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Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and rhizobium inoculation on growth and yield of intercropped maize (zea mays) and beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Most studies on intercrops have not been conclusive. Nitrogen is one of the elements
that limit maize and bean production. Since symbiotic N fixation may provide a
substantial amount ofN in such a system, there is need ...
The role of urban community markets in service provision and the planning implications: a comparative case study of Kenyatta, Githurai and Stage markets in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The problem of unplanned urban community markets and how to accommodate the
physical and functional growth of the planned markets has continued to be a thorny issue
in urban planning. The availability of an acceptable ...
Pattern of coverage of harmful cosmetics after the ban by the Kenya Bureau of Standards: a content analysis by The Daily Nation and The East African Standard
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)
This study examines how the Daily Nation and East African Standard Newspapers
covered the ban of harmful cosmetics by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) - an
issue of public concern. Content analysis was carried out using ...
Factors Underlying Unmet Need for Contraception in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The levels of unmet need for contraception are not only high but the underlying causes behind the observed levels are poorly understood. This study utilizes data drawn from the 1998 K.DHS to examine the magnitude of unmet ...
Communication and Contraceptive Behaviour Among Adolescents in Kenya
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2001)
This study analysed the direction and strength of association between exposure to family
planning messages in the mass media and interpersonal channels on the one hand, and
knowledge of modem family planning methods, ...
Analysis of Postpartum Variables in Kenya:evidence From Kenya Demography and Health Survey(1998)
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2001)
Sustainable Management of Wetland Resources: a Case Study of Kabula Location, Bungoma District
(2001)
Wetlands serve multi purpose functions that have physical, ecological as well as Socioeconomic
values. However, these values are threatened by the increasing human activities
such as livestock rearing, settlement, ...