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Prevalence Of Antimicrobial Resistance And Characterization Of Resistance Genes In Escherichia Coli Isolates From Captive Baboons In Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011-01)
The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance is a major public health problem globally. In
Kenya and the rest of developing countries the problem of antimicrobial resistance is much pressing
especially due to ...
Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing uptake of integrated soil fertility management among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya
(2011)
Lack of access to timely and accurate information has been identified as a major impediment to the development of rural agriculture in Kenya impacting negatively on agricultural producers resulting in high poverty levels. ...
Health risks associated with wastewater used for irrigation in urban agriculture, in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Wastewater can be defined as any water that has been adversely affected in quality by
anthropogenic influence. It is used extensively for irrigation in Kenya, and in other countries
where water is scarce. Risks involved ...
The potential for njahi (lablab purpureus l.) in improving consumption adequacy for protein, iron and zinc inhouseholds: a case for nandi south district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Almost 850 million people in the developing world go without food every day, with one third being Africans living below the poverty line. Up to 12.5 million of these people are Kenyans. This has led to their development ...
Evaporative Cooling and Solar Pasteurisation Technologies for Value Addition of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties of Northern Kenya
(University pf Nairobi, 2011)
The potential for evaporative cooling and solar pasteurisation technologies for value addition of camel milk in Marsabit and Isiolo counties of northern Kenya was investigated. To find out existing postharvest handling and ...
Transaction costs and other determinants of choice of compliance arrangements with globalgap standards among smallholder french bean farmers: the case of Kirinyaga South district, Kenya
(2011)
Compliance with various food safety standards has continued to gain significance in the
international agri-food trade arena. Although considered voluntary, farmers involved in
agri-trade have to comply with safety standards ...
The impact of child feeding practices on the nutritional status of children 0-24 months in Belet Hawa district, Gedo Region Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Despite food ration distribution, presence of feeding programmes and provision of free health
care, during emergencies, malnutrition and morbidity persist and constitute a threat to child
survival, growth and development ...
Economic efficiency of smallholder coffee production in Mathira district, Kenya
(2011)
Coffee is the third most important agricultural commodity to the Kenyan economy after
horticulture and tea in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and
employment creation in the agricultural sector. The ...
Contribution Of School Lunch to Dietary Diversity and Adequacy Of Nutrients among Primary School Children during Ramadhan In Kisauni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011-08)
Hunger and malnutrition among children in developing countries are major contributors to
impairment of health, quality of life, and survival. Adequate nutrition of school children
ensures growth to full potential, and ...
Dietary diversity and prevalence of Maternal night blindness among Women in rural Kenya: A comparative study of selected Sub-locations In Makindu, Kilifi and Kisumu-east Districts
(University of Nairobi., 2011-08)
Background: Although the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency in Kenya is estimated to be of
sustained public health significance, information is scanty on the same among cassava reliant
populations in Kenya who are targeted ...