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Homophobia And Its Effects On Dynamics Of Sexual Relationships Among Men Who Have Sex With Other Men: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Actual and attempted acts of homosexuality are criminalized under Kenyan laws. The punishment for such acts is set out in Sections 162 and 165 of Laws of Kenya. In addition, homophobia is widespread in the country, with ... -
Homotopy Perturbation Method and the Korteweg-de Vries Equation
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2018-08)In this research project paper, our main aim is to solve linear and non-linear di_erential equations by perturbation methods. This study include the following aspects: (1) Give some basic concepts of the regular, singular ... -
Honey market structure and pricing efficiency in the pastoral areas of Baringo District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)A competitive market structure is a sufficient condition for the market pncmg efficiency. This in turn ensures that price provides producers with the incentives to enhance production depending on available resources. The ... -
Horizontal tube-side condensation of steam in the presence' of a non-condensable gas.
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1980)An apparatus was constructed for experimental work on condensation of steam-air mixtures in a horizontal tube.The effects of inlet fluid temperature,air mass concentration and tube diameter on the rate of condensation ... -
Hormonal correlates and effects of maternal life history traits on natal dispersal among male yellow baboons, papio cynocephalus in amboseli national park, Kenya
(2005)Limited opportunity to establish new conservation areas due to intensive fragmentation and destruction of once contiguous protected areas as human population continues to grow is a serious challenge facing wildlife ... -
Hormonal profiles and the reproductive tract morphology of the Brown Bush baby(Galago garnerttii) during induced and non-induced oestrous cycles
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi,, 1992)The aim of the study was first to characterize endocrine profiles of the brown bush-baby (Galago garnettii) during the oestrous cycle and during pregnancy. The second part looked at the effect of inducing gonadotropins ... -
Hormonal relations in fruit growth and development of coffee Arabica l. in Kenya
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Horticultural crops information dissemination in Kenya using mobile application
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-07)In Kenya some horticultural crops are rarely grown because farmers lack information on growing them. The research has established that unreliable sources of pre-harvest information have greatly affected the production ... -
Horticultural Farming and its Implication to Household Food Security in Kibwezi Division of Makueni District. Unpublished
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Horticultural Marketing Problems in Kenya: a Case for Small-scale Farmers of Ndia Division, Kirinyaga District
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 1998-07)The survey of the study reported here was carried out between May and July 1998. The study sought to determine the horticultural marketing problems facing small-scale farmers of Ndia division in Kirinyaga district. The ... -
Horticulture, pesticide use, environmental concerns and food security: A case study for Nguruman irrigation scheme.
(Department of Geography and Environmental studies, University of Nairobi, 2008)In the economy of the world and within each nation, horticulture is a basic industry. It is an important source of food supply to the world. However, losses due to pests on horticultural crops run into billions of dollars ... -
Hospital malnutrition and causative factors among paediatric in-patients aged 6-59 months
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized patients and is associated with higher complication of the disease and mortality. The risk for malnutrition and the causative factors have not yet been very clearly elucidated. ... -
Hospital preparedness to provide comprehensive care for gender based violence survivors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Sexual violence (SV) in all its forms is universal and occurs in every culture, and level of society in all nations and creed. In most cases survivors are women and girl children but men of various ages are also involved. ... -
Hospital waste management in Nairobi City
(University of NairobiDepartment of geography and environmental studies, 2005-11)The study aims at examining waste management systems in health facilities within Nairobi city. To study these systems, specific attention has been focussed on the types of wastes generated, collection and disposal methods ... -
Host parasite relationship, rabbit reactions to the brown ear tick
(college of veterinaryy science, 1978)The objective of these investigations was to study the rabbit reactions to the repeated infestation by each of the life cycle stages of Rhipicephalus appendicu1atus and to try and e1ucidatefue possible mechanisms ... -
Host Preference in Aedes (Stegomyia) Species Mosquitoes With Special Reference to the Anthropophilic and Non Anthropophilic Forms of Aedes (Stegomyia) Simpsoni Theobald (Diptera, Culicidae) in Uganda
(1971)Host preference in Aedes (Stegomyia) species mosquitoes was investigated with special reference to the anthropophilic and non-anthropophilic forms of Aedes (Stegomyia) simpsoni Theobald in Uganda. Four aspects were ... -
Host Resistance To Tick Infestations In Two Breeds Of Goats, Using The Tick Rhip. Icephalus Appendiculatus Neumann (the "brown Ear" Tick).
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinery medicine, 1983)The objectives of this study were to observe and compare the levels of any innate resistance and development of any acquired resistance to Rhipicephalus appendiculatus ticks in two two breeds of goats, viz. the Local East ... -
Host-parasite relationships between meloicogyne spp , and solanum tuberosum l.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 1978)In field and greenhouse experiments , 6 potato cultivars, namely, Annet, B 53; Kenya Baraka, Desiree, Roslin Tana Gild Roslin Gucha were tested for resistance to Meloidogyne javanica and M.incognita. The results demonstrated ... -
Host-parasite relationships of the root-knot nematodes,meloidogyne incognita and m.javanica, on beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1973)Field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments were carried out to study e££ect o£ nematicide application on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) yields in Kenya; penetration o£ larvae ot:' Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica ... -
The house Nigger in Black American Literature
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Literature, 1985)This dissertation has emerged out of a deep admiration for the writings of many dedicated Black American poets and playwrights, prose writers and essayists who are atuned not only to their own community's aspirations and ...