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Prevalence of pica consumption among pregnant women from lower and higher economic groups.
(1993-08)
An interesting phenomenon has been observed amongst pregnant women world wide,
spanning over a number of decades; This is the consumption of non-food substances like
soil, clay, chalk and many others. This practice is ...
Some economic aspects of small ruminant production by small scale farmers in the Asal - a case study of West Laikipia
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
It is estimated that 82% of Kenya's population is living in the rural areas (GOK •
1991 P 2), mainly as small scale farmers. Those (the small scale farmers) in the
ASAL have to depend a lot on livestock production for ...
Observations on the qualitative and quantitative structural characteristics of the reptilian kidneys
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
A survey of mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in poultry feed
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
The occurrence of fungi and their toxins in poultry feed
lowers the hygienic quality of feed and presents several hazards to
poultry and sometimes to 'man. To evaluate the magnitude of these
hazards and generally the ...
The impact of rent levels on management and maintenance of local authority housing in Kisumu municipal council
(University of Nairobi, 1993-06)
Maternal and child health care delivery and utilization in low income urban settlements: A Case of Nyalenda and Pandipieri, Kisumu, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1993-06)
Health care services are among the public services that profoundly affect
human well being. The provision of health services therefore need to
demonstrate sensitivity to social, economic, cultural, environmental and ...
Optimal fertilizer use recommendations in maize production: analysis of experimental data.
(1993)
This study was conducted to enable the determination
of economically justifiable fertilizer recommendations for
maize farmers in Kisii and Busia Districts of lJIJestern
Kenya. The study also sought to indicate the ...
Mechanical properties of sisal,fibre reinforced concrete
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Reinforcement of brittle matrices with fibres of different
kinds has been shown to improve the mechanical properties
of these materials.
In this study, mechanical properties of sisal fibre
reinforced concrete were ...
Evaluation and calibration of field techniques to quantify crop cover
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Reliable estimates of the percentage of the soil surface covered by crop residues and
shaded by crop canopies are required for the management of soils to reduce erosion.
The importance of ground cover is reflected in its ...
The Politics of Public Enterprise Privatization: The Role of Clientelism with Special Reference to Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Privatization of public enterprises is increasingly
becoming a topical issue in many developed and developing
countries. Privatization in many developing countries,
has been initiated as a donor conditionality for ...