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Communication and Journalism Curricula in Africa: The Case of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
This is an incisive scientific evaluation of the existing curricula
in journalism and communication training institutions in East
Africa. The study pays close attention to most of the crucial
elements of a good curricula, ...
Rainwater - harvesting by run-off inducement for irrigation of maize production in semi-arid climate, Baringo district, Kenya
(Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA), 1996)
This article is about the programmes aimed at improving food production for greater self sufficiency at the household level based on clear identification of existing qualities of soil and water resources. Baringo district ...
Acute renal failure as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1992-02)
Forty seven patients with acute renal failure were studied prospectively over a two-year period at the Kenyatta National Hospital. There were 20 males and 27 females. The mortality rate was 40.4%. Most patients had medically ...
Fluoride concentration in Tilapia fish (Oreochromis leucostictus ) from Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Excessive ingestion of fluoride can cause dental and skeletal lesions and in severe circumstances adversely affect health and productivity performance of domestic animals. The objectives of this study were to investigate ...
The structure of the Kenya Rift from wide–angle seismic measurements
(University of Nairobi,, 1995)
The seismic refraction-wide-angle of reflection experiments carried out between 1985 and 1994 in the Kenya Rift (KRISP ’85, KRISP ’90 and KRISP ’84) show major crustal thickness variations both along and across the rift. ...
The actuarial approach to evaluate breeding objectives for tropical livestock.
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
This paper emphasises the importance of including fitness traits in the breeding of livestock, and presents a model for determining overall productivity by combining the actuarial approach of population dynamics with the ...
Comparison of haematological changes and strongyle faecal egg counts in donkeys in Kiambu district of Kenya
(1999-09)
Haematological data were obtained through analysis of blood samples taken from sixteen donkeys randomly
selected from a donkey population in Kiambu District, Kenya. Nine out of sixteen of the donkeys examined were
anaemic, ...
Beanfly Infestation on Common Bean
(1990)
The population patterns
of eggs, larvae and puparia on bean plants and leaf punctures made by adults were investigated during cropping
(March-July; October-January) and noncropping (July-October) seasons
at two sites ...
Proceedings of the Southern and Eastern African Rabies Group / World Health Organization Meeting
(University of Nairobi., 1999-03)