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Effect of piospheres on physio-chemical soil properties in the Southern Rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Water-based interventions haphazardly introduced in the drylands of Kenya have led to the
introduction of piospheres used as concentration mounts. Not much is known about the effect of these piospheres on
soil physio-chemical ...
The Role of Organizing Vision in Cloud Computing Adoption by Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Cloud computing as an emerging IT innovation has attracted a growing number of studies in recent years. Key amongst these studies is the adoption of cloud computing. Most studies investigating cloud computing adoption have ...
Effect of Water Stress on Yield and Physiological Traits Among Selected African Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) Land Races
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Expansion of tomato farming in dryland regions of Kenya has the potential to improve livelihoods and food
security of rural farmers. However, the crop is very sensitive to water deficit that has made its expansion in ...
Preservation of Postharvest Quality of Leafy Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Vegetables Using Evaporative Cooling
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Leafy vegetables are very highly perishable and must be utilized immediately after harvest. Their fast deterioration is attributed to various biological and environmental factors with temperature playing a central role. ...
Off-season Flower Induction in Mango Fruits Using Ethephon and Potassium Nitrate
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Seasonality in mango production is a major factor contributing to high postharvest losses reported in the value
chain. Oversupply during the high season is one of the factors that contribute to the high postharvest losses ...
Bridging the Gap Secondary data analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Disability is one of the most neglected topics in development even though an estimated 80 percent of disabled people live in low and middle income countries (WHO, 2011). Kenya enacted the disability act in 2003 and carried ...
Medical Male Circumcision Is Associated With Improvements in Pain During Intercourse and Sexual Satisfaction in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Two cohort studies using data from randomized controlled trials in Africa offer the best evidence to date on the effects of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) on male sexual function and satisfaction, ...
Molecular Survey Ofcoxiella Burnetiiin Wildlife and Ticksat Wildlife–livestock Interfaces in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Coxiella burnetii is the causative agent of Q fever, a zoonotic disease of public
health importance. The role of wildlife and their ticks in the epidemiology of C. burnetii in
Kenya is unknown. This study analysed the ...
Effectiveness of the Horizontal, Vertical and Hybrid Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland Systems in Polishing Municipal Wastewater.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study aimed at comparing the performance of horizontal, vertical and hybrid subsurface
flow system in polishing wastewater effluent from the maturation pond at Gusii wastewater
treatment plant, Kenya. The treatments ...
The Neglected Link: Safeguarding Pollinators for Sustainable Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Efforts to achieve sustainable development have never been greater the world over. Most, if not all states
and non-governmental organisations, are coming up with multisectoral measures to promote the
sustainable development ...