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Aspergillus species and Aflatoxin contamination in pre- and post-harvest peanuts in Baringo, Elgeyo-marakwet and Meru counties in Kenya
(2014)
Aflatoxin contamination is a major challenge in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production and trade besides posing health challenges to humans and animals. This study monitored the population of Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin ...
Kerogen analyses of sediments in the Lamu embayment Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
Results of numerous wells drilled by BP-Shell Petroleum
Development Company of Kenya between 1963 and 1971 within the
Lamu Embayment, as confidential Geological Completion Reports
indicate, gave hydrocarbon gas shows ...
Factors affecting access of water supply in Kisauni area, Mombasa county, Kenya
(2013)
The present study, factors affecting accessibility of water supply options was conducted
in Kisauni, Mombasa County with a main objective of finding the most accessible water
supply in terms of quality, quantity and cost ...
Fog characteristics and the development of a forecasting model at Kamuzu international Airport
(2014)
The prediction of fog occurrence, extent, duration and intensity remains elusive despite improvements in numerical guidance and modeling of the fog phenomenon. This is because of the dependency of fog on microphysical and ...
Effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying Chicken
(2014)
The study was done at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying hens. Experimental ...
Measuring Exchange Rate Risk Of Kenya’s Main Trading Currencies
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study measures the exchange rate risk of Kenya’s main trading currencies mainly the United
States of America dollar, the Euro and the United Kingdom pound. The Value at Risk model is
used to estimate this risk; in ...
Remote Access Of E-Resources: A Case Of University Of Nairobi-Distance Learning
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
This study was carried out to investigate remote access of e-resources by distance learning students of the University of Nairobi. Five research questions were raised. The study sought to find out the types of e-resources ...
Ecological Risk Assessment For Invasiveness, Response To Weeds And Ratooning Ability Of New Rice For Africa (Nerica) And Oryza Sativa Rice Varieties In Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Rice belongs to the family Poaceae and genus Oryza. Poaceae, on a world scale, is classified among the prominent families that are likely to produce invasive weed species hence a challenge on biosafety. Through modern ...
Investigating dry spells in Malawi during the rainfall season
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study investigated the occurrence of dry spells during the main rainfall seasons over Malawi so that the farming community and other stakeholders can use this information to reduce vulnerability of the agricultural ...
Toxicity Effects Of Δ-endotoxins Obtained From Native Bacillus Thuringiensis Isolates Against Maize Stalk Borer (Busseola Fusca Fuller)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Decrease in maize crop yield due to infestation by the maize stem borer (Busseola fusca) presents a major food security threat in Kenya and many sub-Saharan countries. Farmers in Kenya have relied on the use of insecticides ...