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Mapping and Validation of Major Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) for Maize Lethal Necrosis (Mln) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by dual infection of two viruses Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) resulting in devastating effects on maize production. The prevalence ... -
Raman Spectrometric Study of Influence of Acetaminophen on Female Mice`s Reproductive Hormone Levels Blood
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study presents work on the effects of acetaminophen on female mice’s reproductive hormone levels in blood using Raman spectroscopy together with chemometrics. Here weak Raman signals are enhanced by a factor of 3.94 ... -
Influence of prepayment metering on consumer behavior among households of Huruma estate in Uasin gishu County
(UoN, 2020)In developing countries, energy providers companies are unable to keep track of the changing demand for domestic consumers as some consumers face problems of being invoiced for bills that have already been paid. Additionally, ... -
Government Sector Spending and Private Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The private sector investment plays an integral part in guaranteeing economic soundness of an economy. In Kenya, the government outlay increased sharply in the last two decades although this has not been commensurate to ... -
Agronomic Traits Assessment and Growth and Yield Responses of Selected Spider Plant (Cleome Gynandra L.) Accessions to Water Stress
(University of Nairobi, 2020)African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are vegetables that are locally consumed and whose edible parts include leaves, young shoots and flowers. They have a crucial role in enhancing food security, nutrition, biodiversity, income ... -
Influence of Assistive Technology on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Kcse) Performance for Visually Impaired Students at Thika High School for the Blind, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at examining the influence of assistive technology on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) performance for visually impaired students at Thika School for the Blind. The study objectives were to; ... -
The Effect of Female Labor-force Participation on Fertility: Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Researchers, policy makers and development partners have increasingly advocated female labor-force participation as a driver of fertility transition, a crucial factor in simulation models for assessing fertility reduction ... -
Court Annexed Mediation in Kenya: an Examination of the Challenges and Opportunities.
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Formulation of dispersible isoniazid/pyridoxine fixed-dose combination tablets for isoniazid preventive therapy in pediatrics
(2020-07-07)Objective: Oral dispersible isoniazid 50 mg/pyridoxine 6.25 mg fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablets were formulated for Isoniazid Preventive Therapy in pediatrics weighing less than 5 kg. Significance: The Kenyan clinical ... -
Determinants Of Neonatal Mortality In North Eastern Region In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Neonatal mortality in Kenya is high, about 42% of the total under five mortality rates, signifying their importance in the overall mortality rates in Kenya. Majority of the neonatal mortalities are in the marginalized ... -
Assessment of Guideline Concordant Antibiotic Prescribing for Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia at the Kenyatta National Hospital Medical Wards.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite the proven benefits of guideline concordant antibiotic prescribing, research has shown that adherence to clinical guideline recommendations ... -
Parenting experiences of mothers living with chronic mental disorders at Mathari hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Globally, it is estimated that up to 50% of persons living with mental disorders in developed states and 85% in third world nations are parents with one or more dependent children. Approximately 15.6% of ... -
Management of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and root-knot nematode disease complex in tomato by use of antagonistic fungi, plant resistance and neem
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Simultaneous infestation with root-knot nematodes (RKN) and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL) leads to formation of a disease complex that increases crop losses than effect of either RKN or FOL. In this study a ... -
Perceived determinants of poor outcome of neonatal sepsis at pediatric unit of Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Neonatal sepsis is the most common reason for neonatal admissions in developing countries. It is also a major cause of neonatal mortality in both developed and developing countries. Although neonatal sepsis ... -
Project Impact Factors on Change of Lifestyles of Displaced Communities- a Case of Hargeisa City, Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2020)1.1 to 1.36 million individuals were uprooted in Somalia (Somaliland is a part of Somalia) and half of these were situated in IDP settlements; while others were living in urban centers and among host community members. The ... -
Effect of Portfolio Diversification on Financial Performance of Investment Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, investors are risk averse hence; they implement strategies aimed at minimizing risk at a given level of returns. Logically, investors would prefer lower risk investments projects given the level of returns. ... -
Effect of soil sterilisation on biological control of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and Meloidogyne javanica by antagonistic fungi and organic amendment in tomato crop
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-03-14)One of the major challenges in the application of biological control agents into the soil is their inability to withstand competition from natural microflora. In this study a management programme involving fungal biological ... -
Procurement Best Practices and Procurement Performance of Smes in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study was on procurement best practices and procurement performance of SMEs in Nairobi County. To accomplish study, it used descriptive research design. Out of 450 SMEs operating in Nairobi CBD, researcher sampled ... -
Household’s Living Conditions in Informal Settlements-influence on Access to Domestic Water in Nairobi City.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Access to domestic water in the Informal settlements of Sub Saharan Africa and the larger developing world is a problem that has been widely investigated. Living conditions in Informal settlements have been reported to ... -
Outcomes of the healthy heart Africa program on management of hypertensive patients in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hypertension is an independent risk factor for developing cardiovascular and renal diseases worldwide. Hypertensive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa have low hypertension awareness, treatment levels and control. ...
