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An assessment of bacteriological quality, with special emphasis on the presence of escherichia coli, in the roof -collected rainwater from some peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Rainwater is g a i n i n g importance as a supplementary source of
drinking water, especially in the peri-urban zones of Nairobi,
where piped water is not available, or the supply is irregular.
The ground water sources, ...
Rapid mapping of hydraulic conductivity in tropical watershed
(2003)
Modeling of water and solute dynamics in soils is a major focus in watershed
management. In order to model the water flow, soil hydraulic properties have to
be known. Spatial information on basic soil data such as ...
The role of irrigation on improvement of food availability and nutrition status of children aged 6 - 59 months: a case study of Kieni East Division of Nyeri District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Over dependence on rain-fed agriculture is one of the major problems in Kenya's
agricultural sector. Irrigation, use of fertiliser and improved crop varieties have
been identified as the key inputs for increasing crop ...
Evaluation of advanced generations of sesame (sesamum indicum l.), mutant lines at selected sites in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Sesame is an important oil crop that is well suited for the marginal areas whose
potential has not been fully exploited in Kenya. A mutation breeding experiment was
initiated at Kabete in the 1990' s to enhance the genetic ...
Evaluation of antagonistic plants for root-knot nematode (meloidoygyne spp.) management in tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Tomato is attacked by several plant parasitic nematodes but root-knot nematodes are the most
important causing considerable losses. Studies were undertaken in the greenhouse to
determine the suppressiveness of a wide ...
Participatory market research in business planning for private pastoral veterinary practice in Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Little information is available on methodology to privatise the delivery of animal
health services in pastoral areas. This thesis describes the use of participatory rural
appraisal (PRA) tools in market research necessary ...
Effects of fodder legume species on germination, infestation and parasitism of striga hermonthica (del.) benth. on maize (zea mays L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Striga hermonthica (del.) Benth, a parasitic weed reduces maize yields in western Kenya
Striga infestation in maize can be reduced by use of legumes (i.e. Mucuna pruriens,
Stylosanthes guyanensis and Desmodium intortum). ...
The effect of watering frequency on feed intake, digestibility and body weight gain of the Nganda sheep in eastern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
This study was conducted at Kyerima village, Kitimbwa Subcounty, Mukono district,
eastern Uganda to determine the effect of watering frequency on water consumption,
feed intake, feed digestibility and body weight gain ...
Knowledge on mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and alternative infant feeding practices: a case study of Boro division, Siaya district
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Mother to child transmission (MTCT) accounts for 90% of HIV infections in children,
with one third occurring through breastfeeding. Breast milk transmission is markedly
higher in breastfeeding populations as is the case ...
The effects of anti-nutritne compounds in tropical legumes on ruminant nutrient utilization, excretion and decomposition of manure in the soil
(2003)
Many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are using herbaceous
and shrub legumes for livestock feeding and as green manures. Besides their
beneficial high nitrogen contents, these legumes also contain a variety of ...