Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Some problems of water quality degradation in the Nairobi river sub-basin
(University of Nairobi, 1997)ract This paper examines problems of water quality degradation with a special focus on the different land uses in the sub-basins of the Nairobi River, namely the Kamiti, Ngong and Kasarani Rivers. A study was carried out ... -
The phonology of borrowed words in Kitharaka
(University of Nairobi, 2004)One consequence of language contact is borrowing. Kitharaka, a Bantu language spoken in the Eastern Province of Kenya, has had such contact with a number of languages including Kiswahili and English. As a result, several ... -
Vowel systems of Kenyan languages
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Redundancy rules in Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2004)This paper attempts to describe the sequence structure of vowel segments in Kiswahili. It proposes to establish a distinction between two main types of redundancy rules and their implications for the study of Kiswahili ... -
Suitability of blood protein polymorphisms in assessing genetic diversity in indigenous sheep in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Knowledge of genetic diversity is important as it forms the basis for designing breeding programmes and making rational decisions on sustainable utilization of animal genetic resources. This study was designed to assess ... -
The influence of organizational culture and market orientation on performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-22)The objective of our study is to assess the influence of organizational culture and market orientation on performance. The population of the st udy comprise microfinance institutions that are members of the Association ... -
Molecular characterization of human parainfluenza virus type 1 in infants attending Mbagathi district hospital, Nairobi, Kenya: a retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Human parainfluenza virus type 1 (HPIV-1), a paramyxovirus, is a leading cause of pediatric respiratory hospitalizations globally. Currently, there is no clinically successful vaccine against HPIV-1. Hence, there is a need ... -
Socio-economic determinants of disease progression among HIV infected adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Socioeconomic determinants have been shown to have an effect on the progression of HIV disease evidenced by studies carried out largely in developed countries. Knowledge of these factors could inform on ... -
Home-based HIV testing for men preferred over clinic-based testing by pregnant women and their male partners, a nested cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Male partner HIV testing and counseling (HTC) is associated with enhanced uptake of prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT), yet male HTC during pregnancy remains low. Identifying settings ... -
Design of a study to determine the impact of insecticide resistance on malaria vector control: a multi-country investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Background Progress in reducing the malaria disease burden through the substantial scale up of insecticide-based vector control in recent years could be reversed by the widespread emergence of insecticide resistance. ... -
Application Of Magnetic Survey In The Investigation Of Iron Ore Deposits And Shear Zone Delineation: Case Study Of Mutomo-Ikutha Area, SE Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study area is bounded by longitudes 38 0 4’E to 38 0 20’E and latitudes 1 0 48’S to 2 0 8’S in South Kitui within the Kitui County occupying about 100 Km 2 . This area can be accessed from ... -
STDSIM: A Microsimulation Model for Decision Support in STD Control
(University of Nairobi, 1998)STDSIM is a dynamic stochastic simulation model for decision support in attempts to control sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It describes the mechanisms responsible for the transmission of five STDs, including HIV/AIDS, ... -
Financial regulation in Kenya: Balancing inclusive growth with financial stability
(2014)This case study investigates the potential tradeoffs between regulations and stability of Kenya’s financial sector and their implications for inclusive growth. This is done in the context of six areas: (i) size and growth ... -
New perspectives on natural resource development in developing countries
(University of Nairobi, 1981)The link between natural resources and economic development is more and more regarded as a fact today even though the whole process of development is only partially understood. The awareness has now spread to the developing ... -
Fasciola gigantica Cobbold 1856 in the snail
(University of Nairobi, 1976)The development of Fasciola gigantica from miracidial penetration to the 85th day was observed in experimentally infected Lymnaea natalensis reared and kept in a laboratory in Kenya at ambient temperature. Contrary to ... -
Development of cercaria in Fasciola gigantica.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The rediae and cercariae of Fasciola gigantica in experimentally infected snails are illustrated and described. Two generations of cercariae are said to be produced. -
The village polytechnic and the family life training programme: purpose, progress and problems.
(University of Nairobi, 1980)This study demonstrates the declining importance of tourism, especially transnationalized mass-tourism, as a foreign exchange earner. Based on the evolution of tourism in Kenya since independence, an attempt is made to ... -
The life cycle of Fasciola gigantica Cobbold, 1856. II. Redial generations
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Experimental infection of Lymnaea natalensis with Fasciola gigantica miracidia revealed the absence of a sporocyst in the life-cycle and the presence of 4 generations of rediae and 2 of cercariae. The first generation of ... -
Effect of inoculation and mineral nutrients on nodulation and growth of Leucaena leucocephala.
(1977)Research Archaeologist in the Kenya Ministry of Housing and Social Services, and Visiting Research Fellow of the Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi. A brief illustrated description is presented of several ...
