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Pedotranslocation in Planosols and its management implications in Kinangop area, Kenya
(1995-09)
In this study transfer of clay and other soil constituents
was evaluated using soil samples from Kitiri Scheme in the
Kinangop plateau. The total area covered by the study which is
based on pedotranslocation in Planosols ...
The response of maize - pigeonpea Intercrop to nitrogen and phosphate Fertilizers
(2013-05-09)
Two experiments were conducted during the short rainy season of October 1989 to April
1990to study the effect of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer application on the intercrops
of maize and pigeon pea on their growth, ...
Service quality practices among commercial banks in Kenya
(2012)
In every modern organization, service quality is a cornerstone upon which the very survival of
the organization relies on. The market for quality services has become very competitive. It is no
longer advantageous to have ...
Applicability of Altman (1968) model in predicting financial distress of commercial banks in Kenya
(2011)
The study basically determines how financial distress can be predicted in banking industry using Altman(1968) model. Many corporate are faced with financial inefficiency and are not in position to correctly predict their ...
Studies on the ecology of hive beetles in Kenya
(2012-02)
Although beekeeping has become an important economic venture in Kenya, and is being used
to alleviate poverty and promote environmental conservation, very little information exists on
arthropods associated with honey ...
Household food and nutrition security in association with HIV progression: a comparative study of highlands and lowlands in Wundanyi Division, Coast Province, Kenya
(2006)
Household food security that includes household food availability, accessibility and utilization, is
Abstract
synergistically associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) ...
Effects of domestic and wild herbivore utilisation on Herbaceous layer above ground primary production In Central Kenya Savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This study investigated the separate and combined influences of livestock and wild herbivores
on herbaceous layer primary production in central Kenya rangelands. The treatments included
cattle (C), wild herbivores (with- ...
An assessment of the use and impact of mobile phone-based money transfer services in Kenyan agriculture
(2011)
Smallholder farmer access to agricultural finance has been a major constraint to agricultural
commercialization in developing countries. Agricultural finance markets often fail for smallholder farmers due to the high ...
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 ...
The influence of age, preparation methods and storage on the nutritional value of two Traditional Kenyan leafy vegetables common in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A household survey was carried out in Luanda division of Vihiga district to establish the extent of
production, time taken before first harvest and the common cooking methods of two traditional
vegetables; Cleome gynandra ...