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Optimizing moisture and nutrient variability under different cropping patterns in terraced farms for improved crop performance in Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terraces have been used to regulate, discharge excess runoff and reduce soil loss, however its ability to harvest and store water in the terraced field has not been fully investigated. A field experiment was therefore ... -
organic based soil ferility management stratergies for production of markatable quality tomatoes
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The organisation and content of elastic fibres of vertabral ligaments of Primates
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in breast milk of mothers living in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)A total of 216 human milk samples were collected from mothers either attending post natal clinics or in the maternity wards of some hospitals in Nairobi. The samples were analysed for organochlorine pesticides by use of ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in chicken fat andeggs
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1983)The issue of pesticide residues arising from pesticide use in controlling pests of agricultural, veterinary and domestic importance may be considered a recent world wide concern. Especially notorious are the organochlorine ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in milk from mothers living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health. Pharmacology and Toxicology,, 1994)A total of 137 human milk samples were collected from mothers living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from three health stat ions. The samples were analyzed for the presence of organochlorine pesticides by use of gas ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in mothers' and cow milk in Iganga and Kampala districts, Uganda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1994)The extent of environmental pollution as a result of extensive and indiscriminate use of pesticides in Uganda has not heen well established. Organochlorine pesticides in particular are persistent in the environment and ... -
Organochlorine pesticides in Kenyan mothers milk: levels and sources
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1988)Human milk samples were collected from eight areas in Kenya with different agricultural activities. All the mothers had lived within the area for the last five years. They were healthy and breast feeding their first or ... -
Organochlorine pesticides in Kenyan mothers'- milk: levels and sources
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1988)Human milk samples were collected from eight areas in Kenya with different agricultural activities. All the mothers had lived within the area for the last five years. They were healthy and breast feeding their first or ... -
Organochlorine pesticides in swine tissues and the effect of dieldrin on the progesterone profile in gilts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi,, 1992)This study was carried out to investigate the levels of organochlorine pesticide residues in swine tissues, and the effect of dieldrin on the progesterone profile of the estrous cycle of gilts. In the first part, the ... -
Organochlorine pesticides residues in fish and sediment from lake Naivasha
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2011)The main objective of this study was to identify and determine the levels of organochlorine pesticides residues in fish and sediment from Lake Naivasha and to evaluate the toxicological implications of their presence. A ... -
Original communication: the role of street foods in the dietary pattern of two low-income groups in Nairobi
(Nature Publishing GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Objectives: To examine the frequency of street food consumption of people living in low-income settlements in Nairobi and the role of street foods in their daily diet and to reveal why people consume street foods rather ... -
Outcome of drug management of patients with aids-related Kaposi's Sarcoma in a referral hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health Pharmacology, 2007)Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most common malignant complication in patients suffering from human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. It was recognized in 1994, that the tumour was caused by infection with a human ... -
Outcropping and yield prediction studies in grain amaranths
(Agriculture, 1989)Outcropping and yield prediction study.. were conducted in four populations of grain amaranth, populations 1008 and 1024 ( hypochondriacs) nd 1034 and 434 (cruentus). The studies were conducted at Kabete Campus ot the ... -
Overweight and obesity in association with diet and physical activity among school going children aged 10-12 years in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition Technology, 2010)Unconfirmed reports suggest increasing levels of obesity and chronic diseases related to overnutrition among urban children in Kenya. This poses the problem of the double burden of disease and malnutrition, which if not ... -
Parboiling And Soaking Of Cassava To Reduce Cyanide Contents Of Crisps
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) crisps have become an increasingly popular snack in urban Kenya. Processing is however mainly confined informal on the streets, although recently a few small-medium enterprises have been ... -
Partial characterization of the Antigens of Cysticercus Bovis
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1987)Although the modes oj! transmission of Cysticercus bovis to cattle and Taenia saginata to man have been known for a number of years, bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis still exist as a world-wide problem. The magnitude ... -
Participation In Contract Farming And Its Effects On Technical Efficiency And Income Of Vegetable Farmers In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Contract farming is becoming popular in most developing countries. Most African farmers operate relatively smaller farm sizes and are resource-poor, characterized by poor access to farm and financial inputs and operate ... -
Participation in Milk Processing and Its Effect on Profitability of the Dairy Enterprise Among Smallholder Farmers: the Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of the dairy sector in Kenya with respect to the creation of employment, food & nutrition security cannot be overlooked. Smallholder farmers rely on it as their source of livelihood. The sector is however faced ...