Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Enhancing Resilience to Food Security Shocks
(University of Nairobi, 2012) -
Characterizations of livestock manure market and the income contribution of manure trade in Mukogodo, Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The use of livestock manure in African agriculture supports a market system that links pastoral and agricultural communities, but has been little studied. We investigated this market in central Kenya. Out of 60 households ... -
The effects of tillage systems on soil physical properties and water conservation in a sandy loam soil in Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Soil water conservation through tillage is widely accepted as one of the appropriate ways of addressing soil moisture constraints in rainfed agriculture. A field experiment was conducted for 6 seasons (2007 to 2009) to ... -
Incidence and severity of potentially toxigenic Aspergillus flavus in maize ( Zea mays L.) from different major maize growing regions of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Maize is grown in most regions of Uganda. Aflatoxin contamination of maize occurs in Uganda but there is lack of information on the distribution of Aspergillus flavus in major maize production regions of the country. ... -
The KIbera Self-Help Scheme:Plotsize and Plotuse in an Urban low cost Housing Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 1974) -
The Construction of Corrugated Roofing Sheets Using Sisal-cement
(University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Strategies adopted to manage work related stress among employees- a case of Kenya power
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Williams and Huber (1986) defined stress as, “a psychological and physical reaction to prolonged internal and/or environmental conditions in which individual’s adaptive capabilities are over extended. They argue that ... -
The impact of microcredit on women-owned small and medium enterprises: evidence from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)Microcredit is a crucial tool for economic empowerment of women. In Kenya, the microcredit industry has supported more than 3 million small and medium enterprises for close to 30 years. Kenya Women Finance Trust is a leading ... -
Incomes, inequality, and poverty in Kenya: A long-term perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper seeks to measure and explain changes in incomes, inequality, and poverty in Kenya. It starts from a very long-term perspective covering the last century, but then focuses on a more detailed analysis of the ... -
Identity politics in the twenty-first century: a Kenyan perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Over the past four decades, ethnic and religious minorities, organisations of persons with disabilities, and feminist organisations among others have contributed significantly to the growth of identity politics, that is, ... -
Pattern of injuries in the Oral & Maxillofacial Region among patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Pattern of injuries in the Oral & Maxillofacial Region among patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Antimicrobial efficacy of Medicinal Plants on Root Canal Biofilm
(University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Assessment of quality of tooth preparations for full crowns and bridges in selected dental laboratories in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Kenya Free of AIDs (KeFA)
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Improving partograph training and use in Kenya using the partopen digital pen system
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper presents the findings from two studies of the PartoPen system – a digital pen software application that enhances the partograph, a paper-based labor-monitoring tool used in developing regions. Previous studies ... -
Management Accounting changes and Practices adopted by Large Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
The Relationship between Agency Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Community participation in development projects in Kenya: analytical review of factors influencing sustainable water projects in Shianda division, Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Project Sustainability is a desire of every community, private agency or Government as a means of ensuring that positive gains are delivered to the target communities in long term. This phenomenon is brought to focus in ... -
Managing Risk and Insurance for Small Business Entrepreneurs: (Published by Stellagraphics)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
