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The response to L. Victoria levels to regional and global climate changes
(University of NairobiEnvironmental Policy, Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law and Policy (CASELAP), 1992) -
Responses of common bean (phaseols vulgaris l.) cultivars to beanflies(diptera:agromyzidae)
(University of Dar-es-Salaam, 1988)The population patterns and behaviour of the immature stages and the adults of two species of Ophiomyia, namely Opbiomyia spencerella Greathead and Ophiomyia phaseoli Tryon on seven selected cultivars of common beans ... -
A review of the control of phlebotomine sandflies (diptera: psychodidae) and a survey of responses on management of visceral leishmaniasis by residents living in a focus of the disease in Marigat, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biological sciences, 1987)visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a serious disease caused by species of the parasitic protists Leishmania. It can affect humans living in parts of the tropics and sub-tropics and is transmitted by Phlebotomus sandflies. ... -
Rhizobium requirements of sesbania sesban (L). Merr.
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Rickets in Children Aged 6-59 Months at Mbagathi Hospital Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rickets is a disease associated with bone deformity that is caused by inadequate mineralization in growing bones. Despite the high declines in the prevalence of nutritional rickets since the discovery of vitamin D and role ... -
Risk assessment of Q fever in cattle keeping Pastoralist households in Kajiado county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Risk Attitudes and Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in the Nyando Basin in South-western Kenya
(UON, 2021)Adverse climate change threatens livelihood security of rural households that depend mainly on on-farm income sources as it leads to depressed yields from both crop and livestock production. Climate smart agriculture ... -
Risk factors and socioeconomic effects associated with spread of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Turkana county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Livestock keeping is the main source of livelihood for most pastoral households found in arid and semi arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya which are characterized by prevalence of diseases, extreme climatic features of drought, ... -
Risk factors associated with subclinical mastitis and bacterial contamination of cow milk along the market chain, and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of the isolates in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ilk is important as a valuable diet, but due to its nutritional value it serves as an ideal medium for development of various microorganisms under suitable conditions, hence it can be a potential source of zoonotic pathogens. ... -
Risk Factors for Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6-59 Months Attending Sos Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malnutrition is a condition that arises from an inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients, an imbalanced consumption of essential nutrients, or a malfunction in nutrient utilization. It encompasses both under-nutrition ... -
River flow regulation :a case study of the upper Ewaso Ngiro North River
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1999)Water shortage during dry season and very high flows during wet seasons has been identified as the major challenges in water resources management in Ewaso Ngiro North River Basin, Kenya (ENNRB). The increasing water ... -
The role Butterfly farming in forest conservation and community development in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 2002)Butterfly farming is the breeding of butterfly pupae for sale to butterfly houses, exhibitors and natural museums. In Kenya, butterfly farming projects are located adjacent to natural forests were the utilization of the ... -
The role of a school feeding programme in dietary nutrient intake and nutritional status of school children in Mathare Valley slums of Nairobi
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)When children reach school ugc, they arc still !:',I'OWlllg, although 11Ilt ;lS lils( ;l~; their yOUllgl'l' brothers and sisters. They are usually very active and use up plenty of energy every day. To improve the nutritional ... -
The role of bovine respiratory syncytial virus in outbreaks of bovine respiratory disease and studies on the efficacy of modified live bovine respiratory syncytial virus vaccine
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1986) -
The role of brucellosis as a cause of Human illness in the pastoral Narok District, Kenya
(1994)Brucellosis is a common disease among pastoralists, who live in close association with their animals. A retrospective study of medical records was undertaken to investigate the extent of brucellosis in causing ill-health ... -
The Role of Communities of Practice on Adoption of Agricultural Innovations and Technologies: Case of the System of Rice Intensification Approach in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Over the years, the introduction and reception of agricultural innovations and technologies have faced partial success as measured by observed rates of adoption. Utilization of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as communication ... -
Role of consumption of spontaneously fermented dairy products and streptococcus infantarius in colorectal carcinoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Consumers of traditionally spontaneously fermented dairy products are frequently exposed to high titres of Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius (Sii), that belongs to Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex ... -
The role of crop residues as livestock feed resources in semi-arid areas of Adami Aulu district, Ethiopia
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF RANGE MANAGEMENT, 1999)The study was conducted in Adami-tulu district of Ethiopia, using structured questionnaire, to investigate the extent of crop residue production, utilization and socio-economic limitations facing their utilization for ... -
The role of desmodium uncinatum (JACQ) D.C. in the improvement of uncultivated grassland of western Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1976) -
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of food science nutrition and technology, 2006)Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some efforts to improve household food security by ...