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Crop physiological analysis of seed quality variation in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Muasya, Reuben M. (2001)

Common bean yield is low in Kenya and use of poor quality seed by small-scale farmers has been identified as a major yield constraint. This research project aimed at increasing insight into development of common bean seed ...

Hydrodynamic processes, transport and flux of sediments in the Mwache creek mangrove wetland in Kenya

Kitheka, Johnson U. (2002)

This study was conducted in Mwache creek mangrove wetland (ca. 17 km2) situated within the Port-Reitz Ria in Mombasa District, Kenya. The aim of the study was to examine sediment and tidal water transport and exchange ...

Technology market and peasant society : a sociological analysis of Siaya district Kenya

Agaya, Benson M. O.; (2003-07)

Influence of information and communication technology on choice of competitive strategies in commercial banks in Kenya

Kiema, Josphat (2005)

This study sought to determine the influence of information and communication technology on choice of competitive strategies in commercial banks in Kenya. The target population was the 43 licenced commercial banks by ...

The role of fish ponds in the nutrient dynamics of mixed farming systems

Muendo, Patricia N. (2006)

Rapid population growth in developing countries has resulted in increased demand for food, leading to increased pressure to extend land under cultivation and to intensify food production. Because most of the arable land ...

Farmers' decision-making in their preference for soil nutrient replacement technologies in the central Highlands of Kenya

Muriu, Felista W. (2006)

Soil erosion, reduced land productivity, population pressure on land, low income, inappropriate and inadequate use of farm inputs such as fertilizers are some of the interrelated problems experienced and affecting smallholder ...

Some aspects of the ecology of Barbus Amphigramma (Boulenger, 1908) in Lake Naivasha and River Malewa, Kenya

Mutia, Grace M. (2006)

Some aspects of the ecology of Barbus amphigramma Boulinger 1908 which included distribution and abundance, effects of physico-chemical parameters on the species, growth parameters, food and feeding habits and reproduction ...

Prevalence of glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in children enrolled in a malaria vaccine clinical trial in Western Kenya

Hunja, Carol W. (2007)

Deficiency of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is the most frequently encountered genetic abnormality of red blood cell (RBC) metabolism, and is estimated to affect over 200 million people worldwide. Malaria is ...

Investigation of factors that affect performance of small scale women groups in Kenya ( the case of women groups in Central Division of Machakos District)

Wambua, Regina W. (2007-11)

Women groups in the Central division of Machakos district brought about rural development through their small scale projects/activities. The groups were engaged in the primary sector activities, secondary sectors activities, ...

Legume crop-based soil phosphorus management and effects on maize (Zea mays) productivity in western Kenya

Kapkiyai, Jane J. (2008)

The low availability of phosphorus (P) in the oxisols of western Kenya is a major constraint to crop production. Some legume genotypes posses stress response mechanisms that enhance their ability to access P in low P soils ...

Effectiveness of poverty reduction strategies in Makueni District: a case study of Nguu Division

Musau, Johnson K. (2008)

The purpose of the study was to identify effectiveness of poverty reduction strategies in Nguu Division, Makueni District. Nguu Division is one of the areas that are hard hit by poverty in the district. The study looked ...

Factors influencing the efficiency and efficacy of Kenya's constituency development fund : a case study of Sabatia constituency

Zablon, Evusa (2008-04)

Kenya's Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is one of the ingenious innovations of the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) Government of Kenya. Unlike other development funds that filter from the central government through ...

Spatial distribution and assessment of genetic diversity of the Kenyan mountain Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) using DNA based molecular markers

Kavembe, Geraldine D. (2008-09)

The Kenyan mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is an endangered Tragelaphine antelope sub-species endemic to Mt. Kenya- Aberdare ecosystems. This antelope has currently been reduced to pockets of small ...

Perceived quality of passenger service provided by Rift Valley Railways consortium

King’ola, Amos M. (2009)

The study was carried out with the aim of identifying attributes that passengers consider important in evaluation of services offered by rift valley railways consortium. It was also to Asses the extent to which passengers ...

Factors influencing research productivity among academic staff in selected public and private universities in kenya

Migosi, Joash A. (2009)

The current academic climate in higher education in Kenya threatens the Kenyan universities' ability to sustain the conditions that support research productivity. Increased demands on government and private funding, a ...

Response of benthic fauna to mangrove degradation and restoration in Gazi bay - Kenya

Mutua, Amos K. (2009)

The recovery towards a natural state of a restored Rhizophora mucronata mangrove ecosystem was investigated by assessing the sediment physical characteristics, densities, community composition and ...

Principals’ management styles and students’ unrest in public secondary schools in Nairobi Province

Cheloti, Selpher K. (2009)

In spite of the government’s effort to stem out the culture of student unrest in schools, the nature of the unrests have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. The study sought to establish the management styles used by ...

E-government in Kenya: a conceptual framework to increase public participation

Angolo, Shem M. (2009)

The Kenya government has been making significant attempts to make its services and information on the Internet available in the recent past. The success of these efforts depends to a great extent, on how well the targeted ...

The biology and ecology of Mussidia spp. (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae) and associated natural enemies in Kenya

Muli, Benjamin K. (2009-02)

Mussidia nigrivenella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), an important pest of maize, cotton and Phaseolus bean in West Africa, has never been described as a crop pest from East and southern Africa (ESA). It was hypothesized ...

ICT-readiness for E-library (a case study of institution of higher learning)

Ngemu, Vasdinus V. (2009-07)

Many countries in Africa are now struggling with the changing political, social and economic environment. It is evident from developed countries that the modern successful industrial economy is IT driven. This underscores ...

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