Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The effect of narrow grass strips in reducing soil loss and runoff on a Kabata Nitisol, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Results of an experiment to assess the effect of grass strips in reducing soil loss and runoff on sloping land at Kabete are presented. Tentative recommendations are made, based on these results and on other available information. -
Land use and soil erosion in part of Kalama location, Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Changes in the topography of the area were studied by comparison of aerial photographs taken in 1948 and 1972 and it was shown that although gully lengths have changed very little, widths have increased in some areas by ... -
The erodibility of two soils from Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1979)A portable fainfall simulator was used to measure the runoff rates and soil losses from a freshly ploughed luvisol at Katumani, and anitosol at Kabete, on a 6 deg slope at varying rainfall intensities. The soil losses from ... -
Terracing of cropland in low rainfall areas of Machakos District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Expansion of cropping in the semi-arid and arid zones of Machakos District is handicapped by soil erosion and the loss of water as run-off. The predominance of annual crops and the system of planting twice a year due to ... -
Photosynthesis and related physiological processes in two mangrove species, Rhizophora mucronata and Ceriops tagal, at Gazi Bay, Kenya
(1999)Measurements were carried out of the gas exchange properties (namely, photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and transpiration rates), water use efficiency and water relations of two mangrove species, Rhizophora mucronata ... -
Language policy in Kenya and the new constitution for vision 2030
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This article discusses the language situation in Kenya, beginning with an insightful history on language policies from the period when the country was still under British colonial rule. In post colonial Kenya, the newly ... -
A proposed model to predict the development of level bench terraces from steep backslope terraces.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)A simple model has been proposed to predict changes in terrace conformation, during the development of level bench terraces from steep backslope terraces by natural processes of erosion and normal tillage practices. The ... -
The role of the church in enhancing multicultural education for positive social development in Kenya
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Potassium fixation in some Kenyan soils.
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Potassium fixation was measured for 13 Kenyan soils with a range of applied potassium (0 to 1000 mg kg-1). The fixed potassium was measured, and hence is defined in this study, by the difference between the amount of applied ... -
Toxicity of kiliambiti plant (Adenia volkensii): identification and estimation of toxic principle.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Adenia volkensii is a perennial subsucculent shrub arising from a tuberous rootstock. In Kenya it is found in dry areas and has been used to poison hyenas and to make arrow poisons. The plant was collected during the dry ... -
Evaluation of Kenyan bentonite clay as geothermal well drilling mud
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)The quest for the development of geothermal plants with capacities up to 10,000 MWe in Kenya has recen tly placed greater demand on bentonite clay. Bentonite clay is at present largely imported into the ... -
Systemic bovine mucormycotic infection - a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)A cow which had aborted at 5 months of pregnancy was anorexic and emaciated and developed fluid diarrhoea. Treatment with intravenous glucosaline and chloramphenicol was unsuccessful, and the animal was killed. At the ... -
Nurse-led palliative care for HIV-positive patients taking antiretroviral therapy in Kenya: a randomised controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Summary Background People with HIV accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) have persistent physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems, which are associated with poor quality of life and treatment outcomes. ... -
Modern technology and sustainable irrigation of small scale dry-land farming in Kitui county, Kenya
(2015)The Purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of technology on sustainable irrigation of small scale dry land farming in Kitui Central District, Kitui County, Kenya. The study sought to establish the extent ... -
The establishment and development of an institutional repository at the University of Nairobi
(2010)Institutional repositories can provide a number of benefits for the research community. They can help to: enhance scholarly communication through improved access; improve visibility of both the researcher and their ... -
Data feedback mechanisms and quality of service delivery: a case study of artificial insemination services in cattle in central Kenya
(2015)In an effort to improve service delivery and reduce expenditure, governments in Sub-Saharan Africa engaged in a process of privatization of certain services that were considered to be non-core or non-essential. This was ... -
Identification of Ehrlichia canis in East Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 1976)The organism was identified in a dog in Kenya. Transmission studies to two dogs resulted in signs of ehrlichiosis including thrombocytopenia, pyrexia, reduction in packed cell volume, and presence of E. canis in peripheral ... -
Vaccinia-like pox virus indentified in a horse with a skin disease
(University of Nairobi, 1974)With the aid of the electron microscope, virions were seen in biopsy samples, scabs and skin scrapings obtained from a horse with a skin condition which resembled viral papular dermatitis. Similar virus particles were ... -
Isolation and characterization of bovine parainfluenza type 3 virus from cattle in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1973)All seven isolates recovered from respiratory disease in a herd of cattle were parainfluenza type 3. The increase in HI antibody titres between the acute phase and the convalescent phase of the disease suggested that it ... -
Uasin Gishu skin disease of horses in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Materials from 12 horses with a skin condition resembling "Uasin Gishu" skin disease were examined. Electron microscopic study revealed poxvirus from scab and biopsy preparations from 9 horses with typical skin lesions. ...
