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Potential effects of changes in climate, land cover and population on the quantity of ater resources in lake nakuru and lake elmenteita areas, kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)This study evaluates the potential effects of changes in climate, population and land cover on the quantity of surface water and groundwater resources in Lake Nakuru and Lake Elmenteita areas. Multiple linear regression ... -
Potential Effects of Climate Change on Tritrophic Interactions in Crucifer Farming Systems of Mount Kilimanjaro and Taita Hills
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Diamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella L.), a pest of cruciferous vegetables worldwide, is resistant to major groups of insecticides, and attention has shifted to biological control using parasitoids. However, DBM and ... -
Potential Environmental and Socio-economic Effects of Geothermal Exploitation on the Local Community: a Case of Suswa Geothermal Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to assess the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of geothermal exploitation on the local community in Suswa that primarily encompasses pastoralists who practice a nomadic lifestyle and ... -
Potential environmental impact due to mining and use of coal in areas around Mui basin in Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The Kenyan population is growing at an alarming rate which have led to increase in demand for resources such as energy, food, medical care, infrastructure and many more. Most of the problems or factors hindering Kenya ... -
Potential for Bike-share in Upper Hill Area, Nairobi, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Commuters using motorized transport in Nairobi walk long distances to connect to their destinations from public transit stops which makes them lose a lot of valuable time and is uncomfortable. The use of bike share can ... -
The Potential For Bioethanol Fuels To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Household Cooking In Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kibera, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis explores the potential for increased adoption of clean and sustainable domestic cooking fuels in urban informal settlements to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the impact of ... -
Potential for ground charcoal for synthetic dye removal
(Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi,, 2003)The potential for ground charcoal for synthetic dye removal was investigated in a series of batch experiments. Ground charcoal from black wattle tree was used to remove a synthetic dye, Congo red from water through ... -
The potential for mortgage securitisation in Kenya: prospects for setting a regulatory framework
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The potential for njahi (lablab purpureus l.) in improving consumption adequacy for protein, iron and zinc inhouseholds: a case for nandi south district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition, 2011)Almost 850 million people in the developing world go without food every day, with one third being Africans living below the poverty line. Up to 12.5 million of these people are Kenyans. This has led to their development ... -
Potential For Periodic Markets As Nodes Of Food Trade And Territorial Development: A Case Of Machakos-Kitui Road, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sustainable agriculture and healthy food standards, applicable to a changing climate; with the capacity to preserve existing ecosystems; are among the more significant policy contributions that can neither be overlooked ... -
The potential for solar energy utilisation in the kenyan food processing industry: With particular reference to suitable food materials and processes; climatic limitations and processes involving solar waterheating
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Potential for transmission of pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacterial and parasitic infectious agents by drosophila spa (fruit fues) as mechanical vectors
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Drosophila melanogaster, a fruit fly, has for more than 100 years played a pivotal role in scientific research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology. However, the Drosophila just like any other ... -
Potential health risks associated with urban livestock farming in Nakuru municipality: a case of bovine tuberculosis and aflatoxicosis.
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2007)The high rate of urbanization following rural-urban migration and natural population growth has led to increased food demands, more than the rural production systems can handle. The high population has also led to an ... -
The potential impact of improved maize seeds and fertlllsers on food security and incomes of smallholder farmers in the Mumias sugar scheme
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)The high incidence of poverty (35% in 2002) and food insecurity in Kenya has prompted the government to put in place policy measures such as the Poverty reduction strategy paper, the economic recovery strategy to complement ... -
Potential Impact of Genetically Modified (GMO) Maize Flour on Maize Flour Consumption in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of agricutural economics,, 2006) -
Potential Impact of Livestock Information Systems on Pastoral Cattle Marketing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of agricutural economics,, 2006) -
The potential impact of public accounts committee (PAC) and public investments committee (PIC) on national accountability
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 1998-09)This study sought to determine what Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Public Investments Committee (PIC) are supposed to do, what they have done, what effect the changes on the Standing Orders have on the operations ... -
Potential Impact of the Withdrawal of 14 Seater Matatus in Nairobi County
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Potential impact of urban agriculture on the environment : a case study of Kasarani Division, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This study aimed at finding out the relationship between urban agriculture and the environment. Urban agriculture in Kenya has taken place since 1899 with the first comprehensive study taking place in Nairobi in 1987 by ... -
Potential Impacts of Land Use Change on Sustainable Management of Water Bodies: the Case of Masinga Dam
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land degradation poses a real threat to agricultural production and water availability in Sub-Saharan Africa. Land use and land cover change have critical environmental consequences at local, regional, and global levels. ...