Social constructions of" being faithful" among university students and the implications for their reception of partner-fidelity messages - Mulwo, Abraham Kiprop; Tomaselli, Keyan G; Dalrymple, Lynn (Communicare: Journal for Communication Sciences in Southern Africa, 2009)

Social media in Kenyan journalism: Benefits, opportunities and challenges - Nyamboga, Erneo Nyakundi (age, 2009)

Social protection to support vulnerable children and families: the potential of cash transfers to protect education, health and nutrition - Adato, M.; Bassett, L. (AIDS Care, 2009)

Steady state inferential modeling of temperature and pressure in an air-swept coal pulverizing ball mill - Makokha, Augustine B; Moys, Michael H; Couvas, Costa; Muumbo, Alex M (Powder technology, 2009)

Street life and drug risk behaviors associated with exchanging sex among male street children in Lahore, Pakistan - Towe, V. L.; Hasan, S.; Zafar, S. T.; Sherman, S. G. (J Adolesc Heal, 2009)

The structure and outcomes of a HIV postexposure prophylaxis program in a high HIV prevalence setup in western Kenya - Siika, Abraham M; Nyandiko, Winston M; ann Mwangi; Waxman, Michael; Sidle, John E.; Kimaiyo, Sylvester N; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara (JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 2009)

Success Social Studies - Wandiba, S.; A. Okoth; N. Agumba; Thuranira, J.; Aketch, M. (Pupil’s Book 7, 2009)

Total Quality Management: Theory, Concepts and Practice ISBN 978 9966 34 344 4. - Daniel K Tarus (Macmillan Publishers, 2009)

Tourist satisfaction in relation to attractions and implications for conservation in the protected areas of the Northern Circuit, Tanzania - Okello, Moses Makonjio; Yerian, Sarah (Journal of sustainable tourism, 2009)

Triangulating’AMPATH: Demonstration of a multi-perspective strategic programme evaluation method - Thomas S. Inui; Sidle, John E.; Nyandiko, Winstone M.; Yebei, Violet N; Richard M. Frankel; Mossbarger, David L; Ayuku, David; Ballidawa, Joyce; Rose Ayikukwei (SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 2009)

Two projections and one idempotent - Behncke, Horst; Nyamwala, Fredrick Oluoch (International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2009)

Ultrasound Findings;Their importance and their Nursing and Medical Education Implication-The case of Ectopic Pregnancies. - Onditi Elias,G.D.,Anna Karani, Simon Kangethe (Kenya Nursing Journal, 2009 Vol 38,No 1;55, 2009)

Understanding Kafira: Francis Imbuga's Betrayal in the city as a study of the vicious cycle of brutality in the modern African nation-state - Mboya, T.M. (Maarifa (Eldoret, Kenya), 2009)

The use of Interview and Observation as Data Collection Methods in Educational Research - Barasa, L.P.; Ong’ondo, C.O.; Jwan, J.O.; M.N. Agumba (The Educator, 2009)

Use of sign intramedullary nailing in open tibia and femur fractures at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya - Lelei, LK; Ongaro, NO; Ayumba, BR; Lagat, JD (East African Orthopaedic Journal, 2009)

Use of sign intramedullary nailing in open tibia and femur fractures at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya - Lelei, LK; Ongaro, NO; Ayumba, BR; Lagat, JD (East African Orthopaedic Journal, 2009)

The validity and reliability of the Brief Symptom Inventory for assessing psychological distress symptoms among Kenyans living with HIV - Sacham, E.; Reece, M.; Monohan, P.; Yebei, V.; Omolo, O.; Ong’or, W.O. (J Ment Health, 2009)

The validity/reliability of the PHQ-9 and PHQ2 for measuring depression among adults living with HIV in Western Kenya - Monahan, P.; Sacham, E.; Reece, M.; Kroenke, K.; Ong’or, W.O.; Omollo, O.; Yebei, V.; Ojwang, C. (J Gen Intern Med, 2009)

Victims of Armed Conflict and Persecution in South Africa: between a Rock and a Hard Place - Abuya, Edwin Odhiambo; Nyaoro, Dulo (Hastings Int'l & Comp. L. Rev., 2009)

Violence and Abuse among the Elderly in Kenya. Experiences from Rural Communities - Jamin Masinde (Maarifa: A Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009)

WHO Working Group on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Classifications. WHO maternal death and near-miss classifications - Pattinson, R.; Say, L.; Souza, J. P.; Broek, N.; Rooney, C. (Bull World Health Organ, 2009)

Whose Nation? Romanticizing the Vision of a Nation in Bole Butake's" Betrothal without Libation" and" Family Saga" - Christopher Odhiambo (Research in African Literatures, 2009)

Women's satisfaction with health care providers' communication skills during antenatal care at MTRH, Eldoret - Jepngetich, Hellen (Moi University, 2009)

Writing Technology & Development: Insights from Jack Goody - Ogutu, James N (Journal of Language, Technology & Entrepreneurship in Africa, 2009)

The Academic Model Providing Access To Healthcare (AMPATH) in Kenya - Nyandiko, Winstone; Siika, Abraham; Ernst, Judith A; Ettyang, Grace; Neumann, Charlotte; Yiannoutsos, Constantin (Global Livestock CRSP, UC Davis, 2008)

Admission characteristics, diagnoses and outcomes of HIV-infected patients registered in an ambulatory HIV-care programme in western Kenya - Siika, A.M.; Ayuo, P.O.; Mwangi, AW; Sidle, J. E.; Wools-Kaloustian, K.; Kimaiyo, SN; Tierney, WN (East African medical journal, 2008)

Advanced Kenyan Sign Language - L.J. Aura; S. A. Mwachinalo (Kenya Institute of Special education, 2008)

An analysis of students' responses to ABC & VCT messages at three universities in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. - Mulwo, Abraham Kiprop (2008)

The Application of Managerial Grid Model in Church Leadership and their Implication on Church Membership - Kiaritha, N. (African Ecclesial Review: Specific Challenges to Evangelization in Africa, 2008)

Are street children beyond rehabilitation?: understanding the life situation of street boys through ethnographic methods in Nakuru Kenya - Kaime-Atterhög, W.; Ahlberg, B. M. (Child Youth Serv Rev, 2008)

