Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Drought"
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Drought and homebased factors influencing access of the boy child to education in public primary schools in Mashuuru sub-county, Kajiado County.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the home-based factors that influence access of the boy child to education in public primary schools in Kenyewa Division, Mashuuru Sub-County, Kajiado County. The following ... -
Effect of drought early warning system (DEWS) in drought mitigation and management in arid and semi arid lands (ASALS) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya is a drought prone nation with just 20.0% of the area receiving high, regular rains, and the other 80.0% is either arid or semi-arid land (ASAL). There are 23 ASAL in Kenya, out of which 9 of them are arid and 14 ... -
Effects of drought, nitrogen, spacing and defoliation on vegetative growth and development, yield and quality of kale (brassica oleracea var. acephala
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1982-01)There is hardly any study reported in literature on the cultural practices for vegetable kale production. Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to study the effects of drought, three water regimes (irrigating ... -
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of food science nutrition and technology, 2006)Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some efforts to improve household food security by ... -
Socioeconomic Impacts of Drought on Pastoralists, Their Coping Strategies, and Government Interventions in Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law and Policy (CASELAP), 2013-08)This study investigated the socioeconomic effects of drought on pastoralists, their coping and adaptation strategies, and the government interventions in Loiyangalani Division of Marsabit County. Using both qualitative ...