University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Investigation Into the Attitudes of Students and Teachers Towards Foods and Nutrition Subject and Students Achievement in It
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The primary purpose of this research study was to investigate the attitudes held by students and teachers towards Foods and Nutrition as a subject taught in schools and students' achievement in it. The study was prompted ... -
Comparison and Characterization of Specific Fertilization Proteins in Human (Homo Sapiens) and Baboon (Papio Anubis) Spermatozoa
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Previous studies have shown presence of shared antigens on baboon and human spermatozoa and significant homology between some of the testicular and spermatozoa! antigens in the baboon and man. The baboon therefore, has ... -
Spatial distribution of malaria cases in the former Kilifi district 2005 to 2007
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Malaria prevalence varies between regions and even within the same region; there are variations depending on various Environmental determinants of malaria transmission. Kilifi district is located in the coast ... -
The Politics of Peacekeeping in Africa:a Case Study of Oau in Chad 1981-1982 and Ecomog in Liberia 1990- 1997
(University of Nairobi, 2007-10)This study examines the politics of peacekeeping in Africa, by evaluating and highlighting the challenges, problems, prospects and ramifications of the peacekeeping missions in Africa. In the process the study examines ... -
The Management Of Natural Resource Based Conflicts In Africa: A Case Study Of The Mau Forest Complex, (Kenya), 1963 - 2010
(2011)This study examines the linkage between natural resource scarcity and conflicts in Kenya’s Mau Forest Complex (MFC), focusing on land and forests. Like other forests, the Mau offers immense ecosystem and socio-economic ... -
The Diplomacy Of Democratization:Kenya’s Negotiations With Brettonwood Institutions 1989 - 2002
(2012-09)Sub-Saharan Africa has at least since 2nd World War; been highly integrated into the world economy. On the face of it, this integration should have lead to a higher sustained growth. It however has not but instead African ... -
Factors Influencing Growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Owned and Managed by Youth in Rachuonyo South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)A preliminary survey of youth in Kenya indicated that harsh labour market had pushed youths into business and that business environment directly affected the growth of their enterprises causing stunted growth. The external ... -
Impact of the Provision of Humanitarian Aid Transit Corridors on National Security: the Case of Kenya, 1989-2005
(2012-11)Discourses on humanitarian aid offered to mitigate the effects of man-made disasters have often been compartmentalised within two perspectives: those that support the rationale for such aid and those critical of the impact ... -
The Perception Of Hiv / Aids And Its Implications For Sexual Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students At Maseno University Campus, Moi University.
(1999-11)This is a study on the Perception of HIV/AIDS and its implication for Sexual Behaviour among Undergraduate Students of Maseno University College. It is based on the fact that, despite the Governments efforts to curb HIV/AIDS ... -
Kenya’s International Trade Policy Formulation and Negotiations
(2012-10)temational trade policy consists of bilateral and multilateral arrangements between countries d dictates the terms of commerce between them. These trade policies and relations vary in ope and content but generally depend ... -
Regional Welfare And Income Distribution In Kenya: A New Approach To The Measurement Of Wellbeing
(2008)The income distribution of a region is a summary measure of many social processes and is directly associated with a region's level of welfare. This notwithstanding, regional welfare has been conventionally measured only ... -
Factors Influencing the Supply of Sugar: an Analysis for Kenya 1970-2003
(University Of Nairobi, 2004)Domestic demand for sugar in Kenya has continued to outstrip domestic production levels over the last three decades Over the last ten years the country has registered an average annual deficit in sugar production of one ... -
Cloning And Sequence Analysis Of A Novel Bacillus Thuringiensis Gene Encoding Delta Endotoxin Active Against Tsetse (Glossina Morsitans) And Stemborer (Chilo Partellus)
(University of Nairobi, 1996)Local isolate of B. thuringiensis, designated L1-2 (Bacillus thuringiensis L1-2) was found to be toxic to adult tsetse, Glossina morsitans morsitans and fourth instar larvae of the stem-borer, Chilo partellus in bioassays. ... -
Multi-output Technical Efficiency of Production of Western Kenya Agricultural Households: an Econometric Approach
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The Role of Corporate Communications in the Restructuring of Public Service Broadcasting: a Case Study of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This study set out to find out the role that corporate communications played in the restructuring of KBC in the five years beginning in August 2003 when Mr Wachira Waruru was appointed Managing Director with the express ... -
Socio-economic and Communication Factors Influencing the Use of Online Social Networking Sites Among Teenagers in Kenya: a Survey of High School Students in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011)With the proliferation of online social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace among others, there has been a growing interest in understanding why people adopt and use this kind of communication platform. These ... -
Technical Efficiency of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) to estimate the degree of technical efficiency and levels of productivity change at Kenyatta national hospital. The study has also used ... -
The Economic Influence of Tobacco Growing on Food Production in Migori Division, South Nyanza District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1984)This study examined the economic influence of tobacco growing on food production in Migori Division, South Nyanza District of Kenya. The broad objective of the study was to investigate whether increased tobacco growing ... -
Safety Of Feeding Crop Residues With Pesticides To Dairy Cattle In A Mixed Farming Irrigation Scheme In Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The feeding of agricultural products previously sprayed with pesticides to dairy animals is a common practice in most intensive farming systems. This is due to diversification of agricultural practices in an attempt to ... -
Factors Influencing Productivity Of Dairy Goats In Laikipia County: A Case Of Small Scale Dairy Goat Farmers In Laikipia East District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Dairy goat farming is emerging as a high-return option for Kenyan small-scale farmers. Although faced in some regions by marketing and distribution challenges, the sector soars in some regions of the country especially the ...
