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Analysis of determinants of agricultural credit performance in Kenya
(2010-06)
The main research objective was to analyze the determinants of agricultural credit
performance in Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) Kenya. The specific objectives were to
analyze the historical and current performance ...
A study on the factors affecting the uptake of carbon finance investments opportunities in Kenya
(2012-11)
The global challenges of growth, urbanisation, scarcity and environmental change
have become the key strategic drivers for business leaders in the present world.
Governments and business constituencies are shifting from ...
Studies in Epidemiology and control of Rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(1998-09)
This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and control of rabies in Machakos District
of Kenya. The main objectives were: I) to design and implement a community-based, active
surveillance programme to estimate ...
Prevalence, intensity and risk factors of helminths and Haemoparasites infections in pigs in homabay district, Kenya
(2010-08)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence, intensity and risk factors
associated with the transmission of helminths and haemoparasites of pigs in Homabay District,
Kenya. A questionnaire survey ...
Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(2005-04)
Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national
development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in
output and productivity is critical. ...
An investigation into alternative strategies of discipline in the absence of corporal punishment in the public secondary schools in Matungulu division, Machakos district, Kenya
(2004)
Corporal punishment has been used as a method of discipline in many schools until
the withdrawal by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (2001). With
discipline being so detrimental to existence of harmony ...
A GIS based methodology for developing a hydraulic network model Case study of Karen, Nairobi Kenya
(2008-03)
The main aim of every water distribution system is to deliver water to the
consumer when it is necessary, in the correct quantity and in accordance with
relevant quality standards. Obviously, a mathematical model that ...
Kenya’s implementation of AGOA
(2007-09)
In this project, the researcher assesses the impact of the implementation of the
Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) initiative by the American government to Sub-
Saharan African countries as a whole with a bias to the ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathology of ecto and haemoparasites infections in indigenous chickens in eastern province of kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Indigenous chickens constitute over 81% of poultry in Kenya and produce 71% of
eggs and poultry meat. Ecto- and haemoparasites limit production of these birds in the
rural areas. However, no previous studies have been ...
The effects of fertilizers and mulberry (morus alba l. ) variety on cocoon and silk quality in Kenya
(2008-05)
The study was carried out in two sites already with existing mulberry trees comprising three
varieties, Kanva , Noi (Thailand), and Embu (local variety). The main objective of the study was
to determine the effect of ...