University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Post-colonial Condition of African Literature
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Pattern of origin of anterior inferior cerebellar artery in a black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Background: Pattern of origin of anterior inferior artery is important in interpretation of posterior circulatory stroke and during posterior cranial fossa surgery for aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, tumors, ... -
Effects of Nitrogen Application on Growth and Yield of Snowpeas (Pisum sativum)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)An experiment was conducted at Kabete field station, University of Nairobi between March and July 2000 (season I) and between June and September 2000 (season II) to determine the effect of different rates of nitrogen (N) ... -
Effects of the interaction of two levels of the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli (Homoptera: Aphididae), and four stages of plant growth and development on the performance of the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L., under greenhouse conditions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)Damage caused by the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli, on the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L., was severest when the aphids were transferred onto bean plants during the preflowering stage. There were significant ... -
Insect pests of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1982)The pest complex of sunflower and its relative abundance and economic importance are discussed. A total of 80 insect species were collected—five of these were recorded on roots, 51 on stems and leaves and 29 on floral parts ... -
Beta-carotene retention in oven and sun dried carrot
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Despite major interventions and program to deal with the cases of vitamin A deficiencies , the rates remain high, at 14.7% in children and 9% in women with the conditions related to the s ... -
Abundance, genetic diversity and nodulation efficiency of cowpea (vigna unguiculata l.) rhizobia in south western Kenya soils
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Genomic Polymorphism, Sexual Recombination and Molecular Epidemiology of Theileria Parva
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Over the past decade there has been an exponential increase in studies of parasites using molecular techniques. These techniques have been applied to increase our understanding of the interface between pathogen genome ... -
Attitudes and Practices of household decision makers in NCD lifestyle choices. Amref health Africa international conference. November 24 - 26, 2014 Nairobi, kenya. (book of abstracts,p.253)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Introduction and background: The decisions made by the household decision-maker has significant impact on the welfare of family members. Decision making at the household level encompasses a process by which the household ... -
Characterization of Tannin-tolerant Bacterial Isolates from East African Ruminants
(University of Nairobi, 2000-06)Several tannin-tolerant bacteria were isolated from enrichment cultures of rumen microflora of bush duiker, giraffe, Grant's gazelle, sheep, and goat, and established in medium containing crude tannin extracts or tannic ... -
Palaeoecology Of Eastern Africa Mountains
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Sediment Impacts In Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2007) -
Immunological studies of the origin,structure and function of bovine corpus luteum
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1984-01) -
Extensions of Models for the Waiting Time to Conception
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Potential of harvesting atmospheric water over urban cities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Most urban areas in Kenya are facing water crisis due to rapid population growth, industrialization and climate change. This study investigates potential of harvesting water from fog and air humidity over urban cities in ... -
Applications of ecological niche modelling for mapping the risk of rift valley fever in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03-09)Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral zoonotic disease of economic importance caused by a virus of the Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family. The disease occurs cyclically between 5 to 15 years which is associated with El ... -
New & merging health priorities: NCDs and NTDs. Cervical cancer knowledge and screening uptake among women in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based screening and early treatment reduces morbidity and mortalityassociated with cervical cancer. Aim: ... -
Integration of HIV and Non-communicable Disease (NCD) services in primary care: Comparison of characteristics and outcomes in people living with HIV/AIDS and those without who had concurrent NCDs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background: With successful scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes, life expectancy of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has increased. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in resource-limited settings areincreasing ...
