University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Marker assisted breeding to transfer striga resistance in sorghum from a mapped donor source n13 to a farmer preferred Kenyan variety ochuti
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The genus striga (Orobanchaceae) causes substantial losses in sorghum [(Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production in sub- Saharan Africa. Yield losses in Western Kenya can range from 20 % in low infested areas to 100 % in ... -
Effectiveness of Ikotoilets in adressing sanitation among public toilets users in Nairobi central business district in Kenya
(2014-08-29)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Ikotoilets in addressing sanitation among public toilets users in the Nairobi Central Business District(NCBD). -
Influence of entrepreneurial training on performance of youth enterprises: a case of stryde project in Nyeri county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Growth of youth entrepreneurship is in line with the National Development Agenda by the government. The Agenda seeks to instill rapid and sustained economic growth, and reduce the high incidence of poverty through ... -
School based factors influencing urban refugee students’ access to public secondary education in Kamukunji district, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study investigated school based factors influencing urban refugee access to public secondary school in Kamukunji District Nairobi County. The objectives of the study were: To determine whether the language of instruction ... -
Anthropometric measurements in children with congenital heart disease at Kenyatta National Hospital (1985-1986).
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Heights, weights, skinfold thicknesses as well as head, chest, and mid upper arm circumferences of 175 children with congenital heart disease, aged 0-12 years, attending the paediatric cardiology clinic at Kenyatta National ... -
Epidemiology of rheumatic heart disease among primary school children in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989-05)A community survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in Kenyan children in all primary schools in 2 sublocations in Western Kenya. In total, 3631 children (97% school attendance) aged ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of H.i.v. Positive Post-natal Mothers On Breastfeeding In Ijara District, North Eastern Province.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-08)This research will be carried out in the North Eastern Province of Kenya to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV positive post-natal mothers towards breastfeeding. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study ... -
Influence Of Health Care Providers On Clients Selection Of Intrauterine Devices As A Method Of Family Planning In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Intra uterine device (IUD) is a reversible long-term method of contraception. Effectiveness is close t0100% since controlled studies find failure rates of 1-3%.lt is a safe method of family planning but it's not being ... -
Establishing The Socio Economic Factors That Contribute To Cholera Outbreaks In Turkana South District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. One gets it by drinking un-boiled water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. It is treated by use ... -
Factors Contributing To The Mortality Of Low Birth Weight Infants In The New Born Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010-01)This is a retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study based on determining factors contributing to low birth weight infant (LBWI) deaths in Kenya. About 15.5% of all infants born worldwide (20 million) are born with ... -
ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction: Empirical Evidence from East and Southern Africa
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Factors Influencing Implementation Of Recommendations Gained From Continuing Nursing Education In Clinical Pratice By Nurses In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-08)Studies have shown that there is a widespread emphasis of continuing nursing education (CNE).There is an increase in number of seminars, workshops and conferences to improve and promote clinical practice guidelines and to ... -
Pharmacy Services In Post Devolution Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 requires county governments to establish and manage county pharmacies. Alongside other health services, pharmaceutical services are among the most devolved functions from national government ... -
The effect of early childhood education on childrean social-emotional development
(2014-08-25)This investigation was seen offering the ''best case scenariol'' looking at potential contributionof high qualityschool based pre-school program. -
Teacher's perception of public primary school headteachers administrative practices in Ijara district
(2014-08-25)The purpose of this study is to analyze the teachers' perception of primary school headteachers' management practices. The management practices selected for the study are time management; leadership practices decision-making, ... -
Gumboro Disease Outbreaks Cause High Mortality Rates in Indigenous Chickens in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Infectious bursal disease is a disease of economic importance which affects all types of chickens and causes variable mortality. To establish the importance of this disease in the indigenous chickens in Kenya a comparative ... -
Design and Evaluation of Solar Grain Dryer with a Back-up Heater
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)The aim of the study was to design and construct a solar grain dryer integrated with a simple biomass burner using locally available materials. This was to address the limitations of the natural sun drying for example drying ... -
An Investigation Into Low‐temperature Nitrogen Plasma Environment Effect On The Content Of Polyphenols During Withering In Made Kenyan Tea
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Low-temperature nitrogen plasma (LTNP) was used to wither green tea leaf to study its effect on the polyphenol content. Using a dielectric barrier discharge chamber to provide the LTNP environment, green tea leaf was ... -
Combining, Earliness, Short Anthesis To Silking Interval And Yield Based Selection Indices Under Intermittent Water Stress To Select For Drought Tolerant Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Maize , the most important staple crop in Kenya , is affected by drought stress at flowering period leading to low yields. Past studies at CIMMYT have demonstrated that a short Anthesis to Silking Interval (ASI) is ... -
Ein Fall von Ophthalmomyiasis interna in Kenia*
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)An unusual case of ophthalmomyiasis is reported, in which two living fly larvae were observed inside the patient's eye. One larva was removed from the anterior chamber by paracentesis; the other was destroyed on the retina ...
