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The Nexus Between Conduct of Elections and Delimitation of Electoral Boundaries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Traditionally conflicts arising from the process of review and/or delimitation of boundaries 1 have been approached in a very theoretical and compartmentalised way, such that theory is emphasized and the practical aspect ... -
Predictors of gestational trophoblastic neoplasms chemotherapy outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital:a retrospective cohort design study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasms (GTN) span a spectrum of abnormal neoplastic trophoblastic proliferation that include choriocarcinoma, persistent Hydatidiform mole, invasive mole, placenta site trophoblastic ... -
Assessment of drug therapy problems among patients with cervical cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Although cervical cancer is preventable, it is still the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the world. Further, it is estimated that around 5-10% of hospital admissions are due to drug related ... -
Prevalence of rotavirus infection among children with acute diarrhoea after rotavirus Vaccine introduction in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Rotavirus is the commonest cause of severe and fatal diarrhoea among young children in the world with mortality occurring more in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Majority of these deaths are due to ... -
Investigating the association between African spontaneously fermented dairy products, faecal carriage of Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius and colorectal adenocarcinoma in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Consumption of traditional fermented dairy products (tFDP) in Africa leads to the ingestion of up to 108Streptococcus infantarius subspecies infantarius (Sii) per millilitre of spontaneously fermented milk. Sii is a member ... -
Influence of Electronic Customs Management Systems on Service Delivery at the Eldoret Kenya Revenue Authority Station
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The use of information communication and technology in Customs operations has led to rapid transformation. The traditional paper based procedures are being eliminated in favour of electronic procedures that incorporate ... -
Mwingiliano Wa Fasihi Na Historia Katika Utenzi Wa Nchuu Cwavo Yapo Tini Mwa Irara (Mtu Ni Kwao Japo Chini Mwa Irara)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii inahusu mwingiliano wa fasihi na historia katika Utenzi wa Nchuu Cwavo Yapo Tini Mwa Irara wa Abubaker M.B. Khuchi. Kazi hii ilikuwa na malengo mahususi matatu; kwanza, kuhakiki mchango wa historia katika ... -
An Analysis of the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism: a Comparative Study of Ethiopia and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is an interstate peer review instrument. The UPR was established in 2008 by the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations (UN) to monitor State conformity with human rights ... -
Phase Structure of Dholuo Verb System
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study is a morphosyntactic analysis of Dholuo verb system in Derivation by Phase Theory. The study sets out to attempt to account for various aspects of the Dholuo verb system in a probe-goal relationship and feature ... -
Pulse oximetry values of neonates admitted for care and receiving routine oxygen therapy at a resource-limited hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)AIM: There are 2.7 million neonatal deaths annually, 75% of which occur in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Effective treatment of hypoxaemia through tailored oxygen therapy could reduce neonatal mortality and prevent ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Negative Ethnicity on National Politics in Kenya: a Case Study of Molo Sub-county (1992-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Ethnicity is a phenomenon which has largely been misunderstood in political systems. It is the consciousness of belonging to an ethnic group where an ethnic group is a group of people who claim to share commonality in ... -
Esophageal cancer in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya belongs to a high incidence region known as Africa's esophageal cancer (EC) corridor. It has one of the highest incidence rates of EC worldwide, but research on EC in Kenya has gone highly unnoticed. EC in Kenya is ... -
An evaluation of perceptions on maintenance haemodialysis services in a resource limited setting: a quality of care survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The provision of maintenance dialysis is challenging the world over, but more so in the developing world. The main contributor to this situation is the lack of standardization of practices and inequitable ... -
Influence of Leadership Styles on Performance of Insurance Projects: a Case of Eagle Africa Insurance, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of the study was to investigate the influence of project leadership styles on performance of insurance projects in Kenya A case of Eagle Africa Insurance Limited. The specific objectives were to determine the ... -
Target-similarity search using Plasmodium falciparum proteome identifies approved drugs with anti-malarial activity and their possible targets.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria causes about half a million deaths annually, with Plasmodium falciparum being responsible for 90% of all the cases. Recent reports on artemisinin resistance in Southeast Asia warrant urgent discovery of novel drugs ... -
Influence of Aids, Population, Health Integrated Assistant (Aphia) Plus Projects on Implementation of Antenatal Care Service in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Antenatal care services are essential services that are provided to all women during pregnancy to ensure optimal health of women and their unborn babies and the care thereafter during childbirth and puerperium. The purpose ... -
The Effectiveness of Counter Terrorism Strategies in Kenya: a Case Study of Eastleigh Location, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The world today faces a common problem which is terrorism. Countries continue to formulate counter terrorism strategies nevertheless; terrorism is still an issue being contended with. Although Kenya boasts of the most ... -
Conflict Financing and Civil War in Africa: Case Study of Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This Research analyzes and investigates the role of state and non-state actors in financing conflict in Africa. The research chose to analyze the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo because unlike any other African ... -
M-shwari Loan Access and Effects on Employment and Investment in Youth-owned Mses in Ongata-rongai, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project sought to explore effects of access to M-Shwari loan on youth-owned micro and small enterprises in Ongata-Rongai, Kenya by establishing the characteristics of youth-owned MSEs using M-Shwari loans, ... -
Influence of Health Approaches on Job Satisfaction Among Healthcare Workers: a Case of Tier 3 Public Hospitals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the greatest challenges facing the Ministry of Health has been to device and adopt a win –win practice, that which will lead to high productivity among its stretched workforce and at the same time mitigate staff ...
