Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The challenges facing German studies programmes in Kenya: a case study of the University of Nairobi
(2015)The German Studies (GS) programme has been offered since 1981 at the University of Nairobi (UoN), 1986 at Kenyatta University (KU), and 2009 at Moi University. By now, the programme should have come of age and be producing ... -
Reaction of sugarcane genotypes to root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Resistance/tolerance to some parasitic nematodes has been found to exist in various sugarcane cultivars in varying degrees. This trait has not been fully exploited especially in Kenya. Fifteen sugarcane cultivars were ... -
Efficacy of herbicide (nicosulfuron) in the control of weeds in maize (Zea mays L)
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Evaluating the potential of incorporating sugarcane host plant resistance into integrated nematode management strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Certain sugarcane cultivars have been shown to exhibit resistance against some parasitic nematode species. A field study was conducted to assess potential of integrating this property into nematode control packages ... -
Effect of Lablab purpureus L. cover crop and imidazolinone resistant (IR) maize on weeds in drought prone areas, Kenya
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Factors influencing adoption of cover crops for weed management in Machakos And Makueni Of Kenya.
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Poverty and food security among female-headed households in Kenya: the case of Nyatike constituency, Migori county, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The increase in female-headed households in Kenya has contributed to increased poverty levels leading to deliberate efforts by the national government as well as other stakeholders to develop strategies to help alleviate ... -
Gender equity in education development in Kenya and the new constitution for vision 2030
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Gender equity is the impartial treatment of women and men so as to ensure equal enjoyment of privileges and rights allotted to members of either gender. In Kenyan society, this has been a controversial subject since the ... -
Repeat use of post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among Nairobi based female sex workers following sexual exposure
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05-13)As ART-based prevention becomes available, effectively targeting these interventions to key populations such as female sex workers (FSW) will be critical. In this study we analyze patterns of repeated post-exposure prophylaxis ... -
The phenomenon of intolerance and its impact on christian - Muslim relation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)One of the common euphemisms today is: “Religion is inherently violent, the cause of all major wars in history”. The interlocutors accuse religion without remembering that the last two world wars were fought not on account ... -
The suppression of women by religion: a Kenyan example
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Religion is one of the soc ial phenomena that has powerful grip on human beings. The recent resurgence of religious revivalism and fundamentalism in many countries in the world seem to prove resistance ... -
Clinical presentation of patients with adult onset still’s disease in Nairobi: case series
(2015)Introduction: Adult Still’s Disease (ASD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, typically characterized by a clinical triad (daily spiking high fevers, evanescent rash, arthritis), and a biological triad ... -
Food standards, smallholder farmers and participation in high value fresh export markets
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The last two decades have witnessed many developing countries diversify exports into non traditional fresh exports (NTFE), especially fresh fruits and vegetable. The diversification has been driven by globalization and ... -
Residual effectiveness of Minjingu phosphate rock and fallow biomass on crop yields and financial returns in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006-07)In western Kenya, severe nutrient depletion, especially that of nitrogen and phosphorus, has drastically reduced crop yields over the past two to three decades. The potential effects of P application, with a single direct ... -
Effect of combining organic residues with Minjingu phosphate rock on sorption and availability of phosphorus and maize production in acid soils of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007-01)Experiments were conducted in both the greenhouse and the field on highly weathered (Orthic Ferralsol) soils to evaluate the effect of combining on-farm organic residues (chicken manure, farmyard manure, sugar bagasse) ... -
Prosperity gospel in Kenyan urban centres: come, see, pay and receive your miracles and healing
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this part of the 21st century, the impact of ‘New Age” religions created by secularization have exposed the western Christianity to several challenges which seem not only divergent to biblical doctrine but tend to give ... -
Analysis of the single toggle jaw crusher kinematics
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Purpose – This paper aims to obtain equations that can be used to describe the motion of any given point in the swing jaw of a single toggle jaw crusher. Design/methodology/approach – The swing jaw drive mechanism of ... -
Three-month pattern of road traffic injuries at a Kenyan level 4 hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Road traffic injuries continue to exert a huge burden on the health care system in Kenya. Few studies on the pattern of road traffic injuries have been conducted in Kenya. We therefore carried out a retrospective study ... -
Evaluation of cropping strategies in game ranching using a livestock productivity model.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Methodical issues in assessing the productivity or hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) in game ranching were studied using the demographic components of a livestock productivity model for microcomputers. Three game cropping ... -
Simulated livestock dynamics - effects of pastoral offtake practices and drift on cattle wealth
(University of Nairobi, 1990)To demonstrate the feasibility of simulation as an analytical tool in the study of livestock input/output relationships, project planning and policy evaluation, a species-independent package (DADAS) was used to analyse ...