Assessment of mothers’ level of knowledge and management practices regarding childhood diarrhea diseases in Nandi South District – Kenya, - Kyololo, O. M.; Van Wyk, N.C (Kenya Nursing Journal, 2008)

Association of antiretroviral and clinic adherence with orphan status among HIV-infected children in Western Kenya - Vreeman, Rachel C.; Wiehe, Sarah E; Ayaya, Samwel O; Musick, Beverly S; Nyandiko, Winstone M. (JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 2008)

Bio-based structural composite materials for aerospace applications - John, Maya J; Anandjiwala, RD; Paul Wambua; Chapple, Stephen A; Klems, Theo; Doecker, Michael; Goulain, Michel; Erasmus, Lizette (South African International Aerospace Symposium, 2008)

Blast testing of natural fibre and hybrid composites - Paul Wambua, Rajesh Anandjiwala, Genevieve Langdon; Gerald Nurick (29th International Conference SAMPE EUROPE, Hotel Mercure, Porte de Versailles “EXPO”, Paris, France, 31st March to 2nd April, 2008, 2008)

Book review: EDDIE WILLIAMS, Bridges and Barriers—Language in African Education and Development. Manchester, UK, and Kinderhook, New York: St. Jerome Publishing, 2006. Xix+ 257 pp. ISBN 1900650975 (pbk) - Ogutu, James N (Discourse & Society, 2008)

Causes of delay in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients attending a referral hospital in Western Kenya - Ayuo, P.O.; Diero, L.O.; Owino-Ong’or, W.D.; Mwangi, AW (East African Medical Journal, 2008)

Causes of delay in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients attending a referral hospital in Western Kenya - Ayuo, P.O.; Diero, L.O.; Owino-Ong’or, W.D.; Mwangi, AW (East African Medical Journal, 2008)

The challenges of orphan fosterage in the era of HIV/AIDS in North Rift region, Kenya - J. N. Kareithi; Egesah,O.B.; M. Kongongo (HIV/AIDS Challenge in Africa, an impact and response assessment: The Case of Kenya, 2008)

A childish culture?: shared understandings, agency and intervention: an anthropological study of street children in northwest Kenya - Davies, M. (Childhood, 2008)

Children of the sug: a study of the daily lives of street children in Khartoum, Sudan, with intervention recommendations - Kudrati, M.; Plummer, M. L.; Yousif, N. D. E. H. (Child Abuse Negl, 2008)

Children of the sug: a study of the daily lives of street children in Khartoum, Sudan, with intervention recommendations - Kudrati, M.; Plummer, M. L.; Yousif, N. D. (Child Abus Negl, 2008)

Children of the sug: a study of the daily lives of street children in Khartoum, Sudan, with intervention recommendations - Kudrati, M.; Plummer, M. L.; Yousif, N. D. (Child Abuse Negl, 2008)

Clinical outcomes of patients receiving integrated PET/CT-guided radiotherapy for head and neck carcinoma - Vernon, Matthew R; Maheshwari, Mohit; Schultz, Christopher J; Michel, Michelle A; Wong, Stuart J; Campbell, Bruce H; Massey, Becky L; Wilson, J Frank; Wang, Dian (International Journal of Radiation Oncology* Biology* Physics, 2008)

Conflict Resolution: The Role of Information and Knowledge Management - Nyamboga, Constantine M; Kiplang’at, Joseph N (Kenya Library Association and Goethe-Institut, 2008)

Conflict Resolution: The Role of Information and Knowledge Management: the Kenyan Experience - Nyamboga, Constantine M; Joseph, N (Kenya Library Association, 2008)

Cultural and Social Determinants of Entrepreneurial Behaviour among Small Enterprise Owners in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya - Korir, Michael Kirwa (Kenyatta University, 2008)

Developing a mechanism to measure the absorption of bacterially-synthesized folate across the colon: Testing of caplets with a pH-sensitive coating designed for colon targeting - Aimone, Ashley; Connolly, Bairbre; Chaudhary, Surinder; Lugtu, Jamie; Martinuzzi, Frank; O'Connor, Deborah L (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 2008)

Discourse structure of trader-customer Kiswahili interactions in Kenyan open-air markets: A case of Gikomba and Kongowea - Moseti, Samuel Obuchi (2008)

Discourse Structure of Trader-Customer Kiswahili Interactions in Kenyan Open-Air Markets: A Case of Gikomba and Kongowea: - Obuchi, Samuel M. (University of Nairobi, 2008)

Emergency resection of sigmoid volvulus - Jumbi, Gathaiya; R T Kuremu (East African medical journal, 2008)

Ethical issues in research with homeless youths - Ensign, J.; Ammerman, S. (J Adv Nurs, 2008)

Felt stigma among people living with HIV/AIDS in rural and urban Kenya - Yebei, Violet N; Fortenberry, JB; Ayuku, David O. (African health sciences, 2008)

Growth and Body Composition of Human Milk-Fed Premature Infants Provided with Extra Energy and Nutrients Early after Hospital Discharge: One Year Follow-up - O'Connor, Deborah Louise; Aimone, Ashley; Ward, Wendy; Vaughan, Jennifer; Jefferies, Ann; Campbell, Douglas M; Asztalos, Elizabeth; Feldman, Mark; Rovet, Joanne; Westall, Carol; others (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 2008)

High Negative Predictive Value of FDG-PET/CT in Assessment of Tumor Response Following RT of SCCHN - Wang, D; Michel, M; Campbell, B; Massey, B; Blumin, J; Wong, S; Schultz, C (International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, 2008)

HIV Infection and Nutrition Status: The Importance of Food in Disease Management - Ernst, Judith A; Ettyang, Grace; Neumann, Charlotte; Nyandiko, Winstone; Siika, Abraham (Global Livestock CRSP, UC Davis, 2008)

HIV/AIDS and cultural practices in western Kenya: the impact of sexual cleansing rituals on sexual behaviours - Rose Ayikukwei; Ngare, Duncan; John Sidle; Ayuku, David; Baliddawa, Joyce; James Greene (Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2008)
This paper reports on an exploratory study examining the role of sexual cleansing rituals in the transmission of HIV among the Luo community in western Kenya. Data were collected using both in‐depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study population consisted of 38 widows, 12 community elders and 44 cleansers. Data were collected on non‐behavioural causes, behavioural causes and behavioural indicators associated with sexual rituals. Content analysis revealed five central themes: the effect of the ritual on sexual behaviours; factors contributing to the continued practice of the ritual, including a sub‐theme on the commercialization of the ritual; the inseparable relationship between the sanctity of sex, prosperity and fertility of the land; and the effects of modernization on the ritual, including a sub‐theme on the effects of mass media on HIV‐prevention awareness campaigns. Causal factors of unchanging sexual behaviours are deeply rooted in traditional beliefs, which the community uphold strongly. These beliefs encourage men and women to have multiple sexual partners in a context where the use of condoms is rejected and little HIV testing is carried out.

