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Tectonic Structures Across The East African Rift Based On The Source Parameters Of The 20 May 1990 M7.2 Sudan Earthquake
(Universty of Nairobi, 2014)Earthquakes in Kenya are common along the Kenya Rift Valley due to the slow divergent movement of the rift and hydrothermal processes in the geothermal fields. This implies slow but continuous radiation of seismic energy ... -
Utilization of synthetic and botanical insecticides to manage thrips (Thysanoptera: Thrips) on snapbeans (Fabaceae) in Kenya
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Moving Toward Entrepreneurial Economic Development Policies: Opportunities And Barriers
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Effects Of Combined Foliar Application Of Gibberellic Acid And Benzylaminopurine On Potato Tuber Sprouting And Subsequent Yields
(2011)Timely availability of well-sprouted seed potato tubers at the on-set of rains is critical for attaining high yields. In the major potato regions in Kenya with a bimodal rainfall, the window of planting is two weeks. ... -
Physiological mechanisms underlying the use of Garcinia Kola Heckel in the treatment of asthma
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)The article examines the physiological mechanisms underlying the use of Garcinia kola (GK) Heckel plant as an alternative medicine in the treatment of asthma. It discusses about asthma and the plant, which is popular in ... -
The antibiotic sensitivity pattern of s. aureus; an ocular normal flora
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Objective: To determine the changing of drug sensitivity patterns for s. aureas as the second commonest bacteria of the conjunctival normal fl ora in Nairobi, Kenya Design: Descriptive retrospective study Setting: ... -
The spread-backwash concept
(University of Nairobi, 1980)This paper reviews the spread-backwash concept from its classical antecedents through contemporary work. The contemporary works are analyzed for their theoretical and methodological approaches and according to a selection ... -
Local politics in a global era: thinking locally, acting globally
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Given the contested meanings of the local global context, it is important to see local political processes as more than a matter of new interests or claims prompted by globalization or even new institutions such as ... -
The next wave: Postfederal local economic development strategies
(University of Nairobi, 1992)In the absence of significant federal economic development resources, local officials face complex choices about both the level and the orientations of their policy efforts. A national study of local economic development ... -
Resistance of potato varieties to potato tubermoth (phthorimaea opercullela (Zeller)
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Global: partnership. The effective PRIME II partnership model. Prioritizing the common good.
(University Of Nairobi, 2003)Like many large USAID global projects, PRIME II is designed for implementation by a consortium of partners who bring a broad set of complementary skills and capacities rarely available from a single organization. This is ... -
Allergic rhinitis and asthma - evidence for an association : review article
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR) are thought to be a reflection of the same disease process occurring in varying degrees along one continuous airway, and are often coexistent in the same individual. The evidence supporting ... -
Patients.". In: Journal of Dental Research
(2000)This study was done to determine the nature of utilization of dental auxiliaries and medical emergencies in private dental surgeries in Kenya. A self administering questionnaire with pre-paid postage was mailed to 138 ... -
Effects Of Auxin-dose And Spray-interval On Sucker Development In Rose (rosa Hybrida L.)
(2011)This study aimed at investigating effects of auxin spray on sucker development in roses. The rationale was to develop technology for prevention or minimization of sucker development in production of commercially acceptable ... -
Retinoblastoma
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Retinoblastoma is an aggressive eye cancer of infancy and childhood. Survival and the chance of saving vision depend on severity of disease at presentation. Retinoblastoma was the first tumour to draw attention to the ... -
Keratocystic odontogenic tumours of the jaws and associated pathologies: a 10-year clinicopathologic audit in a referral teaching hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)AIM: To establish the pattern of occurrence and the clinicopathological features of keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) over a 10-year period. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Patients from the University of Nairobi ... -
Impact of three microfinance programs in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2001)During the last decade there has been an upsurge in attention to the provision of microfinance services to microentrepreneurs, especially those from poor households. While the missions of the programs providing the ... -
Effect Of Chemical Fertilizers, Farm -yard And Poultry Manure On Growth And Yield Of Amaranthus And African Nightshade In Taita District
(2011)African indigenous leafy vegetables (AILV’s) are known for their importance in providing vitamins and minerals, and are largely grown by small scale farmers. They also play a crucial role in income generation and ... -
Chapter 22 –Coastal Erosion
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This chapter focuses on the existing information on the hydrodynamics and sediment transport processes along the Kenyan coastline. Although the low-lying coastline is under threat from coastal erosion that has led to its ...
