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Factors affecting the growth and development of Bungoma town
(1985)
This study examines the factors that h ave
influenced the growth and development of Bungoma town.
The town evolved as a small railway halting point
with open air commercial activities, following the
arrival of the ...
The influence of defoliation and deblossoming on growth and runner production in strawberry (fragaria ananassa dutch) in Kenya
(1987)
Asexual propagation of strawberry in Kenya is difficult due to the limited runner production by the available cultivars. Lowe runner production occurs because of the short day condition, which induces continuous flowering. ...
Anaemia in Elderly Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
The main objective of this work was to study
anaemia in elderly patients and hence contribute some
baseline data for future possible work in this area.
This prospective study covered 63 elderly
patients of all types ...
The clinical and radiological features of craniopharyngioma as seen in our local population at the kenyatta National Hospital, kenya
(1982)
The main clinical and radiological features of
craniopharyngioma as seen in our local population are
presented. A totdl of 31 cases was studied. The peak
age incidence was found to be 6-10 years. The male to
female ...
Investigation into causes of gullying and gully control in Kandara division of Muranga district.
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
Gullying is intense in many arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya due to erosive climatic conditions, rugged terrain, development projects like roads and
overgrazing. The same problem of ...
Flow behaviour in model open-channel bends and implications for lateral migration in rivers
(1985)
An investigation was conducted at he Burnabay mountain Experimental watershed at Simon Fraser
University to study flow behavior of single and consecutive model open- chanel bends with curverture
ratio combination of ...
Species identification of fresh meat, heat-treated meat and internal organs using antisera to thermostable antigens
(University of Nairobi, 1987)
Unequivocal identification of fresh meat and heat-treated
meat is of special concern to food analysts and game
conservation authorities. The food analyst has to provide
proof of fraudulent substitution of more expensive ...
Renal excretion of urea and electrolytes in a small wild ruminant: the dik dik antelope (rhynchotragus kirkii)
(1985-09)
A study to examine the glomerular filtration rate,
renal mechanisms for potassium, sodium and urea excretion,
urine osmolar concentration as well as saline drinking
abilities of the dik dik antelope was carried out ...