University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Determinants of household dietary diversity among smallholder maize farmers in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya’s economy is highly dependent on agriculture with maize being grown nearly in all parts of the country mainly under rain fed environmental conditions and is a food for 98% of the population in Kenya. With most of ... -
Diversity and performance of egg parasitoids occurring on fall armyworm (spodoptera frugiperda j.E smith) on maize in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an insect of economic importance, indigenous to tropical and sub-tropical regions of America. This pest mainly attacks maize crop and it also has ... -
Genetic variants associated with trypanotolerance trait in cattle.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Animal trypanosomiasis (Nagana), a protozoan disease, is the source of huge productivity losses to small scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Nagana affects wild animals, sheep, goats, camels and cattle reducing their ... -
The influence of national interest on regional integration: the case of Kenya in the East African community.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the extent to which Kenya‘s pursuit of its national interest has promoted or undermined the integration process in the East African Community (EAC) region. The study was guided by the following research ... -
Assessment of woody plants species diversity in Rusinga island, Homa bay county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Land degradation is a major environmental problem as manifested in global decline in woody vegetation and loss of biodiversity. Understanding the dynamics of plant communities is imperative in developing appropriate ... -
Structural and electronic studies of selected titanium oxides and oxynitrides.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is an abundant, chemically stable, non-toxic, and highly versatile material, with applications ranging from photovoltaics to catalysis. TiO2 rutile and anatase have band gaps of 3.0 eV and 3.2 eV, ... -
Evaluation of lead, cadmium, and chromium levels in automotive paints in Kenyan market.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Heavy metals such as chromium, lead and cadmium are added to paint because of their beneficial properties. Some of the compounds of chromium and cadmium are added to paints to provide protection against corrosion and for ... -
Effect of annealing ambient on the structural, optical and electrical properties of tio2:ge thin films for photovoltaic application.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Titanium dioxide is a wide bandgap semiconductor widely used in optoelectronics. Despite its potential application in photovoltaics, the overall efficiency of fabricated solar cells using TiO2 is usually low due to losses ... -
The expression of PF3D7_1146100; a novel, essential Plasmodium falciparum antigen, and its evaluation as a target of protective immunity to clinical malaria.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The use of reverse vaccinology in vaccine candidate antigen discovery has led to identification of many Plasmodium falciparum novel antigens. Some of these antigens are essential for parasite survival and could be evaluated ... -
Effects of land use on non-motorized transport patterns in Eldoret central business district.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Non-motorized transport is a primary means of transportation for people in developing countries. Developing countries, including Kenya have prioritized vehicular mobility to the disadvantage of non-motorized transport ... -
Detection of sugarcane mosaic virus and symptom expression of maize genotypes to infection by the virus in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Emergence of maize lethal necrotic (MLN) disease, in eastern Africa has threatened maize production in the region. The disease is caused by mixed infection of maize by Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and a potyvirus, ... -
Missed opportunities for implementation of national guidelines on HIV retesting in labour/delivery and postpartum at Pumwani maternity hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Vertical transmission of HIV is still a major challenge in developing countries. Mother-to child- transmission (MTCT) makes up for 90% of HIV infections/disease in children(1). WHO and NASCOP/MOH Guidelines ... -
Fabrication and characterisation of NB:TIO2 thin film for hydrogen gas sensing application.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A gas sensor is a selective device used in monitoring the presence or concentration level of a particular gas in the ambient atmosphere. Gas sensors operate on the principle which is anchored on any of the following three ... -
Determinants of household forest cover in rural arid and semi arid lands of Kyome/Thaana ward, Kitui county.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Forests are major sources of livelihoods for millions of people and contribute to many countries' national economic growth and environmental health. Kenya has just about 8.3 percent forest cover. Currently, the country's ... -
A model for the implementation of online learning in Kenyan public universities during the covid-19 pandemic.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The advancement of information technology in the twenty-first century has profoundly changed educational systems across the world. With the restrictions on gathering and movement imposed by Government during the covid-19 ... -
Opportunities to improve the quality of low-income housing in Kidiwa and Kapsuswa estates in Eldoret town, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Housing as both an economic good and a basic need is one of the most challenging aspects of rapid urbanization taking place in developing countries (Mitullah, n.d.). As the population of urban areas continues to balloon ... -
Gut microbiome changes in response to shifts from rural to urban environments of the Turkana community in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The human gut microbiome has emerged as an important factor in many traits, including those associated with human health. Change in diversity and community composition of the gut microbiome is linked continuously to various ... -
Influence of school based factors on provision of free primary education in Dagoretti sub-county, Nairobi city county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of school- based factors on provision of Free Primary Education (FPE) in Dagoretti Sub-County, Nairobi. The study was to address the following objectives: to determine ... -
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(IDEAS, 2020-10-06)A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ... -
A Study of Luo Ethnobotanical Terminology with Implications for Lexicographic Practice
(Lifelong Educational Materials Publishers, 2021)This study focusses on the study of Luo ethnobotanical terminology in a culture specific configuration. It takes into account the cultural and linguistic aspects of plant names and how their meanings are derived in the Luo ...
