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Adoption of the green concept in Nairobi for biodiversity conservation, environmental management and sustainable development goals implementation
(2018)
This study dwelt on the role adoption of green concept plays in environmental management and implementation of sustainable development goals in Kenya. This was studied using the case of Nairobi County. The theoretical ...
Prevalence of Mastitis and Effectiveness of Mastitis Control in Dairy Cattle in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study assessed prevalence of mastitis and effectiveness of mastitis control in dairy cattle in Mathira constituency. Data regarding occurrence of mastitis, farmers' current practices in mastitis control, and administering ...
Validation of monoclonal antibodies in detection of cassava brown streak viruses using triple antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay technique
(2018)
Cassava is an important food crop in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Its production in East and Central African regions has been devastated by Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), caused by two distinct virus species, ...
Constraints and efficiency of cattle marketing in semiarid pastoral system in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Livestock keeping is regarded as a store of wealth for pastoralists in Kenya, besides their social and cultural functions. The objective of this study was to prioritize constraints to cattle marketing in a semiarid pastoral ...
An appraisal of rabies occurrence and control in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Background: Rabies is a serious neglected disease which occurs worldwide. In urban areas, the control of the disease is expected to be hampered by several unique constraints.
Objective: To appraise the occurrence and ...
Nutritional evaluation of indigenous foods with potential food-based solution to alleviate hunger and malnutrition in Kenya
(2013)
Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the nutritional quality and key essential nutrients in indigenous foods consumed by vulnerable groups to identify practical applications for alleviation of hunger and malnutrition ...
Foot and mouth disease sero-prevalence in cattle in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
A cross sectional study was conducted on serum from 39 counties in Kenya in
order to determine the
prevalence of
foot
and
mouth
disease in bovine species.
The study util
ized
serum
samples
at
Foot
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and
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Mouth ...
Characteristics of soils in selected maize growing sites along altitudinal gradients in East African highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Maize is the main staple crop in the East African Mountains. Understanding how the edaphic characteristics change along altitudinal gradients is important for maximizing maize production in East African Highlands, which ...
Changes in Soil Chemical Properties in Response to Application of Phosphorus Sources in Legume Sorghum Cropping Systems
(2014)
Field experiments to evaluate effect of phosphorus (P) fertilizers and integration of
legumes in sorghum cropping systems on soil pH, available nitrogen (N) and P,
were conducted in Njoro Kenya during the short (SRS) and ...
Policy Options For Enhancing Women’s Participation In Managing Water Resources In Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)
The important role that women play in the management of water resources has been recognized in various parts of the world. This is because they play a significant role in accessing water for various uses such as washing, ...