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The challenges of providing low income housing:
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Changes In Business Environment In Kenya: A Study Of Their Influence On Food Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi.
(Faculty of Commerce, University of Nairobi., 1998)The study was carried out between May and July, 1998. The principle objective of the study was to identify changes in food manufacturing firms internal corporate behaviuor which may be as a result of changes in the ... -
Changes In Lipophorin Structure And Function During Phase Transition In Schistocerca Gregaria (Forskal) (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
(University of Nairobi, 1993)The desert locust, Schistocerca gregoria is a major agricultural pest especially in the gregarious phase when it can cover an infestation area of approximately 20% of the total land mass. The solitary phase on the other ... -
Changes in soil organic carbon and soil nutrient levels of a natural semi-arid savanna brought under cultivation
(Department of Botany, University of Nairobi, 2002)The study was conducted between January 1997 and February 2000 in a semiarid area located at the University of Nairobi's Institute of Dryland Research, Development and Utilisation, located at Kibwezi. The purpose was to ... -
Characterisation of copper minerals in the Kanzugo area of the Mozambique mobile belt
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Copper is a base metal and it is the third most recycled metal after iron and aluminum. Copper staining has been recorded in Kanzugo area which lies in the northern parts of Kitui County. From previous investigations, ... -
Characterisation of immune responses in vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus Aethiops) following vaccination with leishmania donovani antigen
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995)Visceral leishmaniasis is a severe systemic human disease which is always fatal if left untreated. The treatment is however expensive, painful and has unpleasant side effects as repeated courses or a change of drugs is ... -
Characterisation of kenyan isolates of plasmodium falciparum by isoenzyme electrophoresis and drug sensitivity.
(Schooof Science, Chemistry department, University of Nairobi, 1989)Twenty one Kenyan isolates of Plasmodium falciparum were characterised by enzyme electrophoresis and antimalarial drug sensitivity. For isoenzyme analysis, cellulose acetate and thin layer starch gel electrophoresis ... -
Characterisation of Kenyan Isolates of Plasmodium Falciparum by Isoenzyme Electrophoresis and Drug Sensitivity.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Twenty one Kenyan isolates of Plasmodium falciparum were characterised by enzyme electrophoresis and antimalarial drug sensitivity. For isoenzyme analysis, cellulose acetate and thin layer starch gel electrophoresis ... -
Characterisation of micro- and minisatellite DNA markers for genetic diversity analysis of the tick vector rhipicephalus appendiculatus (acari: ixodida)
(University of Narobi, 2014)Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (Acari: Ixodidae) is the tick vector of Theileria parva, the causative agent of East Coast fever (ECF), considered to be the most important disease of cattle in 11 countries in Sub-Saharan ... -
Characterisation of polymorpidsm within genes encoding bovine Fc gamma receptors CD16, CD32 and CD64
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)Fc gamma receptors (FcYR) are a group of transmembrane molecules that specifically bind immunoglobulins of the IgG isotypes via the Fc portion and mediate several immunological functions. These molecules have been extensively ... -
Characteristics And Suitability Of Using Kenya's Natural Pozzolana Rocks And Burnt- Agro -Residues As A Substitute To Ordinary Portland Cement Clinker.
(Department of Chemestry, School of Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005-05)The pozzolana materials considered in this research work were of two categories namely; natural and artificial. The natural pozzolana rocks were classified at the Department of Geology, t (UON) as Trachytic tuff (TT), ... -
Characteristics Of Extreme Rainfall Events Over Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to analyze the characteristics of extreme rainfall events over Rwanda. The monthly rainfall data from 1971 to 201 4 was obtained from Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Kigali. The wind, sea level ... -
Characteristics of Kenyan rice husk ash and its applications
(Department of Chemistry, 1992)The chemical composition of rice husk ash (RHA) from Mwea and Ahero was determined using various analytical techniques: atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) , X-ray diffraction (XRD), colori ... -
Characteristics of the wet and dry spells during the wet seasons over Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2005)This study aimed at enhancing our understanding of the spatial and temporal characteristics of wet and dry rainfall spells during the main rainfall seasons over Kenya namely the long and short rainfall seasons in order ... -
Characteristics of vertical profile of ozone near the equator
(Meteorology department, university of Nairobi, 1998)Although ozone is rare in several vital roles which the atmosphere, it has depend on vertical distribution of the gas. Consequently, the major objectives of this study were to determine the vertical distribution and ... -
Characteristics of wet and dry spells in Tanzania during the rainy seasons
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2007)Rainfall extremes which cause floods or droughts are known to have capacity to destroy many years of national economic investments on roads, industries, energy, agriculture and other social economic infrastructures. Efforts ... -
Characterization Of Erythrocyte Receptor Polymorphisms In A Malaria Endemic Population In Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Malaria is a strong selective force in the human genome, selecting genes for resistance to disease in human populations living in malaria endemic areas. Selection by malaria has ... -
Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Serratia Marcescens Endosymbionts of Rhabditis Nematodes Against Selected Bacterial and Fungal Pathogen
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Serratia is a genus of gram-negative non-sporulating gamma proteobacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. They are the newest addition to the well-known nematode-bacterium association with the two most common endosymbionts ... -
Characterization and Application of Nanozeolitic Materials as Smart Delivery Systems for Urea Fertilizer and Lambda Cyhalothrin Pesticide
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Natural zeolites could be applied as smart delivery system for controlled release of agricultural inputs resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced environmental pollution caused by excessive use of fertilizer and ... -
Characterization and domestication of indigenous Pleurotus mushroom species in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Mushrooms are traditionally consumed In Western, Nyanza and Coast regions In Kenya. They have been utilized by local communities for a long time and form an integral part of a long standing cultural and traditional ...