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Effect of accel (gibberellins (ga4+7) + benzyladenine) on the shelf life of French beans, phaseolus vulgaris L.
(2003)
To determine the effects of Accel on the shelf life of French beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L. variety Monel, two
field experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi’s Kabete Field Station for two seasons. Accel was ...
Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus fertiliser on growth and yield of ironweed (vernoniagalamesis)
(2003)
Ironweed (Vernonia galamensis) is a promising new crop for industrial oil but information on its response to ferfiliser is scanty. A field experiment was conducted at the University of Nairobi Field Station farm during 2 ...
Poverty alleviation: the educational planning perspective
(Academic Journals, 2009-06-30)
A well planned education system is expected to respond to the socio-economic needs as well as the
political objectives of any country. Education contributes to poverty reduction by increasing the value
of efficiency of ...
Access to basic education in Kenya: Inherent concerns
(Academic Journals, 2007-10-30)
Basic education being the minimum education that every Kenyan must have for progressive existence in society is a crucial factor. That is why Kenya subscribes to the international protocol that established Education for ...
Students’ reactions to the use of computers in science education in selected Kenyan secondary schools
(2008-12-01)
Different people react differently to the same experience. A current trend in science instruction is to integrate
technology into classroom in a variety of ways. A Computer Based Instruction (CBI) courseware was used
to ...
Challenges of sustainable financing of sanitation in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(WEDC, Loughborough University, 2009-05-22)
Adequate sanitation is of great importance in addressing public health and plays an important role with
respect to poverty alleviation. A large proportion of population in Nakuru is not served with adequate
sanitation ...
The linkage between settlement profile and choice of sanitation system in peri-urban areas: a case study of Nakuru municipality
(WEDC, Loughborough University, 2009-05-22)
Presently human settlements in developing societies do not effectively address problems in urban areas
including inadequate housing, unreliable energy sources, inadequate water supply, poor sanitation
systems and lack ...
The role of guiding and counselling in secondary schools in Kenya: prospects and challenges
(2009-09-01)
Since the 1990s, education system in Kenya has faced dynamic and rapid changes that have had overwhelming effects both on the child, teacher, school and society at large. Education policies have changed over the
years ...
The role of Kenya dual purpose goats in drought recovery and food security in marginal areas of Kenya
(2005-06)
As a drought‐preparedness strategy, a community was provided with dual purpose goats for milk production and crossbreeding with the local small East African goats. Over 2 years, more than 400 Kenya dual purpose goat crosses ...
Challenges facing provision of integrated education for the disabled child in Webuye division, Bungoma east district Kenya
(2009-01-01)
The foundation of present day special education in Kenya dates as far back as 1968 when the government published sessional paper NO. 5 on special education. The paper laid out a public policy framework for children
with ...