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The effects of riparian land use on water quality and fish species composition in the headwater streams of Tana, Athi and Ewaso Ngiro Rivers within Central Kenya
(2013)Land use changes on riparian zones of streams have profound impacts on water quality and fish diversity. Sampling took place in 17 streams and in two da ms along the streams in central Kenya and Nairobi which join up ... -
Aquatic biodiversity in Kenya: discoveries from the 2010-2012 international research experiences for students (IRES) expeditions
(University of Nairobi, 2013)For three years, teams of undergraduate and graduate studen ts from the US and Kenya joined Kenyan and US researchers for five weeks of field and laboratory freshwater aquatic biodiversity research in Kenya with support ... -
Morphometric and meristic variation between two endangered til apiine fishes o.Esculentus and o. Variabilis and the exotic tilapias o. Niloticus and o. Leucostictus in Lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)Lake Kany aboli is unique as a living museum. The most important fishery of this lake is that of an indigenous tilapiine fish, Oreochromis esculentus , which is virtually extinct in Lake Victoria. Oreochromis ... -
The influence of aspilia pluriseta scweinf on the healing of cutaneous excision wounds
(2013-12)A number of communities in the East and Southern African region have reported the application of Aspilia pluriseta to wounds to aid in their healing. Aerial parts of the plant were ground and incorporated into an ointment ... -
Relationship between antioxidant and antiplasmodialactivities of compounds from dodonaea angustifoliaand senecio roseiflorus
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)There is generation of Reactive oxygen species (ROS) during malarial infection and antioxidants would contr ibute towards limiting these oxidative damage. Flavonoids which are the main phytochemical feature ... -
The effect of developed-country pesticide standards on health and pesticide-induced morbidity of Kenya’s green bean family farmers
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Universal health coverage in Africa
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Impact of contract farming on smallholder poultry farmers’ income in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-08)Contract farming is a form of vertical coordination largely aimed at correcting the market failure associated with spot markets that arise due to imperfect information. However the impact of contract farming on the ... -
Application of the commodity approach to pigeonpea value - chain analysis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Pulses are the second most important source of human dietary protein and the third most important source of calories for over 100 million people in rural and poor urban communities in Africa. Its protein is cheaper than ... -
Empirical Analysis of the Environmental Benefits of Compliance with GLOBALGAP Standards Among Smallholder Farmers in Eastern and Central Kenya: An Environmental Valuation Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Increasing calls for an African green revolution are being made so that Africa can increase its food production; thus enhancing its ability to feed its high population while exploiting emerging opportunities in developed ... -
Consumer awareness of food fortification in Kenya: The case of vitamin - A - fortified sugar
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Food fortification is considered as an important strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition, which is a key challenge in most developing countries. In Kenya, the National Food Security and Nutrition Policy focus on ... -
78-Impact of Export Horticulture Farming on Food Security of Smallholder Farmers in Mbooni and Kirinyaga counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Production of horticultural products for export is a major cash cropping practice in Kenya which is ranked third in terms of foreign exchange earnings after tourism and tea. Available evidence in the debate of the impact ... -
What determines consumption of fortified foods in Kenya: the potential for micronutrient malnutrition control
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Food fortification is considered as an important strategy for addressing micronutrient malnutrition that includes vitamin A, iron and zinc deficiency in most developing countries. Development efforts have thus focused on ... -
Determinants of farmers’ awareness about crop insurance: evidence from Trans-Nzoia county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Kenya has a long history in applying risk management mechanisms in agriculture. The initial agricultural insurance scheme was initiated by the colonial government in the 1930’s under the Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR); ... -
Positioning Nematology Research and Development Through NIESA
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Since its inception in 2005, the Nematology Initiative for Eastern and Southern Africa (NIESA) is a project that has been sponsored by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation (UK) to build capacity in the discipline of ... -
Haematopathology diagnosis: Role of multidisciplinary training workshops.
(2013)Cancer is an increasingly-major health problem in developing countries and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that 'if no action is taken, deaths from cancer in the developing world are ... -
Weed control in onion using pre-emergence herbicides applied at low doses plus supplementary hand-weeding
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Attitudes and Practices of household decision makers in NCD lifestyle choices. Amref health Africa international conference. November 24 - 26, 2014 Nairobi, kenya. (book of abstracts,p.253)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Introduction and background: The decisions made by the household decision-maker has significant impact on the welfare of family members. Decision making at the household level encompasses a process by which the household ... -
Applications of ecological niche modelling for mapping the risk of rift valley fever in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03-09)Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral zoonotic disease of economic importance caused by a virus of the Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family. The disease occurs cyclically between 5 to 15 years which is associated with El ... -
New & merging health priorities: NCDs and NTDs. Cervical cancer knowledge and screening uptake among women in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based screening and early treatment reduces morbidity and mortalityassociated with cervical cancer. Aim: ...