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Effects of Climate Variability on Maize Yield in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)
The current climate in East Africa is characterised by large variability in rainfall and
temperature with occurrence of extreme events such as prolonged and severe droughts that
have led to increased cases of crop failure, ...
Park users’ characteristics that influence utilization of urban parks in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)
The aim of the study was to find out how the park users‟ characteristics influence the utilization of the parks and the relationship between the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the park users and their ...
An assessment of effects of human activities on vegetation characteristics in Chepalungu Forest; Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)
Biodiversity values at forest ecosystem depend on how people use, manage and interact with the forest trees and trees outside the forest. Between 1990 and 2010 Kenya‟s forest cover significantly reduced by 6.5%. The aim ...
An Evaluation of accommodation challenges faced by seasonal commercial workers during tourism peak season in Malindi town, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-06)
This study examined accommodation challenges facing seasonal commercial workers during tourism peak season in Malindi Town. Malindi Town is one of the major tourist destinations in Kenya with the tourism peak season starting ...
An assessment of housing condition in rural Kenya: the case of Muranga district
(2012-05-03)
This study on rural housing in Muranga' a District had a three-fold purpose:- to look into the historical development of housing from the traditional (since the advent of colonialism), to the present and the circumstances ...
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 ...
Agricultural decision-making and farmers choice of strategies in Trans-Nzoia district, Kenya
(2012-05-16)
This study examines agricultural decision -making and farmers' choice of strategies in Trans-Nzoia District, Rift Valley province, Kenya. The aim is to elucidate the influence of the farmers' perception and knowledge of ...
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 ...
Influence of drugs and substance abuse on reproductive health in Gatanga Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-02)
Drug and substance abuse is one of the most critical challenges facing Kenya today and is fast assuming alarming proportions among the young adults. A report on the findings of the 2007 rapid situation assessment of substance ...
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, ...