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Genetic polymorphisms in IL-1A and IL-1B isoforms and their associations with chronic periodontitis in the Swahili people of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Genetic polymorphisms in interleukin-1 (IL-1A and IL-1B) isoforms have been associated with Chronic Periodontitis (CP) in Caucasians, Asians and Arabs but little is known about their role in Africans. Therefore, this study ... -
Genotypic Diversity of HRSV-A in out-patients with Acute Respiratory Infections in Kenya 2007-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the leading viral cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children and infants. Amongst adults, the elderly and the immuno-compromised are also at risk of severe RSV. RSV ... -
Molecular characterization of human coronavirus circulating in Kenya, 2009-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The genome of a human coronavirus (HCoV) is composed of a linear, single-stranded, non-segmented, positive-sense RNA of 27-32 kb. The pol gene of HCoV found in ORF1ab, is a good molecular chronometer for molecular ... -
Molecular typing of respiratory human enteroviruses isolated in Kenya between 2008 -2011 using the VP1 gene
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Human enteroviruses (genus Enterovirus, family Picornaviridae) are common infectious agents grouped into HEV-A, HEV-B, HEV-C and HEV-D species. They comprise >100 serotypes and are responsible for a wide range ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing students’ access to secondary school education in Rongo district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the socio-economic factors influencing students’ access to secondary education in Rongo district. Specifically the study sought to establish the extent to which tuition ... -
Factors influencing community participation in cultural tourism at Kit Mikayi in Kisumu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)High poverty level, especially in the rural area is one of the major developmental challenges in Kisumu County. This study is an analysis of factors influencing community participation in cultural tourism for poverty ... -
Influence of microfinance institutions on growth of small business enterprises in Kenya: a case of Webuye division, Bungoma county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Many small business enterprises (SBEs) in Kenya borrow capital from the microfinance institutions to enhance the operation of their businesses. Some of the micro finances also provide training to the SBE. The aim of this ... -
Factors influencing urban refugee youth access to technical and vocational education and training programmes in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing urban refugee youth access to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following ... -
Influence of Kenya youth empowerment project on graduates’perceived employability: a case of Kisumu centre, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Government of Kenya has clearly identified employment creation as a key policy objective as envisioned in Vision 2030. One of the interventions in addressing youth unemployment is the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project ... -
Institutional factors influencing implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Ugenya district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Ugenya district. It sought to provide valuable information on the challenges ... -
Individual factors influencing board members’ management of human resources in public secondary schools in Makadara district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate individual factors influencing board members’ management of human resources in public secondary schools in Makadara District, Kenya. Four objectives guided the study; to establish ... -
Influence of constituency development fund on expansion of public secondary school education in North Masaba sub-county, Nyamira county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) on expansion of Secondary school education in North Masaba Sub-county, Kitutu Masaba Constituency in Nyamira County. The study ... -
Home-based factors influencing students’ performance in KCSE in public day secondary schools in Lari district, Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate how home-based factors have influenced KCSE performance in public day secondary schools in Lari District, Kiambu County. The specific objectives were to establish the influence ... -
Influence of principals’ instructional supervision practices on students’ performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Matuga district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of secondary school principals‟ instructional supervision practices on students Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination performance in Matuga district. The ... -
Factor influencing performance of poultry farming projects in Bureti sub county, Kericho, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)It is evident that poultry farming as a project is important in this time and age of diminishing acreage in terms of land holdings. The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of factor, on the performance of ... -
Effectiveness of constituency development fund bursary scheme on participation rate in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo north district Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the CDF Bursary schemes on participation rate in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo North district. This was obtained by formulating research objectives ... -
Influence of corporate governance on financial performance of cooperative societies: a case of savings and credit cooperative organizations in Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Corporate governance is of great importance for financial performance. In Africa, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have been growing as a strong tool to meet financial needs. This is because, ... -
The appropriateness of WHO influenza B vaccine component to Kenya in 2011-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: In the 1980’s, influenza B viruses were discovered to belong to two evolutionary groupings (B/Victoria/2/87-like viruses and B/Yamagata/16/88-like viruses) that continue to co-circulate globally in the human ... -
Co-circulation of Human Parainfluenza viruses in Kenya, Jan 2013-Sep 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) belong to the paramyxoviridae family. HPIV is the major cause of croup in which type 1 is most frequent cause, followed by type 3 and type 2 respectively. Surveillance has ... -
The Electromagnetic Radiation Mechanism
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)This paper suggested a mechanism for Electromagnetic Radiation (EM - R); the mechanism is based on the Flip - Flop (F - F) of combined Circular Magnetic Field (CMF) and Electric Field (EF) produced by energetic ...
