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The potential role of traditional food plants in improving nutrition and broadening the food base in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
A cross-sectional /descriptive study was undertaken in Mukono District, Uganda. The study was mainly to observe the use of traditional food plants relative to the use of exotic food plants.
Questionnaires were used to ...
A Study of Some Factors That May Affect Semen Quantity and Quality as Well as Libido in Four Breeds of Dairy Bulls.
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
Artificial insemination, an important applied reproductive technology which is used worldwide in animal breeding has been used in Kenya since 1935. The Central Artificial Insemination Station (C.A.I.S), Kabete was established ...
Women's access to land and its effect on their agricultural productivity a case study of Monze district, Zambia
(1994)
In view of the emphasis given to improving women's
agricultural production in the Fourth National Development Plan of
Zambia, the main objective of the study was to determine whether
women's agricultural productivity ...
Influence of rainfall direction on erosivity and soil loss
(1994)
A study was carried out to determine the directional impact of
rainfall on erosivity and soil loss in the Kabete area of Nairobi.
This was done by employing three major fields of data collection :
(1) Wind monitoring ...
Resource allocation for road maintenance funds in the Ministry of Public Works and Housing: the application of "hard"and soft operations research.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)
We discuss the application of Peter Checkland's Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) to Road
Maintenance Management in Kenya. This is in view of funds generated by the taxes, Fuel Levy
and Transit tolls specifically for road ...
Ultrasonic characterization of Kenyan clay refractories
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
Characterization of ceramic antibacterials important in order to improve
their quality. In this study ultrasonic nondestructive technique has
been used to characterize some Kenyan clay refractories. Ultrasonic
parameters ...
Synthesis and Bioassays of Chilo Partellus Female Sex Pheromones and Their Analogues
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
Beef cattle marketing in Baringo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
The study aims at determining the factors that influence competition and pricing
efficiency in the Baringo beef marketing system.
It starts by describing the marketing system in the district and then goes on to show ...
Analysis of Postpartum Variables in Kenya, Evidence From Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (1989)
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
The objectives of this study were three-fold. First, to estimate the mean duration of
postpartum variables using life table technique and Mosley prevalence method. Second, to examine
whether there exists a relationship ...
Food Security and Agricultural Development:a Case Study of Bogetaorio Ii Sub-location, Kisii District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
This research is about the relationship between food security levels and
agricultural development. It examines the existing food policies, the extent
to which household attitudes and social behaviour, savings and investments ...