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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
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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 ... -
The role Of Estate agents in the teaching of service courses
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The Role of Fermented Maize-Based Products on Nutrition Status and Morbidity of Children 6-59 Months Old In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Most of the rural communities in Kenya heavily depend on maize based products as a weaning diet for children less than five years. Fermented maize based foods constitute a substantial part of the diet in many ... -
The role of grading and packing stations in the development of horticultural marketing in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agricultural Economics, 1975)This thesis is concerned with the formation and operation of grading and packing stations of the Horticultural Crops Development Authority, the parastatal body involved in developing horticulture in Kenya. There are three ... -
Role of Hormonal Cross-talk and Signaling in the Postharvest Physiology of Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum Shinn.) Cut Flowers
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The role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar, Somalia
(2015)The current study sought to investigate the role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar District of Somalia republic. The emerging threats worldwide to food productivity and ... -
The role of irrigation on improvement of food availability and nutrition status of children aged 6 - 59 months: a case study of Kieni East Division of Nyeri District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)Over dependence on rain-fed agriculture is one of the major problems in Kenya's agricultural sector. Irrigation, use of fertiliser and improved crop varieties have been identified as the key inputs for increasing crop ... -
The role of myofibrillar atpase and thyroid hormones in the development of thermoregulation in the domestic fowl, (Gallus Domesticus)
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1992)The development of homeothermy was studied in the domestic fowl by measuring changes in oxygen consumption (\1°2) and body temperature (Tre; chicks only) with decreasing ambient temperatures (Ta) during the last week ... -
The role of parasitoids in regulation of beanfly ophiomyia spp. Complex, at Kakamega, Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1997)Investigations were carried out on the phenology of beanflies (Ophiomyia spp.) and their parasi toids under different cultural practices (cropping system and different fertilizer levels) ln the field in Kakamega, Western ... -
The role of resource use optimization in improving farm incomes in small-scale irrigation schemes: a case study of Mitunguu irrigation project in Meru district, Kenya.
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1989)This research was carried out in Mitunguu Irrigation Project which is an organised Smallscale Public Irrigation Scheme.Mitunguu Irrigation Project covers 400 Ha of gravity fed sprinkler irrigation. The project has a potential ... -
The role of sand dams in water supply in arid areas (Machakos, district - Kenya)
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1989)In the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya, inadequate water supply is a majbr constraint to development and various methods have been attempted to increase the water supply. In this project, a case study was carried out ...