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Research project report on the proposed National Information and Communications Technologies Council for kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2001)This research project was undertaken between January and May 200 I. Its purpose was the collection of information that could be factored into or influence the setting up of a National NICTC. The specific goals of the ... -
Reservoir rock characterization of Lamu basin in South East Kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)Lamu Basin formed as a result of failed arm of a tri-radial rift system (Reeves et al., 1986) that developed passively in Mesozoic after the subsequent drift of Madagascar from the East Africa coast. It is the largest ... -
Residue concentrations of chlorpyrifos in french beans and soil and assessment of dimethoate and chlorpyrifos residue levels in french beans in Nairobi, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Residue concentration of applied chlorpyrifos in soil and French beans was determined in green house experiment, the residue levels of chlorpyrifos and dimethoate in French beans sold in Nairobi County were also determined ... -
Residues of Chlorfenvinphos and 2,4-dichloroacetophenone in cow milk in Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995)A survey of the literature revealed that livestock production ranks second to cereals, provides employment and helps in alleviating poverty especially in the rural areas of Western Kenya; that a number of acaricides are ... -
Resistance Of Cowpeas To The Common Pod Sucking Bugs Riptortus Dentipes Fabricius And Anoplocnemis Curvipes Fabricius (hemiptera:coreidae)
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Science,, 1980)Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to ascertain the extent of damage caused to cowpea pods by the common pod sucking buqs Riptortus dentipes F. and Anoolocnemis curvioes F. and to elucidate the factors ... -
Resistance of timber to termite attack and the efficacy of two botanicals and wood ash in their protection
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995)Different tree species have different susceptibility to termite attack. Ten tree species commonly used in Kenya as a source of timber were exposed to termites with a view to investigating their natural resistance to this ... -
Resistance to and extent of hyphal colonization and sporula... of mycorellossiella...
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Resistance to and extent of hyphal colonization and sporulation of my corellossiella cajani in pegeon pea lines
(University of Nairobi,, 2000)Pigeonpea (Cajanus cqjan) in Kenya is attacked by Mycovellosiella leafspot, which is a highly devastating disease. Pathogenicity of Mycovellosiella cojani on susceptible pigeonpea was investigated under glasshouse conditions ... -
Resistivity survey for groundwater in Msambweni
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Resource allocation in TV white space Network using a Novel Hybrid firefly Algorithm
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There is continued increased demand for dynamic spectrum access of TV White Spaces (TVWS) due to growing need for wireless broadband. Some of the use cases such as cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G) access to TV white spaces (TVWS) ... -
Response of acacia tortilis and acacia xanthophloea seedlings to repeated soil drought stress
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1999)In an attempt to understand how trees overcome drought stress and to establish mechanisms of stress tolerance in tropical aridland species, seedlings of Acacia tortilis (Forsk) Hyne and Acacia xanthophloea Benth. were ... -
Response of Benthic Fauna to Mangrove Degradation and Restoration in Gazi Bay - Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)The recovery towards a natural state of a restored Rhizophora mucronata mangrove ecosystem was investigated by assessing the sediment physical characteristics, densities, community composition and diversity of benthic ... -
Responses Of Spotted Stemborer Chilo Par Tell Us (swinhoe) (lepidoptera: Pyralidae) To Ba Cillus Thuringiensis Berliner Formulations In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)This study sought to quantify the effects of geographic isolation (allotropy) and altitude on three widely distributed populations of the spotted stalkborer Chilo partellus, a pest of maize, by determining their response ... -
Resting Behaviour of African Malaria Vectors in an Era of High Indoor Insecticide Use
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) represent powerful tools for controlling malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. The success of these interventions relies on their ability to inhibit ... -
Resting sites and predation levels of adult glossina Pallidipes Austen at Nguruman, Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1988)This study aimed at investigating the resting sites and assessing the amount of predation done on resting adult tsetse flies of the genus Glossina pallidipes Austen. Tsetse flies were trapped in the field using ... -
Retirement income adequacy and Sustainability
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The adequacy of pensions is measured by their ability to prevent poverty, the degree to which they replace income before retirement and how they compare to the average incomes of people below pensionable age. The ... -
Retranslocation Of Boron In Broccoli And Lupin Plants During Reproductive Growth
(University of Nairobi, 1994)This study tested the hypothesis that xylem-borne boron (B) is retranslocated in phloem to reproductive sinks of plants Intact plants or detached transpiring shoots were supplied simultaneously with enriched l0B, strontium ... -
Revenue Forecasting: A Case of Import Duty.
(School of mathematics, 2012-07)Revenue forecasting is an essential part of budgeting in the public sector and, hence, it is necessary for a government to forecast the revenue it collects for planning purposes. This study uses the monthly customs data, ...