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Climate Change Impacts On Water Resources Over The Upper Tana Catchment Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The hydrological regimes and cycles within a certain watershed can be altered by the global climate variability and change. This alteration adversely impacts on environmental sustainability, water resources, agriculture ... -
Community based factors influencing monitoring and evaluation of constituency development funded projects in Mwingi central sub-county, Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Communities and other stakeholders have been unsuccessful in taking up ownership of projects through participatory monitoring and evaluation which has plunged community projects into immense financial huddles threatening ... -
Factors Influencing Agricultural Productivity in Kenya: a Case of Nyathuna Ward in Kabete Sub-county, Kiambu County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Farmers should be taught and be exposed to current researched and updated agricultural technologies at their disposal. Fundamentally, farmers to achieve certain goals use current and updated information but what is missing ... -
Prevalance, Risk Factors, Treatment and Outcomes of Colic in Horses in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Colic is simply the manifestation of abdominal pain, mainly originating from a gastrointestinal tract problems, but could also involve organs of other systems within the abdominal cavity. The aetiology can be multifactorial ... -
The state of forensic investigation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to explore the state of forensics investigation in Kenya. In specific terms, the study sought to describe the process of forensic investigation, establish the level of training of the experts, examine ... -
Determinants of Land Owners Perception on Compulsory Land Acquisition by Government for Project Implementation: a Case of Imenti South Sub County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Land must be provided for investments such as roads, railways, hospitals, schools among others. For instance, over the last six years, there has been a tremendous development of infrastructure projects in virtually all ... -
Oral Narrative Performance and the Construction of Bukusu Perceptions on Communal Coexistence
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This study set out to examine how oral narrative performance suggests the construction of Bukusu perceptions on communal co-existence. The study was informed by the fact that previous studies such as those by Makila ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Compartmentsyndrome in Surgical Patients in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The harmful effects of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) have been documented on almost every organ system. It may be under-diagnosed since it mainly affects patients who are critically ill and whose organ dysfunction ... -
An evaluation of Asei- Pdsi teaching approach in mathematics in public primary schools in Kisumu west sub county, Kenya
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Determinants Of Maize Yields Among Small Scale Farmers In Trans Nzoia West Sub County, Transnzoia, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Maize is a global crop. In terms of nutrient formation, maize contains approximately 72% starch, 10% protein, 4% fat supplying 365kcal/100g.It is a staple food in many African countries including Kenya with the largest ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Harboured In Enterococci Isolated From The Faeces Of Captive Baboons
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Enterococci are common causes of nosocomial infections in humans with Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium being the most predominant species responsible for these infections. The increased prevalence and ... -
Determinants of unintended pregnancy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya continues to face high prevalence of unintended pregnancy. The Kenya 2014 Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) demonstrated that 35% of the total pregnancies were unintended. The 2003 KDHS placed unintended pregnancy ... -
Influence of bank loan financing on project performance: a case of Kenya commercial bank financed youth groups’ projects in Imenti south District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of KCB bank loan financing on project performance. A case of KCB bank financed youth groups’ projects in Imenti South District. The objectives of this study were ... -
Pattern and outcome of posterior segment injuries after ocular trauma at the vitreoretinal unit in Kikuyu eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Ocular trauma is a significant cause of monocular blindness worldwide. Eye injuries involving the posterior segment have been a matter of concern particularly due to the related poor visual outcome. These ... -
Malnutrition inflammation complex syndrome among ambulant end stage renal disease patients on maintenance haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Malnutrition and inflammation are highly prevalent conditions among maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) patients and are often co-existent, consequently being referred to as Malnutrition Inflammation Complex Syndrome ... -
Procurement Procedures And Procurement Performance Of Security Firms In Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The research was aimed at probing the correlation between procurement procedures and performance of security firms in Nairobi, Kenya. To find out whether there are procurement procedures used by security firms in Nairobi, ... -
Profile of amblyopia at Sabatia eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Amblyopia is a visual development disorder whose onset is in childhood. It becomes resistant to treatment after the critical period of 7 – 8 years when the visual system is estimated to have matured. Therefore ... -
Outcomes of surgery for primary congenital glaucoma in Kenya: a multicentre retrospective case series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ... -
The Role Of Public Interest Litigation In The Promotion And Protection Of The Right To Adequate Housing: The Case Of Muthurwa Estate In Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya‟s journey from a period when the enforcement of social and economic rights was considered as a favor from the government has been a long one. It began by Wangari Maathai (the Nobel Laureate) testing this by filing a ... -
Modeling and synthesis of antiplasmodial benzoxazines from natural products of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Natural products research has taken place in Kenya for decades. This has led to the explosion of data about natural products which largely remains scattered in theses, published articles and books of abstracts and ...
