University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 56821-56840 of 116514
-
Dry Spell Analysis And Maize Yields For Two Semi-arid Locations In East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2003-06)High variability in rainfall occurrence and amounts together with high evaporative demand create severe constraints for crop growth and yields in dry sub-humid and semi-arid farming areas in east Africa. Meteorological ... -
Transition Probabilities As Applied In Actuarial Calculations Of Long Term Care Insurance Products
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Long term care refers to services provided to persons who, for one reason or another are unable to carry out activities of daily living. In developing models for pricing LTC insurance products, actuaries have applied, among ... -
A Multi-agent System To Support Ict Based Distance Learning Through Modeling Of Learner Needs: The Case Of Bachelor Of Education At University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In distant learning environments, most learners need feedback from lecturers and administration to support them so as to achieve their learning objectives. However, the feedback that the University of Nairobi distant ... -
Influence Of Television Viewing On Children’s Social Development Among Preschoolers In Thogoto Zone, Kikuyu District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was intended to explore the influence of television viewing on preschool children‟s social development in Thogoto Zone, Kikuyu District, Kiambu County, Kenya. The research formulated study questions about the ... -
Factors Influencing The Empowerment Of Female Immigrant Workers In The Informal Sector Of Eastleigh Area, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors that influence the empowerment of female immigrant workers in the informal sector in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The area is bustling with businesses conducted mainly by ... -
Factors influencing the Sustainability Of Hiv/aids Control Strategies by Non-governmental organizations in Kenya: A case of Kibera Slums, Laini Saba ward in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The HIV/AIDS scourge continues to take its toll all over the world. Africa in particular remains the global epicenter for the disease accounting for the high cases of HIV reported around the world. In Kenya, the latest ... -
Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Rhizobia Isolates From Rwandan Soils On Common Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The overall objective of this study was to identify superior strains of native rhizobia associated with beans and establish their suitability for use as bean inoculants. Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to ... -
Factors Influencing Conflict Resolution In Kenya:a Case Of Baragoi Sub County Of Samburu County
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Conflicts are common phenomena in many regions of the world especially in dry lands, which are endowed with scarce natural resources. The demographic consequences of conflict and violence in the developing world are receiving ... -
Soil erosion and reservoir sedimentation: a case study of Nguu Tatu catchment.
(University Of Nairobi, 2000)The types, patterns and rates of soil erosion within the sub-humid tropical Nguu Tatu catchment in north-east Mombasa District, Kenya, was studied and the impact of soil erosion on water quality and quantity in reservoirs ... -
Perspectives of predictive epidemiology and early warning systems for Rift Valley fever in Garissa, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is an arthropod-borne viral zoonosis with a potential global threat to domestic animals and humans. Climate variability is recognized as one of the major drivers contributing RVF epidemics and ... -
Anti-Proliferative Activities of Centella Asiatica Extracts on Human Respiratory Epithelial Cells in vitro
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Centella asiatica or "pegaga" is well known for its ability in promoting wound healing. This study focused on the effect of Centella asiatica on the proliferation of human respiratory epithelial (RE) cells. RE cells were ... -
Admissibility Clause and the Dilemma facing the ICC in the War of Gaza of 2014
This researched article aimed to reveal some of the key legal challenges facing the international criminal justice system. The Arab-Israeli war, Israel Palestinian War, Israel-Hamas War, Israel versus Islam nations in the ... -
A community survey to evaluate the level of utilization of antenatal and delivery services in Teso District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Background: Skilled delivery and antenatal services utilization are essential for the improvement of maternal and child health. However in rural Kenya settings and the country as a whole, utilization of this health service ... -
Determinants Of Sustainability Of Community Water Projects In Kieni East District, Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Access to safe and sufficient water is essential for the sustenance of human well being and is a basic human need. Meeting basic human needs is an equity requirement. Statistics reveal that about 17 millions Kenyans, 43% ... -
Modeling of Wholesale Prices for Selected Vegetables Using Time Series Models in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Price forecasting is more sensitive with vegetable crops due to their highly nature of perishability and seasonality and is often used to make better-informed decisions and to manage price risk. Further, to improve ... -
Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulolytic Bacteria From Soils Excavated From Geothermal Wells Along The Kenyan Rift Valley
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cellulolytic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible for much of the cellulose degradation in soils. Despite this vast number of cellulase producers, there is a deficiency of microorganisms that can ... -
Occurrence Of Aflatoxin Contamination On Maize In The Lower Eastern Kenya And Evaluation Of Superabsorbent Polymers In Its Management
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Food and feed safety has been a major concern in most countries in the recent times as more knowledge is being generated on the occurrence of natural toxins in foodstuffs and edible plant species. Among the natural toxins, ... -
Study Of Antimicrobial, Phytochemical And Toxicological Properties Of Selected Plants Used In The Management Of Sexually Transmitted Infections In Samburu County, Kenya
(2014)According to World Health Organization (WHO), the traditional systems of medicine provide primary health care for over 80% of the world population. Antimicrobial resistance is now a major pitfall in the use of conventional ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Inclusive Learning Programme In Primary Schools For Learners With Hearing Impairements: A Case Of Mbeere South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The Kenya Vision 2030 aims at achieving a globally competitive and quality education, training and research for sustainable development. The Vision 2030 recognizes the role of integrating all special needs education into ... -
Factors Influencing The Completion Time Of Water Projects In Water Service Boards In Kenya: A Case Of Athi Water Services Board, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to investigate on factors influencing completion time of water projects in Water Service Boards in Kenya from contractor, client and consultants‟ perspectives during the construction phase. The study was ...
