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Effects of ungulate Herbivory and tree canopy on Ecosystem processes in Ruma National park, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
Herbivores and tree canopies may have significant influences on savanna ecosystem
functioning that are not yet clearly understood. Positive influences of grazers and trees
may be associated with fecal deposition and the ...
Role of informal plastic waste recovery in solid waste Management and planning in Kisumu town, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
The rapid rate of urbanization throughout the world has contributed to increased amounts
of waste thus pausing difficulties for disposal The problem is more acute in developing
countries including Kenya, where economic ...
Influence of area of production, nitrogenous Fertilizer rates and plucking intervals on the \ production of fatty acids in clonal tea '(Camellia sinensis (L.O) Kuntze) leaves
(Maseno university, 2011)
Tea, Camellia sinensis, is widely grown in the highlands of Kenya for manufacture of mainly
black tea. The most costly inputs in tea cultivation are nitrogenous fertiliser and plucking which
are key determinants of yield ...
Evaluation of nutrition education in public nursery \ Schools in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(2010)
Knowledge about nutrition and health is gained throughout childhood, yet little is known
about the nutrition knowledge of nursery school children in Kenya.Much of the research
assessing nutrition practices in early ...
The effects of zeolite x and y on degradation kinetics of P, P'-DICHLORODIPI-IENYLYTRICIILOROETHANE (DOT) in natural water
(Maseno university, 2010)
The study was on degradation kinetics of pesticides in water by zeolites. Pesticides
are never target specific and as such, aerial dissipation of pesticides is potentially
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hazardous to man and environmental biodiversity. ...
Influence of psychosocial factors in improving breastfeeding Behavior of mothers in Kakamega central district, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2011)
Health professionals currently use fact-based approach to promote breastfeeding behavior in
Kenya. This practice imposes messages to breastfeeding mothers without considering their
opinions and beliefs thus posing a ...
Monitoring of carbofuran residues in Laikipia and Isiolo districts in Kenya for ecological risk Assessment
(Maseno university, 2010)
Granular carbofuran which was widely used to control agricultural pests in Isiolo and
Laikipia districts was also misused by local farmers and pastoralists to kill predators
leading to massive deaths of Gyps vultures ...
Indoor levels of polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons from wood burning in Rural houses in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2011)
Western Province of Kenya has prevalence of grass-roofed traditional houses, where
cooking is done in open fire places using various biomass types, which leads to
accumulation of soot under the roofs. Polycyclic Aromatic ...
Phytochemical evaluation of Elaeodendron buchananii stem Bark for microbial activities
(Maseno university, 2010)
Public health is under serious threat due to wide array of emerging and re-emerging
infections as a result of resistance of microorganisms to first line drugs. Despite the wide
availability of clinically useful antifungal ...
Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in .Fish, meat and the effect of cooking on their Concentrations in meat as sources of human exposure in Winam gulf region of Lake Victoria
(Maseno university, 2011)
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are of concern m environmental chemistry
because they are known or suspected carcinogens and/or toxicants. Fish is a major
indicator of the existence of PARs in aquatic environment and ...