Search
Now showing items 131-140 of 3260
Influence of socio-cultural factors on participation of widows in selected non-governmental supported programmes, a case of Eldama Ravine division, Koibatek district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study sought to establish the influence of socio-cultural factors on widow's participation in non-governmental organization in E1dama Ravine Division, Koibatek District. In Order to
accomplish this, the study was ...
Molecular detection of viruses associated with passionfruit (passiflora edulis sims) woodiness disease, monitoring and management of Aphid vectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is an important economic crop in the world as an income earner and for food and nutrition security. Among the biotic stresses constraining production, woodiness disease is important ...
Risk of contamination of cattle carcasses with Escherichia coli O157 from slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study was carried out in three abattoirs supplying meat to butcheries in Nairobi and its environs. The objectives ofthe study were to assess the level of contamination of carcasses with Escherichia coli 0157 in the ...
Factors associated with Rickets among children aged 6-59 months at Kiambu District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Rickets is a metabolic bone disease and is caused by low calcification of bones. It is a nutrient deficiency manifestation particularly for calcium and vitamin D from sunlight. Rickets among children in Kiambu District ...
Assessment of the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study assessed the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification. The specific objectives were aimed at determining the seasonal wind pattern; investigation of the temporal and spatial variation of ...
Molecular phylogeny of Kenya dioscorea species (Yams) and the quantification of their dioscin levels
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Dioseorea (Yams) in Kenya is a neglected crop, notwithstanding its potential as food and in
pharmaceutics as a drug source. Research on neglected crops specifically Dioseorea is a sure
way of sensitizing the scientific ...
School based factors influencing headteachers' adoption of Information and Communication Technology in administration of Secondary schools in Makadara District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study is to assess the school-based factors influencing adoption of ICT in administration of public secondary schools in Makadara district, Kenya, specifically to establish the availability of ICT ...
Influence of parental involvement on academic performance of pre-school children in Emgwen Division, Nandi Central District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to find out influence of parental involvement on academic performance of pre-school children in Emgwen Division, Nandi Central District, Kenya. The study's objectives were to establish the ...
The influence of geology and geological structures on the occurrence and distribution of geothermal systems in the Kenyan rift
(2012)
Geothermal is the internal thermal energy of the earth generally employed to denote systems
in which the earth’s heat is sufficiently concentrated to form an energy resource. Kenya is
endowed with vast geothermal resource ...
Use Of Logistic Regression Model To Determine The Key Contaminants Of Water In Yatta District
(2012-07)
Over one sixth of the world's population lacks safe drinking-water sources. The water
crisis in Kenya is due not only to the wave of droughts but also to poor management of
the water sources, pollution of water supplies ...