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Economics of simsim production among .smallholder farmers in Kwale District, Kenya
(1991)
This study looked into the economics of simsim production among
small-holder farmers in Kwale district by considering all the
competing enterprises within the farming system.
The study was prompted by the ~resent ...
Gully development and control on a volcanic ash soil at Olkaria, Kenya
(1993-09)
A study on two gullies (A and B) on a volcanic ash soil in a
semi-arid area at Olkaria, in Hell's Gate National Park, was
done to determine the main gully development processes,
characteristics that contribute to gullying ...
Nutrition related risk factors in pregnancy in Siaya District Kenya
(1996)
A hospital based 3 months prospective study was carried out on 160, randomly selected,
pregnant mothers in four health facilities in Siaya District. The study aimed at establishing which
of the selected risk factors, ...
Pedotranslocation in Planosols and its management implications in Kinangop area, Kenya
(1995-09)
In this study transfer of clay and other soil constituents
was evaluated using soil samples from Kitiri Scheme in the
Kinangop plateau. The total area covered by the study which is
based on pedotranslocation in Planosols ...
The impact of egg price stabilization in Kenya
(1990-07)
Major causes of egg price instability in Kenya and the
impact of the instability on egg production and consumption
were investigated. The direct impacts of various
stabilization programmes in terms of stability of egg ...
An economic analysis of small scale french bean production in Central Province of Kenya
(1992)
In this study small scale French bean production systems
ln the major growing areas in Kenya are analyzed. The main
purpose being to identify the problems causing low yields and
to suggest possible ways of overcomming ...
An evaluation and modelling of rainwater conservation and utilization: case studies of Sipili, Kenya and Mijjwala, Uganda
(1998-11)
Rainwater harvesting potential is not realised due to poor design, construction and operation
~f water harvesting systems. A survey was conducted in Sipili, Kenya and Mijjwala, Uganda
to characterize and diagnose the ...
The management of public enterprises in Kenya:With special reference to Kenya Meat Commission (1977-1987)
(1991)
Public enterprise is a common feature of many economies
throughout the world. It is a formula that has been applied in
capitalist, socialist and mixed economies.
The case of developing countries reveals that, after ...
The economic transformation of the Tugen of Kenya:1895 - 1963
(1993-08)
This dissertation is set out to investigate and to assess the
Tugen economic transformation between 1895 - 1963. First, it is
important to note that the Tugen live mainly in present day
Baringo District in the Rift ...
The impact of irrigation on the socio-cultural and economic lives of a rural community.The case of Yatta Furrow irrigation in Machakos District ,Kenya.
(1993)
Focus on irrigation studies in general and Kenya in
particular has been mainly on the large-scale irrigation
projects. This study makes a departure from this trend
and examines the impact of a small-scale irrigation
project ...