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Bullying in public secondary schools in Nairobi, Kenya
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2007-06-01)Background: The prevalence and frequency of bullying in Nairobi public secondary schools in particular and in Kenyan schools in general is not known. Knowledge of the extent of the problem is essential in developing effective ... -
A study of drug use in five urban centres in kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)Few studies have addressed the reasons for substance use in Kenya, with most focusing on prevalence rates in school-based and general population samples. None have been carried out among people already using drugs. This ... -
Economic efficiency and supply response of women as farm managers: Comparative evidence from Western Kenya
(Pergamon, 2008-07-01)This paper assessed the relative economic efficiency and output supply and input demand responses of women farmers in western Kenya. The results showed that women are as technically and allocatively efficient as men. ... -
Economic efficiency and supply response of women as farm managers: Comparative evidence from Western Keny
(Pergamon, 2008-07-01)This paper assessed the relative economic efficiency and output supply and input demand responses of women farmers in western Kenya. The results showed that women are as technically and allocatively efficient as men. ... -
The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and syndromes in Kenyan children and adolescents
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2008-08-01)Background: Community studies on children and adolescents in Western settings suggest prevalence rates of anxiety and depressive symptoms that require intervention. Aim: To establish equivalent prevalence rates in a Kenyan ... -
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 ... -
Soil nitrogen amendment effects on maize productivity under two different soil conditions in western Kenya.
(Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2009)The effect of integrated use of urea and calliandra or maize stover on yield and N uptake of maize was assessed in a field experiment carried out on two soil types in western Kenya. Urea and calliandra or maize stover were ... -
The Role of Universities in Promoting Underutilized Crops: the Case of Maseno University, Kenya
(researchgate, 2009)The role of African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) in poverty alleviation and food and nutrition security in Kenya has not been fully exploited, even though these crops have several nutritive and agronomic advantages. AIVs ... -
Effect of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) and inorganic fertilizers on maize yield on Alfisols and Ultisols of Western Kenya
(Science Hub, LLC, 2010)Smallholder maize (Zea mays L.) farmers cannot cope with the high and ever increasing prices of fertilizers, resulting in continuous low grain yield, chronic food shortage and insecurity. Cheaper, sustainable alternatives ... -
Effect of farmyard manure and inorganic fertilizers on maize production on Alfisols and Ultisols in Kakamega, western Kenya.
(JO Achieng, G Ouma, G Odhiambo, F Muyekho, 2010)Soil acidity is one property associated with decline of most crop productivity. Alfisols and Ultisols are some of the acidic soils predominant in western Kenya. An experiment was conducted in both soils to find out the ... -
The influence of geographical area of production and nitrogenous fertiliser on yields and quality parameters of clonal tea
(Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 2010)Variations in requirements for tea production in Kenya and factors controlling growth and production of secondary metabolites responsible for the quality parameters are indicative of the need for non-uniform recommendations. ... -
The Level Of Corporate Dividend Payout To Stockholders: Does Optimal Dividend Policy Exist For Firms Quoted At The Nairobi Stock Exchange?
(International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER), 2010-03-01)The objective of this study was to determine the level of corporate dividend payout to stockholders and establish if the optimal dividend policy exists for the firms quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). An analysis ... -
Pastoralists Non‐Responsiveness To Livestock Markets In East Pokot, Kenya
(African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE), 2010-09)One of the major challenges facing the state‐owned Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) in Kenya has been the inadequate supply of quality live animals for meat processing. It has been observed that the live animal throughput is ... -
Economic analysis of different options in integrated pest and soil fertility management in maize systems of Western Kenya
(Blackwell Publishing Inc, 2010-09-01)The major biotic constraints to the production of maize, the major staple food in Western Kenya, are field pests such as Striga and stem borers, and low soil fertility. To counter these constraints, new cropping systems ... -
Effectiveness of “PREP-PAC” Soil Fertility Replenishment Product on Performance of the Diversified Maize–Legume Intercrops in Western Kenya
(Springer, Dordrecht, 2011)Western Kenya region is densely populated, with population densities ranging from 500 to 1200 persons/km2. This has resulted in reduced land sizes, continuous cropping, high rates of soil nutrient depletion, and food ... -
Gender aspect in adoption of commercial poultry production among peri-urban farmers in Kericho Municipality, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-07-30)The main objective of this study was to assess the extent of gender effects on adoption of intensive commercial poultry production system by peri-urban farmers. The sample frame was divided into two strata made up of ... -
Technical efficiency among the bulrush millet producers in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-08-18)South Rift Valley, which has some of the highest poverty levels in Kenya would greatly benefit from increased production of bulrush millet as it will both improve the diet and contribute to household income. Though south ... -
Economic analysis of soil fertility restoration options in potato bean of gardening intercropping in south rift, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-09-26)Soil fertility management options to restore soil fertility depletion have been developed and these consist of inorganic and organic fertilizer applications. However, the adoption rates by smallholder farmers for these ... -
Effect of PREP-PAC application on soil properties, maize, and legume yields in a Ferralsol of Western Kenya
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2011-11-01)High rates of soil depletion, food insecurity, and poverty are widespread in western Kenya, which calls for urgent and affordable solutions. A field experiment was carried out during 2003 short rains and 2004 long rains ... -
Analysis of Farmers’ Perceptions of the Effects of Climate Change in Kenya: The Case of Kyuso District
(Moi University Press,, 2012)A cross-sectional analysis was carried out to evaluate how farmers in Kyuso District have perceived climate change. Data was collected from 246 farmers from six locations sampled out through a multistage and simple random ...
