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Effect of drought early warning system (DEWS) in drought mitigation and management in arid and semi arid lands (ASALS) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya is a drought prone nation with just 20.0% of the area receiving high, regular rains, and the other 80.0% is either arid or semi-arid land (ASAL). There are 23 ASAL in Kenya, out of which 9 of them are arid and 14 ... -
Effect of East Coast Fever Marikebuni Vaccine on Feeding and Reproductive Success of Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
(University of Nairobi, 2023)East Coast Fever is a tick-borne disease of economic importance in bovines caused by Theileria parva, a protozoan parasite transmitted transstadially by a three-host tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The control of ECF ... -
Effect of edible basidiomycete fruit body extracts on induced liver tumour in mice
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2006)Cancer is associated with uncontrolled cell growth in tissues and organs and can either be localized or spread to other organs. Hepatocellular carcinoma results when these cells are localized in the liver and it's widely ... -
Effect of family structures on undergraduate degree attainment in Kenya: The 2009 Housing and Population Census.
(School of Mathematics, 2012)Numerous studies have been conducted in the area of social science trying to establish what influences education attainment for children. These studies have sort to address areas ranging from the mode of delivery during ... -
Effect Of Food Plant On Development, Reproductive Performance, Survival And Nutritional Profile Of The Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria Forskal (orthoptera: Acrididae)
(UoN, 2017)Protein insecurity in the 21st century is an emerging issue in most developing and under developed countries which has prompted search for alternative protein sources such as edible insects. The desert locusts, Schistocerca ... -
The effect Of Host Immunity On Egg Extrusion During Schistosoma Mansoni Infection In The Golden Hamsters
(University of Nairobi, 1989)The study of immunopathology in parasitic infections is crucial eRpecially in the attempts to develop control measures since a better understanding of the factors that influence immunopathogenesjs mAy help to elucidate ... -
Effect of Hygiene Status in Maize Storage Facilities on Pests, Molds and Aflatoxin Contamination in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Infestation of harvested agricultural produce with pests, pathogens or contamination with mycotoxins during storage negates efforts to eradicate food and nutrition insecurity. Preventive measures, primarily suitable storage ... -
The effect of immunizing Swiss mice with soluble proteins from the intermediate host biomphalaria pfeifferi and challenging them with schistosoma mansoni
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis, is second only to malaria in public health importance. It is estimated that 200 million people worldwide are infected and that 20 000 deaths are associated with the severe ... -
The Effect Of Industrial, Domestic And Agricultural Effluents On The Quality Of The Waters Of Thika-chania River System
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Effect Of Innovations Management On Growth Of Micro finance Banks In Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Today, it has become increasingly unfavorable for companies to tie themselves to the traditionally used methods of production. Due to the highly dynamic and competitive environment, companies have been compelled to be ... -
Effect of Institutional Pressure on Byod Information Security Policy Compliance: a Case of Two Private and Two Public Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising acknowledgment of the importance of information security has created institutional pressures on universities to comply with Bring Your Own Device information security standards and policies for protecting their ... -
Effect of intercropping and legume diversification on intensity of fungal and bacterial diseases of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume cultivated in Kenya. Bacterial and fungal diseases are a major constrain in production of common bean in Western Kenya. This study assessed the effect of ... -
Effect Of Interest Rates Changes On Financial Performance Of Insurance Firms; A Survey Of Life Insurance Policy In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Interest rates are one of the economy single strongest influences and have a profound effect on everything from individual investment decisions to job creation, monetary policy and corporate profits. Economic environments ... -
Effect of introduced forage legumes on dry matters production, nutritive quality and soil fertility of natural pastures of Semi-Arid rangelands of Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)A two phase study was carried out in the semi-arid range-lands of Kajiado District, Kenya to determine the effects of introduced forage legumes on production of natural pastures as a means of improving the quantity and ... -
Effect of Invasive Plants on the Diversity and Abundance of Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) Food Plants in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
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Effect of land use and soil fertility management practices on nematode destroying fungi in Taita, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Sciences, 2009)The study was undertaken to investigate how land use and soil fertility management practices affect the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi. The aim of the study was to harness the potential of these fungi to control ... -
Effect of Land Use on Diversity of Macrofungi in Kereita Forest, Kikuyu Escarpment and the Potential of Cultivation of Selected Species
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tropical forests are a haven of biodiversity with the richest macrofungi diversity in the World. However, the rate of forest loss greatly exceeds the rate of species documentation and increased risk of losing biodiversity ... -
The effect of malaria parasite infection on the feeding behaviour and gonotrophic cycle of anopheline mosquitoes in Kisumu area, western Kenya.
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1990)studies were carried out in Kisian area with the objective of observing the influence of malaria parasite infection on the feeding behaviour and fecundity of wild anopheline mosquitoes. Five anopheline species; ... -
The effect of manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt and zinc ions on the leaching of DDT in selected Kenyan soils.
(1999)The extent or leaching of 14C-p,p'-DDT dO\\I1a soil column under laboratory conditions meta Ions n , CL2I+ , C0-'1,- N-12+ ancI Zn+- on this Ieaching process were studied using different types of soils. Silty clay soil ... -
Effect of metarhizium anisopliae and its complementation with phenylacetonitrile pheromone on reproductive potential and mortality of gregarious nymphs of schistocerca gregaria
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004-11)Recent concerns over possible human health problems and environmental damage resulting from large scale application of chemical' pesticides for desert locusts control have led to proposals for alternative control strategies. ...