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Population Growth, Structure And Momentum In Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Despite debates on the linkages between population and development, studies have
shown that issues related to population go beyond its size. The inter linkages between
components of population such as age, structural ...
Phenotypic characterization of selected African eggplant accessions collected from a number of African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Africa is home to a variety of Solanaceae crops including the African eggplant used as food and for income generation. However, African eggplant has not been characterized to show their diversity to inform crop improvement ...
A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This paper uses Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa to examine the use of maternal health services by teenagers. A comparison of maternal health care between teenagers and older ...
Globalization, The Rule Of (administrative) Law, And The Realization Of Democratic Governance In Africa: Realities, Challenges, And Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This article reviews the impact of globalization on democracy in Africa. it sees globalization, which has largely taken the shape of liberalism, as leading to the development of a minimalist conception of democracy in ...
Assessing Socio-Ecological Change Dynamics Using Local Knowledge in the Semi-Arid Lowlands of Baringo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A clear understanding of the social and ecological change dynamics in pastoral ecosystems is imperative for formulation of appropriate policies that ensure sustainable resource use and livelihood security of pastoral ...
Factors Influencing Adoption of Cover Crops for Weed Management Inmachakos and Makueni Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Despite the many advantages of growing cover crops most farmers have not adopted them in their cropping systems. The objective of this study was to examine adoption and sociological factors
associated with adoption of ...
Seasonal Botanical Characteristics of the Diets of Grant’s (Gazella Granti Brooke) and Thompson’s (Gazella Thompsoniguenther) in the Dry Land Habitats of South-central Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Understanding of dietary requirements of different wildlife populations is critical in wildlife habitat conservation especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where wildlife contributes much to the National GDP of many countries. ...
Economic contribution of the camel milk trade in Isiolo Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Determinants of Lending to Small and Medium Enterprises by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Abstract: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) access to external finance is an issue of significant research
interestto academicians. Commercial banks consider many SMEs not to be credit worthy because of their
inability ...