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Inheritance and selection for resistance to Angular Leaf Spot (Phaeoisariopsis Griseola (SACC)and common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas Campestris pv Phaseoli) in yellow beans
(2007-06)
Angular leaf spot (Phaeoisariopsis griseo/a) and common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas
campestris pv phaseo/i) are two major diseases of common bean (Phaseo/us vulgaris
L.). In Africa, the two diseases account for losses ...
Potential of using entomop athogenic nematodes in the management of diamondback moth on kale (brassica oleracea var. Acephala)
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala L., is one of the most important vegetables grown in
Kenya. However, it is prone to serious damage by diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella
L. Extensive and regular use of ...
Impact of the early childhood development programme on the nutritional status of pre-school children in Kaiti and Kilungu divisions in Makueni district, Kenya
(2007)
A comparative cross sectional survey on the impact of the early childhood
development programme on the nutritional status of pre-school children (36-59)
months was carried out in Kaiti and Kilungu divisions in Makueni ...
Competitive Strategies adopted by private primary schools in Nairobi under the 8-4-4 curriculum
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
As many organizations seek to fight competition in the local market place,
many of them have had to adopt different competitive strategies in order
to attract and retain customers. This study was done to establish ...
Maternal breastfeeding practices in relation to growth and nutrition status of children aged 0-24 months in Nairobi, Kenya
(2007-08)
Bottle-feeding is common with more than half of the children given prelacteal
feeds an hour after birth while median duration of breastfeeding (16.7 months) is
also below the recommended duration. These inappropriate ...
Gender dimensions in childcare and nutrition among Maasai children aged 6 - 59 months in Narok central division, Narok, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study sought to establish whether the male and female children aged 6 - 59
months in Narok District are provided with similar feeding and health care practices.
In addition, the involvement of the mothers and fathers ...
Prevalence Of Carotid Artery Stenosis And It's Risk Factors In Patients With Ischaemic Stroke As Seen In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Background: Stroke is the third most common cause of death worldwide and a leading
cause of severe disability. Carotid artery stenosis is an important cause of ischaemic
stroke and therefore closely related to cardiovascular ...
Prevalence and patterns of use of alternative therapies amongst outpatient clinic attendants in Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)
Alternative medicine includes systems, modalities and practices which are used to treat or
prevent diseases which are outside the modes and methods of treatment practiced by the
dominant health care system of a society ...
Prevalence of adenovirus, astrovirus and rotavirus diarrhoea in children infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Diarrhoea is one of the commonest symptoms of disease in children. In some communities
25% of children younger than one year may suffer from diarrhoea episodes in any two-week
period. Worldwide, each child under five ...
The image of Africa in the works of Margaret Laurence: a study of the prophet's camel bell, this side Jordan, and the tomorrow-tamer
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study examines the image of Africa in three creative works by Canadian novelist,
Margaret Laurence, namely The Prophet's Camel Bell, This Side Jordan, and The
Tomorrow - Tamer. Concerned that Laurence's critics have ...