University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizer Regimes On Grain Sorghum Growth And Yield
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Productivity of sorghum has been below potential in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, mainly due to poor agronomic practices, especially nutrient deficiency. Although sorghum crop is fairly drought tolerant, ... -
Efficacy Of Waxing Innovations To Extend Shelf Life And Preserve Postharvest Quality Of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mostly for the domestic market, and to a small extend for export markets. Mango is widely adapted to different Agro-Ecological Zones and its production ... -
Biopsychosocial Determinants of Relapse Among Patients Diagnosed With Substance Related Disorders at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Studies show that relapse or uncontrolled return to drugs among patients diagnosed with substance related disorders following competent treatment has been on the rise. This has remained a major challenge to substance ... -
Effects Of Optimal And Sub-Optimal Feeding On Apparent Digestibility, Nitrogen Balance And Methane Emission In Boran Steers Fed Rhodes Grass Hay
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine effects of optimal and suboptimal feed intakes on apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance and methane emissions in Boran steers fed Rhodes grass hay. The study was carried out ... -
Impact Of Agricultural Training Programmes On Youth Agripreneurship Performance And Empowerment In Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Within the framework of potential strategies to reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria, agriculture has been identified as one with remarkable employment opportunities which could change the economic status of young people. ... -
Conceptualizing Graffiti as a Tool for Social Change in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Graffiti is an art form that is steadily growing yet still widely misunderstood in Nairobi. There are, however, positive messages that graffiti artists intend to communicate in their work. These messages may not reach the ... -
Kenya -Tanzania Trade Disputes and its implications to the East African Community (Eac), 2005-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Trade disputes between Kenya and Tanzania has characterized the historical relationship between the two countries. A number of studies examining trade disputes among the East African Community (EAC) member states have been ... -
Mainstreaming “Adaptive Standards For Multi-Purpose Interior Design” In Low-Cost Housing Projects. A Case Study Of The Kibera Soweto East Housing Project In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kibera Soweto East Housing Project was developed under the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP) whose main objective was to improve the housing conditions of the residents of Kibera through the construction of 822 ... -
An Evaluation Of Interior Styles In The Serviced Apartment Sector In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Serviced apartments play a major economic role in various economic zones worldwide. In Africa, they can promote economic growth if their potential is fully utilized, since their conceptualization is relatively young in the ... -
Newly diagnosed HIV positive children: a unique index case to improve HIV diagnosis and linkage to care of parents.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Newly diagnosed HIV positive children may be unique index cases to identify undiagnosed parents. Data was used from the Pediatric Urgent Start of HAART (NCT02063880) trial, which enrolled hospitalized, ART-naïve, HIV ... -
Health Care Providers’ Preparedness on Newborn Resuscitation in Labour Ward and Maternity Theatre at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preparedness in neonatal resuscitation is critical in delivery rooms for the purpose of saving newborns lives. Neonatal mortality still continue to rise in Africa and one of the main causes of neonatal death ... -
Laws, Policies and the Right to Privacy for People living with HIV in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Despite significant scientific advancement in curbing the scourge of HIV/AIDS, the epidemic continues to register incredible resilience across various fractions of the society. It emerges that human rights abuses partly ... -
United States Military Intervention In Iafghanistan
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An evaluation of access to Voting Rights for Persons with Mobility-impairment in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study examined access to voting rights for persons with mobility-impairment in four constituencies within Nairobi County in Kenya. Voting rights are protected in international, regional and national law. Article 29 of ... -
Prevalence of vitamin d deficiency among tb patients at a kenyan health facility
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2019)Background: tuberculosis (tb) is a chronic illness of global importance, caused by a Bacterium known as mycobacterium tuberculosis. Vitamin d is known to play a central role as An immune regulator especially in active ... -
The gender-based violence and recovery centre at Coast Provincial General Hospital, Mombasa, Kenya: An integrated care model for survivors of sexual violence.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Marleen Temmerman and colleagues describe a model of care for people who have experienced sexual violence, set in Kenya. -
Immigration Management Flaws and National Security in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)It is a fact that many states in world are struggling with migration issues. For example, migration is an important if not a contentious part of European Union foreign policy. It also bears lots of implications not only ... -
The Influence Of Immigration Policies On The East African Integration Process
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Regional integration is a worldwide concept that is built on the objectives of member countries whose main aim is experience positive terms of trade due to free trade. The East African Regional integration has been ... -
The Influence Of Counter Terrorism Measures In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With key focus on Kenya’s alarming rate of radicalization particularly along the Coastal region, the study sought to examine the influence of counter terrorism measures in Kenya. The study was guided by three objectives ... -
Determinants For Effective Conflict Resolution Responses In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)County government is vital to the county's conflict management. Legislation has been put in place but rampant conflicts have occurred in Nairobi County despite these. The study sought to identify factors in Nairobi City ...
