Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Isolation and characterization of vibrio cholerae phage from The enviromental waters of the lake victoria region of Kenya
(Biological sciences, University of Nairobi., 2013)The aim of this study was to isolate bacteriophages able to lyse Vibrio cholerae bacteria that cause cholera. Vibriophages have been successfully used to control the pathogen in the environment so as to minimise cholera ... -
Periodontal disease in a 15 year old Jack Russel bitch: A Case Report
(University of Nairobi, 2013)No abstract available -
Community mobilisation programme for female sex workers in coastal Andhra Pradesh, India: processes and their effects.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2012)I recommend reading this paper on setting up community-based organisations (CBOs) of sex workers because they are a key population who should be mobilized to be partners in HIV and sexual transmitted infection (STI) ... -
The Meaning of Pakruok In Mehr als nur Worte
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2000) -
Effects of parity and previous parous status on reproductive and productive performance of Kenya Boran cows
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 1998)A total of 16 220 calving intervals (CI), calving rates (CR), and 12 532 weaning weight records of Kenya Boran cows and calves from five ranches, distributed in three different ecological zones were analysed to estimate ... -
Development and analysis of x-ray reference Radiation beam quality parameters for calibration Of diagnostic radiological equipment
(Physics, University of Nairobi., 2012-12)Kenya has about 3,000 X-ray and 30 Computed Tomography (CT) units. Most of these units (80%) are not calibrated. The remainder are calibrated by use of transfer standards whose calibration status is unknown, hence a ... -
Tahakiki Ya Utenzi Na Uingizaji Wa Msamiati Katika Mswada Wa Toleo Jipya La KKS
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 1995) -
Commercial sexual practices before and after legalization in Australia.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2010)Similar to the article, in my experience. newcomers to sex work are mostly young, sometimes without any other means of earning money, have low knowledge of STls and are lacking in negotiation skills for safer sex ... -
Barriers to free antiretroviral treatment access for female sex workers in Chennai, India
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2009)This article is important because it highlights the level of stigma experienced by women who are involved in sex work and are HIV-positive, thus experiencing a double stigma. Because of this, the sex workers were said to ... -
. Pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Paper read at a Veterinary Pathology Departmental Seminar on 25th October 1989.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)No abstract available -
Mapito Ya Riwaya Ya Walenis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 1995) -
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and training needs related to infant feeding, specifically breastfeeding, of child care providers.
(Springer USCenter for HIV Prevention and Research, University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1571, USA, 2008)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and training needs of child care providers on infant feeding practices, specifically breastfeeding. METHODS: Needs assessment surveys for child ... -
The sedentarisation process of the Bahima in Uganda: An emic view
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2009)The traditional lifestyle of nomadic pastoralists is vanishing rapidly, because of human population growth which often leads to land scarcity or political pressure on pastoralists to settle. The sedentarisation of the ... -
The effects of selected communications variables on the adoption of new agricultural practices by smallholders in central Kiambu, Kenya.
(1980)The objectives of the study were: (1) to determine the effects of message content on the receivers' knowledge, attitude and usage of chemical fertilizers; (2) to determine whether the source of the message had any independent ... -
Fish diseases investigation and control in aquaculture ponds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1993)No abstract available -
"The Griot And The Novelist"
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 1995) -
Sarcosporidia in domestic chicken in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)The book is a biography of the author. He begins with fundamental question whether we can determine our destiny or we are just fulfilling what has already been ordained. He then explains how he has grown over the yeas ... -
"How To Tame The Sting Of Death"
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 1995) -
Assessing acceptability of parents/guardians of adolescents towards introduction of sex and reproductive health education in schools at Kinondoni Municipal in Oar es Salaam city.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)The article is about whether youth education on condom use is seen by parents/guardians as promoting promiscuity. This conflicts with the parents'/guardians' desire to protect them from HIV infection. This study confirms ... -
First Report of Tomato yellow ring virus (Tospovirus, Bunyaviridae) Infecting Tomato in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2012)Tomato (Lycoperscion esculentum) is one of the most popular vegetables and a major source of nutrition and income for smallholders in Africa. Thrips-transmitted tospoviruses are among the economically important pathogens ...
