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Efficacy of herbicide (nicosulfuron) in the control of weeds in maize (Zea mays L)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Comparative Effects of Soil Amendments on Phosphorus Use and Agronomic Efficiencies of Two Maize Hybrids in Acidic Soils of Molo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The deficiency of P and the shortened growing seasons due to climate change are
identified constraints in the production of commonly grown long maturing maize hybrid
(H614) in the acid soils of Molo County, Kenya. The ...
Challenges and Opportunities in Cassava Production among the Rural Households in Kilifi County in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
In Kenya, food secw'ity and poverty alleviation are some of the most important factors that the country must
address in order to achieve the vision 2030. Cassava has potential not only as food for humans, but also as ...
Mobile based Notifiable Disease Surveillance – Case for Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Identifying infectious disease outbreaks in their early stages is an important task, both for governments and international organizations working in the health sector. This study reviewed the notifiable disease reporting ...
Woman for President? 'Alternative' future in the works of Kenyan women writers.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The article traces the emergence of ‘alternative’, positive vision of the future of African countries under the rule of female
leaders
in Kenyan women’s literature, using as examples three novels by Kenyan women ...
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Dombeya torrida (J.F. Gmel) and Hydnora abyssinica (A. Braun)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: The decoction of Dombeya torrida bark is used to treat indigestion while its roots are used for treatment of chest pains and colds. Hydnora abyssinica decoction is used as a cure for throat complaints, as an ...
Polymorphisms in Pfmdr1, Pfcrt and Pfnhe1 Genes are Associated with Reduced in vitro Activities of Quinine in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates from Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
In combination with antibiotics, quinine is recommended as the second-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, alternative first-line treatment for severe malaria and for treatment of malaria in the first trimester of ...
Dermatophyte infections in primary school children in Kibera slums of Nairobi
(2009)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence and aetiology of dermatophyte infections in relation to social economic factors in primary school children in Kibera.
DESIGN:
A cross-sectional descriptive study.
SETTING:
City ...
Cultivar Resistance of Sugarcane and Effects of Heat Application on Nematodes in Kenya
(2011)
This study was carried out with the aim of screening selected sugarcane germplasm for their response to nematodes and evaluating the potential of soil heat treatment in the management of the nematodes. Seven sugarcane ...