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The relationship between market centres and the growth of rural economies: case study of Kabondo Division/Rachuonyo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Rural-Urban linkages has previously been handled in different perspectives. In this study, we
examined linkages on the basis of the relationship between crop production and market
centres in the growth of rural economies, ...
The structure and performance of the delivery systems for Tsetse and Trypanosomosis control inputs and services in Kenya
(2001)
This study alms at Identifying the existing institutional framework involved in the delivery
of tsetse and trypanosomosis control inputs and services in Kenya with a view to determining
whether efficiency exists or not ...
Substitution of milk with high-energy high-protein lactic fermented maize-bean mixture in rehabilitation of severely malnourished children
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
High-energy milk (HEM) consisting of cow's milk, oil and sugar is used in the
rehabilitation diet of children at the Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit. In this
. study a mixture of lactic fermented maize and beans was, used as ...
National Housing Corporation Programmes: The case of kibera housing schemes.
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)
The aim of this research was to explore if the designers'
intentions were met in housing schemes done by the National
Housing Corporation (NHC). The study basically
used NHC housing schemes in Kibera as case studies ...
The Role of Agro-based industries in rural development, A Case study of Nyansiongo Tea Factory in Borabu Division, Nyamira District.
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Agriculture continues to play a significant role in rural landscapes hence a basis for rural development. Agro-based industries which thrive on this major rural economic activity are an important aspect in rural development ...
Genetic diversity in banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus, populations in Banana growing regions of the world.
(2001)
Genetic variability in banana weevil populations was analyzed in a large number
of samples obtained from 15 banana growing tropical countries using random amplified
polymorphism DNA (RAPD). A total of 46 RAPD markers ...
Effect of balanites glabra canopy cover on soil organic matter, soil moisture and selected grass species production in Isinya, Kajiado, Kenya
(2001)
This study was conducted to determine the scasoual effects or Balanites glabra (Mildbr.
& Schlecht.) canopy cover on soil organic matter, soil moisture content and selected
grass species production in Isinya, Kajiado, ...
Impact of land-use on vegetation resources and socioeconomic environment in Kakuma division, Turkana district, Kenya: a case study of a pastoral community
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
This study was conducted in the northern part of Kenya, Turkana district, in Kakuma division.
Its aims were to study the impact of human settlement on vegetation and soil resources and the
socio-economic environment.
Kakuma ...
The role of Veterinary Retail Drug Outlets in the Provision of Primary Animal Health Care in Busia District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The Government privatised animal health services in 1991 in a bid to improve the
efficiency of delivery of veterinary services. Privatisation was however effected
before the establishment of alternative suppliers outside ...
Planning for rural energy: the wood fuel problem in central Kabras location, Kakamega district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Woodfuel is a predominant source of rural domestic energy in African, Asian and South
American countries, whereby the population depend heavily on wood to meet their
basic energy needs. This means that the management and ...