Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Characteristics of soils in selected maize growing sites along altitudinal gradients in East African highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Maize is the main staple crop in the East African Mountains. Understanding how the edaphic characteristics change along altitudinal gradients is important for maximizing maize production in East African Highlands, which ... -
Perceptions and Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing Services among Primary School Teachers in Nakuru County, Kenya: Addressing Containment of HIV/AIDS Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is a component of national response to HIV and AIDS prevention. It marks the entry point for early treatment; as well as providing information for behavior change and stigma ... -
Efficacy of amaranth grain flour or multi-micronutrient fortified maize porridge on iron of Kenyan Pre-school Children: A randomized, controlled intervention
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Objectives: Adding iron-rich foods or multi-micronutrients powder (MNP) could be options to control iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in children. Data evaluating the impact of fortification with iron-rich foods such as ... -
A Formative Study Of Disposal And Re-use Of Old Mosquito Nets By Communities In Malindi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Background. About 30 million insecticide treated mosquito nets have been distributed in Kenya since 2001 and ownership is approaching full coverage. As a consequence of this achievement, Kenya is faced with the challenge ... -
Movements and patterns of habitat utilization of elephants in Tsavo National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1973-12)Following the 1970-71 drought, which resulted in heavy elephant mortality, a long-term study was initiated in Tsavo National Park to determine movements and home ranges of individual elephants and their relations to overall ... -
The Blood Supply to the Lumbar Vertebrae of the Cat
(University of Nairobi, 1971)45 kittens and cats ranging in age from newborn to adult were used in an investigation of the vasculature of the lumbar vertebrae. Observations were recorded on the ossification process during the development of the lumbar ... -
An investigation of some sources of bias in aerial transect sampling of large mammal populations
(University of Nairobi, 1972)(1) Aerial transect sample censuses were undertaken in the Masai Amboseli Game Reserve, counting several species simultaneously. The following comparisons were made between different variants of the census technique: (a) ... -
Energy budget of the lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor Geoifroy)
(University of Nairobi, 1973)A lesser flamingo's energy surplus, which is defined as the net rate at which it gains chemical energy (averaged over 1 or more whole days) is calculated by estimating the rate at which it filters algae from the water, and ... -
The mechanics of bird migration
(University of Nairobi, 1969)A theory is presented for calculating the relation between mechanical power required to fly and forward speed, for a bird flying horizontally. The significance of this for migration is explained, and quick methods are given ... -
The flamingo and pelican populations of the Rift Valley Lakes in 1968-69
(University of Nairobi, 1973)Aerial photographic sample censuses of the flamingoes and pelicans on Lakes Nakuru and Hannington were carried out on four occasions between October 1968 and March 1969. On Lake Nakuru the estimated numbers of flamingoes ... -
The feeding behaviour of bock hyraces (genera procavia and heterohyrax) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1965)1. The paper is based on field observations and studies of a captive colony. 2. A classified list of food plants is discussed under the headings of lowland habitat, drought conditions and alpine habitat. Rock hyraces ... -
The reproductive system of male rock hyrax (Procavia and Heterohyrax)
(University of Nairobi, 1968)The male genitalia of the rock hyrax (Procavia and Heterohyrax) are described. Features of the gross anatomy and histology of the testes and male accessory organs are presented, and comparison is made between the sexually ... -
Hyrax feeding on a poisonous plant
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Dugong meeting in Nairobi
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Aerial systematic sampling applied to censuses of large mammal populations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1977)Four systematic sample censuses are described, one of elephants in Tsavo East National Park, and three of kongoni on the Athi-Kapiti Plains. Flight paths in the form of a regular grid with 5-km spacing were used. Distribution ... -
The ovary of Günther's dik-dik, Madoqua guentheri Thomas
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The ovaries of five Günther's dik-dik were investigated using histological techniques. The structure of the ovary and corpus luteum as well as the growth and atresia of the follicles are described. -
Soil morphology, physico - chemical properties and classification of typical soils of Mwala District, Kenya
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Why adults and teachers information about sexual behavior and its consequences does not prevent unplanned pregnancies among adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Context: Despite a high number of unwanted pregnancies in Kenya, contraceptive use among adolescents is very low. Establishing the nature of sexuality discussions is critical to determine perceptions and barriers affecting ... -
Intussusception cases among children admitted to referral hospitals in Kenya, 2002–2013: implications for monitoring postlicensure safety of rotavirus vaccines in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To describe the epidemiology of intussusception before introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, we reviewed the records of 280 patients younger than 5 years who were hospitalized in Kenya between 2002 and 2013. The patients ...
