the agricultural adaptation to climate change. In: Proc. 10th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium. Entebbe, Uganda: 28 – 30 October 2009.

Tumbo, S.D, E. Mpeta, B.P. Mbillinyi, F.C. Kahimba, H.F. Mahoo, and M. Tadross. 2009. Comparison of GCM Downscaled Climate Change Projections Generated Using Self-Organizing-Maps Technique: The Case of Same, Tanzania. In: Proc. 10th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium. Entebbe, Uganda: 28 – 30 October 2009.

 

B.P. Mbillinyi, S.D. Tumbo, E. Mpeta, F.B. Rwehumbiza, H.F. Mahoo, K. Mutabazi and F.C. Kahimba. 2009. Impacts of and Adaptation to Climate Change and Variability in Tanzania Agricultural Systems: A Review. In: Proc. 10th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, Entebbe, Uganda.

 

Tumbo, S.D., F.B.R. Rwehumbiza, F.C. Kahimba, H.F. Mahoo, B.P. Mbilinyi, Z. Mkoga, A. Churi, W. Mbungu. 2010. Agronomic management strategies for adaptation to the current climate variability: the case of North-Eastern Tanzania. Second International Conference on Climate, Sustainability and Sustainable Development in Semiarid Regions (ICID+18). Fortaleza, Brazil. August 16-20, 2010. Ref: http://194.203.236.80/article.aspx?ArticleID=1203 

 

S.D. Tumbo, F.C. Kahimba, B.P. Mbilinyi, F.B.R. Rwehumbiza, H.F. Mahoo, W. Mbungu. 2010. Adequacy of the current agronomic management strategies to cope with climate change: the case of Same District in Tanzania. 11th WaterNet/WAFSA/GWP-SA Symposium 2010, IWRM for National and Regional Integration: Where Science, Policy and Practice Meet: Water and Land. 27-29 October 2010, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Pp 533 – 548).

 

Wanyama, J., H. Kristoff, M. Isabirye, F. Kahimba, W. Maetens, D. Kimaro, J. Poesen, and S. Deckers. 2011. Evaluation of Runoff and Sediment Trapping Effectiveness of Vegetative Filter Strips in the Riparian Zone of Lake Victoria. In Proc. EGU General Assembly 2011, Vol. 13, EGU2011-4863, 2011. Ref: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2011/EGU2011-4863.pdf

Mbunda, M.A. and Kahimba, F.C. 2011. A review of legal metrology activities in Tanzania. The Fourth International conference on Metrology, Measurement and Testing in the Society. Jerusalem, Israel. May 23-24. The Israel Metrological Society (IMS).

 

Silayo, V.C.K., Tarimo, A.K.P.R., Kihupi, N.I., Lazaro, E.L., and Kahimba, F.C. 2010. Promotion of irrigation and value addition for increased profitability of Tanzania agriculture. In: Proc. 8th Annual Engineers Day: The Contribution of engineering and Technology towards the Success of Kilimo Kwanza. Dar es Salam, Tanzania, 2-3 September 2010. (Pp 37-48).

 

Katambara, Z., F.C. Kahimba, W.B. Mbungu, M. Maugo F. Mhenga and H.F. Mahoo. 2012. Optimizing the system of rice intensification parameters using AquaCrop model for increasing water productivity and water use efficiency in rice production in Tanzania. In Proc. Thirteenth WaterNet/ WARFSA/GWP-SA International Symposium on Integrated Water Resource Management. Johannesburg, South Africa, 31st Oct – 2nd Nov, 2012 (Pp 38-42).

 

Kombe, E.E., F.C. Kahimba and H.F. Mahoo. 2012. System of Rice Intensification (SRI): Growing more rice using less water in a changing climate. The 2012 TSAE Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting. ICE conference hall, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania 26th – 28th November, 2012.

 

Kahimba, F.C., E.E. Kombe, and H.F. Mahoo. 2012. Adopting the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) for increasing rice productivity in central Tanzania: A case of Mkindo Irrigation scheme in Morogoro region. The 2012 TSAE Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting. ICE conference hall, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania 26th – 28th November, 2012.

 

Mthandi, J., Kahimba, F.C., Tarimo, A.K.P.R., Salim, B.A. & Lowole, M. 2012. Developing management options for optimizing water and nitrogen utilization for maize production in Malawi. Third RUFORUM Biennial Meeting 24 – 28 September 2012, Entebbe, Uganda.

 

Mutabazi K.D., Tumbo S.D., Henry Mahoo, H.F., and Kahimba, F.C. 2013. Policy engagement for effective use of science in climate change adaptation planning in agriculture: lessons for fixing science-policy divide in Tanzania. In: Africa on the Rise: Can the Opportunities from Climate Change Spring the Continent to Transformative Development? Third Annual Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

 

Mahoo, H.F., S.D. Tumbo, F.C. Kahimba, V.M. Kongo, B. Lukuyu. 2014. Promising small-scale irrigation and fodder interventions in Tanzania. Discussion paper for stakeholder consultation Workshop. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Small-Scale Irrigation: Tanzania. Morogoro, Tanzania. 26th August 2014.

 

Tumbo, S.D., H.F. Mahoo, K.D. Mutabazi, F.C. Kahimba, I. Kadigi, and T. Mnimbo. 2014. Assessment of Tanzania’s Agricultural Production, Climate Change, Agricultural Trade and Food Security. KIPPRA-ACPC Scoping study on Agricultural Production, Climate Change, Agricultural Trade and Food Security. Tanzania. [Submitted Nov 2014].

 

 

After last promotion (July, 2015)

Nyabwisho, K. A., J. Diels, and F.C. Kahimba. 2018. Measuring soil evaporation from cropped land in the semi-arid Makanya catchment, northern Tanzania: methods and challenges. In: Proceedings of the 19th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWPSA Symposium, Livingstone, Zambia.  31st October – 2nd November 2018.

 

Kivanda, P.M. and Kahimba, F.C. 2022. The role of Industrial Support Organizations on the implementation of the national industrialization agenda. In: Tanzania’s Quest for Industrialization: Training Institutions and Industrial Related Sectors Alignment to the National Industrialization Agenda. Forum of Graduate Self-Employment. Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania. 23-25 March, 2022.

 

 

Books and Book Chapters

Book chapters before last promotion

Mahoo, H.F., F.C. Kahimba, K.D. Mutabazi, S.D. Tumbo, F.B. Rwehumbiza, P. Reuben, B.P. Mbilinyi, and J.W. Gowing. 2012. Adoption and up scaling of water harvesting technologies in Tanzania. Chapter 6. In: Eds. W. Christley and J. Gowing. Water Harvesting Technologies in SSA: State of the Art. Earth Scan Publishers. [ISBN 13:978-0-203-10998-4]

 

Winfred B Mbungu, Henry F Mahoo, Siza D Tumbo, Frederick C Kahimba, Filbert B Rwehumbiza, Boniface P Mbilinyi. 2015. Using Climate and Crop Simulation Models for Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Agronomic Practices and Productivity. In: Sustainable Intensification to Advance Food Security and Enhance Climate Resilience in Africa. Springer International Publishing pp 201-219. [ISBN 978-3-319-09360-4)