are typical for simple intermetallics. In turn, the magnetic contributions q mag ðTÞ to the resistivity of the Ce-based phases reveal in the paramagnetic region logarithmic slopes and humps, characteristic of Kondo systems with strong crystal-field interactions, as predicted by the Cornut-Coqblin theory. The total crystal-field splittings of the 2 F 5=2 ground multiplet of Ce 3þ ions were estimated to be of 100-200 K. In the magnetically ordered region the resistivity strongly decreases showing at the lowest temperatures a behavior typical for electron-magnon scattering.The recent discovery of pressure-induced heavy-fermion superconductivity in CeNi 2 Ge 2 [1] has turned attention to other phases forming in the Ce-Ni-Ge system. Previously we reported on the results of AC magnetic susceptibility and specific heat measuremets performed on CeNiGe 3 , Ce 2 Ni 3 Ge 5 , Ce 3 NiGe 2 , and Ce 3 Ni 2 Ge 7 [2,3]. Here, we discuss the magnetic contributions to the electrical resistivity of these compounds.Polycrystalline samples of CeNiGe 3 , Ce 2 Ni 3 Ge 5 , Ce 3 NiGe 2 , Ce 3 Ni 2 Ge 7 , and their nonmagnetic La or Y-based analogues were prepared by arc melting the stoichiometric amounts of the elements under purified argon atmosphere. Next, the pellets were wrapped in thin molybdenum foil, sealed in evacuated quartz tubes and heat-treated in resistance furnaces. All the Ce compounds were annealed at 800 C for 1 week and the La ones at 600 C for 2 weeks. Quality of the specimens was checked by means of X-ray powder diffraction and microprobe analysis. The samples selected for resistivity measurements were found to be single phase with the crystal structures as reported in the literature [4]. The electrical resistivity was measured on bar-shaped samples in the temperature range 1.5-300 K using a standard DC four-probe technique with spot-welded contacts strengthened mechanically with silver-epoxy paste.All the La(Y)-based conpounds were found to exhibit the electrical behavior characteristic of simple nonmagnetic intermetallics. Their qðTÞ curves can be well described using modified Bloch-Grçn-eisen relation