University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An outbreak of acute helminthosis in a sheep and goat farm in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Varroa destructor, a cause of decreased honey production in Samburu North District, Samburu County Kenya
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Antagonistic effect of alkaloids and saponins on bioactivity in the quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra sond.): further evidence to support biotechnology in traditional medicinal plants
(2013)Background The Quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra) is used as a medicinal plant among traditional communities in many countries to manage tumors and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. To validate indigenous ... -
Environment challenges in Africa: further dimensions to the trade, MNCs and energy debate
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the linkage between environmental challenges, multinational corporations (MNCs) activities, trade and energy in Africa; and further elaborate on the role of institutions, ... -
The structure, morphometry and vascular perfusion of the testis in the rufous sengi (Elephantulus rufescens)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction and Materials and Methods : Sengis are testicondid, monogamous afrotherian mammals. The testes, pattern of testicular blood vessels and anatomical disposition of caudal vena cava were examined macroscopically ... -
Language Planning In Pre-Colonial Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Language planning has been looked at historically as a language problem phenomenon that arose when Third World countries began to gain independence from their European colonial masters. This paper argues that this kind ... -
Passive in southern nilotic
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Gender perspective in water conservation in schools in Kenya: the case of a junior school in Nairobi, Kenya
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Cashew Volatiles Mediate Short-Range Location Responses in Pseudotheraptus wayi (Heteroptera: Coreidae)
(2013)Pseudotheraptus wayi Brown (Heteroptera: Coreidae) is a major pest of cashew in East Africa, but little is known about its chemical ecology. Here, we show by using behavioral assays and chemical analysis that some ... -
School of business successfully held its annual Hiv/aids, alcohol and drug abuse sensitization
(2014-04)The school of business successfully organized its annual HIV/AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse as well cervical cancer screening on 2nd April 2014.This is in line with the requirement and provisions of the university of Nairobi ... -
The potential and challenges of promoting ecotourism in Kenya’s Wetlands
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The career talks by HR representatives from Unilever
(2013-09)The School of Business had a successful career talk by Unilever on 12th September 2013.Introduction of the speakers was done by Unilever representative Salome Nderiru who is also the Leadership Development Director ... -
From oral narration to the publishing house: An examination of thematic development of Kiswahili short story
(2013-09)The short story genre has not been given as much academic attention in the Kenyan, and indeed in the East African literary arena. This is in contrast with the other genres that have for a long time enjoyed attention from ... -
The role of ecotourism in promoting women empowerment and community development: some reflections from Kenya
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Cultural transfer from Europe and Asia to Africa: Evidence from borrowed lexicon adapted into Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Language is used to pass on or transfer informatio n from one group to another. The aspects that are passed on include people’s beliefs, their behavior, th eir objects as well as other aspects that are common to a ... -
Immunological Responses of Mice After Treatment with Ocimum Americanum Hexane and Bridelia Micrantha Water Plant Extracts
(2014)Background-The T helper 1 (TH1) and TH2 dichotomy was first shown in murine CD4+ lymphocytes clones and these cells could be differentiated in terms of the cytokines they secrete. The TH1 subsets produce interleukin 2 ... -
Liver toxicity of crude extract of ficus natalensis traditionally used in south western Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
For Better or for Worse: Changing Trends in Kenyan Family Law With Special Emphasis on the Proposed Marriage Bill
(University of Nairobi, 1996-07) -
Isolation and characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis strains from soil samples from kakamega and Machakos districts in Kenya
(2003)Twelve isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis were obtained from soil samples collected from farmers' fields in Kakamega and Machakos districts. Soil samples from Machakos yielded more B. thuringiensis isolates t han those ...
