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Introductory Chemistry 1
(2010)
This module covers introductory topics that are fundamental to understanding the subject of chemistry. In this module, we shall examine the structure of the smallest part of an element known as the atom (the building blocks ...
Implication for in situ conservation of indigenous species with special reference to wild Coffea arabica L. population in mount Marsabit forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Mt. Marsabit forest is the only forest in Kenya where Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae) occurs naturally in wild populations. This forest however is highly fragmented and decreasing at a rapid rate due to anthropogenic activities. ...
Agrobiodiversity and Potential Use for Enhancing Soil Health in Tropical Soils of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Lack of food is of central concern in Africa and presents a fundamental challenge for human welfare and economic growth. Increased population growth coupled with limited resources in many developing countries has contributed ...
Tillage and Cropping Effects on Soil Water Dynamics and Crop Yields in Mwala District, Kenya
(2015)
Soil water conservation through tillage is one of the appropriate ways of
reducing soil moisture deficit in rain-fed agriculture. This study evaluated the
effects of tillage practices, cropping systems on soil moisture ...
Dholuo grammar for beginners
(2012)
The impact of the nile treaties on the nile communities: a case study of east africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This research is about the impact of the Nile treaties to the Nile communities where by
the introduction begins with a general overview of water issues in the world. It also
shares experiences of some of the major trans ...
Chapter 22 –Coastal Erosion
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This chapter focuses on the existing information on the hydrodynamics and sediment transport processes along the Kenyan coastline. Although the low-lying coastline is under threat from coastal erosion that has led to its ...
Chapter 20 – Overview of Landslide Occurrences in Kenya: Causes, Mitigation, and Challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Natural disasters disrupt people's lives through displacements, destruction of livelihoods and property, deaths, and injuries. Consequently, they take back years of development, thus posing a major challenge to the achievement ...
Land use and land cover changes analysis: Linking local communities to land use and land cover changes using participatory geographic information systems (PGIS)..
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Land use and land cover changes are important processes that influence the dynamics of human-wildlife conflicts. Effective management of human-wildlife conflicts requires the participation of local communities and other ...
Evaluation of Sweetpotato Varieties for the Potential of Dual-Purpose in Different Agroecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Smallholder dairy farming is important in Kenya, however reducing farms into subdivisions over the past four decades has resulted in small farms. Meeting the nutritional requirements of high yielding dairy cows is now a ...