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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 ...
An economic analysis of forest extraction And its linkage to community livelihoods: The case of kakamega rain forest.
(2008)
Forests and other tree systems in Africa continue to play an important role in the national
economies and livelihoods of the rural population. They constitute an important
component of household food security by providing ...
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, ...
Management of root-knot nematodes (meloidogyne spp) tnokra (abelmoschus esculentus (l) moench) using nematode suppressive crops and organic soil amendments
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was undertaken to develop an intergraded root- knot nematode management
strategy in okra by using crop rotation of nematode suppressive crops and incorporation of
organic amendment in to the soil. Several ...
The Epidemiology and control of East Coast fever and other vector-borne diseases: perceptions of the pastoral communities in Northern Rift Valley Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
A participatory epidemiological study was conducted among the Pokot and Tugen
communities in Northern Rift Valley, Kenya, to assess the status of tick-borne infections
and obtain livestock keepers' perceptions of how the ...
Factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle in Kiambu district and their effects on productivity
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
To study the factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle and their effects on
productivity, 20 smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu District were randomly selected.
Data collected once fortnightly for 11 ...
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Smallholder Banana Farmers’ Participation in Banana Farmers’ Association Marketing Channel in Murang’a South District.
(2009)
This study analyses the socio-economic factors that influence smallholder banana farmers’
participation in a marketing association. The study further evaluates the returns from alternative
banana marketing channels to ...
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 ...
Estimating the prevalence of game meat utilization in Nairobi using cytochrome b sequences
(2009)
Consumption of meat from wildlife, so called bushmeat is gaining popularity because it offers
cheaper alternative sources of protein to the food-poor families. Such illegal utilization also
increases revenue for retailers ...