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The socio-economic differentials in infant and child mortality in Kenya : evidenced from the 1993 KDHS data.
(1997-10)
The objective of this study was to estimate infant and child
mortality differential with the associated socio-economic factors
at macro-level In Kenya. The variables utilized are maternal
education, paternal education, ...
Sulphur dioxide measurements in Nairobi
(1997)
Sulphur dioxide in ambient air at Nairobi's major Industrial area and its environs was measured
using pararosaniline method. In this study, concentrations for a period of six months (June -
November, 1993) at six sampling ...
The plight of maids in relation to exploitation and domestic aggression: A case study of Nakuru municipality
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
In this report, the researcher presents the findings of a study investigating the factors behind mistreatment of maids by their employers The study was carried out from
November 1994 to February 1995 in Nakuru Municipality, ...
Kenyan Maasai architecture in a changing culture
(1997)
The Kenyan Maasai traditional built form in Kajiado District is changing. It is being replaced by the newly developed homesteads and houses which are inadequately planned, designed and lacking in symbolism. The latter are ...
Consumer attitudes towards marketing : a survey of Nairobi's middle socio-economic class
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
The study comprising this project,investigated consumer' attitudes towards marketing.This was achieved via the four marketing areas of Product;Price;Promotion; and Place (distribution).
The need for the study arose from ...
Participation of rural communities in management and conservation of rangeland resources: the case of Elodaya project, Sudan
(1997)
The study was carried out to determine the roles of community
participation in management and conservation of rangelands and the
socio-economic impact of Elodaya project on the local communities
using direct interviews ...
Soil productivity evaluation under different soil conservation measures in the Harerge highlands of Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
This study aimed at evaluating the different soil conservation measures
namely, level and graded bunds, level and graded fanya juus and grass strips in
soil conservation, nutrient retention and crop yields in the Harerge ...
Epidemiology and economics of mastitis in the smallholder dairy sector of Kiambu district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and economics of mastitis
on smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District. The study was carried out as part
of a larger integrated study on health and production constraints ...
Pattern of burns as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(1997)
This was a hospital based descriptive prospective study of patients
admitted to KNH with burns between is" January 2005 and 14thJune
2005.
A total of two hundred (200) patients were recruited in the study. Their
age, ...
An epidemiological study of ascites in broiler birds in the periurban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Inability to achieve self-sufficiency in food production,
especially protein, in Kenya has necessitated the need to improve
agricultural productivity. As a result, poultry production is being
used to meet this food ...