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Camel milk hygiene.Analysis of camel milk contamination in Garissa and Wajir counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Amendment of Tephrosia Improved Fallows with Inorganic Fertilizers Improves Soil Chemical Properties, N Uptake, and Maize Yield in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Maize production in Malawi is limited mainly by low soil N and P. Improved fallows of N-fixing legumes such as Tephrosia and Sesbania offer options for improving soil fertility particularly N supply. The interactions of ...
Consumer perceptions and demand for biofortified sweet potato-based biscuit: The case of Akarabo golden power biscuit in Rwanda
(2014)
Certain varieties of sweet potato, especially orange-fleshed, are being promoted as part of the strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency in children and pregnant mothers. However, the consumption of sweet potato is more ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Used in the Control of Striga in Maize by Smallholder Farmers of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The production of maize is constrained by parasitic weeds, particularly Striga. A study was carried out to document
farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices on Striga control among smallholder farmers across three ...
The Mediation Effect of Customer Perception on the Relationship Between Quality Drivers and Customer Satisfaction in Large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study sought to establish the influence of quality drivers on the satisfaction of direct
business customers within large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi and assess the mediation effect of
customer perception on this ...
Phytochemistry and toxicity studies of aqueous and methanol extract of natura lly growing and cultivated Aloe Turkanensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Despite wide usage Aloe turkanensis as an herbal remedy, its phytochemical profile and safety has not been properly documented. Aqueous and methanol extract of a naturally occurring and cultivated whole plant was obtained.In ...
Tenure and Forest Income: Observations from a Global Study on Forests and Poverty
(2014)
We explore the relationship between tenure and forest income in 271 villages throughout the tropics. We find that state owned forests generate more forest income than private and community-owned forests both per household ...
Towards a more balanced view on the potentials of locally-based monitoring
(2014)
The literature on locally-based monitoring in the context of conservation of ecosystems and natural resources in developing countries displays a great deal of optimism about its prospects as a low-cost approach to gather ...
Factors Associated With Daily Weight Gain Of Calves In Maasai Pastoral Systems In Kajiado District, Kenya
(2014-07-22)
An on-farm observational study was conducted between November 2000 and February 2002 to identify the factors
associated with average daily weight gain (ADWG) of calves in Maasai pastoral systems of Kenya. The study
involved ...
The Effects Of Exchange Rate Liberalization In Kenya On French Beans Exports
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The adoption of a floating exchange rate system in Kenya was an effort to make it more aligned to the market determined equilibrium rate. However, there is limited empirical evidence that success has since been achieved ...