Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Social construction and Management of Male Infertility among the Akamba People: a Case of Muvuti/kiima Kimwe, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The World Health organization, estimates that 60-89 million couples are infertile. Africa has the highest number of infertility rates of between 20%-35%, male factor infertility accounts for 40% of the 60% of all infertility ... -
Devolution and its Influence on the Provision of Healthcare Services in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study examined devolution and its influence on the provision of healthcare services in Tharaka Nithi County. Health is a basic human right and this is emphasized in the sustainable development goals. A target population ... -
An analysis of reporting of Sexual Violence among female Survivors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sexual violence has been on the rise over the years with women being the most affected. In 2014, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported that 21% of all the women in Kenya had experienced sexual violence and one ... -
Detection of Mutations Associated With Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Selected Health Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Drug resistant tuberculosis is a huge medical issue in several countries of the world and has continuously become a challenge to its prevention and control. Kenya is ranked as the fifteenth in position of the ... -
Critical Appraisal of the Prediction of Resection Weight in Reduction Mammaplasty Using Four Different Models
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Evaluating Nurses’ Utilization of Alderete’s Score Chart in Monitoring of Patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There have been several advances in anesthesia and surgical techniques that have led to improvement of patients’ care after surgery. However post anesthesia patients are at risk of developing complications and ... -
Assessment of Flood Hazard Areas in the Congo River Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a case study of the N’djili River Sub-basin.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The issue of natural hazard in general and flood in particular is a topical problem that marks a memorable action in the world and specifically in Democratic Republic of Congo, especially with regard to the latest catastrophic ... -
An Analysis Of Farmers’ And Traders’ Awareness, Perceptions And Effect Of Chicken Value Chain Practices On Newcastle Disease Outbreaks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Newcastle disease (ND) is a major challenge affecting chicken production in Kenya. It causes mortalities of 80 to 100 percent, depriving farmers and traders of their sources of livelihood. The disease is the main challenge ... -
Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Student Transition and Retention in Schools in Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Preoperative determination of breast weight to be removed aids plastic surgeons in counseling the patient, application for insurance coverage and ensures optimal postoperative breast symmetry. Various mathematical models ... -
Reduction Of Aflatoxin Contamination Of Maize Meal Foods In The North-Kivu Province Of Democratic Republic Of Congo By Nixtamalization
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Democratic Republic of Congo relies on maize as one of the staples food for human, for animal feed and for industrial uses. However, it has been shown that maize and maize products are good substrates for growth of ... -
Effect Of Direct Seeding And Transplanting On Growth And Yield Of Selected Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties On Rain-Fed And Irrigated Lowlands Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Constraints to optimal rice productivity in Kenya include shortage of water, unavailability of affordable labour, inappropriate agronomic practices in establishment like spacing, plant nutrition, weeds, diseases and insect ... -
Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizer Regimes On Grain Sorghum Growth And Yield
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Productivity of sorghum has been below potential in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, mainly due to poor agronomic practices, especially nutrient deficiency. Although sorghum crop is fairly drought tolerant, ... -
Efficacy Of Waxing Innovations To Extend Shelf Life And Preserve Postharvest Quality Of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mostly for the domestic market, and to a small extend for export markets. Mango is widely adapted to different Agro-Ecological Zones and its production ... -
Biopsychosocial Determinants of Relapse Among Patients Diagnosed With Substance Related Disorders at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Studies show that relapse or uncontrolled return to drugs among patients diagnosed with substance related disorders following competent treatment has been on the rise. This has remained a major challenge to substance ... -
Effects Of Optimal And Sub-Optimal Feeding On Apparent Digestibility, Nitrogen Balance And Methane Emission In Boran Steers Fed Rhodes Grass Hay
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine effects of optimal and suboptimal feed intakes on apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance and methane emissions in Boran steers fed Rhodes grass hay. The study was carried out ... -
Impact Of Agricultural Training Programmes On Youth Agripreneurship Performance And Empowerment In Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Within the framework of potential strategies to reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria, agriculture has been identified as one with remarkable employment opportunities which could change the economic status of young people. ... -
Conceptualizing Graffiti as a Tool for Social Change in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Graffiti is an art form that is steadily growing yet still widely misunderstood in Nairobi. There are, however, positive messages that graffiti artists intend to communicate in their work. These messages may not reach the ... -
Kenya -Tanzania Trade Disputes and its implications to the East African Community (Eac), 2005-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Trade disputes between Kenya and Tanzania has characterized the historical relationship between the two countries. A number of studies examining trade disputes among the East African Community (EAC) member states have been ... -
Health Care Providers’ Preparedness on Newborn Resuscitation in Labour Ward and Maternity Theatre at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preparedness in neonatal resuscitation is critical in delivery rooms for the purpose of saving newborns lives. Neonatal mortality still continue to rise in Africa and one of the main causes of neonatal death ... -
Laws, Policies and the Right to Privacy for People living with HIV in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Despite significant scientific advancement in curbing the scourge of HIV/AIDS, the epidemic continues to register incredible resilience across various fractions of the society. It emerges that human rights abuses partly ...
