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Hydrologic and crop response to tillage under semi-arid conditions in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2000)Effects of the rainfall variability on soil moisture (SM) over crop growth periods is a prerequisite for assessing and developing better soil moisture conservation practices in semi-arid areas. It was therefore necessary ... -
The hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 1993)The purpose of the study was to investigate the hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya with a view of establishing the water resources potential of ephemeral streams in providing ... -
The hydrological effects of logging in the East Usambara Forest
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Hydrological information for Dam site selection by Integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) and Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Over time, dams have provided substantial amount of benefits to mankind for they constitute an effective and sensible method if constructed on a suitable site, for sustainable growthand managingof groundwater ... -
Hydrological Modeling for Flood Risk Analysis in Mathare, Kamukunji and Makadara Sub-counties in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study is to utilize Geographic Information System (GIS)-based hydrological model with remote sensing to analyze the risk of floods in the residential areas of Mathare, Kamukunji and Makadara sub-counties ... -
Hydrological modeling of Rainfall-runoff for Nyando River basin
(2010)River flooding has been associated with severe social and economic problems throughout the world. While deaths from most natural disasters have declined over the past two decades, loss of lives and property from flooding ... -
Hydrological Modelling of Impact of Small Reservoirs in Upper Ewaso Ng’iro River on Downstream Flow: Case Study of Nanyuki River
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Nanyuki River originates from west of Mount Kenya and flows through the county of Laikipia, where perennial water scarcity problems lead to socioeconomic and ecological issues. Upstream of the basin, river waters are ... -
Hydrological Response to Land Use and Land Cover Changes in the Nyando River Basin
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Hydrophilic flavonoid components of leaves and flower heads of polygonum senegalense and the larvicidal and antifeedant activities of its hydrophobic principles
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1991)Polygonum senegalense is a highland weed in eastern region of the African continent. Two forms are known to exist: forma senegalense and forma albomentosum. Both these forms are found in Kenya and are known to contain ... -
The hydropower cost of irrigation development and fisheries enhancement in the Columbia river basin
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1980)Competition for water in the Columbia River Basin is increasing. It is becoming more difficult to satisfy all desired instream and out-of-stream uses of water in the Pacific Northwest. All available water is ... -
Hygiene Knowledge, Practices and Microbial Safety of Mixed Vegetable Salads Sold in the Streets of Pipeline Ward, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Street foods are those sold outside in the public place without a permanent structure and are most often ready to eat. However, ready-to-eat foods are a source of contamination and can transmit foodborne diseases. This ... -
Hygiene Practices Of Vendors And Quality Of Grasshopper (Ruspolia Differens) Products Sold In Open Markets Of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The edible grasshopper, Ruspolia differens Serville locally known as “Nsenene” is a major delicacy in Uganda, providing food and income to many households. Grasshoppers are harvested from the wild, mainly in the Central ... -
Hygienic design of equipment and hygiene practices of processors among the micro and small enterprises in the soft drink industry: case of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A number of food borne disease outbreaks globally are associated with biofilms, which is considered an emergent public health concern. Biofilms have become a problem within food industries as it causes surfaces inhabited ... -
Hygienic Investigation Of Animal Food Products In Kenya With Emphasis On The Detection Of Clostridium Botulinum Both In Foods And The Envronment
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Hygienic investigation of fish in kenya with special emphasis on vibrio parahaemolyticus
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1978)A survey was undertaken between November 1976 and 1977 to assess the hygienic quality of the fish sold in Kenya. This was accomplished by evaluating the total bacterial count and coliform count per gram of the sample. ... -
The Hyperkinetic Syndrome: Some Aspects as Seen in Children at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Fifty-four children with the hyperkinetic syndrome were seen in this study. Certain aspects pertaining to them were examined including demographic information, prenatal and perinatal events, developmental and social history ... -
Hyperlipidemia Among Children on Follow Up for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Hypersurface orthogonal decomposition and analysis of the skew sector of a massive nonsymmetric gravitational theory linearized on a curved background
(Department of Physics, University of Nairobi,, 1999)Although General Relativity still provides the best classical description of gravitational phenomenon it leads to the following unfortunate predictions about the Universe :- (i) that there was a singularity in the ... -
Hypertension as a Risk Factor of Hearing Loss in Patients Attending the Hypertensive Clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hearing loss is the most frequent sensory deficit in the human population with World Health organization estimating 360 million people in the world to have disabling hearing loss of which 328 million (91%) are ... -
Hypertension in patients presenting with epistaxis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A definite association between epistaxis and hypertension is not well established. Patients presenting with epistaxis, have been observed to have raised blood pressure (BP). The prevalence of hypertension ...
