Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The hermeneutics of the phenomenon of dialogue between Christians and muslims in contemporary Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The data or information records are very important in any organization. With the increase in generation of data in the Kenyan education sector, there is need to devise appropriate means and strategies of storing and ... -
Determinants of secondary school learners’ performance in christian religious education in Lelan sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, Christian Religious Education is taught and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at the end of the four years of Secondary Education cycle. The ... -
Experience in social engineering by ecommerce platforms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)eCommerce systems have been targeted by cyber criminals as they receive and use the money, rely on technology, outsourced services and use of payment technologies like mobile money and online banking channels to carry ... -
Influence of selected lerarners' characteristics on their academic achievement in public secondary schools in Trans Nzoia and west Pokot counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Learners’ characteristics have been the global subject of on-going debate as reflected, for example, in the effective schools movement in the United States of America. The debate has prompted national as well as local ... -
The Hermeneutics of education management information systems for Kitinga primary school in Mwingi central - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The data or information records are very important in any organization. With the increase in generation of data in the Kenyan education sector, there is need to devise appropriate means and strategies of storing and ... -
Towards structured sentencing in Kenya: a case for reform
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This article engages in an empirical review of sentencing in Kenya. It argues that huge disparities exist in sentencing thus undermining public confidence and the realization of the goals of the system. The development ... -
Factors that influence adequacy of asthma control in children residing in Naivasha, a flower growing area in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: In Kenya, asthma affects 10% of the population. One of the modifiable risk factors contributing to asthma morbidity and mortality is environmental exposure. Naivasha flower farms introduce pesticides persistently ... -
‘Journalists’ and public perceptions of the politics of china’s soft power in Kenya under the “look east” foreign policy’
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Although economic and political ties between China and Africa have grown significantly in recent years, resulting in numerous studies on the possible implications of these deepening ties, relatively few studies have focused ... -
Antioxidant activities of flavonoid aglycoes from Kenyan gardenia ternifolia schum and thonn
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Phytochemical investigation of surface exudates of the leaves of Gardenia ternifolia resulted to characterization of four flavonoids; 3,5,3′-trihydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavone (1), 5,7-trihydroxy-4′methoxyflavone (2), ... -
Effects of holistic grazing management on milk production, weight gain, and visitation to grazing areas by livestock and wildlife in laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Grazing is an important management tool for maintaining healthy ecosystems and improving rangelands productivity. However, its effectiveness for this purpose is dependent on timing and frequency of grazing, ... -
Differences of soil properties between planned and unplanned grazing sites in semi-arid pastoral rangelands of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Livestock grazing can affect soil structure, function and productivity, with the strength of its effects hinging heavily on the type of grazing management system adopted. Planned grazing management, involving short-duration, ... -
Community perceptions on spatio-temporal land use changes in the Amboseli ecosystem, southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Resource changes observed in rangeland ecosystems have triggered a myriad of ecological, social and economic dynamics, often with adverse implications on pastoral livelihoods. This study applied an integrated approach using ... -
Assessment of yield loss caused by the African white rice stem borer (maliarpha separatella rag (lepidoptera: pyralidae) at Mwea irrigation scheme, Kirinyaga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information on losses caused by the African white rice stem borer, Maliarpha separatella rag, which is an important rice pest in Kenya is scanty. The development and implementation of effective pest management strategies ... -
Mapping stakeholder positions in the Kenyan land reform process
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The debate on land reform in sub-Saharan Africa has moved from the purpose and direction of reforms to the reasons why proposed reforms are not being implemented. The literature shows that one of the reasons for failure ... -
A robust liquid chromatographic method for confirmation of drug stability of azithromycin in bulk samples, tablets and suspensions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A simple, isocratic and robust RP-HPLC method for the analysis of azithromycin was developed, validated and applied for the analysis of bulk samples, tablets and suspensions. The optimum chromatographic conditions for ... -
Challenges of anesthesia in low-and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional survey of access to safe obstetric anesthesia in east Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: The United Nations 2015 Millennium Development Goals targeted a 75% reduction in maternal mortality. However, in spite of this goal, the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births remains unacceptably ... -
The contribution of tourism to poverty reduction: a case study of communities living adjacent to Amboseli national park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigates t ourism’s contribution to poverty reduction amongst communities living adjacent to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. The study mainly employed a qualitative research design and ... -
An investigation into customers' requirements for electronic banking: a case study of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There is a general consensus that governments, businesses and all individuals need to harness the power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and ICT enabled services for wider access and improved welfare ... -
Overview of governmental support across Africa towards the development and growth of herbal medicine
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Traditional African Medicine (TAM) is our socioeconomic and sociocultural heritage, providing service to over 80% of the population in Africa. Although, it has come a long way from the times of our ancestors, not much ... -
A study of the African white rice stem borer (maliarpha separatella rag.) population density fluctuations at Mwea irrigation scheme in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The African white rice stem borer (Maliarpha separatella Ragonot) is a major pest of rice in Kenya. To understand and develop appropriate management packages, its population dynamics were studied at Mwea irrigation scheme ...
