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Perspectives on the veiled potential of the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedaries), and its perceived future role in mitigating the devastating effects of climate change and in enhancing ASAL livelihoods in Kenya
(2012-04)
Perspectives on the veiled potential of the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedaries),
and its perceived future role in mitigating the devastating effects of climate change and in
enhancing ASAL livelihoods in Kenya
Wamwere ...
Feasibility of Biofuel Production in Kenya: The Case of Jatropha
(2012)
This paper evaluates the potential of Jatropha curcas Linnaeus (Jatropha) as an alternative
source of energy for rural households. The plant is said to have potential to diversify rural
incomes, reclaim unproductive ...
Fabrication and Characterization of Germanium Doped Titanium Dioxide (Ge:TiO2)Thin Film for Photovoltaic Application
(2012)
This study intends to realize 3 novel thin film material for photovo ltaic appl ications. Ti02 that has a I3rge
band gap of 3.2eV is sensitized to visible light via the use of dyes in the Gratzel cell. The dye monolayer
when ...
Optimization of Sn.Se, Deposited by Reactive Thermal Evaporation for Solar cell Application
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Regional Workshop on an Integrated Policy Approach to Commercializing Smallholder Maize Production in Eastern Africa
(2012)
Agriculture continues to be a significant sector in the economies of Eastern Africa countries. It
contributes between 20 –30% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for most of the
countries in the region, and offers ...
Nutraceutical phyto-agrobiodiversity among Lake Victoria basin's smallholdings revealing dietary diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
"Nutraceutical Plant-Agrobiodiversity" (NCPAB) with a multi-meaning implication as applied in our current research project context is a less commonly used term than is dietary diversity. On one hand, NCPAB may be taken as ...
Climate change vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation of livestock systems in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2012-04)
In Kenya, global circulation models predict that, by the year 2100, climate change will increase
temperatures by about 4°C leading to massive crop failure, reduced availability of forage and water,livestock mortality and ...
Financial Sector Performance Enhancers
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
In any state or country there are certain sectors that are relied upon to drive its economy.
For many of these countries the financial sector is seen as the driving force of the economy. This is
witnessed in many World ...