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Public Health Policy in an Urban Setting: The Case of Maternal and Child Welfare in the First Ten Years of Moi’s Rule”, Proceedings of African Health and Illness Conference at University of Texas in Austin, USA
(2005)Colonial Health Policies were characterized by strict racial segregation . This described residence, services and consequently the levels of health and the causes of death among the different races. On the eve of ... -
Assessment of knowledge on neonatal resuscitation amongst health care providers in Kenya
(Department of Human Anatomy, 2006)Competence in neonatal resuscitation, which represents the most urgent pediatric clinical situation, is critical in delivery rooms to ensure safety and health of newly born infants. The challenges experienced by health ... -
Optimal Use of Departmental facilities
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Phytochemistry and Utilization of Vernonia glabra (Steetz) Oliv. & Hiern. in the Management of Food Spoilage and Poisoning Pathogens, in Kenya.
(2013)Food spoilage and poisoning pathogens lead to pre- and post-harvest losses of crop produce and poisoning of food and feed stuff; posing a great threat to food security and safety worldwide. This project aimed to investigate ... -
To Investigate The Effects Of Divorce On The Family As A Unit
(2011)The purpose of this research is to get to the knowledge of how divorce affects the family according to the Kenyan society. It looks at the family’s life, living habits and through this, point out a few highlights of how ... -
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 ... -
Food Situation in Africa and Implication for the Future
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, 1985) -
Merging farmers' and scientists' knowledge in participatory soil mapping and management: a case study from semi-arid eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences,, 2003)Sustainable natural resources management and in particular soil management requires the integration of farmers, researchers and other stakeholders' knowledge for the purpose of enhanced rural development. A field study was ... -
Towards Formulating Principles for Online Education: The implications of access to the World Wide Web
(28-06-13)E-learning emphasizes the development of students� self-study capabilities and habits. Based on constructivist theories, it is believed that a community of students can form learning teams able to share experiences online ... -
Sustainable use of land resources to alleviate poverty in the new millennium
(University of Nairobi,College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences,, 2003) -
Determinants of non–home-prepared food consumption in two low-income areas in Nairobi
(Division of Human Nutrition and Epidemiology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The NetherlandsInstitute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsAfrican Studies Centre, Leiden, The NetherlandsUnit of Applied Nutrition, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2003-12)Street foods are an important source of nutrients for poor urban residents. This study aimed to identify determinants of the proportion of daily energy provided by non–home-prepared foods. Methods A survey was conducted ... -
The importance attached to the sugar industry and sugarcane outgrowers organizations in the district and local level planning strategies [in Kenya]
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1986-09)A discussion on the structure and operation of the Sugar Industry in Kenya, the relationship between sugar companies and outgrowers organizations, and possible incentives for increased production. Also discusses the problems ... -
The role of co-operatives in development of the Kenyan economy
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1986-11)Discusses in detail the role played by the Cooperative Movement in Kenya since it was started. Discusses also the cooperatives contributions towards Kenya's GDP and towards its economic development as a whole. Looks into ... -
Economic considerations of alley cropping for food production in semi-arid areas.
(1990)A preliminary technical evaluation of the biological potential and management of alley cropping systems in semiarid areas, based on ecophysiological research carried out at the National Dryland Farming Research Station, ... -
Vegetation degradation and its influence on rangeland of condition and trend in semi-arid Mashuru division, Kajiado district, Kenya :oil
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2005)Rangeland condition and trend in Mashuru s. .DivIsion of Kajiado District in Kenya has been deteriorating in terms of grazing capacity due to degradation of vegetation resources. Therefore a research study was conducted ...