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The hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya
(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
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Factors influencing contraceptive use among men: a case study of Kaboi location, Nandi district
(University of Nairobi, 1994-04)
The sample size for the research study was 150 currently married men between the ages of 15 and 55. All the 150 respondents were interviewed between August to September 1993 by four research assistance under the supervision ...
Determinants of Perinatal Mortaligy Hour and Day of birth and method of delivery at the central maternity
(1991)
Maternal height, pregravid weight, weight gain during pregnancy, fundal height, McDonald's measurement, uterine width, uterine height, abdominal girth, and station of the fetal head were measured in 44 laboring, nulliparous ...
Ecological studies on the tropical warehouse moth Ephestia Cautella (walker) (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae) and its predator mite Blattisocius Tarsalis (berlese) (Acari : Ascidae) in relation to effective warehouse integrated pest management programmes
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
The abundance and economic importance 01 the moth Ephestia
cautella (Walker) on maize grain was established through field
surveys in central storage depots and detailed evaluations
carried out in selected warehouses. ...
The influence of vegetation on the water resources of the Naro Moru catchment A Water Balance Approach
(University of Nairobi, 1995-09)
On the slope West and North of Mt. Kenya, population increase has lead to rapid
land use change and increased demand for water resources. In this area, Water
resources are limited and fragile. To achieve socio economic ...
An evaluation of social network ties and informal leadership structure in central division of Laikipia district
(1995-10)
This was a descriptive study which sought to understand the
process of building social ties and communities in planned
settlements. The work, therefore, is a documentation, description
and analysis of the results of ...
The role of parliament in foreign policy making process in Kenya 1963-1993
(1995)
This study is an attempt to inquire into the role of parliament in foreign-policy
making process in Kenya since independence up to 1993.
The study proceeds from the premise that Kenya's independence constitution
vested ...
The matatu mode of public transportation in the municipality of Kisumu, Kenya
(1998)
This study has examined the nature of urban public transport
in the MoK as it relates to matatu transport in the (MoK). It
begins by describing the growth and origin of the MoK's public
transport system by illustrating ...
An investigation into some water Quality problems of lake Kanyaboli in Kenya
(1997)
This study attempted an investigation into some water quality
problems of Ltke Kanyaboli. The geographical location of lake
Kanyaboli wlthin the Yala swamp and its size of lO.5km' make it
ideal for this investigation. ...
The influence of socio-culturaland economic factors on health seeking behaviour: the case of measles in children in rarieda division, siaya district'
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
This study was designed to investigate the influence of socio-cultural and economic factors on
health seeking behaviour in the case of measles in children .• Fieldwork for the study was
conducted in Rarieda Division ...