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Retrieval of aerosol optical depth over ecologically stressed east African land surfaces from top of atmosphere radiance utilizing the aerosol free vegetation index
(Dept. of Geography, Bahir Dar University, 2005)
Traditional satellite based AOD retrieval techniques with a coarse resolution such as
collection 5 hardly provides a high spatial detail suitable for accurate AOD retrieval
particularly over the ecologically stressed ...
Institutional mapping for climate change adaptation in Eastern Africa
(2008-10)
A number of constraints to reducing the vulnerability of socioeconomic systems to climate change exist, key among these being the disconnect between national adaptation efforts and research. This in-depth study maps out ...
Usimulizi wa riwaya ya Nyongo mkalia ini
(2000)
Tukichunguza hazina ya uhakiki uliofanywa katika taaluma ya fasihi ya Kiswahili
na kuiweka katika mizani, upande mmoja ubebe tahakiki zilizozingatia maudhui na
mwingine zile zilizoangaza fani, upande wa maudhui utalemewa ...
Language choice for development the case for swahili in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2003-06-01)
Development, aimed at a general improvement of the quality of life
in society, should target the majority and not the minority at the exclusion of the
majority. Attainment of such development, in turn, calls for ...
Language and regional integration: foreign or African languages for the African union?
(Taylor & Francis, 2005)
True to the Kiswahili adage that'umoja ni nguvu'(unity is strength), it has become fashionable to seek strength in unity. This is evident, for instance, in the corporate world where different organisations are seeking ...
Major challenges to the girl-child education in Kenya: the Kuria experience
(2000-04)
Many societies have realised the important role played by women in development. Accordingly, a lot of effort and time has been spent discussing issues that affect women's contribution in overall national development. Despite ...
Invading the public sphere: media, private discourse and the public space in Kenya
(2008-12-11)
Privatization and liberalization of the media, both print and electronic, has revolutionized
information processing and dissemination. This has been further aided by continued advances in
technology, especially the ...
Horrifying disasters in western Kenya impact on education and national development
(Academic Journals, 2008-05-07)
The occurrence of natural disasters has shown a positive trend as annual incidents of disaster events
have increased on the continent. Approximately two-thirds of the 3.3 million people in Western Kenya
fall below the ...
Horrifying disasters in western Kenya; Impact on education and national development
(Academic Journals, 2008-05-30)
The occurrence of natural disasters has shown a positive trend as annual incidents of disaster events have increased on the continent. Approximately two-thirds of the 3.3 million people in Western Kenya fall below the ...