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Vol. 14 no. 1/2, June 2002

Editorial

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges: G. E. Kiangi and K. E. Mshigeni

News and Reports

New Partnership for African Development: Peter Anyang' Nyong'o

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Housing and Building Research Institute (HABRI): Samuel O. Akatch

Letters and Viewpoints

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Will AIDS Kill Africa's Economy?: Tom Nevin

Reviews

20 Studies on the Oil Characteristics of Dacryodes Edulis Pulp and Seed: I. A. Ajayi and R. A. Oderinde

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25 Studies of the Genetic Diversity Between Two Reference Strains of Leishmania major: Ne Ngangu Massamba

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Informal Settlements and the Role of Infrastructure: The case of Kibera, Kenya: Samuel O. Akatch and Silvester O. Kasuku

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Science and Technology

38 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Economic Development: A Framework for Change in Developing Countries: Geoffrey E. Kiangi and Keto E. Mshigeni

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Short Communication

46 Histomorphology of the Tracheary Elements of Some Fabaceae Hardwood: Idu, M., Ijomah, J.U. and Omonhinmin, A.C.

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The Challenges of Urban Management in Kenya: Samuel O. Akatch

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Research

57 Rainfall Erosivity Factor for Uasin Gishu Plateau, Kenya: B. M. Kariaga

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Pavement Distress at Road Intersections: A Case Study: Chukwunonye Ozioma Owuama

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70 Photovoltaic Technology and Applications: Herick Othieno

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77 The Effect of Mulberry Varieties on the Performance of Chul Thai 5 Silkworm Race: M. O. Ashiru

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