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Households’ vulnerability and adaptation to water scarcity in rural areas Katsina state, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Water supply is one of the world’s most pressing issues of the 21st century and its
scarcity and consequent stress is now the single greatest threat to human health, the
environment, global food supply as well as economic ...
Adsorption and photodegradation of pesticide residues in selected plants grown in organic container garden: food security phenomenon
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This work focuses on the fate of pesticide residues mainly; pentachlorophenol, lambda
cyhalothrin, chlorothalonil and chlorpyrifos in organic container farming in soil and crop
surfaces. Adsorption of pesticide residues, ...
Enhancing phosphorous release from minjingu rock phosphate through integration of legumes in maize based cropping systems of Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Nutrient mining through harvested products, without adequate replenishment, has reduced soil
nutrient stocks and maize yields in Kabete, Kenya. The use of inorganic fertilizers to replenish
soil fertility is expensive ...
Factors influencing provision of guidance and counselling services in mixed day secondary schools, Nyakach District, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of the study was to find out the factors influencing effectiveness of
guidance and counseling services in mixed day secondary schools in Nyakach
district, Kisumu County, Kenya. The study objectives were; to ...
Influence of school feeding programme on pupils participation in primary school education, a case of home grown programme, Ganze Kilifi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of school feeding
programme on pupils’ participation in primary schools in Ganze, Kilifi County
Kenya. This was in the light of the fact that in Ganze sub-county, ...
Influence of post election violence on girls’participation in secondary education in Nyandarua South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A status report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission estimates that of the
663,921 displaced in Kenya after the 2007-2008 post-election violence,
350,000 sought refuge in 118 camps whereas about 331,921 were integrated
within ...
Assessment Of Information And Communication Tools (Icts) Used In The Diffusion Of Agricultural Innovations: A Case Study Of Cassava Production In Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
In the coastal lowlands of Kenya, cassava is the second most important staple crop after maize.
However, its productivity in the region is low due to various reasons which include the use of
traditional low yielding ...
Modelling An Instructional Design And Delivery Model For Mobile Learning
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Mobile learning empowers learners to acquire knowledge anywhere and anytime. Using mobile technologies in a well-designed instructional and delivery system can highly complement if not replace traditional teaching ...
Groundwater Management Practice in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Nairobi County falls in the greater Athi River Catchment. Its groundwater resources lie in
the Nairobi Aquifer Suite (NAS) which is a group of multi-layered aquifers in the volcanic
flows rising from the southern Aberdares, ...
Influence of teachers service commission human resource management practices on teachers commitment in public secondary schools in Tetu Sub County, Nyeri
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of TSC human resource
management practices on teachers’ commitment in Tetu Sub County, Nyeri.
Specifically, the study was guided by the following objectives: To ...