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The location and structure of manufacturing industries in Thika.
(1987-04)The present study investigates the location and structure of manufacturing industries in Thika. Questionnaires and interviews were used to obtain information for the study. Location was investigated at two levels: first, ... -
Towards the Use of Integrated Approach in the Conservation of Nairobi River Basin
(Kenyatta University, 2000)This study investigated the potential for integrated conservation in Nairobi River basin. Emphasis was on contributions and perception of stakeholders towards collaborative conservation of the basin's environment. ... -
Demograpidc, socio-economic and cultural factors which influence implementation of family planning programme in Kenya: a study of the City of Nairobi and Kericho District
(Kenyatta University, 2002)Kenya has since 1967, been having one of the most well funded Family Planning Programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. Ninety seven percent (97%) of married women know of family planning methods but only 39% of them are using ... -
Women and housing in Nairobi city: an investigation of constraints and opportunities in access to house ownership
(Kenyatta University, 2004-08)This study investigated women and housing in the city of Nairobi. It especially targeted the constraints that impede women from accessing own house and opportunities that enhance access to house ownership. Specifically, ... -
Rainfall-runoff modeling of the Nyando River basin for flood mitigation
(Kenyatta University, 2008)The study objective was to model the Nyando River basin for flood mitigation. The methods used include the rainfall-runoff relationship peak food frequency Analysis mapping of inundation river plain areas for various return ... -
Spatial analysis of trees outside forests as influenced by land use categories in River Sio Basin, Kenya
(2011-07-11)Trees Outside Forests (TOF) as elemements of the landscape form a vital resourse.TOF have in principle similar functions as trees in forests through environmental, economic and social services. Generally, TOF can act as ... -
An evaluation of efficiency of use of agricultural watershed resources under fluctuating rainfall regimes at Muooni dam site, Machakos district, Kenya
(2011-07-11)Water stress and land degradation are major causes of food insecurity and poverty outreach in marginal and dry lands. Muooni catchment is facing increased risk of crop failure under rainfall fluctuation due to increased ... -
Analysis of economic efficiency of irrigation water-use in Mwea irrigation scheme, Kirinyaga district, Kenya
(2011-07-11)Given the increasing freshwater scarcity, the performance of irrigation is critical in increasing and sustaining agricultural productivity in the water-scarce and largely arid and semi-arid Kenya. Irrigation currently ... -
Effects of land on water resource availability in Muoni sub-catchment, Machakos District, Kenya
(2011-07-11)Land use activities if unregulated impose a huge economic cost on water resources supplies, land productivity and water resources infrastructure and ecological damage to ecosystems. Water resource plays a central and ... -
Seasonal climate forecast, access and use in agricultural production : a case of semi-arid South-East Kenya
(2011-08-16)Seasonal climate forecasts is an adaptation strategy to climate variability expected to be useful in farm management. The study was based in semi-arid southeast Kenya. The specific objectives of the study are:(i) To identify ... -
Rainfall-runoff modelling of the Nyando river basin for flood mitigation
(2011-08-18)The study objective was to model the Nyando River basin for flood mitigation. The methods used include the rainfall-runoff relationship peak food frequency Analysis mapping of inundation river plain areas for various return ... -
An analysis of factors influencing adoption of the recommended maize technology's package in Makuyu Division, Murang'a South District, Kenya
(2011-11-03)Maize is the most important staple food and the major source of sustenance for the majority of the Kenyans. The increasing population trend in the face of declining yields in maize production has intensified the food ... -
An assessment of the effects of the 'new' road safety regulations on passenger service vehicle operations in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-03)The study examines the effects of the `new' road safety regulations on the operations of PSVs in Nairobi. Specifically, the study sought to a) examine changes in the input and output of PSV in Nairobi, b) establish changes ... -
The demographic, socio-economic and cultural factors influencing non-marital fertility in Makueni District, Kenya
(2011-11-03)Fertility has been and is a major determinant of population growth in Kenya. The country has witnessed increasing levels of non-marital fertility The rates are high for the unmarried women (KDHS, 2003). While the majority ... -
An analysis of urban residents' participation in outdoor recreation in urban forested areas: the case of Nairobi city, Kenya
(2011-11-03)With the rapidly changing world coupled with changes in tastes and lifestyles among Urban residents, there is need to diversify the range of outdoor recreation opportunities in Urban areas. This is with specific reference ... -
Commercial handicrafts as a livelihood option for the Maasai of Kajiado District, Kenya
(2011-11-03)The aim of this study was to investigate commercial handicrafts as livelihood option for the Maasai of Isinya Location, Kaj iado District, Kenya. The study was prompted by the fact that ecological, political and socio-economic ... -
Evaluation and characterization of CD4+T cell responses to theileria parva vaccine candidatee antigens
(2011-11-04)East Coast Fever (ECF) is a fatal disease of cattle, caused by Theileria parva, an intracellular haemoprotozoan parasite. Immunity in cattle immunized against T. parva using the infection and treatment method (ITM) is ... -
An investigation of the extreme hydro-climatic characteristics and the underlying causes of river Nyando catchment, lake Victoria basin-Kenya
(2011-11-07)Extreme events, floods and droughts are natural occurrences which have caused numerous disasters world over. On a global scale the number of people affected and economic damages due to flooding and droughts are on the rise. ... -
The effects of ecotourism on community livelihoods and natural resources use in Kanjiado district, Kenya
(2011-11-07)This study examines the effects of ecotourism on community livelihoods and natural resources use in Loitokitok Division, Kajiado District. The analysis is based on benefits; both direct and indirect accrued from ecotourism, ...
