University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Infrastructural development using stabilized soil blocks as a tool for climate change mitigation and sustainable development in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malawi has embarked on an economic growth strategy in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals by year 2015.In its strategic plans; infrastructure development has been marked as one important factor for achievement ... -
Randomized trial of periodic presumptive treatment with high-dose intravaginal metronidazole and miconazole to prevent vaginal infections in HIV-negative women.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Vaginal infections are common, frequently recur, and may increase women's risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We tested the efficacy of a novel regimen to prevent recurrent vaginal infections ... -
From single parents to child-headed households: the case of children orphaned by aids in Kisumu and Siaya districts
(UNDP, 2003)The socio-economic consequences of the HIV/AIDS epidemic are felt in a growing number of countries. Increasing mortality rates among adults are threatening economic and social wellbeing. Women and children are bearing ... -
The implications of Motor vehicle thefts on the underwriting processes in Kenya
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Genetic diversity of African sorghum ('Sorghum bicolor' L. Moench) accessions based on microsatellite markers
(2014)Genetic diversity plays an important role in selection of parental stocks in plant breeding. Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] breeding initiatives have been constrained by lack of information on genetic diversity of ... -
Changes in Glomerular Kidney Function Among HIV-1-Uninfected Men and Women Receiving Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Preexposure Prophylaxis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Importance: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) use has been associated with declines in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) when used as part of antiretroviral treatment by persons with human immunodeficiency ... -
Screening for cervical cancer at private clinics in Nairobi, a case study of Family Health Options Kenya clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)INTRODUCTION: Cancer of the cervix, the second most common cancer in women worldwide can be dramatically reduced by screening of Pap or cervical smears in order to detect dysplasia or precancerous changes which can be ... -
Survey of diseases of domestic rabbits and their management in selected areas in Kenya
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Effects of soil erosion on sediment dynamics, food security and rural poverty in Makueni District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Makueni District has experienced low crop production per unit area despite increased hectarage under crop production. The district relies heavily on farming for food and income generating activities for the households. However, ... -
Prevalence and spatial epidemiology of bovine coccidiosis and associated factors in Busia, Bungoma and Siaya Counties, Kenya
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Seroepidemiological survey of Neospora caninum in farm dogs in Nakuru district, Kenya
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Seasonality of Ecto- and Endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Sub-county, Kenya
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Exploring Variability in Care Between Hospitals Using Malaria Process Indicators Using Data From a Cross-Sectional Survey of 22 Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)INTRODUCTION: Great efforts have been undertaken to develop and distribute clinical guidelines in Kenya to support provision of standardized, evidence based care. Supervision reports however suggest great variability in ... -
Non-neoplastic cutaneous lesions in Kenyan horses between 1967 and 2013.
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Effects of socio - economic factors on food security situation in Kenyan dry lands ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper is based on a study carried out in 2011 to examine the effects of socio-economic factors on food security situation in the Kenyan dry lands ecosystem using Tseikuru division as case study. Using a wide palette ... -
Flow of funds for sustainable road maintenance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya established the Road Maintenance Levy Fund in 1993 to finance road maintenance. The Kenya Roads Board is at the centre of the Fund’s administration and accomplishes this by working in collaboration with various ... -
Performance and adaptability of doubled haploid maize testcross hybrids under drought stress and non-stress conditions
(2014)Haploid breeding via in vivo induction of maternal haploids is rapidly replacing the pedigree breeding methods since it reduces the breeding cycle from at least 6 to 1-2 generations to reach a homozygous state. Eighty ... -
Employee perception of the defined contribution pension scheme in the public sector
(2014-12-30)There has been a gradual shift the world over of Occupational Pensions schemes from the Defined Benefits to Defined Contribution. This initially occurred in the Private Sector but lately Public Sector Occupational Pensions ... -
Competitiveness of the red meat subsector and opportunities for enhanced productivity and market access
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
