University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Visit by the Chinese Premier
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Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight at Kenyatta national hospital.
(2015)The World Health Organization defines Low birth weight as weight at birth of less than 2,500 grams, irrespective of gestational age. Low birth weight is a major public health problem in low-resource settings, as it ... -
Invitation to a public lecture by Antonio Oposa Juniour
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06-23) -
Evaluation of spatial variability of selected soil chemical properties, their influence on coffee yields and management practices at Kabete field station farm
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Coffee production in Kenyan farms (smallholder and plantations) has been on the decline over the last two and half decades in output and quality and this may have been due to declining soil productivity arising ... -
Guest Lecturer
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02-22) -
Proposing Criteria for Quality Production of Handicrafts in Kenya; A case study of Leather and Sisal bags
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)ABSTRACT Kenya’s commercial handicrafts are produced by small and medium enterprises in the Juakali sector. Most of the producers in the Juakali sector are operating informally mainly using local resources, promoting ... -
Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in selected species of genus tephrosia in South Eastern and Coastal regions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)About 70-80% of the world population relies on herbal products, especially in the developing countries. Herbal products are available in various dosage forms for different types of ailment. The genus Tephrosia is highly ... -
Study of land use and management practices in the Peri urban areas of Kenya case of Mutuini location, Nairobi County
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Influence of waste management practices on natural environment conservation in Kenya: a case of slaughterhouses in Kirinyaga county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The title of the study is the influence of waste management practices on natural environment conservation in the slaughterhouses in Kirinyaga County.The objectives of the study were: To identify the influence of waste ... -
Influence of cash transfer programmes for orphans and vulnerable children in public primary Schools in Kwale county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Convention on the Rights of the Child states that every child has the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and the right to a standard of living adequate for the child‟s physical, mental, ... -
Use of image processing in drowsiness detection among drivers to reduce road traffic accidents in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)ABSTRACT Road accidents in Kenya and all over the world have been a major problem for a very long time. Thousands lose their lives and millions of people lose a livelihood annually because of road accidents. Fatigue, which ... -
Phytochemical composition, cytotoxicity and toxicological studies of rosmarinus officinalis, catharanthus roseus and myrsine africana crude extract
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Natural medicinal products have gained recognition worldwide in the treatment and control of diseases. One of the major concerns is the lack of adequate pharmacological and toxicological data to support their use. Catharanthus ... -
Simulation of radiative forcing due to aerosols over some counties in Kenya
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Assessing the potential effects of climate variability and change on livestock in the arid lands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Abstract Extreme temperatures and rainfall patterns are being experienced in many parts of the world including Eastern Africa. These have been associated with droughts, floods, cold/hot spells, cyclones, among others ... -
Sustainability of food/cash for assets program to enhance household food security for the beneficiaries in Bamba Division, Kilifi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Achieving food security in its entirety continues to be a challenge not only for the developing nations, but also for the developed world. The only difference lies in the magnitude of the problem in terms of its severity ... -
Factors influencing farmers’ decisions to adopt agro-silviculture in kenya: a case of Kapenguria division, west Pokot county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Agro-forestry is a collective name for all land-use systems and practices where woody perennial plants are deliberately grown on the same land management unit as agricultural crops and/or animals, either in spatial mixture ... -
Female combatants in Africa: A case study of the Niger delta crisis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Conflict in Africa has become a recurring decimal over time and ranges from wars of liberation against colonial masters to struggles against oppressive governments. There have also been conflicts arising from political ... -
Factors influencing the academic performance of day scholars in public secondary schools in Kenya: A case of Mumias west sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Success of the school in carrying out its primary charge of educating and socializing students is contingent on students attending school regularly. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing ... -
Teacher factors influencing integration of information communication technology in teaching Of English in public secondary schools in Mumias sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers‟ factors influencing integration of Information Communication Technology in teaching of English in public secondary schools. The study sought to address the following ... -
Antimicrobial activity, acute toxicity and phytochemical composition of four medicinal plants traditionally used in Sotik sub- county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, microbial diseases are prevalent and life threatening. Currently, herbal remedies are of interest as considered to be easily available, safe, effective and affordable. This study was designed to investigate ...
