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Evaluation of environmental and social impacts of community water projects: A case study of Kisayani Community Water Project in Kibwezi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are experiencing
increasing poverty" coupled with environmental degradation and inadequate water
resources. In response to water scarcity, both national ...
Development of Soya-based high-protein-vitamin A rich flour to be used as a supplement in porridge of young children
(2007)
This study aimed at developing and testing the stability and acceptability of a proteinvitamin
A rich flour supplement. The flour mixture, as a nutrient supplement, can be added to complementary foods rich in energy but ...
Occurrence of fusarium headblight of wheat in Nakuru district and its management using biocontrol agents
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Fusarium head blight (FHB) has recently re-emerged as a devastating disease of small grains
throughout the world. Different management strategies have been tried but control of the
disease has not yet been achieved. ...
Textural characteristics of lactic fermented sweetpotato and its performance as sausage filler
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Attempts have been made to modify textural characteristics of sweetpotato by chemical and
physical treatments but no studies on the effect of lactic fermentation on its properties have
been carried out. Lactic fermentation ...
Experimental solanum incanum l poisoning in sheep and goats
(2007)
Solanum incanum L. is a shrub found in many areas of Kenya. The toxicity of ripe Solanum incanum L fruits has been carried out in sheep and goats with no effect. However, unripe fruits are more abundant and goats and sheep ...
Prevalence and associated health risks of escherichia coli 0157:in urban smallholder dairy farming and non-dairy farming households in Dagoretti, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A prevalence study of E.coli 0157:H7 was done amongst smallholder dairy
farming and neighbouring non-dairy households in Dagoretti Division of Nairobi
city, to determine the herd prevalence of E.coli 0157:H7, and to ...
Effect of lactoperoxidase system on keeping quality and activity of selected starter cultures in raw and heat treated camel milk
(2007)
This study was conducted to investigate preservative effect of the LPsystem
on both raw and pasteurized camel milk. The effect of the LPsystem
on selected starter cultures in the raw and pasteurized camel
milk was also ...
Evaluation of rice milling by-products from Mwea irrigation Scheme in layer chicken diets
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Lack of affordable high quality feeds is one of the major constraints to the development of a vibrant poultry sub-sector in Kenya. Maize and its by-products have traditionally been used as the main energy sources in poultry ...
Determination of levels of trace elements in pastures in some regions in Kenya
(2007)
Trace elements are needed by ruminant animals for physiological and biochemical
processes. The trace elements at optimum levels make animals to maintain desired
production performance parameters. Excesses of some of these ...
Production and reproductive performance of the Kenyan Ayrshire cattle
(2007)
Data consisting of 4475 lactation records of Kenya Ayrshire cattle made from 1980 to
2005 were used to study the genetic and environmental effects on production and
reproductive traits. The data were analysed by the least ...