Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Mobile based Notifiable Disease Surveillance – Case for Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Identifying infectious disease outbreaks in their early stages is an important task, both for governments and international organizations working in the health sector. This study reviewed the notifiable disease reporting ... -
Embracing Continuous Auditing: A Case for Public Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Aims: The objective of this study was to assess the current state of continuous auditing in the state departments in Kenya and to adapt a framework to implement continuous auditing by the Public Sector Audit Organization. Study ... -
The Family «geraniaceae» In North-east Tropical Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Although the species of this family are all small herbs which are very rare, this paper has brought to light the most up-to-date information about the family in the Horn of Africa. The flora area is an interesting one since ... -
Seasonality of some species ofGracilaria (Gracilariales, Rhodophyta) from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Studies on the seasonality of 5Gracilaria species (G. corticata, G. crassa, G. millardetii, G. salicornia, G. verrucosa) were carried out. The seasonal abundance of the various species varied with time and geographical ... -
Reaction of Selected Coffee Germplasm to Root-Knot Nematodes in Kenya
(2014)Coffee is one of the most important cash crops in Kenya and a leading export earner. Nematodes are among the most important biotic constraint in coffee production in Kenya and crop improvement work has mainly been breeding ... -
Manpower Development In The 21st Century: The Role Of Distance Education
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Generally, education is considered one of the biggest instruments for development; a means for realizing social, cultural, economic and political needs and aspirations. However, in many African educational institutions ... -
Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated With Coffee in Kenya and Factors Influencing their Occurrence, Abundance and Diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Frequent detection of galls on coffee roots has raised concerns of nematodes in coffee production systems in Kenya. This study aimed at determining the occurrence of nematodes associated with coffee in Kenya and the role ... -
Case report of patient with pheochromocytoma presenting with gangrene and Diabetes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-04)INTRODUCTION :A pheochromocytoma is a rare, catecholamine-secreting tumour that may precipitate life-threatening hypertension. The tumour is malignant in 10% of cases but may be cured completely by surgical removal. Because ... -
Serum Vitamin D Profile In Black African Men with Prostate Cancer at Tertiary Referral Facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Considerable epidemiological, in vitro, in vivo and clinical data support an association between vitamin D deficiency and prostate cancer risk and outcome. Few studies have examined t his association ... -
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Dombeya torrida (J.F. Gmel) and Hydnora abyssinica (A. Braun)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The decoction of Dombeya torrida bark is used to treat indigestion while its roots are used for treatment of chest pains and colds. Hydnora abyssinica decoction is used as a cure for throat complaints, as an ... -
We Dressed Wounds And Touched Hearts”: African Pioneering Nurses And Dressers At The Church Of Scotland Missions In Kenya, 1898-1963
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The establishment of Christian missionary stations and the spread of Christianity, Western education and medical services were possible due to concerted efforts of the White missionaries and African teachers, evangelists ... -
Polymorphisms in Pfmdr1, Pfcrt and Pfnhe1 Genes are Associated with Reduced in vitro Activities of Quinine in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates from Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)In combination with antibiotics, quinine is recommended as the second-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, alternative first-line treatment for severe malaria and for treatment of malaria in the first trimester of ... -
Colonial Vision for Rural Kenya? Case of Community Development Training at the Jeanes School, Kabete, 1945-1961
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Establishment of Jeanes School at Kabete was from the onset a government venture to train men and women whose task was advance the colonial government hegemonic control of the population. This was done mainly through ... -
Relationship between Adolescents’ Perceptions of Their Parents’ Behaviours and Youths’ Non-Illegal and Minor- Illegal Delinquency in Nairobi Secondary Schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)The study investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in non- illegal and minor-illegal delinquency in selected secondary schools, in N airobi County of ... -
The Prevalence and Impact of Obstetric Fistula on Women of Kaptembwa, Nakuru Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Despite of increased attention on maternal health in recent decades, the disability and suffering of obstetric fistula patients remains a neglected issue in global health. Most instructive in this respect, is t he ... -
Roots and Routes of Political Violence in Kenya’s Civil and Political Society: A Case Study of Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-06)Struggles to influence the balance of power and the distribution of economic resources in Kenya have a long history of violence: national and local, actual and threatened, physical and psychological. Somewhat controlled ... -
Some Determinants of Students Performance in Biology in KCSE: A Case of Central Division of Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This article investigates some determinants of student’s performance in Biology in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in schools in Central division of Machakos district. The study was conducted in twelve ... -
Understanding as a Concept in Education: Conceptions and Alternative Interpretations
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Education has largely been conceptualized as transmission and acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values so as to facilitate desirable behavior. This conceptualization presupposes knowledge, skills, attitudes ... -
Experimental Solidification Projection, Liquidus Surface Projection and Isothermal Section at 1000 °C for the Pt-Cr-V System
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-06)Alloys of the Pt-Cr-V were studied in the as-cast and heat treated conditions using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction. The solidification projection and isothermal ...
