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The hydrogeochemistry of the Ndavaya-Mrima area Coast Province Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1994)The study involved hydrochemicql determination. occurrence and distribution analysis in a 554J.::.m~area between Ndavaya and Mrirna Hill in the Coast Province of Kenya bounded within the latitudes -+0,14'S; ..J.D:io's ... -
Hydrogeological study of the area north of menengai crater using electrical Resistivity survey
(Faculty of science department of geology university of Nairobi, 2006)An integrated study involving geophysical, geological and hydrogeological investigation was undertaken to determine groundwater potential in the areas north of Menengai Crater. Rocks exposed in the study area represent ... -
A hydrogeological study of the Njoro area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1993)Population increase, change in agricultural practice and inadequacy of water resources have prompted an evaluation of groundwater in the Njoro area. The study area has an extent of about 100 square kilometers in Njoro ... -
Hydrogeology of lake nakuru drainage basin using electrical resistivity survey.
(Department of Geography, University of Nairobi, 2000)The Lake Nakuru Drainage Basin is underlain by volcanic and volcano-sedimentary rocks of PliocenePleistocene-Recent Periods. These rock types are common water bearing formations, especially the weathered,fractured or ... -
The Hydrogeology of the Athi Basin
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Hydrogeology of the Nakuru-Elementeita-Naivasha watershed (Kenyan Rift)
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2007)The study area is located between longitudes 35° 52' to 36° 40' E and latitudes 0°10'to 0°50' S. It is found within Nakuru district, and has area coverage of about 10100sq.km. The Nakuru- Elmenteita-Naivasha area is ... -
The hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 1993)The purpose of the study was to investigate the hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya with a view of establishing the water resources potential of ephemeral streams in providing ... -
Hydrophilic flavonoid components of leaves and flower heads of polygonum senegalense and the larvicidal and antifeedant activities of its hydrophobic principles
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1991)Polygonum senegalense is a highland weed in eastern region of the African continent. Two forms are known to exist: forma senegalense and forma albomentosum. Both these forms are found in Kenya and are known to contain ... -
Hypersurface orthogonal decomposition and analysis of the skew sector of a massive nonsymmetric gravitational theory linearized on a curved background
(Department of Physics, University of Nairobi,, 1999)Although General Relativity still provides the best classical description of gravitational phenomenon it leads to the following unfortunate predictions about the Universe :- (i) that there was a singularity in the ... -
ICS project analysis and design of a computerized grant and project management information system (GPMIS)
(1986)The objective of this documentation is to define and record in detail all aspects and handicaps therein of the existing semi-computerized AMREF Grant and Project Management Information System (AHREF-GPMIS) and to formalizemy ... -
ICT Adoption In The Management Of TVET Institutions In Kenya
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Ict Framework For Adoption In The Dissemination Of Agricultural Information In Kenya :( Case Study Of Agricultural Development Corporation)
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The agricultural sector in Kenya is critical to the economy and it faces numerous challenges and constraints in the application and use of ICTs in the dissemination of agricultural information. Farmers are working in an ... -
An ICT intervention to provide timely and contextualized reproductive health information to urban teenagers
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014 indicates that 15% of women aged 15-19 have already given birth while 18% have begun childbearing. Research indicates that Adolescents feel that more needs to be done to make ... -
An Ict Model for Increased Adoption of Agricultural Input Information by Cereal Farmers in Developing Countries: a Case in Sikasso, Mali
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Use of agricultural inputs by small-scale cereal farmers constitutes the basis for an improvement of their agricultural productivity. Such use is related to the adoption of agricultural input information disseminated by ... -
ICT technical support: case of Kenyan universities
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)The purpose of this study was to design a framework for leT technical support (ITS) management appropriate for Kenyan Universities, both public and private. The framework was designed through document review of published ... -
ICT-Readiness for E-Library (a Case study of Institution of Higher Learning)
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2009)Many countries in Africa are now struggling with the changing political, social and economic environment. It is evident from developed countries that the modern successful industrial economy is IT driven. This underscores ... -
ICTS As A Bridge Between Climate Information And Livelihood Strategies Among Rural Women In Kitui County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The study was motivated by the increasing challenges of climate variability and climate change, which create problems, such as food insecurity in Kitui County in Kenya. In the current digital age, ICTs are core to all ... -
Identification and distribution of thrips - vectored tospoviruses And management of iris yellow spot virus in onion
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Plant Science And Crop Protection, 2013)Tospoviruses are globally distributed on wide range of host plants, inflicting yield losses of up to $1 billion on vegetables. Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) was first reported in Nakuru, Kenya on tomatoes with economic ... -
Identification and characterisation of elite performing Ankole longhorn cattle for milk production: a case study on multilevel mixed models fitting
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2003)A survey of the African indigenous milk cow performance was done among 40 cattle keepers in Mbarara district of Uganda, between January 1997 and December 1997. Recording of AM (morning) milk off takes was undertaken in ... -
Identification and characterization of accessory gland proteins in the Glossina genus as a conceivable vector control strategy in tsetse flies
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Accessory gland proteins (ACPs) are reproductive proteins produced by the male accessory glands (MAGs) of most insect species. These proteins are essential for male fertility and play a major role in regulating female ...