University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of selected medicinal plants from western Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2017-12)Background: Globally, the increase in the burden of diseases related to oxidative damage and inflammation, coupled with the high cost of medication and the side effects of these therapies necessitates a need for more ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that infect diabetic foot ulcers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2018-07)Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and this forms the major cause of hospital admission among patients with diabetes. Local bacterial sensitivity patterns to antimicrobials used to treat the ... -
Balanced Scorecard Application in Strategic Management at Flashcom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Organisations face many challenges in their quest for survival and growth hence the need for the adoption of a strategic management approach. There are many tools and techniques that have been developed to assist ... -
Effects of Ricinus Communis Linneaus (Euphorbiaceae) Extracts on Leishmania Major Promastigotes and on Infected Balb/c Mice
(University of Nairobi, 1998)The effect of castor oil plant seed oil fractionally extracted with diethyl-ether and the aqueous extracts of its leaves was tested in vitro on Leishmania major (Yorkimov and Schokor, 1913) promastigotes and in vivo on ... -
Message Routing System for Ics (Phase 2)
(University of Nairobi, 1993)The work presented in this report follows an earlier one that covered the overview, analysis, design and a prototype implementation of a system for interfacing the three e-mail networks at the Institute of computer ... -
The Efficacy of Vegetable Oils as Surface Protect Ants on Seeds of the Common Bean Phaseolus Vulgaris L., Against the Bean Bruchid Acanthoscelides Obtectus (Say) (Coleoptera:bruchidae) Infestation
(University of Nairobi, 1986)Six vegetable oils namely, castor oil, clove oil, maize germ oil, almond oil, olive oil and mustard oil, each at the dose of 8 ml/kg of bean seed Phaseolus vulgaris L., Rose-coco GLP-288 variety were applied on the seed ... -
Employees Satisfaction With National Health Insurance in Sarova Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The case for National Health Insurance satisfaction is considered in the light of the fact that only a small percentage ofthe Kenyan population is employed in the formal sector and cou Id be covered at first. Ostroff, ... -
The Contribution of Contract Administrators Towards Prevention of Escalation of Contractors’ Claims Into Disputes.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Standard forms of contracts provide mechanisms of resolving claims through determination by Contract Administrators. Failure to resolve claims at the Contract Administration level leads to a declaration of disputes. Despite ... -
Valuation of Timber Plantation in Kenya: - a Case Study of Sitoi Tea Estate, Elburgon and Kaptumo.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Highlighting the overall importance of timber plantations linked to job creation, contribution to gross domestic product and environmental sustainability, necessitates a study on wholistic and accurate valuation methods. ... -
Assessment of Household Land Size and Use for Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Gatimu Sublocation, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effects of land fragmentation on food and livelihood security has been experienced not only in Kenya and Africa but all over the world thereby necessitating adequate research to generate viable interventions. Various ... -
Anthropogenic and Biophysical Factors Influencing the Nesting Choice of the Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas, Linnaeus, 1759) Along the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Green turtle Chelonia mydas Linnaeus, 1759 accounts for highest number of sea turtles that nest along Kenya’s coastline where there are varying biophysical and anthropogenic factors influencing nest sites that they ... -
Potential Effects of Climate Change on Tritrophic Interactions in Crucifer Farming Systems of Mount Kilimanjaro and Taita Hills
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Diamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella L.), a pest of cruciferous vegetables worldwide, is resistant to major groups of insecticides, and attention has shifted to biological control using parasitoids. However, DBM and ... -
Assessment of African Leopard and Spotted Hyena Diet and Prey Base Along Burguret Trail in Mt. Kenya Forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mount Kenya has known populations of both African leopard and spotted hyena. However, based on habitat alone; one would expect the prey base available on the mountain to differ from savannah systems where the two apex ... -
In Vitro Studies of the Effects of Purple Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extracts on Selected Human Cancer Cell Lines and Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine the anti-proliferative properties of crude extracts of purple tea on breast cancer (JIMT1), cervical cancer (HeLa), prostate cancer (PC3), liver cancer (HepG2) and ovarian cancer ... -
Establishment and Efficacy of Stem Borer Biological Control Agents Released in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Agriculture dominates the economy of most African countries with most farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa growing mainly maize (Zea mays L.) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor Moench.). However, production of these crops is greatly ... -
Trade Financing and Supply Chain Performance of Multinational Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed to determine the trade finance modes adopted by manufacturing firms in Kenya that are multinational in facilitating international trade transactions and the relationship they had on performance of their ... -
Pirates’ Right to Bail or Bond in Kenya’s Legal Framework: a Critical Appraisal
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Right to an Adequate Standard of Living: a Case Study of Kenyan Prisons
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The central problem in this thesis is that despite reforms coming up in prisons over the years, there is the persistent problem of infringement of the right to adequate living standards of prisoners in the various prisons ... -
Repeat Induction Versus Expectant Management After Failed Primary Labor Induction at Term at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Randomised Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: While the rates of labor induction have increased globally, occurring in about 20% of facilities, Africa reports of an average rate of 4.4% (Kenya 3.9%) with a high rate of unmet need (66.0 –80.2%). Despite it ... -
Strategic Planning, External Environment and Organizational Performance of Kiambu County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An appraisal and assessment of the impact of key arranging and outer condition on hierarchical execution in region administrations of Kenya keeps on staying a region that should be analyzed. Province governments in Kenya ...
