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Infant feeding practices and nutritional status of Children aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The main objective of this study was to assess infant feeding practices and nutritional
status of chi Idren aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Past research on the topic of ...
Assessment of Kenyan sorghum diversity using morphological characters and molecular techniques
(2009)
Characterization of the available Kenyan sorghum genetic diversity is
important to understand the dynamics of the genetic resources and to improve
and sustain sorghum productivity. The main aim of this study was to assess ...
Determination of combining abilities for grain yield and grey leaf spot resistance among selected maize inbred lines
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Maize is a staple food crop for about 90% of Kenyans. Its production by smallholder
farmers often plays a vital role in food security and alleviating poverty. Grey Leaf
Spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeae maydis ...
Effect of social capital on performance of smallholder producer organizations: the case of groundnut growers in Western Kenya
(2008)
Due to poor market and physical infrastructure, high transaction costs, pnce risk, and
information problems, past liberalization and structural adjustment policies have not been
able to improve market access, hence ...
Maternal and child health care providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and quality of nutrition services in Tamale, Ghana
(2007-08)
The purpose of this study was to determine accessibility of protocols, MCH service
providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and the quality and adequacy of nutrition
actions they deliver in order to generate ideas and ...
Screening for Development of Resistance in the African Stem Borer (Busseola fusca Fuller) and in the Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) to Bt-Maize o-endotoxins
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The African stem borer, Busseola fusca Fuller (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and
the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Pyraridae), are the
major stem borers species of great economic importance in ...
Provision and perceptions on nutrition education for people with HIV/AIDS, at the public comprehensive care clinics: a study of Nairobi district clinics in Kenya
(2009-08)
As early as 2003, The Greater Horn of Africa Capacity Development Initiative in
Nutrition had already identified nutrition in HIV/AIDS as an area of capacity
development urgently needing attention. The Government of Kenya ...
Effects of fodder legume species on germination, infestation and parasitism of striga hermonthica (del.) benth. on maize (zea mays L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Striga hermonthica (del.) Benth, a parasitic weed reduces maize yields in western Kenya
Striga infestation in maize can be reduced by use of legumes (i.e. Mucuna pruriens,
Stylosanthes guyanensis and Desmodium intortum). ...
Factors influencing nutritional status of school children (5-14 years) in Kibera location, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Malnutrition is a major public health problem in Kenya. Fifty four percent of the children
under five years are malnourished out of which 30.6% are stunted, 4.8% are wasted, and
19.1% are underweight (CBS, MOH and aRC. ...