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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 ...
Effect of balanites glabra canopy cover on soil organic matter, soil moisture and selected grass species production in Isinya, Kajiado, Kenya
(2001)
This study was conducted to determine the scasoual effects or Balanites glabra (Mildbr.
& Schlecht.) canopy cover on soil organic matter, soil moisture content and selected
grass species production in Isinya, Kajiado, ...
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 ...
Soil Mineralogy, Slope And Soil And Water Conservation Effects On Infiltration, Seal Formation, Erosion And Crop Yield Under Semi-arid Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2001-08)
Soil erosion and runoff are serious and widespread land degradation problems in many parts of the world especially in in arid and semi-arid regions, where water is the main limiting factor for crop production. This thesis ...
Comparative studies on virulence, genetic variability and mycotoxin production among isolates of fusarium species infecting wheat
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Isolates of Fusarium species isolated mainly from wheat in Germany and Kenya were
investigated for variation in mycotoxin production, virulence and PCR-based DNA
characteristics. The isolates were tested for mycotoxin ...