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Risk factors associated with occurrence of nematodes in free range pigs in Busia District, Kenya
(2012)
Nematode infections are a serious constraint to
pig production, especially where free range pig keeping is
practiced. This study investigated the epidemiology of
nematodes in free range pigs in Busia District, Kenya.
Three ...
Cryptosporidium species detected in calves and cattle in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya
(2012)
A total of 1,734 cattle faecal samples from 296 dairy-keeping households were collected from urban settings in Nairobi, Kenya. Modified Ziehl–Neelsen staining method
and an immunofluorescence assay were used to identify ...
Survey of postharvest handling, preservation and processing practices along the camel milk chain in Isiolo district,Kenya
(2012)
Despite the important contribution of camel milk to food security for pastoralists in
Kenya, little is known about the postharvest handling, preservation and processing
practices. In this study, existing postharvest ...
Strategies Adopted by Multinational Corporations to Cope with Competition in Kenya
(2012)
Multinational corporations (MNCs) operate in a global environment unfamiliar in
political, economic, social, cultural, technological and legal aspects. Increased
competition among multinational corporations and the entry ...
Effects of investor psychology on real estate market prices in Nairobi,Kenya
(2012-11)
This research project is a study on the effects of investor psychology on real estate
market prices in Nairobi, Kenya. Chapter one is an introduction to the study which covers
the background to the study, statement of ...
Form Making in Architecture
(2012)
Form making is one of the most important activities that the architect is engaged in when creating
architecture. During the process of form making the architect expresses the individual perceptions of
reality in tangible ...
Incidence and risk factors of periparturient conditions in smallholder dairy cattle herds in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya
(2012)
A study was carried out on 117 smallholder dairy cattle herds in Kikuyu Division
of Kiambu District Kenya between April 2004 and December 2004 to determine
the incidence of periparturient conditions (downer cow syndrome, ...
Factors Contributing Towards Adoption of Green Marketing Practices in the Mobile Phone Service Providers in Kenya
(2012)
The effects of the changing weather patterns and climatic conditions have started being felt
the world over. Social norms regarding the environment are changing and consumers today
are increasingly holding brands accountable ...
First Report of Tomato yellow ring virus (Tospovirus, Bunyaviridae) Infecting Tomato in Kenya
(2012)
Tomato (Lycoperscion esculentum) is one of the most popular vegetables and a major source of nutrition and income for smallholders in Africa. Thrips-transmitted tospoviruses are among the economically important pathogens ...
The Case for a Policy Framework to Support Productivity Mainstreaming into the Kenyan Economy
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11-08)
This study investigates the probable causes of the very low levels of productivity consciousness in both the public and private sectors of the Kenyan economy. It identifies impediments to the realization of a complete and ...