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A study of the butterfly diversity in the Arabuko-Sokoke forest, Kenya
(1997)
In this study the diversity of butterfly fauna in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is examined by
looking into their population abundance and seasonality. Investigation of these were by means
of systematic collecting and trapping, ...
Gender discrimination: a philosophical critique of its religious foundation
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
This thesis focuses on the perpetuation of gender inequality by five religions: Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism, to show how they impede the success
of various attempts to end discrimination against ...
Socio-cultural factors influencing women's reproductive health (WRH) in Katolo sub location, Kisumu district
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)
This study examined some of the factors influencing women's
reproductive health (WRH) in Katolo sub-location of Kisumu
district, Kenya. It was prompted by a recognition that women's
health is of utmost importance for ...
Comparative study of some biochemical factors in human erythrocytes exhibiting "early"and "delayed" re-infection to placimodium falciparum"
(1997)
Malaria remains themost important ofall tropical diseases.
Some 200 million individuals in 102 countries are at risk. Nearly
85% of the cases and 90% of the carriers are found in tropical
Africa. InKenya, out of a total ...
Effects of chemical composition of plant residues on nitrogen release and crop uptake
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
To supplement high cost of inorganic fertilizers, smallholder farmers in the tropics
are likely to increase the use of plant residues as a suitable source of plant nutrients
especially nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). ...
Development of a Latex Slide Agglutination Test and Its Use for Serodiagnosis of Heartwater ( Cowdria Ruminantium Infection ) in Small Rum in Ants
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Heartwater is a febrile tick-borne disease of domestic and wild ruminants. The serological tests, for example, 1FAT, ELISA and nucleic acid based tests which are currently used for diagnosis of heartwater require sophisticated ...
Sesame (sesamum indicum l.)response to nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers as influenced by mycorrhizal infection
(1997)
Response of sesame to varying rates of nitrogen (0, 100, 200 and 300 kg
ha"), phosphorous (0, 50, 100 and 200 kg ha') and farmyard manure (0, 3, 6
and 9 Tonnes ha') was studied in a series of experiments conducted ...
An Investigation Into The Maintenance Policies Of Historic Buildings In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Maintenance of historic buildings and monuments is an important part of their conservation, which is in turn, of great significance to the preservation of a nations cultural heritage.
This study is thus an evaluation of ...
An Assessment of Industrial Solid Waste Management in Eldoret
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Industrial pollution has become a common phenomenon in the developed countries and is now a major problem in the developing countries. Industrialization in Kenya is not an exception but has only increased in the recent ...
Immunohistochemical and biochemical characterization of retroviral-related antigens expressed in normal baboon placenta and other tissues
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
The genomes of all eukaryotes contain multiple copies of DNA sequences that are
related to sequences found in infectious retroviruses . Endogenous retroviruses (ERV s) are
generally non-pathogenic except in mice where ...