University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Cassava Production Practices on Intensity of Bacterial Blight in Busia County and Resistance Reaction of Cultivars Grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an essential crop to many farming households in Kenya. However, diseases continue to disrupt its huge potential as a food security and economic crop. Among the most devastating diseases is ... -
The Impact of Mega Infrastructure on the Hydrology of Ruiru and Kamiti Rivers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Like many other developing nations in Africa, Kenya has seen a significant rise in urbanization. Numerous cities and towns have seen population growth as well as spatial expansion, resulting in enormous metropolitan areas. ... -
Early Neurocognitive Outcome Post Resection of Adult Supratentorial Gliomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Gliomas are among the commonest primary brain tumors in our setting. Despite significant advances in molecular diagnosis and elucidation of pathogenesis, the prognosis remains poor especially for High grade ... -
Farm production diversity and its influence on diet quality in South Eastern Kenya.
(Informa UK Limited,, 2024-01-27)Agriculture nutrition linkages have long been recognized as a potentially viable pathway of attaining food and nutrition security. However, these insights have started to influence mainstream thinking on agricultural ... -
Assessing determinants of scaling up pathways for adopted CSA Climate Smart Agricultural practices: Evidence from Climate Smart Villages in Nyando Basin, Kenya
(Informa UK Limited,, 2024-03-31)Africa has recently experienced adverse climate changes and has recognized tremendous advancement of numerous Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies with ability to promote resilience and productivity. However, these ... -
Drivers of climate-smart agricultural technology uptake among smallholder coffee farmers in Kalehe Territory, Democratic Republic of Congo
(Informa UK Limited,, 2024-02-19)Climate-smart agricultural technologies (CSATs) are important for climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. Therefore, it is crucial for farmers to have access to sustainable CSATs to cope with ... -
Farmers’ awareness and perceptions on Newcastle disease in chicken: Evidence from high and low rainfall regions of Kenya
(Informa UK Limited,, 2023-12-04)Newcastle disease (ND) poses a major challenge to Kenyan farmers who raise local chicken in a free-range system. The lack of consistent poultry rearing practices makes it unclear how farmers manage the disease. Insufficient ... -
Role of agricultural extension in learning for uptake and intensification of less-practiced dairy climate-smart practices in Kenya
(Informa UK Limited,, 2024-03-22)The enhanced uptake of dairy climate-smart practices (DCSPs) is important to cushion farmers against the effects of climate change. However, uptake remains low. Besides, there is limited evidence on the learning phase ... -
Grain handling and storage practices of grain traders in Kenya and its implications in reducing food losses
(Informa UK Limited,, 2024-02-08)Post-harvest losses occur during storage mainly due to spills, fungal contamination, and pest damage. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the effect of post-harvest management and sanitation practices by grain ... -
Determinants of the intensity of adoption of climate-smart horticulture practices in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
(Informa UK Limited, 2024-03-31)horticulture is an important sub-sector of the Kenyan economy that contributes to food and nutrition security as well as a source of income to small-scale farmers. however, the sub-sector is ... -
Microservice Based Architecture Referral for Health Information Exchange With Patient Authorization for Hmis – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this current century, health care in organizations can be improved among other factors with proper health care information systems. According to Yasser (2017), health care across the world has been greatly impacted by ... -
Tomato Pest Management Practices and Efficacy of Selected Botanical Pesticides for Management of Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta Absoluta) in Kathiani, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tomato in Kenya is the second important vegetable both in production and revenue generation. In recent times, its production and yield has adversely been affected by the recently reported invasive, tomato leaf miner (Tuta ... -
Evaluation of Bacillus Thuringiensis Isolates’ Potential in the Management of Pod Borers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Infesting Pigeon Peas
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pod borer infestation, especially Helicoverpa armigera, is a key constraint affecting pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) production. Farmers find it difficult to adopt the use of synthetic pesticide because pigeon pea is a subsistence ... -
Influence of Phonics Instructional Method on Learner Acquisition of English Language Reading Skills in Tuition Centres in Pre-primary Institutions in Dagoretti North, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Phonic Instructional Method enhances proficiency in English language reading skills by adopting approaches which anchor phonemic awareness, fluency in text reading and reading comprehension. When synthetic, analytic, analogy ... -
Maize Post-harvest Handling, Knowledge and Practices of Farmers in Somalia (a Case of Maize Meal Aflatoxin Exposure)
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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pattern of Injuries Among the Volleyball Players in the Kenya Volleyball Federation League: a Season’s Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Volleyball is a popular sport and injuries are relatively common. Past research has consistently indicated a high prevalence of injuries in volleyball. Player demographic characteristics and various other ... -
Assessment of the Neonatal Referral and Transport System for Patients With Gastroschisis Reffered to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Gastroschisis is a surgical condition where the bowel eviscerates through an anterior abdominal wall defect. This is a source of major heat and fluid loss and infection in the neonate. Patients with gastroschisis ... -
Evaluation of the Properties of Geopolymer Concrete With the Addition of Bamboo Leaf Ash as a Natural Pozzolanic Material
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of growing environmental concerns in the cement industry and rising costs of building materials, there has been an increased interest in alternative cement technologies. New binders are now necessary for better ... -
Incidence, Management, and Outcome of Refractory Postpartum Hemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital in the Year 2015 to 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Hemorrhage is among the top five direct leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide with post-partum hemorrhage accounting for two-thirds of these deaths. Refractory PPH is bleeding that persists despite instituting what ...
