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Comparative Profitability Of Pork Butcher Businesses In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)Objective: The purpose was to determine the profitability of pig butcher enterprises selling cooked and raw pork from butcher shops in two districts of Western Kenya. Materials and methods: Butchers from two sublocations ... -
Challenges facing implementation of gender mainstreaming in selected government ministries in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges facing the implementation of gender mainstreaming in selected government ministries. The study was carried out in Nairobi County and had the following objectives: ... -
Contamination Levels Of Wastewater, Re-used For Irrigation, Soils And Vegetables Under The Irrigation
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Due to scarcity of water, Kenya, as in many other countries, uses wastewater extensively for irrigation. This study was carried out to evaluate levels of contamination of the Kenyan wastewater, the irrigated vegetables ... -
Overview of the Pig Sub-sector in Kenya
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Prevalence and Predisposing Factors to Diseases of Domestic Rabbits in Kenya.
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Prevalence Molecular Characterization and Drug Susceptibility of Zoonotic Recurrent and Co-infectious Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Western Kenya
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Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia In 3 Canines, A Challenge To Management
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)This paper reports 3 cases of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in dogs presented to the Small animal Clinic, of the University of Nairobi over a period of 5 years. The patients presented with sudden onset of dyspnea associated ... -
Use of eco-friendly strategies in suppression of root-knot nematodes in french bean (phaseolus vulgaris) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) is one of the major pests infecting French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) which is an important vegetable crop for export in Kenya and a potential income earner to smallholder farmers. ... -
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among HIV infected women at Rwanda military hospital: a cross-sectional descriptive study.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and it is ranked second to cancer of the breast in developing countries whereas in developed countries cervical cancer is ranked fifth. Studies now ... -
A Manual on Microscopic Anatomy
(University of Nairobi Press, 1990)A proper understanding of any branch of science requires familiarity with the tools and methods used to study the subject. This manual acts as a guide to the microscopic study of histological materials, based on the ... -
Analysis of the role of civil society in peace building of post conflict South Sudan after signing of comprehensive peace agreement:2005-2012
(2013)This study is an assessment of the role of civil society groups in peace building in South Sudan after the signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). It seeks to analyze how local, national and international dynamics ... -
Prostate Cancer
(University of Nairobi Press, 2007)Prostate Cancer – All individuals are prone to developing one form of cancer or another in a lifetime. However, a good proportion of cancers are curable if detected early and treated appropriately. If diagnosed late, ... -
Application of GIS and remote sensing in land use zoning: case study: Turkana County
(2014)Turkana County is a County in Kenya which spans 71,597.8 km² making it the largest County in Kenya and has a population of approximately 855,399 (Government of Kenya, 2010). It is bordered by the countries of Uganda to ... -
My Native Roots: A Family Story
(2009)In My Native Roots: A Family Story, Dr. J.B. Wanjui traces his roots to six generations down the line. He regrets that today’s grandparents, like him, rarely find time to pass on folklore. He considers this book his own ... -
Design and field testing Savonius wind pump in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1996-05)We present here improvements in the wind-scoop geometry and efficiency of a doublestark Savonius rotor, developed through a series of wind tunnel and field testing in East Africa. On an aerodynamic performance basis, the ... -
Non-destructive XRF analysis of Nigerian and Kenyan clays
(University of Nairobi, 1997-04)Nigerian and Kenyan clays were analysed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) technique and thirteen elements (Ca, Ti, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb and Pb) were detected. The health implications, ... -
Linking social and pathogen transmission networks using microbial genetics in giraffe (Giraffa cameJopardalis)
(British Ecological Society, 2013)Although network analysis has drawn considerable attention as a promising tool for disease ecology, empirical research has been hindered by limitations in detecting the occurrence of pathogen transmission (who transmitted ... -
Some Observations of Rotational Remanent Magnetization
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Strategy implementation in community-based projects in Kitui County of Kenya
(2013)Organizations are today operating in a very volatile environment. Competition is intense than even befo~e. Organizations are globalizing in quest for new markets and to expand their market share. In order to survive and ...