HIV/AIDS Education: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Impact Mitigation. - Ayiro L. (A Journal of the School of Education., 2008)

How to Write a Winning Thesis - Simon Kangethe, Anna Karani,Onditi Elias, Benson Mangera; Kali Pemba (2008)

Impact of the 1990 European Union Directive on Package Travel on Travel and Hospitality Sectors of Tourism in Developing World. ISSN 1993-2553 - P.M. Masila; Wishitemi, B.E.L. (The Moi University Law Journal, 2008)

Imperial trusteeship and the making of the labour controversy in the East Africa Protectorate, 1901-1915 - Makana, NE (Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2008)

Introduction to the HIV Nutrition Project (HNP): Increasing animal source foods (ASF) in diets of HIV-infected Kenyan women and their children - Ernst, Judith A; Ettyang, Grace; Neumann, Charlotte; Nyandiko, Winstone; Siika, Abraham; Yiannoutsos, Constantin (Global Livestock CRSP, UC Davis, 2008)

An investigation into masculine-atypical behaviour: a study among Moi university students Western Kenya - Simiyu, Catherine Kituko (2008)

Kalenjin Popular Music and the Contestation of the National Space in Kenya - Peter Simatei (CODESRIA 12th Annual General Assembly “Governing the African Public Sphere, 2008)

A Kenyan Intro: Identity Politics in the Performances of a Kenyan Popular Music Band - Tom Michael Mboya; Wandolo, Iddah (Getting Heard:[Re] claiming Performance Space in Kenya:(re) claiming Performance Space in Kenya, 2008)

Khat (Catha edulis) induces reactive oxygen species and apoptosis in normal human oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts - Lukandu, Ochiba M; Costea, Daniela E; Neppelberg, Evelyn; Johannessen, Anne C; Vintermyr, Olav K (Toxicological sciences, 2008)

Khat induces G1-phase arrest and increased expression of stress-sensitive p53 and p16 proteins in normal human oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts - Lukandu, Ochiba M; Costea, Daniela E; Dimba, Elizabeth A; Neppelberg, Evelyn; Bredholt, Therese; Gjertsen, Bjørn T; Vintermyr, Olav K; Johannessen, Anne C (European journal of oral sciences, 2008)

Knowledge of HIV, sexual behavior and correlates of risky sex among street children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Kayembe, P. K.; Mapatano, M. A.; Fatuma, A. B. (East Afr J Public Health., 2008)

Knowledge of HIV, sexual behavior and correlates of risky sex among street children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Kayembe, P. K.; Mapatano, M. A.; Fatuma, A. B.; Nyandwe, J. K.; Mayala, G. M.; Kokolomami, J. I.; Kibungu, J. P. (East Afr J Public Heal, 2008)

The life and death of a street boy in East Africa: everyday violence in the time of AIDS - Lockhart, C. (Med Anthropol Q, 2008)

Listening to Leviticus - Campbell, Bruce H (JAMA, 2008)

Low-glycemic index diets in the management of diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - Farhat, AG; Moukarzel, SR; El-Said, RJ; Daher, CF; Aston, LM; Gambell, JM; Lee, DM; Bryant, SP; Jebb, SA; Ayuo, P.O.; others (Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2008)

Male circumcision among Babukusu of Kenya: Emerging pattern. Moi University - Egesah, Omar Badiru (2008)

Male circumcision for HIV prevention: a prospective study of complications in clinical and traditional settings in Bungoma, Kenya - Robert C Bailey; Omar Egesah; Stephanie Rosenberg (Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2008)

Male circumcision for HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: who, what and when? - White, R. G.; Glynn, J. R.; Orroth, K. K. (AIDS., 2008)

Management research methods. A learner’s guide - SI Ng’ang’a; Kosgei, ZK; Gathuthi, EW (Nairobi: African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) Press, 2008)

Mapping and auditing of agricultural indigenous knowledge in Uasin Gishu and Keiyo districts in Rift Valley province, Kenya - Kiplang’at, Joseph N; Rotich, Daniel Chebutuk; others (World conference on agricultural information and IT, IAALD AFITA WCCA, 2008)

Measuring Psychological distress symptoms in individuals living with HIV in western Kenya - Ong’or, W.O.; Sacham, E.; Rees, M.; Monohan, P.; Yebei, V.; Omollo, O.; Ojwang, C. (J Mental Health, 2008)

Mixing in a tank stirred by a Rushton turbine at a low clearance - Ochieng, Aoyi; Maurice S. Onyango; Anil Kumar; Kirimi Kiriamiti; Paul Musonge (Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 2008)
Mixing efficiency in stirred tanks is an important consideration in the design of many industrial processes. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques have been employed in the present work to study the hydrodynamics in a tank stirred by a Rushton turbine. The effect of the impeller clearance on the velocity field and mixing has been investigated. It has been shown that at a low impeller clearance, the Rushton turbine generates a flow field that evolves from the typical two loops to a single loop flow pattern similar to that of an axial impeller. This single loop flow pattern resulted in an increase in axial flow and a decrease in mixing time at a constant power number. It has been found that a draft tube can be used with a single Rushton turbine, at a low clearance to aid axial flow and mixing, and this resulted in 50% reduction in mixing time. There was a good comparison between laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) experimental and CFD simulation flow fields, both of which showed that the draft tube improved mixing in the tank by suppressing secondary circulation loops.
Keywords: CFD; Draft tube; Hydrodynamics; Mixing; Rushton turbine; Simulation

