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The structure and performance of the delivery systems for Tsetse and Trypanosomosis control inputs and services in Kenya
(2001)
This study alms at Identifying the existing institutional framework involved in the delivery
of tsetse and trypanosomosis control inputs and services in Kenya with a view to determining
whether efficiency exists or not ...
Substitution of milk with high-energy high-protein lactic fermented maize-bean mixture in rehabilitation of severely malnourished children
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
High-energy milk (HEM) consisting of cow's milk, oil and sugar is used in the
rehabilitation diet of children at the Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit. In this
. study a mixture of lactic fermented maize and beans was, used as ...
Genetic diversity in banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus, populations in Banana growing regions of the world.
(2001)
Genetic variability in banana weevil populations was analyzed in a large number
of samples obtained from 15 banana growing tropical countries using random amplified
polymorphism DNA (RAPD). A total of 46 RAPD markers ...
Impact of land-use on vegetation resources and socioeconomic environment in Kakuma division, Turkana district, Kenya: a case study of a pastoral community
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
This study was conducted in the northern part of Kenya, Turkana district, in Kakuma division.
Its aims were to study the impact of human settlement on vegetation and soil resources and the
socio-economic environment.
Kakuma ...
The role of Veterinary Retail Drug Outlets in the Provision of Primary Animal Health Care in Busia District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The Government privatised animal health services in 1991 in a bid to improve the
efficiency of delivery of veterinary services. Privatisation was however effected
before the establishment of alternative suppliers outside ...
An economic analysis of the impact of gender and other factors on smallholder dairy productivity: the case of Embu District, Kenya)
(2001-11)
The problem of diminishing dairy productivity and thus dairy production in the face of rising
population density is not unique to Kenya, but is an issue of concern for sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of
affordable good quality ...
Design, fabrication and testing of a sugarcane farm furrower
(2001)
Field studies were carried out to evaluate the performance of two furrowers that were in use for
furrowing at Mumias sugar company: a double mouldboard furrower and a flat-plate furrower,
using an undamped spring ...
Effect of supplemental irrigation on soil chemical properties and growth of Acacia Saligna in Northwestern Kenya
(2001)
The aim of the experiment was to evaluate the effects of supplemental irrigation using brackish
(3.15 dsm') and fresh waters (0.30 dsm") on soil chemical properties and growth of Acacia
saligna grown on runoff collection ...
Effect of benzyladenine and gibberellins on yield components, yield and the postharvest shelf life of french beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(2001)
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of exogenous gibberellins (G~+7) and Accel on yield components, yield and postharvest shelf life of French beans. The plants were sprayed to run-off with four ...