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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 ...
Availability of FQQ and dietary micronutrients among refugee and local households in Kakuma, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2000)
A cross-sectional study that compared two groups of populations, refugees and local residents, was undertaken in Kakuma, Kenya. The study aimed at determining the ade- quacy of food intake and the availability of dietary ...
The role of irrigation on improvement of food availability and nutrition status of children aged 6 - 59 months: a case study of Kieni East Division of Nyeri District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Over dependence on rain-fed agriculture is one of the major problems in Kenya's
agricultural sector. Irrigation, use of fertiliser and improved crop varieties have
been identified as the key inputs for increasing crop ...
Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge on infant :feeding practices among the Maasai community in Narok District, Kenya
(2008-07)
Little is documented about the relationship between maternal nutrition knowledge and
infant feeding practices in the Maasai community. A cross sectional survey which
employed both descriptive and analytical methods of ...