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Estimation of adult mortality in Kenya using information on orphan-hood
(1986-05)
There are various ways of constructing life table
using indirect methods. One such method is using information
of both child and adult mortality. In this thesis we have
used the Trussell's method of estimating child ...
Fatigue crack growth in a low alloy steel
(University of Nairobi., 1980-10)
Settlement patterns in Nyeri district
(1981)
Buildings are a physical imprint of man's occupation of an area and they represent a summary of man's activities and his way of life in given circumstances. This study is aimed at presentip~ a detailed description, ...
Intercensal fertility estimation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987-09)
This study examines indirect techniques of estimating
intercensal fertility levels in Kenya. Parameters,Crude birth
Birth Rate, Total Fertility Rate, Net Reproduction Rate, Gross
Reproduction Rate and the Mean Age at ...
Demographic, socio-economic and environmental factors influencing maternal morbidity and mortality in Nairobi: 1977 - 1986
(University of Nairobi., 1988-05)
In Kenya, women aged 15-49 years make up almost one-quarter of the total
population. This is a significant figure and calls for serious
consideration of the women's reproductive health problems as it is now
recognized ...
The influence of socio-economic and demographic factors on fertility levels in Nairobi
(1985)
Nairobi which is the study area, is the largest urban centre and capital of Kenya. It acquired its urban status in 1950. It is located almost at the centre of the country. From North to south, it stretches from 2010'S to ...
The diversity factor in the history of Islam in Nairobi 1900 - 1963
(University of Nairobi, 1987)
After the death of Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w.) the Muslim Uinnah was rocked by succession disputes. One group was in favour of the principle which was devoid of the notion of heredity, while the other favoured succession by ...
The institutional framework and the role of The community in district planning:a case study of Kakamega District
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
Since the majority of Kenya people live
in rural areas, there has been a continued stress
on the importance of developing the rural areas. Many
strategies have been used towards this end. District
Focus for Rural ...
Determinants Of Intra-rural Labour Migration: A Case Study Of Mumias Agro-industry In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 1985)
This study attempts to uncover some of the
causes of rural-rural migration in Kenya. It is based
on the 1983/84 Population-Agriculture Interrelationship
Sample Survey conducted by a team of researchers from
the University ...