University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessment of zea mays (maize) yield changes in relation to weather variability in trans-nzoia district, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Given the consensus of scientific evidence, the 21st century society will need to learn to mitigate, adopt and cope with accelerated weather variation and possibility of climate change. East Africa's livelihood systems, ... -
Finger millet ( Eleusine coracana ) yield estimation : integrating remote sensing and indigenous knowledge in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Subsistence agriculture in Kenya is rain-fed, and in the era of global climate change, crop yield is unpredictable posing a great challenge to food security among the rural dwellers. Among farmers who grow finger millet ... -
SKP2 inactivation suppresses prostate tumorigenesis by mediating JARID1B ubiquitination.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Aberrant elevation of JARID1B and histone H3 lysine 4 trimethylation (H3K4me3) is frequently observed in many diseases including prostate cancer (PCa), yet the mechanisms on the regulation of JARID1B and H3K4me3 through ... -
Typhoid and cholera awareness and prevention among slum dwellers in Kenya:a case study of Kibera slum
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Alcohol Abuse and the Family: A Case Study of the Nandi Community of Kenya
(2013)This study investigated factors that have led to alcohol abuse among the household heads and its contemporary socioeconomic effects on family life in Kenya. The main objective of the study was to find out the socio-econ ... -
Perspectives of regional integration in the East African Community
(2013)This paper analyses the perspectives of Regional Integration in the East African Community. It delves into the process, prospects and challenges towards integrating the East African Community countries of Kenya. ... -
Collateral Strategies for Poverty Reduction in Kenya: Prospects and Challenges
(2014)In practice all over the world, development practitioners’ concern about poverty has been increasing because of their long history in working with the marginalized groups amidst inadequate resources and unfavourable scenarios ... -
Adaptive Radiation Of The Endemic Alcolapia Cichlids Of The East African Soda Lakes: Genetic And Morphological Perspectives
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Varsity Focus June 2011
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Phamacognostical investigationof cassia didymobtrya fres occurring occurring naturally in Kenya
(1985)The aim of this work was to determine the total anthraquinone glycosides present in the leaves of the natural~y occurring Cassia didymobotrya Fres., and to study the basic pharmacognostic features (microsr.opic and ... -
Factors associated with late presentation to Kenyatta National Hospital for acute severe illness in children aged 2-59 months
(2008)Background: Delay in seeking appropriate healthcare for ill children is an important cause of morbidity and mortality especially for those aged below five years. Many factors contribute to these delays. Understanding ... -
Varsity Focus December 2011
(University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Varsity Focus December 2013:Tribute to Dr.Wanjohi
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Varsity Focus March 2015:The Seventh UoN Vice-Chancellor
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Effect of Information Technology Outsourcing on the Performance of Banks in Kenya: Application of the Balanced Scorecard
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Purpose: The study sought to look at Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) practices in the Kenyan banking sector and the effect it had on performance. Balance Scorecard was used to measure performance as it considers ... -
Medicinal Plants Traditionally used to Manage Male Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility in Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Globally, sexual dysfunction afflicts 10% of men of all ages, ethnicities and cultural background. In Tana River County traditional medicine plays a key role in the management of sexual dysfunction and infertility. An ... -
YS 12 Synthesis and biological evaluation of pyrazoline derivatives from Chalcones of Polygonum Senegalense as possible anti-microbial agents
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)The pyrazolines synthesized in this study can be classified into three groups. The first category has phenyl substituted azole ring. The second group contain acetate group attached to nitrogen in the ring. The last group ... -
Ethnobotanical uses and phytochemical analysis of Cyperus articulatus
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)It may be possible to use plant extracts to develop environmental friendly repellents for effective insects control through screening of plants for repellent activity. Recently, the environmental friendly and biodegradable ...
