University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Ethnobotanical and Phytochemical Study of the Medicinal Plants of Maku£ni District, Kenya
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Effects of Ethnic Conflict on Economic Development of Eastern Africa: Case Study of Kenya South Rift, 1992 – 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to find out the effects of ethnic conflict on economic development of Kenya: case study of South Rift. The study objectives were to analyze the effects of the ethnic conflict on economic activities, ... -
The Contribution of Trade Liberalization to Agricultural Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In developing economies such as Kenya, agriculture is a ‘special’ sector and a fundamental engine for economic growth. Kenya has actively pursued trade liberalization though the existing studies have not clearly delineated ... -
Modeling the Impact of Land Use Change (Irrigation) on the Transmission Dynamics of West Nile Virus (Wnv) in Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)West Nile Virus (WNV) is an arbovirus that is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. Birds are its amplifying hosts while horses, humans and other animals are dead-end hosts. WNV mainly causes fatalities in birds and horses while ... -
Mucosal Blood Group Antigen Expression Profiles And Hiv Infections: A Study Among Female Sex Workers In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The ABO blood group antigens are carbohydrate moieties expressed on human red blood cells however; these antigens can also be expressed on some other cells particularly the surface of epithelial cells and may ... -
Utilization of Kenya’s free maternal health services among women living in Kibera slums: a cross-sectional study
(University Of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: This study was aimed at determining factors affecting utilization of public health facilities by pregnant Kenyan women living in Kibera slums, Nairobi since the implementation of the Free Maternal Service ... -
Association between Vaginal Bacterial Microbiota and Vaginal Yeast Colonization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Vaginal yeast is frequently found with Lactobacillus-dominant microbiota. The relationship between vaginal yeast and other bacteria has not been well characterized. Methods: These analyses utilized data from ... -
Diversity of Taenia and Hydatigera (Cestoda: Taeniidae) in domestic dogs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Taenia species of domestic dogs can cause cysticercosis and coenurosis in a wide range of intermediate hosts including humans. Most taeniids of dogs are globally distributed, but some wildlife-transmitted species can be ... -
Aflatoxin Proficiency Testing and Control in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Texas A&M AgriLife Research (hereafter AgriLife) introduced a quality systems approach to accurately measure and manage aflatoxin that resulted in improved food safety for approximately 10 million Kenyans. A quality systems ... -
Dry Taps? A Synthesis of Alternative "Wash" Methods in the Absence of Water and Sanitizers in the Prevention of Coronavirus in Low-Resource Settings
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Objective: Social distancing and hand washing with soap and water have been advocated as the main proactive measures against the spread of coronavirus. We sought to find out what other alternative materials and methods ... -
Antiplasmodial and antileishmanial flavonoids from Mundulea sericea
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Five known compounds (1-5) were isolated from the extract of Mundulea sericea leaves. Similar investigation of the roots of this plant afforded an additional three known compounds (6-8). The structures were elucidated using ... -
Anatomical variations of the pyramidalis muscle: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Purpose: To provide a comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the anatomical characteristics of the pyramidalis muscle (PM). Materials and methods: A thorough systematic search of the literature through August 31st ... -
The epidemiology, molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The most common type of monogenic diabetes is maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of endocrine disorders that affect 1-5% of all patients with diabetes ... -
A review of completeness, correctness, and order of cause of death statements among decedents with documented causes of death and HIV status at two major mortuaries in Kenya, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The cause of death (COD) statement is a vital statistic that refers to the disease(s) and process(es) that lead to death. Obtaining accurate COD is valuable for mortality prevention priorities. The statements ... -
Effect of maternal nutritional education and counselling on children's stunting prevalence in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Objective: To determine whether the prevalence of stunting differed between an intervention group and a control group and to identify factors associated with the children's linear growth. Design: This was a follow-up ... -
Swallowtail butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) species diversity and distribution in Africa: The Papilionidae collection at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Species data from the Museum collections have been shown to be of great value as a tool for prioritising conservation actions in Africa (Fjeldsa and Tushabe 2005). The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) have an ... -
RNAi technology for management of banana bunchy top disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is one of the world's most destructive viral diseases of banana and plantain, causing up to 100% yield loss in severe cases. The disease is vectored by banana aphids (Pentalonia nigronervosa) ... -
Morphometric Dimensions of the Calcaneus
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Calcaneal morphometric dimensions influence surgical treatment plans after injury. These dimensions display population heterogeneity, and there is a paucity of data in the setting of our hospital in Kenya. Further, estimation ... -
Access to Healthcare in a time of COVID-19: Sex Workers in Crisis in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This paper uses empirical data collected from 117 female sex workers living in informal settlements in Nairobi and 15 healthcare providers to highlight specific effects of COVID-19 and related restrictions on healthcare ... -
The management of gout in Africa: challenges and opportunities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rise in non-communicable diseases in Africa presents challenges for health systems that are burdened by infectious diseases. Gout is one of those diseases that has seen an increase in numbers worldwide, including Africa. ...
