Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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.Fishery, Reproductive and Feeding Biology of common octopus Octopus vulgaris Cuvier 1797, on the Kenyan South-coast
(2015-06-19)Although common octopus, Octopus vulgaris (Cuvier, 1797), catches are increasing globally, lack of information on the species biology and fishery has been a major concern in its management particularly in Kenya. Currently, ... -
Distribution of fusarium species and the occurrence of toxigenic strains of fusarium verticillioides and fusarium proliferatum in Nandi County, Kenya
(2015)Maize is a staple food and feed commodity in Kenya. It is grown on abou t 1.4 million hectares of cropland with an annual estimated yield of 28 tonnes. One of the main concerns of maize production is maize ear rot disease. ... -
Complexification of Mink owskian Spacetime
(2014)It is well known that any two arbitrary observers Sand S' moving relative to each other with a speed v<c in isotropic space see a 4-dimensional real spacetime. We demonstrate that the two observers should naturally see ... -
Student Retention Prediction in Higher Learning Institutions: The Machakos University College Case
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Student retention has become one of the most important priorities for decision makers in higher learning institutions (HLI). Improving student retention starts with a thorough understanding of the reasons behind the ... -
Retrobulbar haemorrhage following blunt trauma in a newly diagnosed haemophilia patient: Case report
(2013)Haemophilia is a congenital disorder of coagulation. It presents with numerous and varied systemic manifestations depending on the severity of coagulation factor deficiency. There are also ocular manifestations ranging ... -
Clinical evaluation criteria of ocular allergy by ophthalmologists in Kenya and suggested grading systems
(2014)Background: Despite the high prevalence (20% of the population worldwide) of ocular allergy (OA), its definition, a standard classification and grading as well as the guidelines to diagnosis and treatment are not globally ... -
Ocular findings in patients with head injury
(2014)Objective: To describe the ocular and visual findings in patients with head injury. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 147 patients with head injury was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Participants ... -
Soil fertility management strategies in agroecosystem and implication on soil macrofauna diversity and populations
(2000)Soil invertebrate fauna functions in decomposition of organic residues and thus nutrient release, soil structure and soil-water relations is well appreciated, however the scope for their manipulation to derive the potential ... -
Exclusion of soil macrofauna did not affect soil quality but increased crop yields in a sub-humid tropical maize-based system
(2015)Soil macrofauna such as earthworms and termites are involved in key ecosystem functions and thus considered important for sustainable intensification of crop production. However, their contribution to tropical soil quality ... -
Diversity, abundance and function of soil invertebrate fauna in relation to quality of organic residues
(2000)This thesis is a study of the role of soil invertebrate fauna in decomposition of organic residues and thus nutrient release, soil structure and soil-water relations is well recognized, the scope for their manipulation to ... -
People's participation in tree planting: the case of Bura irrigation settlement scheme.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Studies show that fuelwood is the traditional energy source in rural Kenya, and is most accessible to the rural population for logistical and economic reasons. The chapter looks at the fuelwood plantation component of the ... -
Effect of community power on local development projects in Kakamega district.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The chapter analyses the dynamics of community power structure in relation to community development projects. A community is conceptualized at three levels, viz. sub-locational, locational and divisional. A community (at ... -
Reflections on action research and rural development approaches.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The chapter examines action and participatory research methods. There is seen to be a need for clarification of the link between these two methods and rural development approaches such as extension and community development. ... -
Decentralized development planning and management in Kenya: an assessment.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The chapter presents an overview of Kenya's efforts in the field of decentralized development since independence, and gives a more detailed analysis of the latest decentralization programme which has been introduced, and ... -
The rural development situation of Kabras and Mwingi areas.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The Participatory Action Research (PAR) project was undertaken at the University of Nairobi, Kenya during 1989. Diagnostic studies of research areas were a requirement of the PAR project. Their main aim was to provide ... -
Village communities in Kenya with emphasis on Kabras area.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The chapter gives a brief account of Kenyan rural communities, followed by a detailed discussion of Kabras villages. It is suggested that an understanding of rural communities should provide an effective basis for planning ... -
Devitalisation of 'Bellerose' cut rose (Rosa hybrid L.) flowers: effects of Glyphogan® and Roundup® on propagation ability and vaselife.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to establish the effectiveness of devitalisation treatment phyto-sanitary measure on propagation ability of cut rose flowers (Rosa hybrid L.) 'Bellerose' at different dipping levels and ... -
Potential Impact of devolution on motivation and job satisfaction of healthcare workers in Kenya: Lessons from early implementation in Kenya and experiences of other Sub-Saharan African Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Kenya’s healthcare devolution was introduced to enhance the quality of care, user satisfaction, equity, and efficiency in service delivery. However, it has since been facing plethora of challenges mostly because ...
