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Phytochemical Analysis and Establishment of Embryogenic Cell Suspension and Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation for Farmer Preferred Cultivars of West African Plantain (Musa spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Banana and plantain are among the foremost staple food crops providing food and livelihood to over 500 million people in tropical countries. Despite the importance, their production is hampered due to several biotic and ...
Constraints limiting the improvement of manure management as climate smart technology for smallholder dairy farmers
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The global quest for a sustainable bio-economy has brought to the fore importance of engaging
agricultural systems in the production and in practice change. There have been issues limiting farmers
from improving the ...
A Cluster Analysis of Variables Essential for Climate Change Adaptation of Smallholder Dairy Farmers of Nandi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Smallholder dairy farmers occupy high potential areas of Kenya and are a source of manure, crops and
milk. There is need to use other means of characterising smallholder dairy farmers as they mostly
practice mixed farming. ...
A Fast and Accurate Analytical Method for Parameter Determination of a Photovoltaic System Based on Manufacturer’s Data
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Modeling and simulation of a photovoltaic solar system play a significant role in understanding its behavior in various environmental conditions. Utilization of the datasheet information in modeling and simulation of the ...
Advancing Africa’s great lakes research and academic potential: Answering the call for harmonized, long-term, collaborative networks and partnerships
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The African Great Lakes (AGL) have rich fisheries and are renowned ‘‘biodiversity hotspots”. Consequently
the AGLand the ecosystem services they provide, underpin the welfare and livelihoods of over 50 million
people ...
Water Availability Analysis of Multiple Source Groundwater Supply Systems in Water Stressed Urban Centers Case of Lodwar Municipality Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Ensuring water security to urban population in fragile environments through interlinked systems of groundwater abstraction, storage and distribution of sufficient quantity is challenging
especially to urban utilities ...
Aflatoxin-producing fungi associated with pre-harvest maize contamination in Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Maize is an important staple crop for the majority of the population in Uganda. However, in tropical and subtropical climates, maize is frequently contaminated with aflatoxins, a group of cancer-causing and immuno-suppressive ...
Risk factors for the incursion, spread and persistence of the foot and mouth disease virus in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Identification of risk factors is crucial in Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control especially in endemic
countries. In Rwanda, almost all outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) have started in Eastern ...
Levels of PM 10 and PM 2.5 and Respiratory Health Impacts on School-Going Children in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The respiratory system of children is vulnerable to exposure to particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of less than 2.5 and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10) or even lower.
Objective: This study assessed PM10 and PM2.5 ...
Identity and authentication Model for Bring your own Device in Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The use of personal mobile devices for work related assignments and vice versa has become a common trend in business today. With escalated developments in technology, there has been a significant shift on how organizations ...