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Effects of urbanization on rainfall and temperature over the city of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Urban areas depending on their size: Surface areas, population, industrial activities, building density, alter the microclimate and impede greening of any city, Nairobi included. The problems associated with urbanization ... -
Effects of Wildlife-livestock-human Interactions on habitat in the Meru National Park and Bisanadi National Reserve
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 2005)The study was designed to characterise the linkages between wildlife-livestock- human conflicts and resource access in the Meru Conservation Area (MCA), determine the impact of changes in land use on land cover between 1987 ... -
Effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying Chicken
(2014)The study was done at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying hens. Experimental ... -
The effects on Ngong river by Effluents from Nairobi's industrial Area
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Efficacy Of Clarias Alluaudi As A Biocontrol Agent For Anopheles Mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)More research is being tailored towards the biological control of malaria mosquitoes due to resistance of the mosquitoes to the insecticides in use. Larvivorous fishes that are recommended for mosquito control are introduced ... -
Efficacy of coconut oil in control of tungiases
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Efficacy of cowdung as a deliberate aquatic pollutanct against Anopheles gambiae
(School of Biological Sciences, 2006)The efficacy of cow dung as a deliberate aquatic pollutant against Anopheles gambiae was investigated. Studies were carried out within the laboratories and the insectaries of the School of Biological Sciences, University ... -
Efficacy Of Maxim XL 035 FS® As A Seed Dresser In The Management Of Aspergillus Species And Aflatoxin Contamination Of Maize
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Aflatoxins are mainly produced by mycotoxigenic fungi and are a global food safety concern and human carcinogen. Maize is often contaminated with aflatoxin, making it unfit for human and animal consumption. Currently, ... -
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ... -
Efficacy of the D-Design Ifakara Tent Trap for Sampling Malaria Vectors in An Area of Mass Long Lasting Insecticidal Bed Nets Use
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)The quest to develop alternative mosquito surveillance tools that substitute for Human Landing Catches and that are effective, exposure free and easy to use has resulted in the development of a variety of traps. These ... -
Efficacy of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen for the control of anopheles ganibiae giles senso stricto
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2009)Mosquito larval control is an important component in malaria vector control package which has been neglected for quite long time, but recently, a renewed interest on this tool has been observed by introduction of IGRs ... -
The efficacy of treatment on schistosoma mansoni, schistosoma haematobium and soil transmitted helminthes and its effects on antischistosome IgE levels among primary school children in Taveta , Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Helminth infections caused by soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosomes are among the most endemic, communicable diseases of humans who live in parts of the developing world. All-inclusive strategies for the ... -
Efficacy Of Urtica Massaica, Cassia Didymobotrya And Balanites Aegyptiaca Against Schistoma Mansoni In Balbic Mice And Their Molluscicidal Effects On Vector Snail, Biomphalaria Pfeifferi
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2006)Schistosomiasis continues to be a serious worldwide public health problem. Praziquantel is the most effective drug against all adult stages of human schistosomes. It has become the drug of choice for morbidity control of ... -
The efficacy of vegetable oils as surface protectants on seeds of the common bean phaseolus vulgaris l. against the bean bruchid acanthoscelides obtectus (SAY) (Coleoptera:Bruchidae) infestation
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Efficiency of blocking basing on contour and ideal block size in RCBD experiment in on-farm trials
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2004)There is a lot of emphasis now for on-farm than on station trials. The big challenge here is how to address carefully the high variability in farmers fields while designing an experiment to ensure that the results from ... -
Efficiency Of Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plants In Kenya: A Case Study Of Mombasa Kipevu Treatment Works
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study undertakes to establish the efficiency of Kipevu wastewater treatment works which is located in Mombasa County by analyzing the influent, effluent and storm water that runs adjacent to the treatment ... -
The Efficiency Of Nairobi’S Kariobangi Wastewater Treatment Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kariobangi Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nairobi City County is a conventional mechanical wastewater treatment plant with an installed capacity of 32,000 m3/day and has an in built methenation unit. It is the only available ... -
The Efficiency of Nairobi’s Kariobangi Wastewater Treatment Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kariobangi Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nairobi City County is a conventional mechanical wastewater treatment plant with an installed capacity of 32,000 m3/day and has an in built methenation unit. It is the only available ... -
El Niño Southern Oscillation (enso) Evolution And Its Influence On Rainfall Over Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2013)The relationship between seasonal rainfall and various Niño indices is investigated in this study. Rainfall used covered eighteen gauge stations distributed throughout Tanzania. The data for both rainfall and ENSO evolution ... -
eLearning Portal for Persons with Visual Disabilities: Case of Low Vision
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)As the adage goes “Disability is not inability”. We live in a world whose population comprises of persons with disability. Despite this fact, such persons are well useful in a countries economy provided their needs are ...