Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005)A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ... -
Evaluation of the effects of filtermud on soil salinity at Tanganyika planting company sugarcane plantation, Tanzania
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2004)This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of filtermud on selected chemical and physical properties of an irrigated salt-affected soils under field conditions. Three fields (04. lOA and control) were selected for ... -
Effects of feeding programme on child nutritional status among people displaced by natural disasters in Mandera district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture,, 2001)This study was carried out to assess the effects on the nutritional status of under-fives of a feeding programme carried by Medicos Sin Fronteras-Spain (MSF-Spain) in Mandera district. Data from the routine programme ... -
Maternal breastfeeding practices in relation to growth and nutrition status of children aged 0-24 months in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)Bottle-feeding is common with more than half of the children given prelacteal feeds an hour after birth while median duration of breastfeeding (16.7 months) is also below the recommended duration. These inappropriate ... -
The effect of random roughness decay, slope gradient and cumulative rainfall in crust formation on chromic luvisols
(University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science,, 2005)SUI face Crusts restrict water infiltration into soil. Upon drying the surface Crust may impede plant emergence and growth. thereby reducing yield. This study was carried out with the aim of assessing the effect of ... -
The Morphology and Morphometry of the male reproductive system of Rufous Sengi (Elephantulus Rufescens).
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2009)The Morphology of the male reproductive system of rufous sengi was studied using light and electron microscopy while the testicular morphometry was studied using stereological techniques. The system consisted of ... -
The structure and performance of the delivery systems for Tsetse and Trypanosomosis control inputs and services in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)This study alms at Identifying the existing institutional framework involved in the delivery of tsetse and trypanosomosis control inputs and services in Kenya with a view to determining whether efficiency exists or not ... -
Measuring food security: identifying indicators for monitoring and evaluation of a food security project in Vihiga District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005-01)The Christian Partners Development Agency (CPDA) food security project III Vihiga District aims at improving the quality of life by supporting communities to attain food security through improved agricultural and nutritional ... -
Effects of land tenure status on land productivity and sustainable livelihood in the traditional pastoral areas of Kenya: a case of Narok District.
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)This Thesis analyzed the effects of land tenure status on land productivity and sustainable livelihoods in the traditional pastoral areas in Narok District, and recommended policy guidelines to the government and other ... -
The role of a school feeding programme in dietary nutrient intake and nutritional status of school children in Mathare Valley slums of Nairobi
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)When children reach school ugc, they arc still !:',I'OWlllg, although 11Ilt ;lS lils( ;l~; their yOUllgl'l' brothers and sisters. They are usually very active and use up plenty of energy every day. To improve the nutritional ... -
The Effects of Prosopis julifora (DC) Hyne and Acacia tortilis (Forsk) Trees on Understorey Plant Species and Soil Properties on Njemps Flats, Baringo District, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2004-01)The effects of Prosopis juliflora (exotic species) and Acacia tortilis (indigenous species) trees on soil properties and understorey herbaceous plant species production were investigated on the Njemps flats, Baringo ... -
A comparative study on food security and nutritional status between coffee and non-coffee growing households in Kathiani Division"Machakos District Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002-08)A comparative study on food security and nutritional status of coffee and non-coffee growing households was carried out in Iveti Location of Kathiani Division, Machakos District, in the months of September, October and ... -
Factors associated with dietary iron intake and prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-45 years in Garissa District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in Garissa district to identify the effect of some important factors associated with anaemia among women of childbearing age (15-45 years) in Garissa ... -
Effects of legume cover crops and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize growth in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Incorporating legume cover crops into the cropping systems and sub soiling/ripping has been used as an alternative method of improving soil fertility, crop yields and minimizing soil erosion problems. The current study ... -
Participatory assessment of livestock marketing in Loima division, Turkana District, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A participatory study was conducted in Loima Division of Turkana District, Kenya, to assess livestock marketing. It was aimed at generating information that could be used in redesigning or modifying plans for viable ... -
Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007-05)Women in most rural communities in Africa dominate farm activities in terms of labour supply and management. Overall, Africa's performance in terms of agricultural production and productivity remain inadequate and the ... -
Combining ability and heterosis for tolerance to low soil phosphorous and nitrogen in common beans (phaseolus vulgaris L).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2002)Common bean in Kenyans are predominantly grown by subsistence, resource-poor farmers who use little or no soil amendment chemicals. Production is limited by infertile soils with inherently low P and N, diseases, pests, ... -
Assessment of the potential of comfrey (symphytum periginum) as a source of vitamin A for malnourished Children (8 - 16 years) : a case study of Kirigiti girls approved school in Kiambu, Kenya
(Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2002)In February-September 2001, an interventional study employing the pre-test, post-test casecontrol study design was carried out among children aged 8 to 16 years in Kirigiti Girls Approved School in Kiambu District, Central ... -
Economics of peri-urban zero-grazing in Uganda: the case of Mpigi district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2000)This study was conducted using 73 zero-grazing farm units selected randomly in the environs of Kampala City. It aimed at (I) describing the socio-economic characteristics of zerograzing farmers in the area; (2) identifying ... -
Ecological and socio-economic impact of changing land use in Kilombero valley, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2006)The study was conducted in Malinyi ward, Ulanga district in Tanzania. The aim of the study was to determine the ecological and socio-economic effects of changing land use patterns due to pastoral migration in the area. ...
