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The role of urban agriculture in enhancing food security in the city of Nairobi: A gender perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2008-06)
This research study was based on urban farming in the city of Nairobi.
The study aimed at identifying the reasons for involvement in farming activities and if
farming in the city has any contribution to food security.
It ...
An empirical review and evaluation of the causes of project failure
(2008)
Many organisations have embraced the concept of projects as a mechanism for delivering
strategic objectives. The work of a project is transient with a defined beginning and end.
This conceptual study paper is primarily ...
A Survey Of Techniques Of Credit Risk Management In Micro-Finance Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The objective of the study was to identify the techniques used by micro finance institutions in the management of credit risk in Kenya, and to examine the main challenges facing the micro finance institutions operating in ...
An analysis of the socio-political effects of the Somalia conflict on Somali women (1991-2005)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Conflicts are endemic in the human society. Since they are endemic in the society,
they should be accepted as a reality and managed in such a way that their dysfunctional
effects are minimized and their positive aspects ...
Impacts of Sand Mining on the Environment in Mjanaheri - Ngomeni Areas of Magarini Division, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Findings of magnetic resonance imaging of intra-articular knee pathology : Radioarthroscopic correlation
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2008)
Males (58.7%) were more affected than females (4l.3%).Majority of the patients were in the 26- 50 years age group, with the right knee (67.4%) being affected more than the left (32.6%). The commonest findings encountered ...
Ocular manifestation of Rift Valley Fever as observed in the 2006 epidemic in Kenya
(2008)
Introduction: Rift Valley fever (RVF)is a febrile viral zoonotic disease that affects
ruminants primarily and humans as secondary host. It occurs in low rainfall
plains after abnormally wet season and flooding which ...
Genetic Diversity Analysis Among Cowpea [vigna Unguiculata (l.) Walp] Accessions From Sub-saharan Africa Using Simple Sequence Repeats (ssr's).
(University of Nairobi, 2008-11)
Cowpea is one of the most important legumes in the world. It is the second most
important pulse crop in tropical Africa after common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Cowpea
is valued for the high protein content of its grains ...
Factors influencing school strikes in Central Division, Laikipia District
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing student's strikes in public secondary schools in Central Division, T.aikipia District.
A major justification for this study was to date the problem ...