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Effects of static electromagnetic fields at 24 hours incubation on the germination of rose coco beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(2009-05)
This study evaluates the percent germination of Rose coco beans (Phaseolus vulgaris
L.) seeds, when exposed to static electromagnetic fields under laboratory conditions incubated for
24 h. This can be replicated in the ...
The influence of AC electromagnetic fields on the initial radicle growth rate of phaseolus vulgaris L.
(FACT Limited, 2009-10-07)
Objectives: To determine if AC electromagnetic fields can be used to improve growth of food crops. This
would reduce and minimize contamination of yield that is associated with application of fertilizers to
promote plant ...
Norms, attitudes and gender perspectives in ecological sanitation
(Loughborough University, 2009)
In Kenya, the urban poor are residing in the Peri urban areas of Nakuru Municipality with inadequate
sanitation facilities. This study investigated attitudes towards urine diverting toilets to popularize their
use as ...
Characterization of greywater from urban and peri-urban areas of Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(Loughborough University, 2009)
Kenya faces serious challenges regarding water and sanitation services. Despite many years of
government investment, existing facilities continue to deteriorate and have also failed to meet the demand
of increasing ...
Sanitation challenges in learning institutions: the case of Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(WEDC, Loughborough University, 2009-05-27)
Sanitation challenges in learning institutions: the case of Nakuru municipality, Kenya. IN: Shaw, R.J. (ed). Water, sanitation and hygiene - Sustainable development and multisectoral approaches: Proceedings of the 34th ...
The role of Kiswahili in enhancing the potential of science and technology
(The Journal of Pan African Studies, 2009-03)
The 21st Century is widely considered to be the epoch of science and technology. Many
institutions of higher learning, including Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
in Kenya, are developing academic ...
Adult education learners’ recruitment: Challenges and prospects for re-engineered access to adult education in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2009-07)
A research survey was designed to investigate the factor affecting participation of illiterate adults in
adult education in Kenya and suggests ways to improve on the literacy levels. From the findings it was
established ...
Farmer management practices of citrus insect pests in Kenya
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci, 2009)
A formal citrus insect pest survey was conducted in two citrus growing districts of Kenya, Bungoma and Machakos, to determine important insect pests of citrus and evaluate the pest control practices ...
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 ...
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 ...