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Our universe: a physics Perspective on its structure and Destiny
(Department of Physics, University of Nairobi, 2011)One of the greatest strengths of the human consciousness is the ability to conjure up plausible concepts, models and logical schemes on the relational unity of our reality. This is achieved on the basis of innate ... -
Outdoor Confinement Does Not Compromise Reproductive Performance of the Helmeted Guinea Fowl Numida meleagris
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011) -
The ovary of the insectivorous bat Otomops martiensseni.
(Department of Zoology, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1975)Ovaries from 30 bats were investigated. The left ovary is atrophic in Otomops martiensseni. The histology and ultrastructure of the right ovary are described. The corpus luteum degenerates during early pregnancy. The ... -
An overview of aquaculture in eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1992-04)Egypt, Kenya and Malawi, have the earliest recorded history of fish farming in eastern Africa, dating back to the beginning of the century. Between 1940 and 1960 aquaculture started in Rwanda, Uganda Zambia, Zimbabwe and ... -
Overview of governmental support across Africa towards the development and growth of herbal medicine
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Traditional African Medicine (TAM) is our socioeconomic and sociocultural heritage, providing service to over 80% of the population in Africa. Although, it has come a long way from the times of our ancestors, not much ... -
An overview of groundwater and sanitation challenges in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The sub-surface is used in most parts of Africa as a repository of human waste and as a source of groundwater through pit latrines and shallow wells respectively. The wells provide freshwater to millions of people in Africa ... -
Overview of Principles and Application of Environmental Risk Assessment
(School of Biological Sciences, 2007) -
An overview of the current status of biodiversity in Africa
(School of Biological Sciences, 1994) -
An overview of the diversity of microorganisms involved in decomposition in soils
(2004)Decomposition is a complex and prolonged process initiated before death and with rate constants varying with the nature of the substrate, and the characteristics of the environment. The process of decomposition is generally ... -
Ovicidal effects of certain pesticides on the two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae and the predacious mite, Amblyseius gossipi ( Acari: Tetranychidae: Phytoseiidae).
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1988)Abstract Not Available -
Oxidation of ascorbic acid on a poly aniline modified electrode
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
Oxidation of Ascorbic acid on a polyaniline derivatized electrode
(Department of Chemistry, 1993) -
Ozone Fluctuations: The East African situation, .Proceedings of the first National workshop on Meteorological applications and services, Nairobi;
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1989) -
P.M. Shiundu* and A.P. Wade:
(Department of Chemistry, 1990) -
P.M. Shiundu, A.P. Wade, P.D. Wentzell, and J.A. Horner
(Department of Chemistry, 1988) -
The palaeo-lake Suguta and its importance for understanding lake level fluctuations in the East African Rift System
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2010)We studied the most recent dry-wet-dry cycle in the presently arid Suguta Valley in the Northern Kenya Rift where a 300-m-deep lake has formed during the so-called African Humid Period (AHP, 14.8-5.5 ka BP). Hydromodeling ... -
Palaeo-research in Africa: relevance to sustainable environmental management and significance for the future
(2004)Africa’s environment is closely linked with its climate, so that climatic constraints have been a major force in the development of vegetation, soils, agriculture and general livelihood (Nicholson 2001). The African ...