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Effect Of Interest Rates Changes On Financial Performance Of Insurance Firms; A Survey Of Life Insurance Policy In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Interest rates are one of the economy single strongest influences and have a profound effect on everything from individual investment decisions to job creation, monetary policy and corporate profits. Economic environments ... -
Effect of introduced forage legumes on dry matters production, nutritive quality and soil fertility of natural pastures of Semi-Arid rangelands of Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)A two phase study was carried out in the semi-arid range-lands of Kajiado District, Kenya to determine the effects of introduced forage legumes on production of natural pastures as a means of improving the quantity and ... -
Effect of Invasive Plants on the Diversity and Abundance of Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) Food Plants in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
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Effect of land use and soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi in Taita, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Sciences, 2009)The study was undertaken to investigate how land use and soil fertility management practices affect the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi. The aim of the study was to harness the potential of these fungi to control ... -
Effect of Land Use on Diversity of Macrofungi in Kereita Forest, Kikuyu Escarpment and the Potential of Cultivation of Selected Species
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tropical forests are a haven of biodiversity with the richest macrofungi diversity in the World. However, the rate of forest loss greatly exceeds the rate of species documentation and increased risk of losing biodiversity ... -
The effect of malaria parasite infection on the feeding behaviour and gonotrophic cycle of anopheline mosquitoes in Kisumu area, western Kenya.
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1990)studies were carried out in Kisian area with the objective of observing the influence of malaria parasite infection on the feeding behaviour and fecundity of wild anopheline mosquitoes. Five anopheline species; ... -
The effect of manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt and zinc ions on the leaching of DDT in selected Kenyan soils.
(1999)The extent or leaching of 14C-p,p'-DDT dO\\I1a soil column under laboratory conditions meta Ions n , CL2I+ , C0-'1,- N-12+ ancI Zn+- on this Ieaching process were studied using different types of soils. Silty clay soil ... -
Effect of metarhizium anisopliae and its complementation with phenylacetonitrile pheromone on reproductive potential and mortality of gregarious nymphs of schistocerca gregaria
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004-11)Recent concerns over possible human health problems and environmental damage resulting from large scale application of chemical' pesticides for desert locusts control have led to proposals for alternative control strategies. ... -
Effect of momordica charantia fruit extract on blood Glucose and lipid profiles in diabetic rats fed on high Sucrose and fat diets
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Effect of nitration on pressed ti02 Photoelectrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells
(2006)Nitrogen doped Ti02 photoelectrodes have been found to be more sensitive to visible light spectrum with a narrower band gap [Asahi et. al. 2001], This increases the absorbance of the nitrogen doped films suitable for use ... -
The effect of nitrogen sources and storage on nitrate and thiocyanate conttent of Kale (Brassica oleracea var ocephala d.c) leaves
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Two experiments were conducted between August 1986 and March 1987 at the Faculty of Agriculture I Field Station, Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi to study the effects of nitrogen sources and leaf storage on the ... -
Effect of nutrient management and moisture conservation practices on growth, yield and quality of snap bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the major vegetables produced in Kenya mainly for the export market. Low soil fertility and limited moisture availability are the main factors hindering the realization of ... -
Effect of organic binders (corchorus olitorius and abelmoschus esculentus) on the fracture behaviour of kaolin refractories
(2005)Both the okra and "mrenda" binders were separately prepared from vegetables by boiling in water and sieving to get the filtrate. The chemical compositions of the binders were analyzed to determine both the organic and ... -
Effect Of Oxytocin On Growth And Reproductive Tract Development
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1992-04)Development of fourth-stage larvae (L4) of Pseudoterranova decipiens appears to be arrested in the seal host during and post parturition. In view of the elevated level of oxytocin in mammals at parturition, it is ... -
The effect of plant density on the micro climate of sunflower (helianthus annus l) crop in a medium potential, semi-humid area in Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2000)The relationship between soi I factors (soil moisture, soil temperature and soil nutrients), plant factors (stomatal conductance, leaf temperature, leaf area index (LAI ) and photosynthetic rate) and environmental factors ... -
The effect of praziquantel on adult and larval echinococcus grazvulosus
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Effect of Residential Real Estate Portfolio Diversification on Management of Risks by Real Estate Developers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In real estate, risk is the possibility that an investor will lose some or all of the initial investment. Recent trends in real estate development processes have exposed real estate developers to further and greater risks. ... -
Effect of roundup® (glyphosate) on diversity and abundance of weeds in cotton fields in Mwea, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)Weeds interfere with cotton production by competing for important resources including light and nutrients. Several approaches are taken to control weeds in order to achieve maximum yields. Where genetically modified ... -
Effect of Selected Environmental Parameters on Quality of Syzygium Cuminii Fruits in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Syzygium cuminii tree species belongs to the Myrtaceae family. The problem of underutilization of indigenous and traditional food resources can be addressed by promoting the utilization of these fruits to strengthen the ...