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The role of peasant rural women in Kenya's economic development: a case study of Nkararo location
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
In the rural area per capita income is low and so is the living standard. Increasing productivity, income and living standards is a priority.
The majority of rural population are peasant rural women involved in agribusiness ...
Gastric cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital Blood Group Distribution, helicobacter pylori status and dietary patterns in patients with gastric carcinoma: A comparative study
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Gastric carcinoma is the 9th commonest malignancy in Kenya and a major cause of
morbidity and mortality. Various risk factors have been associated with it.
Blood group A is associated with increased incidence of diffuse ...
Paediatric trauma in hospitalised patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2004)
In low, middle and high income countries, injuries are identified as the most important preventable
cause of death and disability for children beyond the first few months of life. There is little data on
paediatric trauma ...
Need for public and private sector partnership in solid waste management
(2004-05)
Solid waste management is an essential public service that benefits all the urban
residents. It is not feasible to exclude from service those who do not pay because public
cleanliness and the safe disposal of wastes are ...
Students perception of the importance of guidance and counselling in curbing indiscipline in secondary schools in Getembe Division Of Central Kisii District
(2004)
The main purpose of the study was to assess the students perception of the importance of guidance and counselling with emphasis on its importance in curbing indiscipline in secondary schools in Getembe Division ofKisii ...
The effects of single parenthood on the development of adolescents 14 -19 years in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2004-09)
This study set out to assess the relationship between single parenthood and the socio-psychological development of adolescents in Kenya and more specifically Nairobi area. The study explores the relationship of single ...
Perception of guidance and counseling by students in Matungulu Division, Machakos district
(2004)
Puberty and adolescence are stage riddled with many physiological, social and emotional changes in human growth and development. It is also a time rife with anxiety, self-consciousness and ...
Effect of powdered orange and white fleshed sweetpotato (ipomoea batatas) on serum retinol and carotenoid concentration in 3 to 7 years old children in Nambale division Busia district, Kenya
(2004)
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the powdered
orange fleshed sweetpotatoes (Ipomoea Batatas, SPK 004 also known as Kakamega 4 )
on serum retinol and carotenoids in a sample of one hundred ...
Evaluation of varietal resistance and pesticides as management strategies for thrips (megalurothrips sjostedti trybom and frankliniella occidentalis pergande) on french beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(2004)
Evaluation of pesticides and varieties was undertaken in Kabete Campus Field Station
during the period October 2001 to September 2002. Evaluation and screening of
commercial French bean varieties and breeding lines was ...