Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Development and Quality Evaluation of a Functional Food From Cultured Milk Supplemented With Baobab (Adansonia Digitata L.) Fruit Pulp
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The baobab tree exists in areas characterized by high poverty levels, increased food insecurity and low resilience to climatic changes. In such areas, the tree is vital in complementing staple diets of the rural poor by ... -
Assessment of Temporal and Spatial Variability of Groundwater in the Mbagathi River Catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Groundwater is increasingly an important source of water. Assessment of its variability helps in guiding decisions on exploitation. Groundwater varies over space and time. Groundwater contains multiple range of chemical ... -
Farmer Management Practices of Stink Bug (Bathycoelia Distincta) and Its Occurrence in Selected Macadamia Growing Areas in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Macadamia F. Muell. (Proteaceae) a nut bearing medium sized tree is steadily gaining global popularity because of its high nutritional value nut being used as a supreme dessert. Hence there is expansion in acreage to provide ... -
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ... -
Monitoring Evolution of Coastline Along Mto Tamamba Delta in Kenya North Coast Using Satellite Images
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Coastal zones are the epicenter of economic activities in most developing countries in the world hence are bound to change. With advancement in technology monitoring such degradation has become critical subject for ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Cerebral Visual Impairment Amongst Children Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In the absence of injury to the anterior afferent visual pathways or the ocular structures, cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is characterized by vision loss caused by damage to the retro-geniculate pathway ... -
Anesthesia for Cesarean Section and Associated Outcomes in the Bitch in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)esarean section (CS) refers to the surgical delivery of neonates by hysterotomy, and it is often performed to relieve dystocia. Dystocia is a complication associated with any impediment to initiate or complete labour, as ... -
A Radiological- Pathological Correlation of Hyperostosis Among Patients With Intracranial Meningiomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Meningiomas account for 34.4% of all central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms in Kenya. Hyperostosis has been described in 25% to 44% of meningiomas. The risk of tumor recurrence is largely dependent on the extent ... -
Effects of Mixing Methods on the Rheology and Hardened Properties of Concrete With Low Water-binder Ratio
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HIV-1 Genetic Diversity in Nairobi Female Sex Workers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sub-Saharan Africa bears 67% of the global HIV-1 infection burden, with more than half of the infections occurring in women above 15 years. The risk of contracting HIV is 30 times higher for female sex workers compared to ... -
Mapping Land Cover Changes and Identification of Drivers of Degradation to Inform Rehabilitation Strategies in Wenje, Tana River County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land degradation is a global issue that needs to be addressed with greater concern. Land rehabilitation is an expensive exercise but very important for reducing ecosystem degradation and increasing the productivity of the ... -
Knowledge and Practices Associated With Complementary Feeding Among Young Children Attending Gambool Health Centre, Garowe District, Puntland State, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)According to scientific research on newborn and young child feeding habits from underdeveloped nations, advancement is attainable with the use of efficient tactics and adequate resources. The health of children is still ... -
Characterization of Camel Production Under Pastoral Management in Benadir Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Livestock production has for many decades been the backbone of the Somali economy. It is the most important food and income source for both the large rural population and is the country's largest export product. Camels ... -
Prevalence and Aetiology of Various Levels of Traumatic Limb Amputations Following Traumatic Injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic limb amputation significantly contributes to morbidity among trauma patients. Due to urbanization, the incidence of traumatic limb amputations is increasing rapidly. Whereas amputations are only ... -
Influence of Talent Management Practices on Service Delivery Among Airline Operators in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizational leaders continue to battle to discover talented workers while simultaneously facing the problem of the dilemma of keeping knowledgeable workers because organizations have encountered difficulties in recruiting ... -
Solid Waste Management Practices on Sustainability of Livelihood Projects in Peri-urban Settlements: a Case of Embakasi West Sub- County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Management of solid refuse has become a challenge due to the increased waste generation brought about by the rising levels of prosperity in industrialized cities and economies due to the volumes of the creation and use of ... -
Geospatial Assessment of the Role of Urban Green Infrastructure in Mitigating Urban Heat Island: a Case Study of Greater Monrovia District, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Concerning the quality of life and the wellbeing of the general public, the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon has progressively become a significant matter. Several prominent cities worldwide are presently encountering ... -
Influence of Resource Mobilization Strategies on Sustainability of Maternal Health Programmes: the Case of Beyond Zero Campaign, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of women give birth in rural homes, and for every 10 infants born, 6% face birth-related mortality, or the mother loses her life during childbirth. Many surviving children encounter ... -
Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Health Facilities in Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Working Capital facilitates daily operation of firms. The study established influence of Working Capital Management Practices on Financial Performance of Private Health Facilities in Homabay County. Correlation research ... -
Poverty in Deep Sea Informal Settlements; a Gender Inequality Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The feminization of poverty has sparked a widespread debate in analyzing poverty trends globally. The key aim of this study was to study poverty in Deep Sea Informal Settlements with a gender inequality perspective. A ...
