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Development of Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Kenyan Women Using Linear Programming
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)Objectives: Women in Kenya are at high risk of multiple micronutrient deficiencies due to low intake through monotonous diets. Country-specific food based dietary recommendations (FBRs) facilitate dietary improvement. ... -
Lime-Aluminium- Phosphorus interactions in acid soils of the Kenya highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)Liming and phosphorus (P) applications are common practices for improving crop production in acid soils of the tropics. Although considerable work has been done to establish liming rates for acid soils in many parts of the ... -
Seasonability as an ecological factor in Africa. The Proceedings of the second East African Wildlife Symposium, Kilaguni Lodge, Tsavo National Park (West), Kenya, 9-11 July, 1974.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Papers of interest have been abstracted separately in Herbage Abstracts. -
Demographic patterns of acoustic shock syndrome as seen in a large call centre
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Call centers represent one of the fastest growing industries in East Africa. However, there are health and safety hazards unique to this new industry. This field is underexplored for workers of call centers in East Africa ... -
Effect of Provitamin A-biofortified Cassava on Vitamin A Status of Kenyan Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)Objectives: To measure the effect of daily consumption of provitamin A-biofortified cassava on vitamin A status in children aged 5-13 years. Methods: Mild-to-moderate vitamin A deficient children (n=342) were randomly ... -
] The habitat of the rock hyrax
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Characteristics of soils in selected maize growing sites along altitudinal gradients in East African highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Maize is the main staple crop in the East African Mountains. Understanding how the edaphic characteristics change along altitudinal gradients is important for maximizing maize production in East African Highlands, which ... -
Perceptions and Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing Services among Primary School Teachers in Nakuru County, Kenya: Addressing Containment of HIV/AIDS Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is a component of national response to HIV and AIDS prevention. It marks the entry point for early treatment; as well as providing information for behavior change and stigma ... -
Efficacy of amaranth grain flour or multi-micronutrient fortified maize porridge on iron of Kenyan Pre-school Children: A randomized, controlled intervention
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Objectives: Adding iron-rich foods or multi-micronutrients powder (MNP) could be options to control iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in children. Data evaluating the impact of fortification with iron-rich foods such as ... -
A Formative Study Of Disposal And Re-use Of Old Mosquito Nets By Communities In Malindi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Background. About 30 million insecticide treated mosquito nets have been distributed in Kenya since 2001 and ownership is approaching full coverage. As a consequence of this achievement, Kenya is faced with the challenge ... -
Movements and patterns of habitat utilization of elephants in Tsavo National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1973-12)Following the 1970-71 drought, which resulted in heavy elephant mortality, a long-term study was initiated in Tsavo National Park to determine movements and home ranges of individual elephants and their relations to overall ... -
The Blood Supply to the Lumbar Vertebrae of the Cat
(University of Nairobi, 1971)45 kittens and cats ranging in age from newborn to adult were used in an investigation of the vasculature of the lumbar vertebrae. Observations were recorded on the ossification process during the development of the lumbar ... -
An investigation of some sources of bias in aerial transect sampling of large mammal populations
(University of Nairobi, 1972)(1) Aerial transect sample censuses were undertaken in the Masai Amboseli Game Reserve, counting several species simultaneously. The following comparisons were made between different variants of the census technique: (a) ... -
Energy budget of the lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor Geoifroy)
(University of Nairobi, 1973)A lesser flamingo's energy surplus, which is defined as the net rate at which it gains chemical energy (averaged over 1 or more whole days) is calculated by estimating the rate at which it filters algae from the water, and ... -
The mechanics of bird migration
(University of Nairobi, 1969)A theory is presented for calculating the relation between mechanical power required to fly and forward speed, for a bird flying horizontally. The significance of this for migration is explained, and quick methods are given ... -
The flamingo and pelican populations of the Rift Valley Lakes in 1968-69
(University of Nairobi, 1973)Aerial photographic sample censuses of the flamingoes and pelicans on Lakes Nakuru and Hannington were carried out on four occasions between October 1968 and March 1969. On Lake Nakuru the estimated numbers of flamingoes ... -
The feeding behaviour of bock hyraces (genera procavia and heterohyrax) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1965)1. The paper is based on field observations and studies of a captive colony. 2. A classified list of food plants is discussed under the headings of lowland habitat, drought conditions and alpine habitat. Rock hyraces ... -
The reproductive system of male rock hyrax (Procavia and Heterohyrax)
(University of Nairobi, 1968)The male genitalia of the rock hyrax (Procavia and Heterohyrax) are described. Features of the gross anatomy and histology of the testes and male accessory organs are presented, and comparison is made between the sexually ... -
Hyrax feeding on a poisonous plant
(University of Nairobi, 1975)