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Photosynthesis and related physiological processes in two mangrove species, Rhizophora mucronata and Ceriops tagal, at Gazi Bay, Kenya
(1999)Measurements were carried out of the gas exchange properties (namely, photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and transpiration rates), water use efficiency and water relations of two mangrove species, Rhizophora mucronata ... -
Language policy in Kenya and the new constitution for vision 2030
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This article discusses the language situation in Kenya, beginning with an insightful history on language policies from the period when the country was still under British colonial rule. In post colonial Kenya, the newly ... -
A proposed model to predict the development of level bench terraces from steep backslope terraces.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)A simple model has been proposed to predict changes in terrace conformation, during the development of level bench terraces from steep backslope terraces by natural processes of erosion and normal tillage practices. The ... -
The management of erodible soils in East Africa - a conservation planning model for support practices.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Soil conservation requires the integration of structural measures such as terraces and cultural measures such as crop selection and management. Problems in the design, construction and maintenance of terraces, especially ... -
The role of the church in enhancing multicultural education for positive social development in Kenya
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Potassium fixation in some Kenyan soils.
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Potassium fixation was measured for 13 Kenyan soils with a range of applied potassium (0 to 1000 mg kg-1). The fixed potassium was measured, and hence is defined in this study, by the difference between the amount of applied ... -
WCP Research dissemination workshop 13th January 2014 Chiromo conference centre
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Toxicity of kiliambiti plant (Adenia volkensii): identification and estimation of toxic principle.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Adenia volkensii is a perennial subsucculent shrub arising from a tuberous rootstock. In Kenya it is found in dry areas and has been used to poison hyenas and to make arrow poisons. The plant was collected during the dry ... -
Evaluation of Kenyan bentonite clay as geothermal well drilling mud
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)The quest for the development of geothermal plants with capacities up to 10,000 MWe in Kenya has recen tly placed greater demand on bentonite clay. Bentonite clay is at present largely imported into the ... -
Young Tanzanians and the cinema
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Systemic bovine mucormycotic infection - a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)A cow which had aborted at 5 months of pregnancy was anorexic and emaciated and developed fluid diarrhoea. Treatment with intravenous glucosaline and chloramphenicol was unsuccessful, and the animal was killed. At the ... -
Nurse-led palliative care for HIV-positive patients taking antiretroviral therapy in Kenya: a randomised controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Summary Background People with HIV accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) have persistent physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems, which are associated with poor quality of life and treatment outcomes. ...
