Search
Now showing items 51-60 of 1690
Risk of contamination of cattle carcasses with Escherichia coli O157 from slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study was carried out in three abattoirs supplying meat to butcheries in Nairobi and its environs. The objectives ofthe study were to assess the level of contamination of carcasses with Escherichia coli 0157 in the ...
Factors associated with Rickets among children aged 6-59 months at Kiambu District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Rickets is a metabolic bone disease and is caused by low calcification of bones. It is a nutrient deficiency manifestation particularly for calcium and vitamin D from sunlight. Rickets among children in Kiambu District ...
Assessment of the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study assessed the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification. The specific objectives were aimed at determining the seasonal wind pattern; investigation of the temporal and spatial variation of ...
Development of business strategies of selected firms in the micro finance sector in Kenya
(2012)
The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that affect the development of business strategies for select organisations in the microfinance sector in Kenya. The criteria used to select the organisations was ...
An analysis of external support on the growth of women owned micro enterprises: a survey of women enterprises in Thika Municipality
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of fi'nancial and non financial services on the quality and quantity of women owned enterprises in Thika Municipality as well as the concerns of the women entrepreneurs ...
Determinants of academic perfomance in public day secondary schools in Meru Central District, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study was carried out to investigate the determinants of academic performance in public day schools in Meru Central District of Meru County. The objective of the study is to investigate how the home environment, income ...
An investigation of the impact of power transformer parameters on voltage collapse in a high voltage A.C Network
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Voltage collapse is the process by which the sequence of events accompanying voltage instability leads to a low unacceptable voltage profile in a significant part of the power system. Voltage stability is of major importance ...
Effect of feed enzymes and energy level on broiler chicken (Gallus domesticus) performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The effects of two feed enzymes, Allzyme SSF and Nutrase Xylla (NX) and dietary energy level on broiler chicken performance were studied. Three main diets, high energy (HE), medium energy (ME) and low energy (LE) were ...
Socio-economic aspects of irrigation schemes in Kenya, the case of Rice production in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Mixed performances have been experienced in the National Irrigation schemes (NID) over time, social and economic aspects in the schemes were studied given the various management regimes. Baseline data for the study was ...
An investigation of private/public partnerships in tourism-the case of Eselenkei conservation in Kajiado District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Private/public partnerships are today an integral part of the sustainable tourism thinking. Conceptualised as vehicles through which local people could benefit from tourism, these partnerships have been on the increase in ...