Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

The influence of socio-cultural characteristics on commercialization of smallholder dairy value chain development in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Moses Ageya Kembe*
  • Moses Ageya Kembe*
  • School of Planning and Architecture, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno University, Kenya.
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Charles Ochola Omondi
  • Charles Ochola Omondi
  • School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno, Kenya.
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George Godwin Waga
  • George Godwin Waga
  • School of Planning and Architecture, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno University, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 21 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 11 May 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2016

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