Muumano Kati ya Nadharia na Fasihi - Obuchi, Samuel M. (Moi University Press, 2008)

Nadharia katika Taaluma ya kiswahili na Lugha za Kiafrika - Nathan O. Ogechi; Shitemi, Naomi L; Simala, Kenneth I; Khamis, Said (Moi Univ. Press, 2008)

O122 Prevalence of drug interactions between antiretroviral and co-administered drugs at the Moi teaching and referral hospital (Ampath), Eldoret, Kenya - Kigen, GK; Kimaiyo, S.; Back, DJ; Gibbons, SE; Sang, E.; Edwards, IG; Owen, A; Khoo, SH (Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2008)
Background: Studies in developed countries have shown that drug interactions (DI) involving antiretroviral therapy (ARV) are frequent and under-recognized. No similar work has been carried out in developing countries, where use of fixed dose combinations (FDCs) limits the scope for dose modification.Methods: Retrospective survey of a large database of HIV+ adults enrolled into Ampath programme. Details of age, gender, weight, ARVs and concomitant medications were recorded. DI were identified from http://www.hiv-druginteractions.org and classified as: major (potential to cause life-threatening illness or hospitalization, 'contra-indicated' or 'not recommended' in SPC, or requiring dose modification of either, or both drugs); moderate (recommendation to 'avoid' in SPC, or having a >50% effect on the AUC); minor (likelihood of interaction [actual or theoretical] or having an effect of 25–50% AUC).Summary of results: Data from 1,000 consecutive patients (363 male, 637 female, aged 13 – 68 years; mean body weight 61.3 kg), who were followed up for 1–21 months (median 9, total 8,594 patient-months of follow up) were included. 750 (75%) were on first-line ARV (d4T, 3TC, NVP) and the use of individual drugs was as follows: d4T 758(75.8%), 3TC 950(95%), ZDV 211(21.2%), NVP 613 (61.3%), EFV 264 (26.4%), and LPVr 55 (5.5%). All ARVs were prescribed at standard doses, regardless of whether a DI was present or not. Major interactions were identified in 187 patients (18.7%), predominantly involving rifampicin 104 (10.4%) and azoles 82 (8.2%). Moderate interactions were identified in 142 patients (14.2%), involving steroids 76 (7.6%), azoles 34 (3.4%) and antimalarials 27 (2.7%) patients. Minor interactions were recorded for 44 patients (4.4%). A total of 279 patients (27.9%) had either a major or moderate interaction, while no drug interactions were recorded in 698 patients (69.8%).Conclusion: Clinically significant DIs were common, affecting over 1/4 patients receiving ART in Kenya, yet are frequently not recognized. Although TB medications accounted for a significant proportion of DIs, we identified other important interactions involving ARVs and azoles, as well as antimalarials. Given the relative lack of laboratory monitoring and widespread use of FDCs, strategies need to be developed urgently to avoid important drug interactions, to identify early markers of toxicity, and to manage unavoidable interactions safely, in order to reduce risk of harm, and to maximize the effectiveness of mass ARV deployment in Africa.

Patient transfer practices by hospitals in Western Kenya - R T Kuremu; Tenge, CN; Wakuloba, GG; Wambati, A (East African medical journal, 2008)

Post-Modernism or Chaos? Theoretical Considerations in reading new directions in some cultural practices in Kenya - Ndogo, S; Busolo, W; Ogechi, N; N. Shitemi; Simala, K (Nadharia Katika Taaluma ya Kiswahili, 2008)

The Potential of Low Cost EPAD System in the Treatment of Textile Mill Effluents - Charles Nzila; Paul Wambua (Kenya Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2008)

Prevalence of drug interactions between antiretroviral and co-administered drugs in Kenya - Kigen, Gabriel; Kimaiyo, Sylvester; Owen, Andrew; Edwards, Geoffrey; Back, David; Gibbons, Sara; Edwin Sang; Khoo, Saye (9th International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection, 2008)

PTE Revision Series: English for Primary Teacher Education - Anne Kisilu Syomwene (East African Educational Publishers, 2008)

PTE Revision Series. Social Studies for Primary Teacher Education - A. Okoth; N. Agumba (EAEP, 2008)

PTE Revision Series Social Studies for PTE - A. Okoth; N. Agumba (EAEP, 2008)

The relative importance of large mammal species for tourism in Amboseli National Park, Kenya - Okello, Moses Makonjio; Manka, Stephanie Grace; D’Amour, Danielle E (Tourism Management, 2008)

Religion as a factor in the Nigerian political culture - Chukwu, Cletus N (Religion and Politics in Africa: Theological Reflections for the 21st Century, Nairobi: Paulines, 2008)

Report on the external evaluation of the study program- gender studies and development Master of Arts, Moi University - J. N. Kareithi; Egesah,O.B.; M. Kongongo (Guide for the Promotion of the Quality Culture in East-African Universities: AfriQ’ Units, 2008)

The right to freedom of movement for refugees in Uganda - Hovil, Lucy; Okello, Moses Chrispus (Refugee Rights: Ethics, Advocacy, and Africa, 2008)

The role of ICT in the provision of business information to women traders in the informal sector in Kenya - Dyoya, Nashon S (2008)

The sentinel - Campbell, Bruce H (Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2008)

Sheng as a Youth Identity Marker: Reality or Misconception? - Ogechi, Nathan (Culture, performance & identity. Paths of communication in Kenya, 2008)

SITE-DIRECTED MUTAGENESIS STUDY OF KEY AMINO ACIDS IN THE LIGAND BINDING DOMAINS OF HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN - Ha, Chung-Eun; Ha, Ji-Sook; TUEI, VIVIAN; BHAGAVAN, NADHIPURAM V (Abstracts of Annual meeting of Japanese Society for the Study of Xenobiotics 23rd JSSX Annual meeting, 2008)

Small ruminant production in smallholder and pastoral/extensive farming systems in Kenya - IS Kosgey; G.J. Rowlands; JAM Van Arendonk; RL Baker (Small Ruminant Research, 2008)

