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Studies on the microflora in suusac, a Kenyan traditional fermented camel milk product
(2004)
The purpose of the study was to determine the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts associated with the traditional fermented camel milk product (suusac) of the Somali community in Kenya. The traditional method of suusac ...
Nutritional and micronutrient (vitamin A, Iron, and Zinc) status of children aged 9-59 months: a comparative study of kitchen and non-kitchen gardening households in ngong division, Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The study sought to assess the potential of kitchen gardening on improving the nutritional
and micronutrient status of the study population. The specific objective was to compare the
nutritional and micronutrient status ...
Ex-ante evaluation of the economic potential of herbicide coated maize seed in the control of striga weed in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This study was motivated by the need to find out whether the farmers could increase their
maize production and profits through Striga control using herbicide-coated maize seed
technology. The major objective was to ...
The contribution of urban Household Food production to consumption, Nutrient intake, and expenditure patterns among Urban Poor in Kiambiu Slums, Nairobi
(2004)
With rapid urban growth rates, a diminishing ability of many developing countries to feed
the increasing national populations, persistent droughts, escalating food prices and
increase in poverty, urban agriculture is ...
Determinant factors of Anaemia among the preschool Children and Women of child bearing age in Garrissa District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted at Garrissa district to identify the effect of some important determinant factors of anaemia on Garrissa population. A sample of 384 households was used ...
Consumption patterns of traditional leafy Vegetables and Their contribution to recommended dietary intakes of Vitamins a and c, and iron in Kalama division, Machakos District, Kenya
(2004)
This study was undertaken between March 2003 and June 2003 in Kalama division of
Machakos district to establish the consumption patterns and nutrient contents of
traditional vegetables. A household survey was carried out ...
Economic evaluation of consumer awareness, attitudes and willingness to pay for genetically modified foods in kenya: The case of maize meal in Nairobi
(2004)
In light of the proposed introduction of Bt maize in Kenya, a consumer survey was conducted
with 604 urban respondents in Nairobi, Kenya, in November and December 2003 to
determine consumers' awareness, attitudes and ...
Effect of composted farmyard manure and nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of maize (zea mays L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Fertilizer use in Kenya and Africa has been on a declining trend, because of high maize
production-input prices relative to output price. With increased prices of fertilizers there
is a need for maize production guidelines ...
Studies on preventive and curative ethnoveterinary remedies applied by the Rendille/Ariaal and Gabra communities of Marsabit district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This study was undertaken to take stock of the existing traditional veterinary knowledge
and practices among the Rendilie/Ariaal and Gabra ethnic groups of Marsabit District and
to determine the antibacterial activity ...