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Ageing of bitumen in tropical conditions
(1992)
The flexibility of asphaltic pavements diminishes as the bitumen binder ages. Consequently, surfacing failure occurs by cracking and disintegration under traffic ...
The Effect of Land Treatment and Seeding Methods on Establishment of Three Range Grasses in the Semi-arid Rangelands of Makueni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
The problem of vegetation degradation in Kenya's semi-arid areas must be addressed, if these areas are to support the increasing human and livestock population. However, efforts to rcvcgctatc denuded rangelands will be ...
Temporal Synthesis of Cuticle Proteins During Larval Development in the Tsetse Fly, Glossina Morsitans Morsitans
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
The tsetse fly is an insect of great economic importance to man as a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis. The important functions of the cuticle are support, including muscle attachment, protection, and ...
A comparative study of the Kitui north and Machakos dialects of kikamba
(1992)
This study compares the Kitui north and the Machakos dialects of Kikamba. It is an attempt to identify the phonological, morphological and lexical features that differentiate the two dialects using the concept of ...
The concept of Democracy with specific reference to the Kenyan legislature: A case for reform
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Management of natural resources by small scale farmers: A Case study of agricultural land in Central Division of Machakos District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Most development undertaking in Kenya focuses on rural areas. A significant segment of
Kenyans in these areas derive their livelihood directly from land where agricultural related
activities dominant. Land use policies ...
Effects Of Propagation Method And Deflowering On Vegetative Growth, Leaf Yield, Phenolic And Glycoalkaloid Contents Of Three Black Nightshade Selections Used As Vegetable In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Two experiments were carried out between August 1990 and May 1991 at the Field Station, University of Nairobi, Kabete Campus, to study the effects of propagation methods and deflowering on vegetative growth,leaf yield and ...
Marketing by building contractors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
This report presents the findings of a study on how Kenyan building contractors market their services and the problems they face in the process. The basis of the report is a review,_of the evolution of building contracting ...
The effect of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer management on the production and quality of true potato (solarium tuberosum, l.) Seeds, from three commercial varieties grown in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Three experiments were conducted in the field to study the effect of fertilizer management on True potato (Sotanum tuberosum, L.) seed (TPS) production and quality. In the first experiment, the effects of split applications ...
In Vitro Vulture of the Passion Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Sims
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
In Vitro Culture of the Passion Fruit. Passiflora edulis Sims
In this study, a tissue culture method, which can be used for multiplication of the
yellow passion fruit is described. Callus was Initiated from different ...