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Genetic variability and heritability of chickpea (cicer arietinum L.) genotypes in normal and elevated temperatures
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)There has been rising interest in growing chickpea among other legumes for food due to its endurance to harsh weather conditions. However, rising temperatures due to climate change may tend to affect the growing regions ... -
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The genres of Acoli Oral Literature volume one, analysis and evaluation
(Makerere University, Kampala, 1975)The Thesis sets out to study three main genres of Acoli Oral Literature, namely: fol': narrative, the short fixed forms (proverbs, proverbial sayings, similes and riddles) and the sung form. The study focuses on ... -
Geodetic network adjustment through robust parameter estimation
(1996)The classical estimation procedures, such as least squares approach, tised to estimate parameters in geodetic network adjustment, take into consideration several assumptions about normality and independence of ... -
Geographic Information System and the Implementation of Kenyan Vision 2030 State Department of Lands
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the private and public sectors, organizations have invested in information systems as a strategic infrastructure in management decision making. These tools have been identified as paramount and vital in driving management ... -
A geographical analysis of the distribution of migrants in Uganda
(Faculty of Arts, University of East Africa, 1968)This thesis aims at analysing the distribution of migrant peoples in Uganda, and to map these distributions aa they are revealed in the 1959 Uganda General African Census. For the purposes of this thesis, a migrant is ... -
Geographical indications globally and the Kenyan approach
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Geographical Information Systems in Environmental Management: a Case Study of National Environment Management Authority Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)GIS technology is a relatively new technology used to enhance efficiency in day-to-day operations within an organization. The main purpose of this research was to establish the usage and performance of GIS in Environmental ... -
Geographical perspectives on the role of small urban centres in regional planning strategy: a study of marketing and trade in Laikipia district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1997)Small urban centers have recently been recognized as important and integral components of regional planning designs in developing countries. For instance, the Kenya Government's Development Policy for ASAL (1992: 64), ... -
Geographical, demographical and some clinical characteristics of Burkitt's Lymphoma in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2001)Much importance is currently being attached to Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) as a disease in tropical Africa and it is currently under a critical study in this region. Kenya lies in the region where Burkitts lymphorna is expected ... -
Geographies of Terror: a Case Study of Garissa County (2011-2012)
(University of Nairobi,Department Of Political Science And Public Administration,, 2013)The aim of this dissertation is to highlight factors that underpin occurrence of domestic and regional terrorism particularly in Kenya between October 2011 and December 2012. During this period Kenya experienced 61 terror ... -
The Geography of the Port of Kisumu
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Geological and geotechnical conditions of Nairobi subsurface
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The City of Nairobi is the capital as well as the social, economic and communication hub of Kenya. It is located on the eastern flank of the East African Rift Valley. The study area is mainly underlain by pyroclastic ... -
Geospatial analysis of land cover and land use change in the Mau forest complex of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study employed the use of Remote Sensing and GIS to evaluate the Land Cover and Land Use Changes that had occurred between 1973 and 2010 in the Mau forest complex, Kenya. The study area is around 400,000 hectares and ... -
Geschlecht Uno Arbeit Frauen in Manneroomanen
(University of Nairobi,Department of Linguistics and African Languages, 2002) -
Gestalt And Color Psychology In The Visual Communication Of Uniliver Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2009) -
Giriama funeral songs: a functional aesthetic study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and African Languages, 2000)This study is based on the analysis of Giriama funeral songs as oral literary works of art with the objective 'of establishing their social functions and aesthetic effects particularly on the intended audience. The ... -
The Giriama rising, 1913-1914 focus for Political development in the Kenya Hinterland, 1850-1963
(University Of California, 1973)This dissertation seeks to examine the development of Giriama society during a period of transition after the mid-nineteenth century and to examine the Giriama rising of 1913-1914 as a microcosm of Giriama politics - ... -
GIS application in the management of Youth Enterprise Developement Fund: a case study of C-Yes in Gatundu South Constituency
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Geographic Information Systems provide a multi-disciplinary approach to address many current issues in the society. Information sharing is the key to integrated approach to multiple problem solving and central to information ... -
A GIS based methodology for developing a hydraulic network model Case study of Karen, Nairobi Kenya
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008-03)The main aim of every water distribution system is to deliver water to the consumer when it is necessary, in the correct quantity and in accordance with relevant quality standards. Obviously, a mathematical model that ...