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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 ...
Factors affecting pre and post-weaning growth of crossbred cattle genotypes at Songa Research Station in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)
To assess the growth performance of the different cattle genotypes from birth to 18 month of age
at Songa Research Station in Rwanda, this study was designed. Records of animals born between
1998 and 2008 were evaluated ...
Combining Ability Of Chilo Partellus Resistant Maize Inbred Lines For Mid-altitude Ecology Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food crop in the developing world. The spotted
stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe is an important stem borer causing significant maize
yield losses in the mid-altitude ecology ...
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 ...
Characterization Of Resistance To Coffee Leaf Rust And Coffee Berry Disease Among Rwandese And Associated Coffee Germplasm
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) and coffee berry disease (CBD) are the most economically important
diseases affecting coffee production in Africa. A study was undertaken to evaluate the available
coffee germplasm for resistance ...