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Epidemiological, genetic, serological and antimicrobial susceptibility characterization of non-typhi Salmonella isolates from hospitalized children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Non-typhi Salmonella (NTS) are a major cause of septicaemia and bacteraemia in humans
worldwide. About 1.4 million cases are observed in the United States of America annually, out
of which 600 are fatal. In sub-Saharan ...
Effects of domestic and wild herbivore utilisation on Herbaceous layer above ground primary production In Central Kenya Savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This study investigated the separate and combined influences of livestock and wild herbivores
on herbaceous layer primary production in central Kenya rangelands. The treatments included
cattle (C), wild herbivores (with- ...
Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(2005)
A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of
September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and
Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ...
Childcare practices and psychomotor development in children 0-36 months in Mwea Division-Kirinyaga District-Kenya
(2005)
In September-October 2002 a descriptive cross-sectional survey aimed at assessing the awareness
of psychomotor stimulation practices in 0-36 months old children drawn from households under a
Community Based Nutrition ...
Compliance with international food safety standards: the case of green bean production in Kenyan family farms
(2005)
The food safety scandals of the 1990s have led developed country governments and
retailers to enact strict international food safety standards (IFSS) covering four broad
areas: pesticide residue limits, worker safety, ...
Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(2005-04)
Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national
development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in
output and productivity is critical. ...