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The Reproductive biology of the thumbprint emperor, lethrinus harak (forsskal 1775) from the marine waters of Kenya with special emphasis on its fecundity estimates
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
The reproductive biology of the Thumbprint Emperor, Lethrinus
harak (Forsskal 1775) was studied between April 95 - March 96
off the Kenya coast. The emphasis of the research was to compare
its fecundity estimates Using ...
Optimum Age-specific Harvesting Policy For A Population Growing According To The Leslie Matrix Model
(University of Nairobi, 1997-11)
Under favorable conditions, natural animal population has a tendency to increase in
numbers. It is, however, possible to remove some animals and still maintain a constant
population size. This type of removal is known ...
Traditional medicines in anticonvulsant therapy: implications of trace elements in health and disease
(1997)
The importance of the organic constituents in medicinal plant extracts
and herbal medicines have often been acknowledged. There is also
increasing evidence implicating inorganic constituents, particularly
essential trace ...
The stylistic reciprocity between textual errancy and cohesion in David Maillu's broken drum
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
A stylistic analysis of David Maillu's Broken Drum reveals that the text is
committed to both centripetal and centrifugal artistic goals. While these would, as a
general rule, be opposed to each other, they are uniquely ...
Development of science and technology infrastructure in Kenya during periods of structural adjustment
(1997)
For almost one decade now Kenya has been experiencing a series of
setbacks with adverse effects on the rates of economic and social
development. To many economists, this crisis has been referred to as
structural, ...
A study of socio-economic factors in farm productivity of small, medium and large-scale farmers in Mathira and Municipal Divisions, Nyeri district
(1997-05)
The central aim of this study is to investigate the impact
of socio-economic factors namely, land size, pricing system,
labour, extension, credit system, food cash crop dualism,
membership to co-operatives, type of farm ...
Toward a Kenyan African Christian theological basis for environmental conservation
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
This study is an attempt to develop an African Christian theological basis for environmental conservation in Kenya. The motive behind it is the observation that previous researchers towards rehabilitating nature have been ...
The determinants of contraceptive use among the exposed and married women in the Abagusii community
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Since independence, Kenya's population has been increasing rapidly, due to its persistently high growth rate. Despite a drastic decline of its mortality rate, due to improving socio¬economic conditions including the ...
Kitharaka segmental morphophonology with special reference to the noun and the verb
(1997)
In this thesis we explore Kitharaka segmental mophophonology using the Natural Generative Phonology model as proposed by Hooper (1976).
We have looked at the underlying representation and the surface realisations ...
The impact of resource exploitation on the environment and landuse, the case of stone quarrying in kangundo division
(1997)
This study examines the impact of stone quarrying on
the environment. and land use in Kangundo division Machakos
district. stone quarrying as a mining activities has an effect on t.he
environment where it is carried ...