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Vaccines against sexually transmitted infections the way forward
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The World Health Organization (WHO), recognizing the profound impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on global sexual and reproductive health and the need for new prevention strategies, organized a technical ... -
Influence of plant silicon in Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae Poaceae interactions
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The noctuid stem borer Busseola fusca is an important pest of maize and sorghum in Sub-Saharan Africa. The presence of this species occurred mostly on cultivated than on wild habitats. Busseola fusca is oligophagous having ... -
Risk compensation following male circumcision: results from a two-year prospective cohort study of recently circumcised and uncircumcised men in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)We present the results of the first study of longitudinal change in HIV-associated risk behaviors in men before and after circumcision in the context of a population-level voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program. ... -
Willingness to pay for improved water supply due to spring protection in Emuhaya disrict, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study investigated willingness to pay for improved water services due to spring protection in Emuhaya District. Semi- structured questionnaires were used to generate qualitative and empirical data on 200 randomly ... -
Comparative efficiency of tillage practices in maize
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Weed management practices used by small scale farmers determine maize productivity. The trials were executed in Kigumo district during the long and short rains in 2010 to compare effectiveness of glyphosate and hand ... -
Phytochemical screening and evaluation of antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of kenyan hydnora abyssinica A. Braun (Hydnoraceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Hydnora abyssinica is a leafless medicinal herb characterized by rhizome and flower only. The decoction of the rhizome has been used in Kenya to manage infections, cancer and removal of retained placenta. Plant secondary ... -
Evaluation of resistance reaction of maize germplasm to common foliar diseases in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Use of resistance varieties is the most practical method of managing crop diseases. There is a great variation in terms of resistance reaction to diseases among the various maize germplasm and with the liberization of ... -
Effective intervention to reduce intravaginal practices among hiv-1 uninfected Kenyan women.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Intravaginal practices (IVP) are common among African women and are associated with HIV acquisition. A behavioral intervention to reduce IVP is a potential new HIV risk-reduction strategy. Fifty-eight HIV-1-uninfected ... -
Prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis in different sub-populations of women in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Clinical development of vaginally applied products aimed at reducing the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, has highlighted the need for a better characterisation of the vaginal ... -
Antimicrobial activity and bioactive constituents of alectra sessiliflora (vahl) kuntze methanol extract
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Alectra sessiliflora (Vahl) Kuntze (Scrophulariaceae) is traditionally used in western Kenya in the management of microbial infections. The water, chloroform and methanol extracts of A. sessiliflora whole plant exhibited ... -
Fc Gamma Receptors IIa and IIIa Genetic Polymorphisms Do Not Predict HIV-1 Disease Progression in Kenyan Women.
(2014)Abstract Genetic polymorphisms of the Fc gamma receptors (FcγR) IIa and IIIa have been implicated in the rate of HIV-1 disease progression, but results are inconsistent. We aimed to determine the association between these ... -
Change in diversity and abundance of nematode destroying fungi in land use under irrigation in selected small scale irrigation schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015): Intensity of land cultivation is usually associated with increase in crop production and loss of soil biodiversity or its function. This study was conducted to determine the effect of intensity of land use under irrigation ... -
Governance Ethics & Business: Kenyan Growing Economy at Cross-road in the 21st Century
(2015)Governance Ethics and business: Kenya at a Cross Road in the 21st Century is an intellectual investigation into what has not worked well so far despite all attributed good reasons. The author has touched on spheres of ... -
Effect of elections on stock market returns at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Country’s politics can exert significant influence on its income distribution and prosperity hence affect the activities in a stock market as voters in democratic states elect parties which best represent their personal ... -
Determination of plasmodium parasite life stages and species in images of thin blood smears using artificial neural networks
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malaria is a leading cause of deaths globally. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of the disease is key to its effective treatment and management. Identification of plasmodium parasites life stages and species forms part of ... -
Determinants of financial performance of general insurance underwriters in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Good performance of financial institutions, including general insurance underwriters, is critical due to the important role that these entities play in an economy. Financial performance of general insurance underwriters ... -
The effect of corporate governance practices on earnings management of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study was to establish the effect of corporate governance practices on earnings management of companies listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange. (NSE). The target population consisted of the 49 companies ... -
Antifungal activity, brine shrimp cytotoxicity and phytochemical screening of gladiolus watsonoides baker (iridaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Plants and plant products are by far the most utilized by humans as source of medicine. They are used by various cultures in various ways. Although the beginning of the usage was by trial and error, accessibility may ... -
Enzymatic decolorization of malachite green dye by a newly isolated bacillus cereus strain wwcp1
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Enzymatic decolorization of Malachite Green (MG) dye was studied using crude enzyme from a newly isolated Bacillus cereus strain wwcp1. 98% decolorization efficiency was achieved within 24 hours using an initial dye ... -
Castration causes progressive reduction of length of the rabbit penis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Androgenic hormones are important in normal embryonic development and maintenance of the structural integ rity of the penis . This structural integrity is vital in the physiology of penile erection. Its alteration may ...
