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The Population Dynamics of Anopheles gambiae Immature Stages and their Interaction with other Aquatic Fauna.
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2005-01)Anopheles gambiae sensu lato IS a major vector of malaria in western Kenya where environmental conditions are highly conducive for its survival and reproduction. Breeding mostly occurs in newly formed small and transient ... -
Population Dynamics Of Nematode Parasites And Evaluation Of Damage By Meloidogyne Javanica To Some Common Vegetables In The Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1978)The commonly cultivated vegetables in the Kenya Highlands include tomato, capsicums cucumber, carrot, cabbage and dodo (Amarathus sp), They form an important component of the human diet particularly in the small-scale ... -
Population Dynamics of Rastrinedella Argentea (Pellegrin) 1904 (Pisces: Cyprinidae) in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya
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Population Dynamics of Rastrineobola Argentea (Pelegrin) 1904 (Pisoes : Cyprinidae) in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria ,kenya
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Population ecology of maasai giraffe (giraffa camelopardalis Tippelskirchi) in relation to climate variability in southern kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wildlife populations and their habitats are facing serious threats from global changes in climate and human development activities. Large herbivores with slow reproductive rates, bulk food requirements, wide foraging ... -
Population Estimate and Distribution of the Western Chimpanzee (Pan Troglodytes Verus) in Sapo National Park, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The western chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) has recently been uplisted from endangered to “Critically Endangered category” in the IUCN Red List. It is therefore key to monitor population status and trends of the remaining ... -
Population of aspergillus section flavi and aflatoxin contamination in maize from fields treated with atoxigenic aspergillus flavus (aflasafe ke01) in lower eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Maize, the staple food for 96% of Kenya’s population is highly prone to aflatoxin contamination. The objective of this study was to understand shifts in baseline populations within Aspergillus section Flavi in soils and ... -
Population parameters, genetic differentiation and socio-economics of sardinella aurita (valenciennes 1847) and pseudotolithus senegalensis (valenciennes 1833) in south coast, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Fish is a source of protein to over 20 million people. This contribute to food security and poverty alleviation in coastal communities of the world leading to overexploitation in most fisheries in Africa. This study ... -
Population Size Estimation Using Bayesian Approach:a Case of Tertiary Student Men Who Have Sex With Men in Nairobi, Kenya
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Population structure, activity and distribution of grant's gazelle in Nairobi national park.
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Population studies of elephant (loxodonta africana) in Tsavo Ecosystem, Kenya: 1975-1980
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1981)The population dynamics and mortality patterns of the elephant in Tsavo ecosystem between 1975 and 1980 ,.-~restudied following the recent drastic decline in their numbers. The population estimate of the live elephant ... -
Post Adoption Evaluation Model For Cloud Computing Services Utilization In Universities In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Cloud computing is a new computing paradigm that is gaining popularity in Kenya and the world over and as such this study was conducted in order to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon. This study was primarily ... -
Potential causes and predictability of the space - time patterns of the decadal rainfall variability modes over East Africa
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2005)Extreme rainfall events have devastating socio-economic impacts associated with food shortages, insufficient hydropower, water, shelter, loss of life and property. Prediction and timely early warning of such extreme ... -
Potential effects of changes in climate, land cover and population on the quantity of ater resources in lake nakuru and lake elmenteita areas, kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)This study evaluates the potential effects of changes in climate, population and land cover on the quantity of surface water and groundwater resources in Lake Nakuru and Lake Elmenteita areas. Multiple linear regression ... -
Potential environmental impact due to mining and use of coal in areas around Mui basin in Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The Kenyan population is growing at an alarming rate which have led to increase in demand for resources such as energy, food, medical care, infrastructure and many more. Most of the problems or factors hindering Kenya ... -
The Potential For Bioethanol Fuels To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Household Cooking In Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kibera, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis explores the potential for increased adoption of clean and sustainable domestic cooking fuels in urban informal settlements to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the impact of ... -
The Potential Of Agroforestry As An Adaptation Strategy To Mitigate The Impacts Of Climate Change: A Case Study Of Kiine Community- Kirinyaga County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya, just like other countries in the world, continues to feel the impacts of climate change. These impacts are huge more so in Africa, as the backbone of its economy is heavily reliant on agriculture. As we know, most ... -
Potential of predicting rainfall onset and cessation dates in Kenya using tropospheric moisture accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rainfall portrays high variability in space and time in Kenya. The severity of rainfall variability demonstrated as excessively heavy precipitation (floods) or excessively light rainfall (droughts) affects the economy of ...