University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Bovine in-vitro embryo production and its contribution towards improved food security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Boran breed is mainly kept by pastoralist communities as a source of both milk and beef, and by commercial beef ranches mainly for beef production. Although this breed Boran may seemingly be low valued, it can be ... -
Survey of Health Status of Domestic Rabbits in Selected Organized Farms in Kenya
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)Rabbit has emerged as a key livestock that is increasingly being raised by farmers in Kenya. However, diseases and inadequate technical knowledge amongst animal health providers on these diseases are the major ... -
Safeguarding livestock during drought disasters in Kenya can safeguard livelihoods and food security in the affected regions: case study of Mwingi -
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)Some of the world's poor and most disaster-vulnerable communities are also those 1110streliant on livestock, poultry and working animals for their survival. When disasters strike, in addition to the immediate devastation, ... -
Assessing the efficacy of common household disinfectants and plant extracts in treatment of legume seeds
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The effect of ownership structure on dividend payout of firms listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)This study set to determine the effect of ownership structure on dividend payout of firms listed in the Nairobi Security Exchange. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between determinants of dividend ... -
Employees’ perception of the factors influencing staff promotion decisions at the cooperative bank of Kenya headquarters
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Promotion decisions in an organization are not only an expression of gratitude and reward for effort, but also a chance for self-fulfillment and career advancement, satisfying an individual's need for achievement and ... -
Investigating the homogeneity of monthly rainfall records in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The homogenization of climate data is of major importance because non-climatic factors make data unrepresentative of the actual climate variation, and thus the conclusions of climatic and hydrological studies are potentially ... -
Vasity Focus-December 2014
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Secretaries undergo training
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Does abolishing fees reduce school quality? Evidence from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-12-30)In2003Kenyaabolisheduserfeesinallgovernmentprimaryschools. We find that this Free Primary Education (FPE) policy resulted in a decline in public school quality and increased demand for private schooling. However,the ... -
Assessment of nature and quality of pharmaceutical services at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The nature and quality of pharmaceutical services in very healthcare facility determines to a great extent whether the facility achieves its objective of provision of quality and efficient healthcare. It was found out ... -
The Role of the Print Media in Regional Integration: The Case of the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania first made a (somewhat) successful attempt at integration in the post-independence era. However, this cooperation – christened the East African Community - collapsed in 1977. 1n 1999, the ... -
Employee perception of performance management practices in Kenya power and lighting company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Performance management practices are compulsory in any organization today owing to the competitive nature of business and increased customer rights protection. Kenya Power and Lighting has not been left out in this quest ... -
Maturity, fecundity and the effect of reduced rainfall on the spawning rhythm of a siluroid catfish, Clarias mossambicus (Peters)
(University of Nairobi, 1989-10)Five maturity stages in the male and six in the female Clarias mossambicus (Peters) are described based on macroscopic and histological analysis of the gonads. During the study period (September 1984-August 1985) the species ... -
Islamic leadership in Kenya: a case study of the supreme council of Kenya muslims (Supkem)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is an assessment of Islamic leadership in Kenya. It evaluates SUPKEM‘S contribution in addressing various needs of Muslims in Kenya. The problem is that Muslim community in Kenya has been around for more than ... -
Diet and food utilization in Oreochromis esculentus (Graham) in Lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1994-08)Blue-green algae (Cyanophyta) and green algae (Chlorophyta) were the principal food items ingested by Oreochromis esculentus (Graham) in Lake Kanyaboli. Diatoms (Bacillariophyta), euglenoids (Euglenophyta) and zooplankton ... -
Reproductive biology, length-weight relationship and relative condition of pond raised Tilapia zilli (Gervais)
(University of Nairobi, 1980-09)In ‘runted’ populations of Tilapia zilli positive correlations were found between maturation stages and the following: gonadosomatic index, gonad weight, fish weight and fish length. The minimum size at maturity was 9·0 ... -
Incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics modeling of thermal convection
(2013)An incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) method based on the incremental pressure projection method is developed in this study. The Rayleigh-Bénard convection in a square enclosure is used as a validation ... -
TEECAP workshop report
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The consultancy began on Saturday where the consultant together with Rev Alex Njukia met Mr. Edwin Siala with his team to discuss the direction of the workshop and the topics which need emphasis. The training began on ...
