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The lipid acyl-chain dynamics in giant liposomes and characterization of domain 4 of the Wilson disease protein
(2010)Steady-state and nanosecond time-resolved fluorescence of the nitro-2, 1, 3- benzoxadiazol-4-yl (NBD) probe and line tension force were determined in phospholipids acyl-chain dynamics in giant liposomes made from a homologous ... -
Literature and Society: A Reflection on the Youth’s Health in John Habwe’s Kiswahili Novels.
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2012)The youth face a Myriad of health related challenges. Progressive nations rely on healthy youths who can engage in national building. However, literature has shown that youths who are the most productive people in society ... -
Literature Review on Strategic Fit and Performance of Public Universities in Western Kenya
(2011)Strategic fit is defined as an alignment and has assumed a core position in both organizational studies and strategic management research. Theoretical literature links strategic fit to desirable performance implications. ... -
Literature Review on the Relationship between Microfinance Provision and Women Enterprise
(2013)Despite the crucial role of women entrepreneurs in the economic development of their families and countries; it is, however, discovered that women entrepreneurs have low business performance compared to their male ... -
Livelihood assessment of avocado growing in western Kenya and its socioeconomic implications using agricultural extension services
(2018-09-09)Avocado (Persia americana) is an important world crop. In Kenya, it has become a very important crop but its production is limited by several factors. Studies were conducted in the Lake Victoria Basin counties of Bunyala ... -
Livelihood assessment of avocado growing in western Kenya and its socioeconomic implications using agricultural extension services
(2018-09-09)Avocado (Persia americana) is an important world crop. In Kenya, it has become a very important crop but its production is limited by several factors. Studies were conducted in the Lake Victoria Basin counties of Bunyala ... -
Livelihood strategies of resource-poor farmers in Striga-infested areas of western Kenya
(2008-11)Striga hermonthica (del) Benth is threatening rural livelihoods in western Kenya where maize is the major food and cash crop. Vulnerability analysis was conducted on a sample of 802 households in eight districts of ... -
Livestock for household food security-A case study of small-scale mixed farmers in semi-arid Nyakach, Kenya
(International Journal of Livestock Research, 2016)This paper considers both direct and indirect contributions of livestock to food security in semi-arid parts of Nyakach. Livestock production is a major component of the agricultural economy of developing countries and ... -
Local adaptations, comparative trophic ecology and phylogenetic analysis of the haplochromine Cichlids of lake Kanyaboli, a satellite lake of lake Victoria,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2005)The satellite lakes of Lake Victoria region have been noted as potential refugia of haplochromine cichlids that have gone extinct in Lake Victoria. These lakes include lakes Kanyaboli, Sare and Namboyo in Kenya, Nawampasa, ... -
Local chicken production in northern Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity
(RUFORUM, 2014)In Uganda, the local chicken population is estimated at 44 million and these chickens play an integral role in the smallholder farming systems. Contribution of local chicken in rural household economies is mainly limited ... -
Local communities and collaborative forest management in West Bugwe Forest Reserve, Eastern Uganda.
(Medwell Publishing, 2013)Bureaucratic controls over natural resources when tightened world over Uganda inclusive have often led to heightened conflicts amongst apparent stakeholders. This has furthered assault on the ecosystem rather than conservation ... -
Local communities and collaborative forest management in West Bugwe Forest Reserve, Eastern Uganda.
(Medwell Publishing, 2013)Bureaucratic controls over natural resources when tightened world over Uganda inclusive have often led to heightened conflicts amongst apparent stakeholders. This has furthered assault on the ecosystem rather than conservation ... -
Local communities and collaborative forest management in West Bugwe Forest Reserve, Eastern Uganda.
(Medwell Publishing, 2013)Bureaucratic controls over natural resources when tightened world over Uganda inclusive have often led to heightened conflicts amongst apparent stakeholders. This has furthered assault on the ecosystem rather than conservation ... -
Local institutional capacity to foster climate change adaptation responses in the Mara river basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Climate change is a global reality that has made communities vulnerable. The international community and Kenya‘s national government have responded to climate change by fostering adaptation and mitigation at multiple levels. ... -
Local Institutional Capacity to Foster Climate Change Adaptation Responses in The Mara River Basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Climate change is a global reality that has made communities vulnerable. The international community and Kenya’s national government have responded to climate change by fostering adaptation and mitigation at multiple levels. ... -
Local Institutional landscapes and Information challenges as a crucial element for climate change adaptation: A case of Mara River Basin, Keny
(International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2019)The paper reviews the local institutional landscape, information challenges and opportunities for climate change adaptation that institutions within the Mara River Basin can utilize to support communities. At the local ... -
Local knowledge and practices on use and management of edible insects in Lake Victoria basin, East Africa
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2017-06-16)Edible insects (EIs) provide an important food source in Africa, but their potential to improve livelihoods and environmental conservation is yet to be fully exploited. This study contributes towards enhancing the use of ... -
Local organizations for sustainable development: The political environment of community-based organizations in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)The experience with the quest to realize sustainable development, especially at the local level, has left a disappointing legacy for the majority of African countries. The adoption of development from below paradigm in ... -
Local perspectives on policy implementation of free maternity health services in Kenya: Implications for universal health coverage.
(African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2023-05-02)Kenya introduced free maternity services (FMS) in 2013 to enable all pregnant women to give birth for free in all government public health facilities. Currently, Kenya is rolling out universal health coverage (UHC), which ... -
Localisation and participation within the rollout of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework in Kenya
(Sahan, 2020)Kenya formally adopted the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in October 2017. Since then the country has made progress towards its implementation by undertaking self-reliance and inclusion measures for ...