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The topology of between-herd cattle contacts in a mixed farming production system in western Kenya.
(2018-10-01)
In many livestock production systems in sub-Saharan Africa, cattle are owned by individual keepers but regularly mix with animals from other herds while grazing communal land, at watering points or through the use of shared ...
Improving Access to Cancer Testing and Treatment in Kenya.
(2018-09-04)
PURPOSE:
In response to the increasing cancer burden in Kenya, this study identified barriers to patients seeking access to cancer testing and treatment and to clinicians in delivering these services. Policy recommendations ...
Cocunut Water And OPTIXcell For Alpine Goat Semen Extension: Comparative Evaluation Of Pot-extension Semen Parameter With And Without Seminal Plasma
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The detrimental effect of reactions of seminal plasma in goat semen with common components of extenders is known and has been the point of focus on developing appropriate extender for goat semen. The current study compared ...
Effects of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Stocks in the Olesharo Catchment, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) is the most prominent cause of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) variability in any landscape. Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) have been facing extensive land use/ cover changes in ...
Pasture enclosures increase soil carbon dioxide flux rate in Semiarid Rangeland, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background
Pasture enclosures play an important role in rehabilitating the degraded soils and vegetation, and may also influence the emission of key greenhouse gasses (GHGs) from the soil. However, no study in East Africa ...
Contents lists available atScienceDirectJournal of Hydrology: Regional Studiesjournal homepage:www.elsevier.com/locate/ejrhImpacts of land use and land cover change on surface runoff,discharge and lowflows: Evidence from East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Region:East Africa.Focus:A review of catchment studies (n = 37) conducted in East Africa evaluating the impacts ofLand Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) on discharge, surface runoff, and lowflows.New hydrological ...
Effective Biotransformation Of Reactive Black 5 Dye Using Crude Protease From Bacillus Cereus Strain KM201428
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Effective effluent treatment is a paramount step towards conserving the dwindling clean water resources. The present study describes the use of crude protease extract from Bacillus Cereus Strain KM201428 biotransformation ...
Who Controls the Digital? Value Chains and the Challenges of Connectivity for East African Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In recent years, internet connectivity has greatly improved across the African continent. This
paper examines the consequences that this shift has had for East African firms that are part of
global value chains (GVCs). ...
Assessment of the trends and presence of Water Related Conflicts in the Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Basin: ACase for Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The main objective of the study was to assess how water resources are accessed, used and managed by diverse users pursuingdifferent socio-economic activities amicably. The Theory of Access, Game Theory, and Tragedy of ...
Assessment of Honeybee Colony Performance in the Agro-Ecological Zones of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Honeybee colony performance is the ability of the honeybees to defend the colony and also to effectively collect nectar and pollen and thus productivity. The colony performance of honeybees in nine agro-ecological zones ...