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Effects of urbanization on the use and control of land: A Case of Ngong fringe
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-08)
One of the most significant dynamics impacting on Kenyan society is rapid urbanization.
The growth of urban centres across the country is proof of this process and is now an
accepted fact. Yet the track record of Kenyan ...
A conservation ethics for sustainable urban communities in Kenya: Southern Nairobi Integrated River Basin planning and management
(University of Nairobi, 2002-08)
The interaction between natural resources, human development and environmental quality have increasingly exhibited a befitting difficulty the world over. As we begin the 215t century, fresh water resources still remain ...
Studies on the immunoepidemiology of bancroftian filariasis in East Africa
(2002)
This study assessed the effect of transmission intensity on the patterns of
infection, disease and specific antibody response in bancroftian filariasis, by
comparing observed patterns of infection, disease and specific ...
The food security status and nutrient response of traditional and exotic vegetables in the Mumias sugarcane scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A baseline study was conducted in October-November, 2000 in Mumias Sugarcane
Scheme (MSS) to determine the potential of vegetables on food security of smallholder
farmers. The survey covered 108 participating farmers. ...
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 ...
Management options for human-wildlife conflicts in Kitengela game conservation Area, Kajiado district
(2002-08)
The habitat required by Kenya's wildlife, one of its most famous and economically
valuable resources is increasingly threatened by increasing levels of poverty and
the country's soaring rate of population growth. Farmers ...
Maintenance management of commercial buildings within the central business District in Nairobi: a survey of Moktar Daddah street.
(2002)
Maintenance of property and related infrastructure is a very important aspect of property
management. More so, it is more important within the Central businesses district, which
is such an important area of any city or ...
The limnology and management of thika dam Ndakaini, Kenya
(2002)
The sources of water for cities include Rivers and streams, lakes and reservoirs. The
capacities of these sources to meet these demands are however challenged by sedimentation and
enrichment of lakes and reservoirs by ...