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The role of parasitoids in regulation of beanfly ophiomyia spp. Complex, at Kakamega, Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1997)Investigations were carried out on the phenology of beanflies (Ophiomyia spp.) and their parasi toids under different cultural practices (cropping system and different fertilizer levels) ln the field in Kakamega, Western ... -
The role of resource use optimization in improving farm incomes in small-scale irrigation schemes: a case study of Mitunguu irrigation project in Meru district, Kenya.
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1989)This research was carried out in Mitunguu Irrigation Project which is an organised Smallscale Public Irrigation Scheme.Mitunguu Irrigation Project covers 400 Ha of gravity fed sprinkler irrigation. The project has a potential ... -
The role of sand dams in water supply in arid areas (Machakos, district - Kenya)
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1989)In the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya, inadequate water supply is a majbr constraint to development and various methods have been attempted to increase the water supply. In this project, a case study was carried out ... -
Role Of Selected Muscarinic, Nicotinic And Opioidergic Drugs In Pain Regulation In The Tachyoryctes Splendens.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Little is known about nociception in the East African root rat Tachyoryctes splendens. This therefore prompted further exploration of nociception and antinociception in this species with specific attention to pain ... -
Role Of Social Cash Transfer In Nutrition In Salima District Of Malawi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013-02)Social cash transfers are attracting growing interest from national governments and multilateral donors, as key tools in achieving the Millennium Development Goals due to their role in improving human development, as well ... -
Role of social protection on nutritional status of elderly persons: the case of Imenti North District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2010)Elderly persons are defined as persons aged 60 years and above. Unlike other demographic groups, there is relatively little information about the situation of elderly people in Kenya. Although identified as vulnerable, ... -
The role of stress inducible protein chaperones (HSP70) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) hepatocellular functions
(University of Nairobi.Department of Public health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2004)Aquatic animals inhabit very unstable natural environments, and are also always in danger of exposures to intermittent variable toxic man made chemical substances, which often impair their normal tissue and cellular ... -
The Role Of Termites In Litter Decomposition And Soil Translocation With Special Reference To Odontoterms In Arid Lands Of Northern Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1982)This research work on the role of termites in an arid ecosystem covered elev~n months (August 1981 to June 1982). It was conducted at the site of the UNESCO Integrated project in Arid Lands (UNESCO - IPAL). This area is ... -
The role of traditional rangeland resource utilization among selected pastoral communities of Tanzania
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1996-06)A study was conducted in two pastoral communities in the reserve grazing areas. These were the reserve grazing pastures, used by the Gogo of Makang'wa, central Tanzania and Maasai of Tingatinga, northern Tanzania, as a ... -
The role of varietal traits on the adoption of improved pigeon pea varieties in Kenya: the case of Taita district
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 2010)Pigeon pea has recently been promoted by the government and other research organizations in Kenya due its ability to tolerate moisture stress. It traditionally has been grown in central and eastern Kenya. However, in ... -
The role of Veterinary Retail Drug Outlets in the Provision of Primary Animal Health Care in Busia District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)The Government privatised animal health services in 1991 in a bid to improve the efficiency of delivery of veterinary services. Privatisation was however effected before the establishment of alternative suppliers outside ... -
Role of vitamin D in iron status and the risk of malaria infection in Kenyan children: a case of Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: In Kilifi County, malaria infection is a major cause of mortality with children under the age of five years being the most vulnerable. Iron status influences susceptibility to malaria while Vitamin D status ... -
The role of wildlife in the epidemiology of rabies in Kibwezi division, Makueni district, Kenya
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The role of woodfuel saving cookstoves in coping with fuelwood shortages, with a focus on food preparation patterns in Kisii district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1995)A cross sectional study was carried out in Kisii District to compare fuelwood consumption and food preparation patterns of households using improved cookstoves with those using traditional cookstoves. A sample of 196 ... -
The role played by mobile phone communication in diffusion of dairy Goats rearing in Mutonguni Division, Kitui County. Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2013)The study investigated how dairy goat farmers used mobile phones in dairy goat rearing. The dairy goat farmers targeted were widows, caregivers and orphans in a World Vision project. Kenya is of concern because dairy ... -
The role played by wild carnivores in the epidemiology of bovine cysticercosis in Kenya.
(Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Rovenance variation of salt tolerance and seedling nutrition in acacia Tortilis (Forsk.) Hayne
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1994)Variation of growth and salt tolerance was studied at increasing external salinity in sevenseed provenances of Acacia tortilis from saline (Sigor, Katilu, Mwatate and Isiolo) and nonsaline (Kibwezi, Wamba and Kitui) ... -
Rumen fermentation and food selection in East African Zebu cattle, wildebeest, Coke's hartebeest and topi
(University of Nairobi, 1977) -
Runoff harvesting potential for crop production in Kitui, Kenya
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1988)A 24 year rainfall data study was done for Mutomo, southern Kitui. Seasonal rainfall was found inadequate in 71% and 57% of the dry "long" and "short" rains, respectively. be tween years, Mon th Iy ra in fa II with ... -
Rural livelihoods and households' participation in financial markets: the case of smallholders in Kakamega and Vihiga districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2006)The increasing land scarcity due to rapidly expanding population has raised two key concerns for rural development policy. First, any increase in land productivity can only be achieved by intensification of farming ...