University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Newcastle Disease Vaccination on Survival of Indigenous Chicken and Association With Child Nutrition and Growth in Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Newcastle disease (ND) is a significant factor in chicken deaths worldwide and more so in smallholder flocks resulting in reduced household incomes, food security, and increased risk of malnutrition among rural communities ... -
(Re)staging Kenyan Spoken Word Poetry in New Media
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The emergence of the new media as an alternative space for performing arts is slowly transforming the traditionally held view that a performance can only take place where the actor and the audience are physically present ... -
Corporate Diversification, Firm Size, Organizational Culture and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Local and regional insurance markets have not been immune to global business failure, which has led insurance companies to choose diversification as a means of growing their clientele, boosting profits, and ensuring their ... -
Ownership Concentration, Capital Structure, Dividend Policy and Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ownership concentration enables majority shareholders to influence the capital structure and dividend policies; two key financing decisions that are independently linked to firm performance. Ideally, firm managers should ... -
Economic Factors, Property Supply, Rent Value, and Residential Real Estate Prices in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Residential real estate is a key investment for both institutional and individual investors. Investors’ returns namely rental yield and capital gains is predicated on changes in house prices. As such, understanding the ... -
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Oloisukut Conservancy Community, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, approximately 1.4 billion people suffer from soil-transmitted helminth infections with disease burden estimated at 5.3 million Disability Adjusted Life Years. Mass drug administration (MDA) remains the World ... -
Adoption of Farm Biosecurity Measures and the Effects on Cost Efficiency of Poultry Farmers in Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) –resistance to antibiotics– is among the leading causes of death globally. The rise in AMR is largely attributed to the interaction with livestock and/or consumption of their products. The ... -
Respectful Maternity Care Associated Factors and Intent to Reuse Maternity Needs Among Women Delivering in Longisa Hospital, Kenya: Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: An intervention to reduce maternal mortality is having women deliver under skilled birth attendants (SBA). When women are not treated with respect and dignity during pregnancy, labour and delivery, they are ... -
Phytochemical Composition, Toxic Effects, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of Digitaria Abyssinica (a. Rich.) Stapf (Poaceae) Rhizome Extracts Against Selected Uropathogenic Microorganisms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most severe public health problems that affect over one hundred and fifty million people worldwide annually. They are caused by a wide range of microorganisms where Escherichia ... -
Simulation of Tropical Cyclone Activities Over the Southwestern Indian Ocean
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current study assessed the ability of the WRF-ARW model to forecast tropical cyclones over the Southwest Indian Ocean. The characteristics of tropical cyclones Jobo (2021), Kenneth (2019), and Idai (2019) were simulated ... -
Occurrence, Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes of Surgical and Dental Conditions Affecting Horses in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The horse industry in Kenya is economically important as it generates taxable revenue and creates employment mostly through horse racing and polo activities. In spite of the benefits associated with this industry, there ... -
Effects of Storage Conditions on Organic Acids Content and Sensory Properties of Cottage Cheese
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In order to conserve milk proteins and extend its shelf life, production of different cheeses is essential. Cottage cheese is grouped under soft cheeses. Soft cheeses are those cheeses that do not undergo maturation and ... -
Constraints to Increased Milk Productivity and Coping Mechanisms in Smallholder Farms in Bomet, Nakuru and Nyeri County Milksheds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The demand for milk and dairy products is rising despite the low milk yield from smallholder dairy animals in Kenya. The aim of this study was to document dairy production system, constraints and coping mechanisms in ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Anti-inflammatory Compounds of the Stinging Nettle (Urtica Spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The stinging nettle is an alimurgic plant known for its anti-inflammatory ethnomedical importance. However, there are no studies that have attempted to identify the specific anti-inflammatory compounds within the extracts ... -
Tubal Recanalization Success Rate and Complications of Fluoroscopy Guided Transcervical Fallopian Tube Catheterization in Treatment of Proximal Tubal Obstruction
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Infertility is a relatively common condition with crucial medical and socioeconomic implications, and it affects 10 to 15% of couples worldwide in the reproductive age group. A third of the cases of infertility ... -
Assessment of the Efficiency of Drones in Surveillance and Control of Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Desert locust is a migratory pest with ability to change from solitary to gregarious phase in response to suitable ecological conditions and has been listed as one of the most destructive pest in the world. Current methods ... -
Assessment of Air Pollution and Prevalence Levels of Respiratory Diseases in Mukuru Informal Settlement in Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air pollution is one of the major environmental issues globally and is more pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is associated with adverse health effects, including respiratory diseases that have led to high morbidity ... -
Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ... -
Assessment of Water Quality of Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study assessed the water quality in Ndakaini dam located in Murang‘a County to ascertain the physiochemical, biological levels as well as some selected heavy metal concentrations. Assessment was also done on some ...
