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Estimating the prevalence of game meat utilization in Nairobi using cytochrome b sequences
(2009)
Consumption of meat from wildlife, so called bushmeat is gaining popularity because it offers
cheaper alternative sources of protein to the food-poor families. Such illegal utilization also
increases revenue for retailers ...
The impact of quarantine restrictions on livestock markets with special reference to foot and mouth disease in Garissa , district, Kenya
(2007)
This study investigated the impacts of quarantine restrictions on livestock markets In
Garissa District, Kenya. It was aimed at generating information that would help In
understanding the externalities of quarantine ...
Characterisation of pure bred Jerseys in the Coastal sub-humid zone of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
Data from a purebred Jersey cow herd at Kenya
Agricultural Research Institute's Regional Research Centre,
Mtwapa were utilized to characterize its production and
reproductive performance. A total of 1489 performance
records ...
Preservation of kale (brassica oleracea var. Acephala), by lactic fermentation and solar drying
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The study herein was carried out to assess the effect of lactic fermentation and solar
drying in the preservation of kale (Brassica oleraceae var. acephala), which is
commonly known as "sukuma wiki". This is a vegetable ...
Solar distillation for developing countries: an engineering and economic evaluation
(1980)
Good water in sufficient quantities is one of
the most important resources of concern to humanity.
It supports life on earth and determines the pattern
of human development. Unfortunately, most of the
earth's vast ...
Mobile Phone as an Electronic Wallet: A Case Study of Kenya
(2007)
The Kenyan economy has many electronic and non-electronic cards that are used for
various transactions ill various sectors of the economy. Kenya has credit cards, debit cards,
SIM cards, smart cards, loyalty cards, calling ...
Effect of Land Use on Occurrence and Diversity of Nematode Destroying Fungi in Taita Taveta, Kenya
(2008)
This study was undertaken with the objective of determining the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi in soil under different land use systems, with the ultimate goal of harnessing their potential in the control of plant ...
Nodal analysis of linear .networks with extended application to switched-capacitor networks
(1982)
In recent years, much attention has been
directed towards the analysis and design of
switched-capacitor networks due to the availability
of high quality switches, capacitors and operational
amplifiers in MOS technology. ...
Effects of application of project management cycles strategy on the success of youth projects: a case of youth enterprise development funded group projects in Nakuru North district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The project cycle management provides a structure to ensure that stakeholders are consulted and relevant information is available throughout the life of the project so that informed decisions can be made at key stages on ...
A study of the effectiveness of the rural housing loan scheme in machakos district, Kenya
(1991)
The Rural Housing Loan Scheme was started by the government of Kenya in 1967. Its main objective was to assist the low income rural households in the improvement of their housing. This would be done by making loans available ...