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Forest fragmentation effects on avian frugivores and implications on seed dispersal and regeneration in kakamega forest, western Kenya
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2005)The last decades have seen a biodiversity in many tropical rainforests decline leading to a species-extinction crisis. Loss of biodiversity might, for example, alter the composition of frugivore assemblages in fruiting ... -
Forest Planning and Management for Human Development in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Planning and management of forests are very important activities that enhance the survival and conservation of forests, thus, supporting human development. Ideal forest planning requires stakeholder’s participation ... -
Forest soil as sink or source of greenhouse gases : a case study of species effects on nitrous oxide and methane fluxes in Karura forest Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from tropical deforestation and regrowth associated with global climate and land-use change are highly uncertain components of the contemporary carbon budget, due in part to the lack of spatially ... -
Forested Landchanges and Resource Based Conflicts in Kenya: a Casestudy of Kerichocounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Resource conflicts are common both regionally and nationally. Land and its uses have been identified as major sources of conflicts globally. In Kenya, expanding tea farming in Kericho, County in Kenya is regarded as a ... -
Form in yusuf da wood's autobiographical works:behind the mask, yesterday, today and tomorrow and nothing but the truth.
(Department of Arts-Literature, 2004)The prime concern of this study is give critical attention to the form in Yusuf Dawood's autobiographical works and specifically Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Behind the Mask and Nothing but the Truth: The Story ... -
Form and content in children's play songs: a case study of Nairobi province
(2006)When one considers the position of children's literature in Kenya, an obvious element that emerges is that it is a collective activity that all children pass through. The children engage in play at home or in school as ... -
Form in Contemporary Writing on Youth in Kenya: a Reading of Three Selected Novellas
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study examines how Elizabeth Kabui in Was Nyakeeru Father?, Anthony Mugo in Ask the Stars and Moraa Gitaa in The Shark Attack employ form to explore contemporary issues that affect the youth in Kenya. The study focuses ... -
'Form in Margaret Laurence's The stone Angel'
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Form, which briefly defined is the manner in which a novel is structured for effect, is an important ingredient in the construction of any Iiterary work. It is central to the novel's aesthetic appeal. Yet many critics have ... -
Form one admission system
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2006)Form one admission system is a special of kind system that deals with allocation of standard eight pupils to various secondary schools. The system is reflecting a real situation of what happens when selection of form ... -
Formal Beneficiary Feedback Approach and Implementation of Non-motorized Urban Transport Project in Kisumu City, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Non-motorized travel is a type of performance transportation that relies on human force to move people rather than energy sources. It entails walking, cycling, and alternatives such as using handcarts or scooters. In the ... -
Formal educational setting- how it affects the socialization of educable mentally retarded children
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1980)The objective 0f the study was to determine how far the formal educational system in Kenya meets the needs of mentally retarded children as the function and purpose of education is to prepare children to live and function ... -
Formalization of the Informal Sector in Kenya: a Critical Review of the Kenyan Law on Investments
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs) sector in Kenya is an old economic sector dating back to the pre- colonial era. Over the years the sector has rapidly grown to contribute a lot to the country's economic development through ... -
Formalization of the Informal Sector in Kenya: a Critical Review of the Kenyan Law on Investments
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs) sector in Kenya is an old economic sector dating back to the pre- colonial era. Over the years the sector has rapidly grown to contribute a lot to the country's economic development ... -
Formation, survival and performance of self-help groups in Dagoretti south constituency Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Self-help groups are important in providing access to finances. Engagement in these groups increases the capabilities of individuals enabling them to improve their livelihoods. Groups have also offered a platform where ... -
Forms of Communication in Schools: a Study of Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County
(2014)The purpose of this study was to assess forms of communication in Nairobi secondary schools. Two step flow of information theory and organizational information theory were used to explain the relationship between the ... -
Forms of Natural Resource-based Conflict and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms: a Case of Beledweyne District, Hiiran Region - Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research aimed at studying the forms of natural resource-based conflict and conflict resolution mechanisms. Beledweyne District in Hiiran Region of Somalia was selected as the case for the study since it is the main ... -
Forms of online marketing: the case of three Kenyan Publishers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-11)This study investigated the various forms of online marketing available to publishers in Kenya. The target population under this study was three publishing companies (purposively selected) in the publishing industry in ... -
Forms of phosphorus and the fate of applied water soluble phosphorus in some Kenya soils
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 1989)Soils from Gitunmba, Kabete, Katumani and Lanet areas of Kenya were sampled for analysis. The major objectives of the investigation were to determine the quantities of the inorganic and organic forms of phosphorus and ... -
Forms of Utilization of Finances Obtained From Micro Finance Institutions and Their Effects on the Living Standards of the Recipients: a Case of Murang’a Town
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The provision of financial services to the low-income households, provide an enormous potential to support the economic activities of the poor and thus improving their living standards. Though proper utilization of finances ... -
Forms of violence against girls in public promary schools: a case study of Kieni East District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The general objective of this was to .assess the forms of violence against public primary schools girls in Kieni East district To achieve its objective the study adopted a descriptive research design. The study sample size ...