Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Simulating Maize (Zea Mays L.) Performance Using Aquacrop Model Under Varying Irrigation Schedules and Water Depletion Levels in Bura Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Supplemental irrigation is an important practice in sustaining soil moisture for optimal crop yield especially in ASAL regions, where during the growing season, potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation and the ... -
The Prevalence And Factors Associated With Teenage Pregnancy In Kenya; A Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Teenage pregnancies account for 18% of all pregnancies in Kenya posing a health challenge in prevention of maternal mortalities, unsafe abortions and gender equity for these girls. The adolescent birth rate in ... -
Cost Analysis Of Facility-Based HIV Testing Models In Kenya; A Case Of Riruta Health Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)HIV testing is the first and essential step in HIV management. Awareness of HIV status is an important step in linking people to prevention, care and treatment services and reducing possible transmission of HIV. Despite ... -
Determinants of Membership and Benefits of Participation in Pyrethrum Cooperatives in Musanze District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)For many years, pyrethrum in Rwanda has been among the top cash crops that earn significant foreign exchange for the country. Farmers grow subsistence crops for their own food needs and rely on pyrethrum as the cash crop ... -
A Web Based Routine Data Quality Assessment (RDQA) Tool For Upscalling HIV Data Audit And Management For Siaya County Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The project provides for an enhanced user oriented Random Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) tool. It is an evaluation tool used in system strengthening and determining country data quality issues that needs analysis and ... -
Analysis of Integration of Sorghum Markets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study evaluated the integration of sorghum markets in Kenya using a cointegration approach. Bimonthly wholesale prices for sorghum for five major markets; Kalundu Market (Kitui County), Soko Posta Market (Busia County), ... -
Vaccination Coverage Among Children With Measles At Agok Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, cases of measles resurgence have been reported in recent years. The majority of the cases have been reported in Africa and in the Indian subcontinent and are associated with low measles vaccination ... -
Microbial Risk Assessment of Street Vended Poultry Products in the Informal Settlements of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With the increasing urbanization, street vended foods (SVF) have become popular in the developing countries especially in the areas of low-income status such as the informal settlements. In as much as SVF contributes ... -
Evaluation Of Early Infant Diagnosis Surveillance System In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya is one of the 22 priority countries focused for lessening of mother-to-Child transmission (mtCt) of Human immunodeficiency virus. The worldwide super-fast-track framework propelled in 2016 points at ending new HIV ... -
Strenthening HIV/AIDS Surveillance Through Design And Dessimination Of Routine Data Quality Assessment Tool (RDQA) For National And County Governments.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Effective systems for capturing health program data are vital to tracking progress on achievement of health indicators as stipulated which will be central to supporting data-informed decisions as part ... -
Economic Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Participation in the Cassava Marketing Value Chain in Taita-taveta and Kilifi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cassava is an important food crop with high production potential for different agroecological zones across the world. Therefore, cassava has a great potential as both a food security crop and other industrial purposes. ... -
Strengthening Disease Surveillance To Enhance Retention Among Patients Attending Comprehensive Care Centre At Coast General Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Having all human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patient retained in medical care at regular interval is linked to positive health outcome. To achieve unmet gaps in UNAIDS 95:95:95 all HIV infected patient ... -
Matatu Design Culture in Nairobi Kenya: An Iconological Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kenyan transport industry is synonymous with customised design solutions that can be identified mainly by use of graffiti and enhanced interiors aimed at meeting the transport needs of the urban consumer (Johnson, ... -
Survival Analysis Methods To Estimate Incidence, Survivorship And Risk Factors For Brucellosis In Livestock In Kajiado East Subcounty, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic disease that is caused by various Brucella species and mostly affects cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and dogs. It results in significant economic losses and human sufferings. Manifestation ... -
Utility of Ki67 in Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women With Locally Advanced Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: In Kenya, majority present with locally advanced breast cancer. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NACT) is useful in management of these patients, and is useful in predicting response to treatment. Ki67 levels have ... -
An assessment of the Forest Conservation status of Maasai Mau Forest in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Forest covers are being reduced as a result of human actions, particularly in developing countries. Regardless of the numerous laws and policies passed in relation to forest management activities. The main objective of ... -
An investigation on the Welfare limits of orphans. a case study of Nangosia location, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study concluded that the needs of the orphans go beyond the basic ones and do include the socio-psychological ones and that the help from the government is quite limited. The recommendation of the study was that their ... -
Association Between body Mass Index in Early Pregnancy and the Outcomes of Induction of Labour at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) has many medical implications. High BMI has been shown to increase the risk of certain obstetric complications. Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention and the various ... -
Effects of land-use change on the Environment in Athi-River town
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The way people have used land and exploited its assets in urban regions is a critical predicament as it has changed land cover over time and influenced the effectiveness of the environment. This has decreased the distinctive ... -
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Participation Of Pupils In Public Primary School Education In Mbita Subcounty, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
