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Financial Constraints, Firm Size, Industry Growth and Investment Cash Flow Sensitivity of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial constraint has been one of the key challenges facing firm growth in the world. Some of the existing literature in finance presents that FC can be used to measure ICFS while the rest is opposed to this position. ... -
Complete Genome Analysis of Lytic Phages and Identification of Hypothetical Phage Proteins Targeting Major Protein Complexes of Staphylococcus Aureus
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Bacteriophages (phages) are obligate parasites of bacteria. Phages are grouped according to their life cycle as lytic, temperate (lysogenic), pseudo-lysogenic and chronic phages. Lytic phages have been applied ... -
Health Care Quality Dimensions, Client Characteristics, and Performance of Family Planning Programme in Nakuru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of Healthcare quality dimension, client characteristics and performance of family planning program in Kuresoi North sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya. This was directed ... -
The Geometry, Hydro-geochemistry and Vulnerability of Aquifers to Pollution in Urban and Rural Settings- a Case Study of Kisumu and Mt. Elgon Aquifers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa considered to have water scarcity, and the national per capita water is below 1,000 cubic meters. The estimated per capita by the Kenya government in 2005 was about 647 ... -
Guidance and Counseling Support Services- Learners Characteristics and Study Habits of Distance Learners- a Case of Bachelor of Education Programs by Distance Learning at the University of Nairobi Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Repercussion of commercialization of distance education in universities globally has brought issues of sustaining quality education, which is the bedrock of study habits. Failure to develop sound study habits through ... -
Artemia salina as an animal model for the preliminary evaluation of snake venom-induced toxicity.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Lethality and cytotoxicity assays of snake venoms and their neutralization by antivenom require many mice for the experiments. Recent developments have prompted researchers to seek alternative strategies that minimize the ... -
Breeding second-generation biofortified bean varieties for Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Micronutrient malnutrition is one of the most serious health challenges facing vast sectors of Africa's population, particularly resourcepoor women and children. Development and utilization of droughttolerant, biofortified ... -
Breeding runner bean for short‐day adaptation, grain yield, and disease resistance in eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.), also known as butter bean in Kenya, is a high value vegetable and grain crop traditionally grown in high altitudes (>1,800 m) of eastern Africa for domestic consumption and processing. ... -
Marker-assisted gamete selection for multiple disease resistance and grain yield in inter-gene pool and inter-racial populations of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Broadening the genetic base of existing breeding populations is crucial for increasing the variability and the chance of finding more promising genotypes. This study aimed at evaluating the agronomic performance and ... -
Genotype x environment interactions on seed yield of inter-racial common bean lines in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Determination of yield stability is critical in identifying new common bean cultivars with either specific or broad adaptation in target environments. This study aimed to assess genotype by environment (g x e) effects on ... -
Standardization of cut size and pre-drying time of beef to mainstream pastoral processing in Kenya’s meat industry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Deep-fried and sun-dried meat products represent a large part of the traditional meat products from pastoral regions of sub-Saharan Africa. However, unlike the sun-dried products, deep-fried products are not properly m ... -
Smart grid energy management system for Industrial applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the years, energy needs have become complicated due to rapid industrialization, population growth and enforcement of stringent measures to reduce the carbon footprint globally. Industries being amongst the largest ... -
Voltage stability improvement by construction of parallel transmission lines - Case study – Western Kenya Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)An integrated power system in any given economy is anticipated to provide steady and reliable power sufficient for peak loads. Several challenges have been witnessed in diverse power grids, despite research having been ... -
Economic- environmental impacts of solar photovoltaics using life cycle assessment: Using a multi-tier framework
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the start of the new millennium, renewable energy technology has been considered harmless, clean and free in nature, on the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are considered as hostile technology. Accessibility ... -
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract for a Diabetic Supplement Developed from Drumsticks Leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive and chronic metabolic disorder which is defined by high blood sugar levels. The disease is a result of insufficient insulin hormone secretion or its action. One of the methods to control ... -
Maasai medicine : Practicing health and therapy in Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania1997
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Current knowledge and performance of existing charcoal coolers in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigates current knowledge and performance of existing technology, ‘charcoal coolers’ in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans. Data was collected primarily from a household survey ... -
Impact of routine Newcastle disease vaccination on chicken flock size in smallholder farms in western Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2021-03-18)Background Poultry represent a widely held economic, nutritional, and sociocultural asset in rural communities worldwide. In a recent longitudinal study in western Kenya, the reported mean number of chickens per household ... -
Determinants of Youth Participation in Community Development Projects: a Case of Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Youth participation is a concept that has gained much of global attention which has seen many pieces of legislations and policy frameworks drafted to its effect. However, a number of reports show a low level of youth ...
