University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The development of a continuous quality control programme for strict sperm morphology among sub-saharan African laboratories
(University of Nairobi, 2000)Inter-technician and between-laboratory differences, especially during the evaluation of sperm morphology, have been a major cause of concern. The study aimed to develop an intensive training programme with intervals of ... -
Performance of the focus herpeselect-2 enzyme immunoassay for the detection of herpes simplex virus type 2 antibodies in seven African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Objective To compare the performance of the Focus HerpeSelect-2 enzyme immunoassay (EIA) with the gold standard herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 western blot, among HIV-1-uninfected men and women in east and southern ... -
Gakeri, Jacob K (2013). Enhancing Kenya’s securities markets through corporate governance challenges and opportunities.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The essential role played by corporate governance in the promotion of securities markets cannot be over - emphasized. Internal corporate governance structures of publicly held companies must inescapably imbue trust ... -
Sustainable urban communities: challenges and opportunities in Kenya’s urban sector
(University of Nairobi, 2011-04)During the last forty years, the economic and demographic structure of Kenya has become increasingly urban. In the 1980s the urban population in the country grew at over 6.5 percent a year, more than double the rate for ... -
Maurer school of law, Indiana university enhancing securities markets in Sub-Saharan Africa: an overview of the legal and institutional arrangements in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This paper explores the role of legal norms in the enhancement of securities markets in Sub - Saharan Afri ca where the markets are still nascent with specific reference to Kenya. Part I highlights the critical role ... -
Queens Without Crowns
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Civilian Peace Keeping
(University of Nairobi, 2006) -
Women, war and peace
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Economic evaluation of foliar NPK fertilizer on tea yields in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Economic evaluation analysis of foliar (NPK) fertilizer on tea yields was investigated on three varieties of tea grown in the Kenyan Highlands. Foliar fertilizers trial was setup on three sites, Meru, Kirinyaga and Kericho, ... -
Regulating Kenya’s securities markets an assessment of the capital markets authority’s enforcement jurisprudence
(University of Nairobi, 2012-10)The importance of an optimal regulatory and enforce ment matrix in enhancing securities markets cannot be overemphasized. Countries with deep and vibrant sec urities markets generally have effective regulatory and ... -
Alcohol consumption patterns of student -athletes in a Kenyan Public University.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Alcohol use and abuse among university students is a rapidly growing concern in universities in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to evaluate alcohol consumption among university student-athletes and data was collected ... -
Characteristics of caregivers and households practicing bottle-feeding in Kisumu East district.(Report)
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)There is documented evidence of increased risk of infant mortality in formula-fed versus breast-fed infants and young children. The potential danger especially in resource-poor settings with poor water and sanitation ... -
The impact of socio-economic characteristics on cash and food crop production: implications on household food situation in Kisii central sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Socio-economic characteristics of households have significant implications on decisions related to utilization of household farms in order to meet food and non-food needs. This paper aims to establish the impact of ... -
Fournier's ganrene in the HIV era.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Fournier's gangrene is a devastating condition that affects mostly patients whose immunity has been reduced. There is increasing evidence for increasing incidence of the disease in those with HIV disease. ... -
A randomized trial comparing the diagnostic accuracy of visual inspection with acetic acid to visual inspection with lugol's iodine for cervical cancer screening in HIV-infected women.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Visual inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) and Visual Inspection with Lugol’s Iodine (VILI) are increasingly recommended in various cervical cancer screening protocols in low-resource settings. Although VIA is more widely ... -
Vitamin A content of traditional leafy vegetables consumed by the Luo people of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-01-03)Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) causes numerous health problems in developing countries, including the sub-Saharan Africa. VAD is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children, and also affects lactating mothers ... -
Bhaona, the Traditional Theatre Form of Assam, as an Instrument for Developing Moral Values
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Factors Influencing Career Progression among Graduate Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Makadara District - Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The primary purpose of this study was to find out the factors that affect the career progression of graduate teachers in public secondary schools in Makadara District - Nairobi, Kenya. The study sought to establish ... -
Does institutional isolation matter for soil conservation decisions? Evidence from kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)This article investigates the role of institutional isolation on the adoption of soil conservation technologies in Kenya. The study is based on the theory of induced technical and institutional innovations and on the ... -
A mathematical model of cervical cancer in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background : In this paper dynamic models for cervical cancer among women with diagnosed and undiagnosed cervical c ancer have been constructed. Methods : Differential equations for the ...
