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Concentrations of H2S in air around the Olkaria geothermal field, Kenya
(2000)
Changes in concentrations of H2S with distance away from the Olkaria geothermal power station, and at one discharging well were continuously monitored over periods of up to II days. The changes in H2S were correlated with ...
DEGREE OF PREFERENCE IMPLEMENTATION AND FERTILITY CHANGES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(29-06-13)
The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in
Cairo emphasized ‘the right of men and women to be informed and to have access
to
safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of ...
Enhancing Food Security in African Cities: Rural Farming by Urban Households–The Case of Nakuru Town, Kenya
(2002)
Given the present circumstances of urban unemployment and poverty, access to rural food and/or income sources is an essential element in the livelihood of many urban dwellers in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper examines the ...
Prevalence and drivers of seed and pollen-mediated geneflow in sorghum: implications for biosafety regulations and policy in Kenya
(2009)
This paper uses a random sample of 881 farmers drawn from eastern and western Kenya to examine the prevalence and drivers of seed and pollen mediated geneflow in the two major sorghum growing regions. It employs both ...
Security, Community Organization and Privatization of Public Space: An analysis of gated neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Kenya
(2005)
Controlling access and gatting is perhaps the only way most residents of Nairobi,
Kenya, continue to fight crime in their neighbourhoods. This is mainly facilitated
through a residents or a neighbourhood association ...
Pesticide Use and Implications in Horticultural Export Crops in Kenya
(2002)
Horticultural exports earned Kenya 14 billion and 20 billion shillings in the years 2000 and 2001 respectively,
from an estimated volume of 99 million tonnes and 93 million tonnes respectively. This indicates an increase
in ...
Retinopathy of Prematurity as seen in two major hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(2007)
Aim
: To determine the incidence, pattern and
risk factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity
(ROP) in Kenya (a developing country).
Design:
Non-comparative cohort study.
Setting:
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) a
nd ...
Three Approaches for Integrating Conservation and Development
(30-06-13)
Danida Forest Seed Centre (DFSC) is a Danish non-profit institution and has been working with
management of tree genetic resources since 1969. One of DFSC's main objectives is to assist developing
countries in provision ...
Assessment and monitoring of wetlands for conservation and development in dry lands: A case study of Kajiado District, Kenya
(1998)
African wetlands constitute an important natural resource base and are actively utilised by
rural communities for socio-economic activities. However, vital information on their
functions, values, uses and threats is ...
Measuring and Analysing Agricultural Productivity in Kenya: A Review of Approaches
(2003-01)
Concern is rising about the performance of the agricultural sector in Kenya
given that it is the backbone of the country’s economy. The issue of particular
concern is the declining productivity that has been associated ...