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The link between seasonal climatic variability and poverty: A case study of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Baringo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Poverty remains rampant in the dry districts of Kenya so that it has now become an important item on Kenya’s development agenda. The dry districts of Kenya receive low amounts of rainfall, which is also erratic. These ... -
An evaluation of the contribution of communication and information sharing to high performance in the Kenyan banking sector
(University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Immunological deficiencies as a cause of septic complications.
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Rheumatoid Arthritis: an Overview
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Osteoporosis: Silencing a silent disease
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Aetiology, pattern and management of oral and maxillofacial injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Objective: To establish the aetiology, pattern and methods of management of oral and Maxillofacial injuries (OMFIs) seen at the Oral and Jaw injuries unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) Kampala, Uganda, over ... -
Developing Drought Tolerant Maize Genotypes In Kenya: Selection For Anthesis To Silking Interval
(2011)Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses that causes yield loss in the tropical environments and selection for drought tolerance will improve crop yields. Flowering in maize has been identified as a crucial trait in ... -
The African Green Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with Cyclospora Cayetanensis
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 wild-trapped Cercopithecus aethiops at the Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya. The monkeys were screened for Cyclospora parasites ... -
Prevalence of ringworm (dermatophytosis) in dogs and cats submitted to the small animal clinic of the University of Nairobi between 2001 and 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2012)A retrospective study was carried out to determine the prevalence of ringworm in 15,176 dogs and 405 cats submitted to the Small Animal Clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nairobi between 2001 ... -
Enhancing Food Security Through Increased Potato Production In Kenya
(2011)Potato in Kenya is an important food and cash crop that plays a major role in food security and is only second to maize in terms of utilization. The crop has higher yields per unit area (40 tonnes per hectare) than most ... -
Synthesis Of Termite Studies Conducted In The Nakasongola Ecosystem In Uganda
(2011)Consumption of large quantities of grass biomass by termites is a major constraint to livestock production in the rangelands of Nakasongola. Development of appropriate termite management interventions in such ecosystems ... -
Effect Of Supplemental Irrigation On Growth, Yields And Water Use Efficiency Of Tomato (solanum Lycopersicum) And Onion (alliumCepa) In Kibwezi District, Eastern Kenya
(2011)Field trials were conducted in Kibwezi District to examine the effect of supplemental drip irrigation on growth, yields and water use efficiency (WUE) of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and onion (Allium cepa). The specific ... -
Abandoned Crops Of Nutritional And Ecological Significance: A Case Study Of Yatta District, Kenya
(2011)A case study, involving 60 representative farmers from three administrative divisions of Yatta district, was conducted to identify abandoned crops (AC) of ecological and nutritional significance for reintroduction. ... -
Analysis Of Secondary Land Rights For Adaptation In Climate Driven Agropastoral Systems Of South Eastern Kenya
(2011)Land fragmentation and privatization in pastoral systems in Africa has limited the application of traditional adaptive livelihood strategies, particularly pastoral livestock mobility. This has increased vulnerability of ...
