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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 ...
Achalasia cardia and other benign lesions of the oesophagus as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 1974 and 1988 - A clinicopathologic study.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
Achalasia cardia is an age old problem.The original description dates back to the 17th century.The basic pathology is a neuromuscular failure resulting in the absence of lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation in the face ...
A comparison of different herbicides in bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production under two tillage system
(1986)
Two trials on bean (Pnaseolus vulgaris L.) production under minimum and conventional tillage systems were conducted during the short and long rain seasons oi 1984 and 1985 at the Faculty of Agriculture farm Kabete of the ...
An epidemiological study of gastrointestinal nematodes in cattle with particular reference to weather factors in Tetu division of Nyeri district, Kenya
(1984)
An epidemiological study of gastroinLestinal nematodes
of cattle was conducted in Tetu Division of Nyeri District,
Kenya. This area has a trcpical climQte, being within the
tropics. The aim of the study was to assess ...
Prediction of erosion rates and the effects of topsoil thickness on soil productivity
(1987-01)
Part one of this study involved the determination
of quantitative parameters for predicting
erosion rates using runoff plots. The treatments on
the runoff plots included: Bare fallow, maize with
minimum tillage, maize ...