Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The practice of African indigenous education and its relevance to theory and practice of modern education in Africa
(2015)This paper explores the concept and practice of education in traditional African societies. It attempts a critical examination of general aspects that surround African indigenous education. The writer begins by defining ... -
E-Waste Management in Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities
(2015-12)The production and use of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) continues to grow in both developing and developed countries therefore increasing the amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at its ... -
A Stochastic Model for Planning a Compartmental Education System and Determining Stable Student Population Distribution
(2014)In most developing countries, populations grow exponentially thus directly impacting on student populations in education systems. In an ecosystem, a stable predator/prey population ensures the survival and sustenance of ... -
Hydromagnetic Steady Flow of Liquid Between Two Parallel Infinite Plates Under Applied Pressure Gradient when Upper Plate is Moving with Constant Velocity Under the Influence of Inclined Magnetic Field
(2014)This paper studies steady laminar flow of viscous incompressible fluid between twoparallel infinite plates when a constant pressure gradient is imposed on the system and upperplate is also moving with constant velocity ... -
Fabrication of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Based on Titanium Dioxide (TiOz)
(2015)The Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC)plays an important role because of low material cost, ease of production and high conversion efficiency as compared to other thin-film solar cell technologies. The main objective is ... -
Controlled Texturing of Aluminum Sheet for Solar Energy Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Aluminum sheets were polished to reduce ruggedness and then textured in varying acid-ethanol concentration etchant to form pores. The textured surface was characterized structurally by using X-ray diffraction (XRD)which ... -
A retrospective study on findings of canine hip dysplasia screening in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Aim: The current study was undertaken to evaluate the findings of canine hip dysplasia screening in Kenya. Materials and Methods: Records for 591 dogs were included in this study. The data was obtained from the national ... -
Cytotoxicity of 91 Kenyan indigenous medicinal plants towards human CCRF-CEM leukemia cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-22)ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Plants from Kenyan flora are traditionally used against many ailments, including cancer and related diseases. Cancer is characterized as a condition with complex signs and symptoms. ... -
What drives women out of Entrepreneurship? The joint role of culture and access to finance
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08-20)This paper seeks to explore the barriers women entrepreneurs encounter in developing countries. Extending beyond qualitative assessment, the paper explores the magnitude of cultural practices and other factor that impact ... -
Medicinal plants used in the management of sexually transmitted infections by the Samburu Community Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study aimed at documenting the use of traditional medicine in management of sexually transmitted infections by Samburu traditional healers. The study also documents the methods of diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted ... -
Antihyperglycemic activity of zanthoxylum chalybeum stem bark extracts in diabetic rats
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. (Rutaceae) stem bark is used by communities in Africa and Asia to manage diabetes mellitus. This study determined the anti - hyperglycemic effect of Z. chalybeum aqueous ... -
Puppy morbidity and mortality among breeding kennels in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Aim The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of puppy morbidity and mortality in breeding kennels in Nairobi. Materials and methods A total of 35 kennels with 556 puppies were selected at random and a ... -
Biofortified yellow cassava and vitamin A status of Kenyan children: a randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)BACKGROUND: Whereas conventional white cassava roots are devoid of provitamin A, biofortified yellow varieties are naturally rich in β-carotene, the primary provitamin A carotenoid. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the effect ... -
Nairobi and Kenya East of the Rift
(University of Nairobi, 1971)Compared to the coastal towns, Nairobi has existed but for a brief moment yet already it is one of the most important cities on the continent. To most visitors Nairobi is a surprise, a busy metropolis full of sophisticated ... -
Effects of progesterone on changes in arterial pressure following operation
(University of Nairobi, 1971-08-01)In animals pretreated with progesterone, operation causes a marked rise in arterial pressure beginning about two hours after the start of the operation. No such rise occurs in animals not treated with progesterone. The ... -
The African pediatric fellowship program: Training in Africa for Africans.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-09)Africa has a significant burden of childhood disease, with relatively few skilled health care professionals. The African Paediatric Fellowship Programme was developed by the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the ... -
HIV acquisition during pregnancy and postpartum is associated with genital infections and partnership characteristics
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-24)Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the risk and cofactors for HIV acquisition during pregnancy and postpartum. Design: A prospective cohort study Methods: Pregnant women in western Kenya were ... -
The wintering and moult of ruffs philomachus pugnax in the Kenyan rift valley
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Some 5700 Ruffs were ringed in the southern Kenyan rift valley during 1967–79, mainly at Lakes Nakuru and Magadi. These have produced 15 recoveries outside East Africa, 14 in Siberia between 73° and 154°E and one in ...
