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Social components of 'informal' seed systems and participatory plant breeding (PPB) programmes: The case of sorghum and pearl millet in Eastern lower slopes of mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Informal (farmer based) seed system is an important source of seed among small scale farmers especially in the marginal zones of developing countries. However, few studies have taken into account social organisation in ...
Factors influencing the management of free primary education funds in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
is on track to achieving some of the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. The Government of Kenya has provided Free Primary Education and increased resource allocation to enhance its delivery. The trend in school enrollment ...
The impact of interventions undertaken to retain girls in primary schools in Kasemeni Division in Kinango District, Coast Province
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The implementation of FPE led to an increase of the enrolment rate in primary schools by 49.3% for girls in Kenya (MoEST, 2003). However the challenge faced immediately after the high enrolment rate was the retention of ...
Role of private media in international peace and security: a case study of Kenya 1992-2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study analyses the role of privately-owned, independent media as a factor in international peace and security. It examines the role the media has played in major international Conflicts towards the end of the twentieth ...
Factors influencing utilisation of data in monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDs: a case of National Aids Control Council in Nakuru Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The HlV/AIDS pandemic has serious social and economic consequences on individuals, households and communities globally. One of the three pillars of HIV 1 AIDS management is one national monitoring and evaluation framework ...
Contribution of urban farming to urban household livelihood and organic waste management : a case study of Bungoma town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Urban farming is the production of agricultural produce through the growing of crops, keeping of livestock and poultry in an urban setup. The study focused on the contribution of urban farming to urban household livelihoods ...
Factors influencing the management effectiveness in higher education institutions: a case of Chuka university college
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study was based on management of higher education institutions. Chapter one defines higher education institutions and differentiates them from other business organizations and gives the research questions and objectives ...
Factors influencing implementation of afforestation projects among farmers contracted by tobacco companies in kuria district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Afforestation represents one of the most significant land uses in the world to mitigate global warming. Seventy percent of the people in developing countries ue wood fuel and burn an average of 700kg per person yearly. ...
Factors that influence participation of children in early childhood education centres in Kenya: a case of central division, Garissa district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study sought to establish the challenges facing early childhood education centers in central division of Garissa District North Eastern Province Kenya. The study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data about ...
Conflict and community: Interplay of traditional and contemporary approaches in conflict resolution among the Somali pastoralists in Wajir district, north eastern province of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Wajir District has for a long time been a battle field between clans. In 1991 fierce fighting erupted: there was theft, robbery, looting, destruction, rape and murder. By late 1993 almost no part ofWajir District was safe. ...