Small ruminant production in smallholder and pastoral/extensive farming systems in Kenya - IS Kosgey; G.J. Rowlands; JAM Van Arendonk; RL Baker (Small Ruminant Research, 2008)
Keywords: Kenya; Pastoral/extensive; Small ruminants; Smallholder; Tropics

Small ruminant production in smallholder and pastoral/extensive farming systems in Kenya - IS Kosgey; G.J. Rowlands; JAM Van Arendonk; RL Baker (Small Ruminant Research, 2008)
Keywords: Kenya; Pastoral/extensive; Small ruminants; Smallholder; Tropics

A STAGE 1 COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TRIAL TO REDUCE ALCOHOL USE AMONG HIV-INFECTED KENYANS: 221 - Papas, R; Ayuku, D.; Sidle, J.; Omolo, O.; Ballidawa, J; R. Songole; Owino-Ong'or, W; Wamalwa, E; Nafula, T.; Martino, S.; others (Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 2008)

STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF KANDUYI DIVISION - Kerre, Maelo Patrick; Lagat, Gabiel; Magero, John (Moi University, 2008)

The State of African Cities: A framework for addressing urban challenges in Africa - Habitat, U. N. (Edited by Programme UNHS, 2008)

A systematic review of pediatric adherence to antiretroviral therapy in low-and middle-income countries - Vreeman, Rachel C.; Wiehe, Sarah E; Pearce, Emily C; Nyandiko, Winstone M. (The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2008)

Teachers' attitudes toward outlawing of corporal punishment in public secondary schools: a case of Eldoret Municipality, Kenya - Busienei, AJ; Ndurumo, MM; Wando, D (2008)

Tourism attractions and satisfaction of Amboseli National Park, Kenya - Okello, Moses Makonjio; D'Amour, Danielle E; Manka, Stephanie Grace (Tourism Analysis, 2008)

With IddahWandolo) “A Kenyan Intro: Identity Politics in the Opening Formula of a Kenyan Popular music band.” - Mboya, T.M. ((Re)claiming Performance Space in Kenya, 2008)

Woman, rise and be a man: the contradictions of feminism and militant African nationalism in Micere Githae Mugo's Daughter of my people, sing! - Mboya, T.M. (2008)
Keywords: Africa

Women and Housing in the City of Nairobi: Constraints and Opportunities - Okaka, Fredrick Okoth; Mutisya, Dorothy N (East African Journal of Sciences, 2008)

Workload indicators of staffing need method in determining optimal staffing levels at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital - Nyongesa, Paul (2008)

Workload indicators of staffing need method in determining optimal staffing levels at Moi teaching and referal hospital - Musua, P; Nyongesa, P; Shikhule, A; Birech, E; Kirui, D; Njenga, M; Mbiti, D; Bett, A; Lagat, L; Kiilu, K (East African Medical Journal, 2008)

Workload indicators of staffing need method in determining optimal staffing levels at Moi teaching and referal hospital - Nyongesa, Paul (East African Medical Journal, 2008)

Workload Indicators Of Staffing Need Method in determining optimal staffing levels at Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital - Musua, P; Nyongesa, P; Shikhule, A; Birech, E; Kirui, D; Njenga, M; Mbiti, D; Bett, A; Lagat, L; Kiilu, K (East African Medical Journal, 2008)

Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method in determining optimal staffing levels at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. - Musau, P; Nyongesa, P; Shikhule, A; Birech, E; Kirui, D; Njenga, M; Mbiti, D; Bett, A; Lagat, L; Kiilu, K (East African medical journal, 2008)

Absorption of Bacterially-synthesized Folate Across the Large Intestine Pre-trial I and II: In-vivo Behaviour of Placebo Caplets with PH-sensitive Coatings Designed for Colon Targeting - Aimone, Ashley Mariko (ProQuest, 2007)

The African Brain Drain: Using Intellectual Diaspora to Manage the Drain: What are the Options? - Onsando, Patrick (Conference of Rectors of Vice Chancellors and President of African Universities(COREVIP), 2007)

The AMPATH medical record system: creating, implementing, and sustaining an electronic medical record system to support HIV/AIDS care in western Kenya - William M. Tierney; Rotich, Joseph K; Hannan, Terry J; Siika, Abraham M; Biondich, Paul G; Mamlin, Burke W; Nyandiko, Winstone M.; Kimaiyo, Sylvester; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara; Sidle, John E.; others (Studies in health technology and informatics, 2007)

Assessment of Stabilised Soil Blocks Technology Cost Housing as a Low Material: A Study of Eldoret Municipality. - Julius, Keter (Moi Univesity, 2007)

Baseline survey of Kenya's universal primary education: a case of Butere/Mumias District - Simiyu, CK; Misigo, B.L; Kipruto, JK; Chelang'a, JK (Maarifa (Eldoret, Kenya), 2007)

Beginning street life. Factors contributing to children working and living on the streets of Khartoum, Sudan - Plummer, L. M.; Kudratib, M.; Nassrin, Y. D. E. H. (Child Youth Serv Rev, 2007)

Bio-based structural composite materials for aerospace applications - Anandjiwala, Rajesh D; John, Maya Jacob; Paul Wambua; Chapple, Steve; Klems, Theo; Doecker, Michael; Goulain, Michel; Erasmus, Lizette (2nd SAIAS Symposium, 2007)

Biotechnology; The role of human serum albumin and its mutants on the apolipoprotein B secretion, cholesterol efflux, and physiologically important free fatty acid Levels - Ha, Chung Eun; Ha, Ji Sook; TUEI, VIVIAN; BHAGAVAN, NADHIPURAM V (Proceedings of the Spring Conference of the Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2007)

The Book - Campbell, Bruce H (JAMA, 2007)

Book review: Deborah schiffrin, in other words—variation in reference and narrative. New York: Cambridge university press, 2006, 389 pp - Ogutu, James N (Discourse Studies, 2007)

Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat. I. Model development and application to smallholder production systems - Bett, R. C.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Tropical animal health and production, 2007)

Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat. I. Model development and application to smallholder production systems - Bett, R. C.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2007)
A deterministic model was developed and applied to evaluate biological and economic variables that characterize smallholder production systems utilizing the Kenya Dual Purpose goat (KDPG) in Kenya. The systems were defined as: smallholder low-potential (SLP), smallholder medium-potential (SMP) and smallholder high-potential (SHP). The model was able to predict revenues and costs to the system. Revenues were from sale of milk, surplus yearlings and cull-for-age animals, while costs included those incurred for feeds, husbandry, marketing and fixed asset (fixed costs). Of the total outputs, revenue from meat and milk accounted for about 55{%} and 45{%}, respectively, in SMP and 39{%} and 61{%} in SHP. Total costs comprised mainly variable costs (98{%}), with husbandry costs being the highest in both SMP and SLP. The total profit per doe per year was KSh 315.48 in SMP, KSh -1352.75 in SLP and KSh -80.22 in SHP. Results suggest that the utilization of the KDPG goat in Kenya is more profitable in the smallholder medium-potential production system. The implication for the application of the model to smallholder production systems in Kenya is discussed.

Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat. I. Model development and application to smallholder production systems - Bett, R. C.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2007)
A deterministic model was developed and applied to evaluate biological and economic variables that characterize smallholder production systems utilizing the Kenya Dual Purpose goat (KDPG) in Kenya. The systems were defined as: smallholder low-potential (SLP), smallholder medium-potential (SMP) and smallholder high-potential (SHP). The model was able to predict revenues and costs to the system. Revenues were from sale of milk, surplus yearlings and cull-for-age animals, while costs included those incurred for feeds, husbandry, marketing and fixed asset (fixed costs). Of the total outputs, revenue from meat and milk accounted for about 55{%} and 45{%}, respectively, in SMP and 39{%} and 61{%} in SHP. Total costs comprised mainly variable costs (98{%}), with husbandry costs being the highest in both SMP and SLP. The total profit per doe per year was KSh 315.48 in SMP, KSh −1352.75 in SLP and KSh −80.22 in SHP. Results suggest that the utilization of the KDPG goat in Kenya is more profitable in the smallholder medium-potential production system. The implication for the application of the model to smallholder production systems in Kenya is discussed.

Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat. II. Estimation of economic values for production and functional traits - Bett, R. C.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2007)
Economic values for production traits (milk yield, MY, kg; 12-month sale weight, LW, kg; consumable meat percentage, CMP) and functional traits (doe live weight, DoWT, kg; number of kids weaned, NKW; kidding frequency, KF; kidding rate, KR, {%}; doe weaning rate, DoWR, {%}; doe survival rate, DoSR, {%}; post-weaning survival rate, PoSR, {%}; pre-weaning survival rate, PrSR, {%} and; residual feed intake of yearlings, RFIy, kg and does RFId, kg) were estimated for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat (KDPG) for systems under two bases of evaluation. The production systems included smallholder low-potential (SLP), smallholder medium-potential (SMP) and smallholder high-potential (SHP), while the bases of evaluation considered were fixed flock-size and fixed feed resource. Under both bases of evaluation, economic values were highest in SMP apart from the economic values for feed intake-related traits (RFIy and RFId). In SMP, the economic values under fixed flock-size scenario were KSh 71.61 (LW), 20.90 (MY), 45.20 (CMP), 13.68 (NKW), 3.61 (KF), 6.52 (KR), 12.39 (DoWR), 22.96 (DoSR), 22.87 (PoSR), 13.18 (PrSR), -2.76 (RFIy) and -3.00 (RFId). The corresponding economic values under fixed feed resources scenario were KSh 73.28, 29.39, 45.20, 16.91, 4.76, 9.45, 13.84, 25.67, 25.15, 16.19, -2.76 and -3.00. Generally in all production systems, economic values for most traits were higher under fixed feed resource than under fixed flock-size scenario. In all systems, the economic values for most of the traits were sensitive to changes in prices of feed, milk and meat. The positive economic values for most traits under fixed flock-size scenario and fixed feed resource indicates that a unit increase in genetic merit for the traits would have a positive effect on the profitability of the systems.

Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat. II. Estimation of economic values for production and functional traits - Bett, R. C.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2007)
Economic values for production traits (milk yield, MY, kg; 12-month sale weight, LW, kg; consumable meat percentage, CMP) and functional traits (doe live weight, DoWT, kg; number of kids weaned, NKW; kidding frequency, KF; kidding rate, KR, {%}; doe weaning rate, DoWR, {%}; doe survival rate, DoSR, {%}; post-weaning survival rate, PoSR, {%}; pre-weaning survival rate, PrSR, {%} and; residual feed intake of yearlings, RFIy, kg and does RFId, kg) were estimated for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat (KDPG) for systems under two bases of evaluation. The production systems included smallholder low-potential (SLP), smallholder medium-potential (SMP) and smallholder high-potential (SHP), while the bases of evaluation considered were fixed flock-size and fixed feed resource. Under both bases of evaluation, economic values were highest in SMP apart from the economic values for feed intake-related traits (RFIy and RFId). In SMP, the economic values under fixed flock-size scenario were KSh 71.61 (LW), 20.90 (MY), 45.20 (CMP), 13.68 (NKW), 3.61 (KF), 6.52 (KR), 12.39 (DoWR), 22.96 (DoSR), 22.87 (PoSR), 13.18 (PrSR), −2.76 (RFIy) and −3.00 (RFId). The corresponding economic values under fixed feed resources scenario were KSh 73.28, 29.39, 45.20, 16.91, 4.76, 9.45, 13.84, 25.67, 25.15, 16.19, −2.76 and −3.00. Generally in all production systems, economic values for most traits were higher under fixed feed resource than under fixed flock-size scenario. In all systems, the economic values for most of the traits were sensitive to changes in prices of feed, milk and meat. The positive economic values for most traits under fixed flock-size scenario and fixed feed resource indicates that a unit increase in genetic merit for the traits would have a positive effect on the profitability of the systems.

