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Determinants of E-Services Use in Higher Education: A case of a Kenyan University Academic and Non Academic Staff
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The establishment of electronic services (e-services) has been an important policy goal in many
universities worldwide. This notwithstanding, staff access to e-services and its reliability still
remains an issue of concern ...
Abundance of indigenous rhizobia nodulating cowpea and common bean in central Kenyan soils
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The abundance of indigenous soil rhizobia can determine whether a legume would
respond to inoculation or not. This study was therefore conducted to determine the
population size of indigenous soil rhizobia nodulating ...
Effects of tropical ecosystem engineers on soil quality and crop performance under different tillage and residue management
(2014)
Feeding a future global population of 9 billion will require a 70-100% increase in food production, resulting in unprecedented challenges for agriculture and natural resources, especially in Sub-saharan Africa (SSA). ...
Breeding services and the factors influencing their use on smallholder dairy farms in central Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Dairy cattle breeding is an important technology in the enhancement and promotion of dairy production in Uganda. The introduction of germplasm through AI is crucial to enhance the production potential of the local breeds. ...
Exploratory analysis of factors affecting weaning weight of Dorper and Red Maasai lambs
(2011)
This case study explores the patterns in relationships of various factors with weaning
weights of Red Maasai and Dorper lambs and their crosses, such as year of birth, sex, age
at weaning and age of dam. In particular, ...
Efficiency and interactive effects of Tillage Practices, Cropping Systems and Organic Inputs on Soil Moisture Retention in Semi-Arid Yatta Sub-County, Kenya
(2014)
The study evaluated the efficiency and interactive of tillage practices, cropping systems and
organic inputs (soil moisture conservation techniques) on soil moisture retention in semi-arid
Yatta sub-county between October ...
Acquisition of antigens by airway dendritic cells. Do we know enough?
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The respiratory system is endowed with a number of structural and functional barriers that
protect it against harmful and innocuous material from taking advantage of its vast surface
area to gain access into the organism. ...
Improving the nutritional value of traditional finger millet porridges for children aged 7-24 months in Bujenje County of Western Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Child malnutrition is a major problem in
Western Uganda where
finger
millet porridges are commonly
used as complementary f
oo
ds.
This
study
aimed
at
improving
the nutritional
value and safety ...
Impact of Organic Vegetable Production System in Kiambu and Kajiado Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Though there are many documented reasons that make farmers to adopt organic farming system, economic benefits
present a major motivation. The study was conducted to evaluate the impact of organic production system on ...
Tolerance and Residue Study for Standardized Macleaya cordata Extract Added to Chicken Feed
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Feed palatability is necessary for optimum feed intake and utilization in all animal species. The
effects of consumption of a standardized preparation of an extract of Macleaya cordata (M. cordata), a
herbaceous flowering ...