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Evaluation of growth performance of the Kenya dual Purpose goat composites from birth to yearling
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)Growth data from 6,800 progeny of straight breds, intermediate crosses between Toggenburg (T), Anglo-Nubian (N), Small East African (E) and Galla (G) breeds in equal proportions and the resulting composites from 1982 to ... -
Evaluation of Health Insurance Client Satisfaction With Service Delivery and Quality in Kenya- the Case Study of Langata Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Customer satisfaction is often considered the most important factor in thriving in today’s highly competitive insurance business and in quality service delivery among firms globally. The importance of satisfying and keeping ... -
Evaluation of Heavy Metals and Microbial Contamination in Herbal Medicines Used for Chronic Illnesses in Nairobi Metropolis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The World Health Organization estimates that 70-80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicines for their primary health care needs. Herbal medicines may be contaminated with toxic metals, microbes and pesticide residues ... -
Evaluation Of Hermetic Technologies In The Control Of Insect Infestation, Mold Proliferation And Mycotoxin Contamination Of Stored Maize In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)In Africa, maize is one of the most important food crops, yet it is also susceptible to insects infestation, microbial attack and mycotoxin contamination. These cause significant economic losses and deleterious health ... -
Evaluation of high forage quality annual african clovers (trifolium quartinianum cv. mealton 5 and t. steudnerii) grown with sudan grass (sorghum sudanensei) and finger millet (eleusine coracana) at Ka-bete, Kenya.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004)The study was conducted at Kabete in KiambuDistrict. This is one of the high potential areas in the central highlands of Kenya where population pressure on land is encountered. Smallholder mixed farming systems typically ... -
Evaluation of Hip Abductor Function Following Piriformis Fossa Entry Antegrade Nailing in Isolated Diaphyseal Femur Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: A standard method of femur shaft fractures fixation is using trochanteric entry antegrade nails. Studies have highlighted the pros and cons of trochanteric entry nails (TEN) and piriformis entry nails (PEN). ... -
An Evaluation of HIVAID Campaign Messages: a Case Study of Mpango Wa Kando Campaign in Nairobi County
(2015-11)This study intended to evaluate HIV/AIDS Campaign messages only focusing on Mpango Wa Kando Campaign in Nairobi county. This study had four objectives to achieve: To establish the extent to which the Mpango Wa Kando ... -
Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Facies of the Barrier Volcanic Complex Geothermal Fluids in Developing a Conceptual Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Barrier Volcanic Complex (BVC) geothermal prospect is situated on the floor of the northern sector of the Kenya rift, immediately south of Lake Turkana. It is composed of four distinct polygenetic volcanic edifices; ... -
Evaluation of Ict Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012)Commercial banks have continued to implement Information and Communication Technology strategies. There are ICT networks to deliver a wide range of value added products and services to bank customers. The introduction of ... -
An Evaluation of Igad Conflict Early Warning System in Addressing the Kenya Post - Election Violence, 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study set out to examine CEWARN EWS in addressing the Kenya post - election violence of 2007/08. The study looked at the mandate of CEWARN, their areas of reporting and CEWARN response mechanism. The study asks why ... -
Evaluation of immune associated cellular phenotypes in lesions of vervet monkeys (cercopithecus aethiops) experimentally infected with leishmania malor.
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 1996-03)Studies were conducted to evaluate immune associated cellular phenotypes in the lesion areas ofvervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) experimentally infected with Leishmania major. Different immune associated cell types ... -
Evaluation of in-vitro and in-vivo effects of Ricinus communis oil and leaf extracts on Leishmania major lesions in inbred Balb/c mice
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Evaluation of Indigenous Grass Species Suitability for Rehabilitation of Degraded Semi-arid Rangeland in Suswa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Increasing soil erosion in Africa’s arid and semi-arid rangelands calls for requisite measures to reverse the trend. Although physical soil and water conservation (SWC) structures are effective in controlling soil erosion, ... -
Evaluation of indigenous methods for the control of the maize weevil sitophilus zeamais (coleoptera: curculionidae) in stored maize
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008)A survey carried out in three divisions of Bungoma district, Western Kenya, confirmed that Sitophilus zeatnais was the predominant pest in the farm stores. Of the 100 farmers interviewed, 9g% stored maize on their farms, ... -
Evaluation of infiltration using the green-ampt model and rainfall-runoff data for lagan and sambret catchments, Kericho, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricul tural Engineering, 1996)The Green-Ampt model was used to evaluate the infiltration parameters by testing it on Sambret and Lagan catchments of Kericho district, Kenya. The comparison of observed and predicted surface runoff formed the basis ... -
An evaluation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use by teachers in secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)In this study the researcher sought to establish the extent to which teachers in Kiambu County use Information and Communication Technology in the teaching-learning process. This urge was driven by the fact that the use ... -
Evaluation of information and communication technology utilization by small holder banana farmers in Gatanga district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture Economics, 2011)The general objective of this study was to analyze the factors which intluence the fanners' access and Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). and how the ICT affects adoption of improved farming technologies ... -
An Evaluation of Information Literacy Initiatives: a Case Study of Taita Taveta University Library
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Information Literacy (IL) skills are integral in today’s information society. Efforts and initiatives put in place have a great impact on how Information Literacy skills are imparted to the targeted population. The aim of ...