Breeding goals for the Kenya Dual Purpose goat. II. Estimation of economic values for production and functional traits - Bett, R. C.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Tropical animal health and production, 2007)

Building Bridges through trichotomous youth identities in Kenya: Evidence from code choice - Nathan O. Ogechi (Cultural Production and Change in Kenya: Building Bridges, 2007)

Burning ``Centre Bolt'': experiences of sexually transmitted infections and health care seeking behaviour described by street boys in urban Kenya - Kaime-Atterhög, W.; Lindmark, G.; Persson, L. -. Å.; Ahlberg, B. M. (Child Youth Serv Rev, 2007)

Capacity Development for Library and Other Information Professionals in a Knowledge-driven Society - Odini, Cephas; Amoth, Duncan (East African Journal of Information Sciences, 2007)

Cash crop production in the realization of millennium development goals: the case of sugarcane production, household food security and nutritional status in Busia District, Kenya - Sorre, BM; Akong'a, J.J. (Maarifa (Eldoret, Kenya), 2007)

Challenges in institutionalisation of governance of group ranches in West Pokot District, Kenya - Matui, Bramwel N; Kwonyike, Joshua (Maarifa (Eldoret, Kenya), 2007)

Challenges of Starting and Managing a School for the Blind in a marginalized War, Torn Country-Somalia - F. M. Ndonye (IDP Fourth Africa Forum, 2007)

The Chyulu Hills: Raison d’Etre and consequences of contested proprietorship of an idyllic resource oasis - Okello, Moses Makonjio; Tome, Salaton (Culture and Community: Tourism studies in Eastern and Southern Africa. Rozenberg Publishers, Amsterdam, 2007)

Condensed Matter: Electronic Structure, Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties-Specific heat jump in anisotropic YBa2Cu3O7-d superconductor - Khanna, KM; Karap Kirui, MS; Sakwa, TW; Torongey, PK; Ayodo, KY; Rotich, S. (Indian Journal Of Pure & Applied Physics, 2007)

Conditional cash transfers for improving uptake of health interventions in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review - Lagarde, M.; Haines, A.; Palmer, N. (Jama, 2007)

Confronting the reality of gender-based violence in Northern Uganda - Okello, Moses Chrispus; Hovil, Lucy (The International Journal of Transitional Justice, 2007)

Cross border conflict migrants and intra-ethnic conflict in East Africa: the case of the Pokot pastoralists in North Western Kenya - Matui, BN; Kwonyike, J (Maarifa (Eldoret, Kenya), 2007)

Crying wolf? the impact of terrorism and global security issues on Kenya's foreign relations and diplomacy - Kurgat, PK (Maarifa (Eldoret, Kenya), 2007)

A Day the /fingers of a Blind child proved Faster than those of the seeing children of Merka, Somalia - F. M. Ndonye (IDP Fourth Africa Forum, 2007)

Demographic variables and methods used in Parasuicide mental patients – journal of advancement in medical and pharmaceutical sciences.2007 vol. 1 no 2,Pgs.58-67 - Songole R., Nambi J. (2007)

Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi - Gakinya, Benson N.; Omar, Ali; David M Ndetei (Addiction and HIV in Kenya: a description of treatment services and integration.......... 17 Lynn E. Sullivan, Barrett G. Levine, Marek C. Chawarski, Richard S. Schottenfeld, 2007)

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The effects of human serum albumin mutations on physiologically important fatty acid transport - Tuei, Vivian C (University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2007)

Efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep - Gicheha, M.G.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Small Ruminant Research, 2007)
Genetic and economic efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal (GI) helminths in meat sheep was evaluated using deterministic simulation. Four breeding objectives and schemes were assessed. The first breeding objective simulated a situation where the flock size cannot be increased due to non-feed related constraints (FLOCK). The second specifically assumed that the flock size is restricted due to limited amount of feed resources (FEED). The third and fourth objectives assumed that sheep performed only tangible roles (TR) and both tangible and intangible roles (IR) in the production system, respectively. Within these breeding objectives, four breeding schemes that differed in the measures available for use as selection criteria were compared. The schemes ranged from one that utilised birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, litter size and lambing interval (scheme 1) to one that included two measurements of faecal egg count (FEC, eggs/g) in young rams immediately after weaning (scheme 4). For scheme 1, resistance to GI helminths was not included in the breeding objectives. A two-stage selection process was assumed in the selection of rams to be used in the nucleus. The annual monetary genetic gain and profit per ewe for all schemes varied within breeding objectives but were highest in TR. Within each breeding objective, the annual monetary genetic gain and profit per ewe was highest for the breeding scheme with the highest level of recording (scheme 4). In all objectives, the difference in the profit per ewe between a scheme that included records on FEC measured once in rams immediately after weaning (scheme 3) and scheme 4 was small (1.3–3.7%) indicating that there is little benefit taking a second measurement of FEC. The optimal size of the nucleus was determined by the breeding objective. In schemes 3 and 4, profit per ewe was optimal when the top 5%, 5%, 10% and 10% of rams were selected in the first selection stage for FEC measurement in FLOCK, FEED, TR and IR, respectively. The practical implications of these results are discussed.
Keywords: Breeding programme design; Faecal egg count; Meat sheep; Resistance to helminths; Tropics

Efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep - Gicheha, M.G.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Small Ruminant Research, 2007)

Efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep - Gicheha, M.G.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (Small Ruminant Research, 2007)
Genetic and economic efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal (GI) helminths in meat sheep was evaluated using deterministic simulation. Four breeding objectives and schemes were assessed. The first breeding objective simulated a situation where the flock size cannot be increased due to non-feed related constraints (FLOCK). The second specifically assumed that the flock size is restricted due to limited amount of feed resources (FEED). The third and fourth objectives assumed that sheep performed only tangible roles (TR) and both tangible and intangible roles (IR) in the production system, respectively. Within these breeding objectives, four breeding schemes that differed in the measures available for use as selection criteria were compared. The schemes ranged from one that utilised birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, litter size and lambing interval (scheme 1) to one that included two measurements of faecal egg count (FEC, eggs/g) in young rams immediately after weaning (scheme 4). For scheme 1, resistance to GI helminths was not included in the breeding objectives. A two-stage selection process was assumed in the selection of rams to be used in the nucleus. The annual monetary genetic gain and profit per ewe for all schemes varied within breeding objectives but were highest in TR. Within each breeding objective, the annual monetary genetic gain and profit per ewe was highest for the breeding scheme with the highest level of recording (scheme 4). In all objectives, the difference in the profit per ewe between a scheme that included records on FEC measured once in rams immediately after weaning (scheme 3) and scheme 4 was small (1.3–3.7%) indicating that there is little benefit taking a second measurement of FEC. The optimal size of the nucleus was determined by the breeding objective. In schemes 3 and 4, profit per ewe was optimal when the top 5%, 5%, 10% and 10% of rams were selected in the first selection stage for FEC measurement in FLOCK, FEED, TR and IR, respectively. The practical implications of these results are discussed.
Keywords: Breeding programme design; Faecal egg count; Meat sheep; Resistance to helminths; Tropics

Efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep - Gicheha, M.G.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (2007)
Keywords: Breeding programme design; Faecal egg count; Meat sheep; Resistance to helminths; Tropics

Efficiency of alternative schemes breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal helminths in meat sheep - Gicheha, M.G.; IS Kosgey; Bebe, B.O.; Kahi, A.K. (2007)
Keywords: Breeding programme design; Faecal egg count; Meat sheep; Resistance to helminths; Tropics

Elementary Kenyan Sign Language - K. J. Mathew; L.J. Aura (Kenya Institute of Special Education, 2007)

Ethical issues surrounding studies with vulnerable populations: A case study South African street children - Richter, M. S.; Groft, J. N.; Prinsloo, L. (Int J Adolesc Med Health, 2007)

Evaluation model for needs satisfaction in education change: evidence from Kakamega District, Kenya - Mulambula, S. M.; Mukwa, C; Simiyu, AM (Educator (Eldoret, Kenya), 2007)

Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Heads of Departments (HO D’s) In Secondary School Management in Kenya: A Survey of Selected Districts in Rift-Valley Province - Kosgei, ZK; Kimengi, I. N. (Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management, KAEAM Conference, Eldoret, 2007)

The false polarisation of peace and justice in Uganda - Okello, Moses Chrispus (Presentation at Building a Future on Peace and Justice, Nuremberg, Germany, 2007)

Female sex workers and unsafe sex in urban and rural Nyanza, Kenya: regular partners may contribute more to HIV transmission than clients - Hélène ACM Voeten; Omar B Egesah; Corlien M Varkevisser; Habbema, JDF (Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2007)

Fostering subsistence agriculture, food supplies and health in sub-Saharan Africa - Gottwald, Franz-Theo; Keino, Susan; Rotimi Fayeye, Timothy (P. Lang, 2007)

Gastrointestinal tract perforation in neonates - R T Kuremu; G P Hadley; Wiersma, RM (Tropical doctor, 2007)

Genetic improvement of small - IS Kosgey; AM Okeyo (2007)

Genetic improvement of small ruminants in low-input, smallholder production systems: Technical and infrastructural issues - IS Kosgey; AM Okeyo (Small Ruminant Research, 2007)

Genetic improvement of small ruminants in low-input, smallholder production systems: Technical and infrastructural issues - IS Kosgey; AM Okeyo (Small Ruminant Research, 2007)
Small ruminants (i.e., sheep and goats) are ubiquitous, and contribute significantly to the subsistence, economic and social livelihoods of a large human population in low-input, smallholder production systems in developing countries. Increasing human population, urbanization and incomes, coupled with changing consumer preferences are creating more demand for these animals and their products. This demand can effectively be met by substantially increasing the productivity of these animals. Integrated effort in terms of management, health, genetic improvement and product technology to enhance production and decrease wastage is, therefore, desirable. Efficient genetic improvement programs can boost output and profitability for the smallholders. However, there is a lack of information on sustainable conventional genetic improvement programs under smallholder production circumstances. Consequently, methods for implementing and the factors influencing the success of genetic improvement programs should be studied. This review focuses on the technical and infrastructural issues affecting the genetic improvement of small ruminants in low-input, smallholder production systems. It is concluded that a key step is to identify existing structures, institutions, and indigenous breeding practices, and, to build upon these foundation programs where there are opportunities for sustainable genetic improvement.
Keywords: Genetic improvement; Infrastructural; Small ruminants; Smallholder; Technical

Genetic improvement of small ruminants in low-input, smallholder production systems: Technical and infrastructural issues - IS Kosgey; AM Okeyo (Small Ruminant Research, 2007)
Small ruminants (i.e., sheep and goats) are ubiquitous, and contribute significantly to the subsistence, economic and social livelihoods of a large human population in low-input, smallholder production systems in developing countries. Increasing human population, urbanization and incomes, coupled with changing consumer preferences are creating more demand for these animals and their products. This demand can effectively be met by substantially increasing the productivity of these animals. Integrated effort in terms of management, health, genetic improvement and product technology to enhance production and decrease wastage is, therefore, desirable. Efficient genetic improvement programs can boost output and profitability for the smallholders. However, there is a lack of information on sustainable conventional genetic improvement programs under smallholder production circumstances. Consequently, methods for implementing and the factors influencing the success of genetic improvement programs should be studied. This review focuses on the technical and infrastructural issues affecting the genetic improvement of small ruminants in low-input, smallholder production systems. It is concluded that a key step is to identify existing structures, institutions, and indigenous breeding practices, and, to build upon these foundation programs where there are opportunities for sustainable genetic improvement.
Keywords: Genetic improvement; Infrastructural; Small ruminants; Smallholder; Technical

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Increased agricultural production in the midst of escalating ecological distress: Bungoma District in the 1930s & 1940s - Makana, Nicholas E (African Economic History, 2007)

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Open simple prostatectomy and blood transfusion in Nairobi. - Ngugi, PM; P W Saula (East African medical journal, 2007)

P221 Khat inhibits proliferation of normal oral keratinocytes in monolayers and organotypic cultures - Lukandu, O; Dimba, E; Vintermyr, O; Costea, D; Johannessen, A (Oral Oncology Supplement, 2007)

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Psychological distress amongst AIDS-orphaned children in urban South Africa - Cluver, L.; Gardner, F.; Operario, D. (J Child Psychol Psychiatry, 2007)

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