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Ubanifu Wa Fani Katika Diwani Ya Alidhani Kapata Na Hadithi Nyingine
(university of Nairobi, 2015)Lengo la utafiti huu limekuwa kuchanganua ubanifu wa fani katika hadithi fupi katika diwani ya Alidhani Kapata na Hadithi Nyingine (2011) iliyohaririwa na Iribemwangi. Mada imechaguliwa kwa misingi kuwa kazi ya kifasihi ... -
Matumizi Ya Tashbiha, Sitiari Na Taashira Katika Damu Nyeusi Na Hadithi Nyingine
(university of Nairobi, 2016)Katika tasnifu hii tumeonyesha matumizi ya tashbiha, sitiari na tashbiha katika diwani ya Damu Nyeusi na Hadithi Nyingine ambayo ni mojawapo ya hadithi fupi za Kiswahili iliyo na hadithi kumi na tatu zilizoandikwa na ... -
Upembezwaji Wa Mwanamke Kama Udokezi Wa Nafasi Ya Mwanamke Katika Utenzi Wa Fatuma
(university of Nairobi, 2011)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia upembezwaji wa mwanamke kama udokezi wa nafasi ya mwanamke katika Utenzi wa Fatuma. Kazi imegawika katika sura tano. Katika sura ya kwanza, tumeshughulikia maswala ya kimsingi yanayojenga ... -
Dhana Ya Maisha Katika Riwaya Mbili Za Euphrase Kezilahabi: Kichwamaji Na Dunia Uwanja Wa Fujo
(university of Nairobi, 2011)Katika tasnifu hii tumechunguza dhana ya maisha katika nwaya mbili za Euphrase Kezilahabi ambazo ni Kichwamaji na Dunia Uwanja wa Fujo. Uhakiki huu umegawanywa katika sura nne. Katika sura ya kwanza tumebainisha somo la ... -
Oral Hygiene Status of Chewing Stick Users in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: We evaluated oral hygiene status in chewing-stick users compared with tooth-brush users, using multiple logistic regression analyses. Methods: An oral health examination was conducted in November 2011 in Mbita ... -
Salivary flow rate in adult Kenyans and its relationship with chronic periodontitis
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study is aimed at determining the salivary flow rate (SFR) in adult Kenyans and investigates its relationship with chronic periodontitis. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on 333 participants (age ... -
Oral Hygiene Status among the Elderly in an Area with Limited Access to Dental Services in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the oral status of elderly individuals in the Mbita District, which has limited access to dental services. Participants: 131 subjects, aged over 65 years, in the central ... -
Multispectrum analysis of the ν4 band of CH3CN: Positions, intensities, self- and N2-broadening, and pressure-induced shifts
(University of Nairobi, 2008)A multispectrum nonlinear least-squares fitting technique was applied to measure accurate zero-pressure line center positions, Lorentz self- and nitrogen (N2)-broadened half-width coefficients, and self- and N2-pressure-induced ... -
Upper limits for undetected trace species in the stratosphere of Titan
(University of Nairobi, 2010)In this paper we describe the first quantitative search for several molecules in Titan's stratosphere in Cassini CIRS infrared spectra. These are: ammonia (NH3), methanol (CH3OH), formaldehyde (H2CO), and acetonitrile ... -
Identification and Sorting of Materials With Portable Libs Before Decommissioning
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a technique of elemental analysis. A laser beam is focused on the surface of the sample to be analyzed. A small quantity of matter is ablated and a plasma formed by the ... -
Characterization of Solar Thermal Energy RadiationPotential of Lake Victoria Region: A Case Study of Homabay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to determine solar irradiation in Homa Bay County which can be tapped and utilized in improving lives of residents of the region by converting the solar thermal energy in Home Bay to other forms of energy ... -
Radiological Mapping of the Alkaline Intrusive Complex of Jombo, South Coastal Kenya by In-Situ Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Carbonatites and alkaline intrusive complexes are rich in a variety of mineral deposits such as rare earth elements (REEs), including Nb, Zr and Mn. These are often associated with U and Th bearing minerals, including ... -
Folklore and identity in Joe Khamisi’s selected autobiographical works
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Guided by autobiographical and post-colonial theories, this study identified and discussed the use of folklore for sociopolitical identity in Joe Khamisi’s autobiography. The specific objectives were to identify the ... -
Profiling of processors for baked and fried wheat based products in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)This study aimed at profiling bakers and fryers of wheat products in Nairobi to inform decisions leading towards incorporation of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) puree in these products. An exhaustive sampling was carried ... -
The relationship between Competitive Strategy Drivers and Performance of manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2021)act This study determines the influence of competitive strategy drivers on the performance of manufacturing SMEs in Nairobi County in Kenya. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies all ... -
Attachment and Its Social Determinants, Kenyan Child and Adolescent Perspective from Two Informal Settlements in Nairobi: A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)There has been a sustained interest in examining social determinants of health (SDH) for late childhood and adolescence to shift the focus from individual risk factors to social patterns, material conditions and to improve ... -
Assessment and mapping of the high background radiation anomaly associated with laterite utilization in the south coastal region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Laterite is commonly used in Kenya and other tropical countries as an aggregate material for road paving. However, the use and relocation of laterite and other geological materials from high background radiation areas ... -
Fathers and grandmothers experiences participating in nutrition peer dialogue groups in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Grandmothers and fathers are key influencers of maternal and child nutrition and are increasingly included in interventions. Yet, there is limited research exploring their experiences participating in interventions. This ... -
Magnetic properties of iron nanoparticle
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Magnetic properties of Fe nanoparticles with different sizes synthesized by a physical deposition technique have been investigated experimentally. We have used a high pressure sputtering technique to deposit iron nanoparticles ... -
Gross and histological study of nasal and brain olfactory structures in the grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The major drawback of the efforts currently being made to domesticate grasscutters (GRCs) is the paucity of data on their biology particularly in connection with sensory related reactions. We investigated, both grossly ...
