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The socio-economic factors influencing the adoption -of crop management technologies among smallholder maize farmers in Western Kenya
(2001-11)
This study focused on the adoption of CM techniques on maize crop considering that CM
issues, apart from fertilizer adoption, have hitherto received scanty attention in Kenya. The
CM practices considered were: Weeding ...
Evaluation of border crops and varietal resistance for the management of diamondback moth (plutella xylostella l.) on cabbage (brassica oleracea var. Capitata)
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) is one of the most important vegetables grown in
Kenya for home consumption and as an important source of income to many small-scale farmers.
The production of cabbage is, ...
Assessment of selemium status in Kenya's livestock
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Original communication: the role of street foods in the dietary pattern of two low-income groups in Nairobi
(Nature Publishing Group, 2001)
Objectives: To examine the frequency of street food consumption of people living in low-income settlements in
Nairobi and the role of street foods in their daily diet and to reveal why people consume street foods rather ...
Effects of land use change on soil qualities in Sasumua catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Sustainability of natural resource base is dependent on good land management. Land use change
from forest to agricultural land can endanger sustainability of soil productivity if not well
managed. Effects of land use ...
Population pharmacokinetics of artemether and dihydroartemisinin following single intramuscular dosing of artemether in African children with severe falciparum malaria
(University of Nairobi., 2004-02)
AIMS:
To determine the population pharmacokinetics of artemether and dihydroartemisinin in African children with severe malaria and acidosis associated with respiratory distress following an intramuscular injection of ...
An assessment of the uses of cacros (opunliaficus-indica) in the semiarid areas of Wukro Wereda, northern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
The study was conducted in Wukro Wereda eastern zone of Tigray to identify and record the
Opuntia varieties found in the area, to retrieve and document indigenous technical knowledge
on management and uses of Opuntia ...
Analysis of economic efficiency in smallholder maize production in northwestern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study investigated economic efficiency in smallholder maize-based farming system
of Northwestern Kenya, in the context of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)
options developed by Kenya Agricultural Research ...
Density, distribution and habitat utilization patterns of Elephants(Loxodonta Africana, Blumenbaeh, 1797) in Southern Aberdare Ranges, Kenya
(2005)
The African elephant IS an endangered species over most of its range.
Frequent monitoring of elephant numbers is critical to its conservation.
Census of elephants in African savannah ecosystems involves aerial and
ground ...
The prevalence and risk factors of anaemia and nutritional status of children aged 6 - 59 months in Kakuma refugee camp, Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Anaemia is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiency disorders of major public
health concern in Kakuma refugee camp. Little or no efforts have been made to identify the
associated risk factors and their relative ...