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Quantifying The Intensity Of Permethrin Insecticide Resistance In Anopheles Mosquitoes In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The development and spread of resistance among local mosquito vectors to the major classes of insecticides used in Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) poses a major challenge to malaria ...
Drivers and Effects of Gully Erosion on Communities in Suswa Catchment, Narok County, Kenya: a Geospatial Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Soil erosion is a serious issue in Arid and Semi-Arid lands and affects community livelihoods and soil conservation efforts. This study was undertaken in Suswa Catchment, Narok County. The objective of the study was to ...
Evaluation of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Mineral Nutrition on Jelly Seed Disorder, Fruit Yield and Quality
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is the second most important fruit crop in Kenya after banana in terms of value. The importance of mango is due to its suitability for production in different Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ), ...
Dietary Assessment and Nutritional Status of Children (6-23 Months) Consuming Local Food Recipes in Vihiga County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Complementary feeding still remains a challenge in Kenya today. Nutrient inadequacy is a key issue coupled with low diversity of foods used for preparation of complementary foods for children less than two years among other ...
Sero-prevalence of human and livestock brucellosis and associated risk factors in Marsabit county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Brucellosis is among the world’s widest spread zoonotic diseases and recognized as a public health concern in both developed and developing countries. It is a bacterial zoonotic infection resulting in significant health ...
Evaluating Effects of Pyrogenic Organic Matter and Biochar Amendments on Soil Structure, Soil Chemical Properties and Soil Fauna Dynamics in Tropical Agroecosystems
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
During vegetation clearance to cultivated lands, charcoal making eliminates canopy effects on soil associated with trees while at the same time creating new conditions in and around such charcoal-making spots due to increased ...
Social Media Marketing and Business Growth of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study investigated the effects of social media marketing on business growth at
Commercial Banks in Kenya. To achieve this objective of the study, a descriptive study
technique was used.
The target population included ...
Lateral flow immunoassay for whole blood progesterone detection as a tool for assessment of reproductive status in cattle.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Reproductive inefficiency is one of major challenges affecting dairy farming in Kenya. This is partly caused by poor
estrus detection, delayed determination of unsuccessful artificial insemination (AI) and sub-optimal ...
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles Of Bacteria From The Respiratory Tract Of Camels In Samburu, Nakuru And Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Camels contribute significantly to livelihoods of local people in the semi-arid and arid areas of Kenya. One main challenge affecting camel production is disease, particularly the pulmonary diseases caused by viruses, ...
Alternative dispute resolution methods and the management of Human-Wildlife Conflict: the case of Arabukosokoke Forest Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The study dealt with alternative dispute resolution methods in managing Human Wildlife Conflicts: The case of Arabuko Sokoke Forest Kenya.The area has had frequent human-wildlife conflicts which have led to destruction of ...