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An Ethnobotanical Study of Swamp Wetland Vegetation in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(2015-08-21)
Ethnobotanical knowledge associated with wetland plants
in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, was assessed and docu-
mented. Data on the uses of plants, their local names, and
parts used were collected through semi-structured ...
Mycorrhizal Development and Phosphorus Concentration in selected Kenyan Sorghum Cultivars
(2015-08-19)
This study was carried out on sorghum genotypes that exhibited significant difference in growth and
production on P-deficient soils. The objective was to find out if the genotypes developed different levels of
mycorrhizal ...
Relationship between Flexible Work-Arrangement and Commitment of Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 2016-07)
The study was set to determine the relationship between flexible work arrangement and commitment of nurses in public hospitals in Kenya. The study adopted cross sectional survey design and the target population consisted ...
Assessment of the Impact of Urban Runoff from Migor i Town on the Concentration Levels of Selected Heavy Metals i n Migori River, Kenya
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015)
Water pollution and decreasing water quality is a major threat to water resources in urban set ups in the developing world. The key culprits include; agricultural runoff, untreated industrial and ...
Assessment of the Impact of Urban Runoff from Migori Town on the Concentration Levels of Selected Heavy Metals in Migori River, Kenya
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015-10)
Water pollution and decreasing water quality is a major threat to water resources in urban set ups in the developing world. The key culprits include; agricultural runoff, untreated industrial and domestic wastewater, storm ...
A Comparative Assessment Of Taro{Colocasia Esculenta L. (Schott)} Phenotypic Corms/Cormels Characteristics Among Kenya And Tarogen Core Taro Collections For Taro Crop Improvement And Breeding
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2017)
Determination of qualitative phenotypic taro cormels characters were scored based on the key International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) descriptors for taro (IPGRI, 1999). Twenty five taro germplasm each from ...
Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-05-05)
Iron deficiency is a major public health concern. Globally, iron deficiency ranks number 9 and is responsible for about 60% of all
anemia cases among preschool children. In Africa iron deficiency is 43-52% while in Kenya, ...
Changes in population characteristics and diet of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (L.) from Nyanza Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya: what are the management options?
(Tylor&Francis, 2007-11-26)
Length frequency data collected from 1998 to 2001 from commercial landings was used to estimate
asymptotic length (L∞), growth coefficient (K), mortality (Z, F, M), growth performance index (φ
) and
exploitation rate ...
Prevalence of malnutrition among preschool children (6-59 months) in Western Province, Kenya
(American Institute of Science, 2014)
Malnutrition being one of the major public health problems in developing countries, it is still unacceptably high and progress to reduce it in most regions of the world is low. In Eastern Africa region, stunting and being ...
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
(American Institute of Science, 2015)
Background: Anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally and of major public health concern in preschool children and pregnant women in developing world. In Kenya current anaemia rates are about 69 % among ...