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Determinants of Life Expectancy in Kenya: a Time Series Analysis (1961-2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya‟s life expectancy has been improving from a low of 46.36 years in 1960 to 61.6 years in 2014. However this is still below the world life expectancy of 71.5 years. The country aims at achieving a life expectancy of ... -
Experences of Women Survivors of Gender-based Violence With Survivor-centred Approach, a Case of Association for Women’s Sanctuary and Development (Awsad) Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This is a cross sectional descriptive study on experiences of women GBV survivors with survivor –centered approach while receiving care and support at AWSAD in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study examined the services women ... -
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge by Brassicae Family Plants; Turnip, Sunflower and Mustard
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Poor enforcement of standards for release of heavy metals into public sewers has led to the presence of the metals in sewage sludge at wastewater treatment plants. The sludge if used as manure would risk transferring heavy ... -
Cranial Ct Scan findings in adult HIV/AIDS patients with low CD4 Levels presenting with neurologic symptoms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Neurological manifestations of HIV/AIDS (Neuro-AIDS) are variable and can result from inflammatory conditions, opportunistic infections, neoplasms, neurodegenerative conditions among others. Neuroimaging of ... -
Influence of Microfinance Institutions on Socio-economic Status of Rice Farmers: a Case of Mwea Rice Farmers, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Microfinance is defined as a collection of banking services based on advancing micro loans mostly without condition of collateral and accepting small savings as deposits from members. The purpose of the study was to establish ... -
Rangi Kama Mbinu Ya Usimbaji Maana Katika Diwani Ya Rangi Ya Anga (Kithaka Wa Mberia)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii inahusu matumizi ya rangi kama mbinu ya usimbaji maana katika diwani ya Rangi ya Anga ya Kithaka wa Mberia. Tumelenga kuchunguza dhima ya rangi kama ilivyotumika katika diwani teule. Vile vile, tulibainisha ... -
Patient satisfaction following below knee prosthesis fitting
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Prosthesis use has become the main mode of rehabilitation of patients following limb amputation. The main aim of the prosthesis use is for the patient to regain most of their previous function. There is however ... -
Factors Influencing Availability of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in Kenya: a Case of Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Healthcare provision involves curative, promotive, rehabilitative and preventative care. Both curative and preventative care involves the use of medicines and medical supplies. In order to provide effective treatment ... -
Stylistic Analysis of Kabras Folk Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to identify the prominent features of style in Kabras folk songs and how they affect the interpretation of Kabras folk songs in the framework of Prototype Theory and Relevance Theory. Through oral interview ... -
Relationship Between Board Diversity and Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Board diversity is desirable in a firm because of its associated benefits it provides to the organizations. One of the bold steps taken by insurance companies to increase the capacity of the board to make their oversight ... -
Actors’ Perceptions of Health Risks and Effects Related to Food System Activities in North West Mt. Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Food production through agricultural practices is essential for the survival of humanity in the entire world. It plays a great role on whether there is enough food for human consumption, if the food available is of sufficient ... -
Effects of Taxation on Foreign Direct Investment Flows in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focused on the relationship between corporate income tax and foreign direct investment. We applied Vector Error Correction Model on annual data for the period 1982-2015 to investigate the effect of Corporate ... -
Application of Logistic Regressions to Test Equality of Resource Allocation for Malaria Control in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya is one of the developing countries that are hit by malaria cases and its prevalence being experienced more in some regions than others. Researchers and medical organizations have classified the country into five ... -
Vitendo Sogezi Katika Kiswahili Sanifu
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Katika miaka ya tangu 1970, watafiti mbalimbali wamechunguza uanisho wa lugha za ulimwengu uliofanywa na Talmy (1975, 1985, 2000) kwa kuzingatia vitendo sogezi. Talmy anaeleza kuwa kitendo sogezi kina vipengele vinne vya ... -
Assessment of the Factors Affecting Farmers’ Involvement in Environmental Conservation in Gatundu North Sub-county, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Farming, being an agricultural activity that utilizes water, soil, and air, can expose the environment to destruction. Farmers can therefore embrace practices that effectively conserve the environment. This study was ... -
Influence of Work Environment on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools: a Case Study of Bungoma South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was conducted with the aim of finding out the influence of work environment onteacher performance in Public Secondary schools in Bungoma South Sub-County. It dealt with analysing the reward programmes, facilities, ... -
Uchanganuzi Wa Kipragmatiki Wa Utoupole Katika Filamu Za Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia suala la utoupole katika filamu nne za Kiswahili kutoka Tanzania ambazo ni Hila, Tabasamu Ghushi, Upepo wa baridi na Majuto ambazo ziliteuliwa kimakusudi ili kutupatia data iliyoweza kufanikisha ... -
Utility of Different Adherence Measures for PrEP: Patterns and Incremental Value.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Measuring PrEP adherence remains challenging. In 2009-2010, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative randomized phase II trial participants to daily tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine or placebo in Uganda and ... -
The influence of knowledge, attitudes and practice of people living with epilepsy on seizure control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The prevalence of People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in developing nations is estimated at 40 million with 13 million reported to reside in Africa. Epilepsy ranks among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that ... -
Prevalence of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Among Neonates Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background and Study Utility Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections worldwide and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss and neurodevelopmental delay. The burden of disease is in ...
