University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The impact of enhanced nutritional and feeding practices on growth and health of dairy calves in Mukurweini District of Kenya
(2013)A pilot observational study and randomized control feeding trial were conducted in Mukurweini District, Nyeri County, Kenya over a period of eight weeks between May and August 2012, to determine the effects of nine feed ... -
The Prospects Of Enhanced Space Science Training In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)To a limited extent, space exploration has been conducted in Kenya for almost the last two decades through a joint project (San Marco Project) between the Government of Kenya and the Government of Italy. Other space science ... -
The prevalence of the major rhesus antigens in donor blood at the National Blood Transfusion Centre- Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background In transfusion medicine, the Rhesus blood group system is the most important system after the ABO blood group. It is relevant in many clinical specialities such as obstetrics and neonatology as well as general ... -
Space science education in the African continent
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Through measurement and interpretation of the spectral, spatial and temporal variations in electromagnetic emissions and reflections from the Earth's surface, important information related to natural resources can be ... -
Instructional Challenges Facing Learners With Disability in Kenya: a Case Study of Kibwezi District, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2011-08)This study is on the instructional challenges facing learners with disability in Kibwezi District, Makueni County. It contends that to ensure that learners with disability are not denied access to education because of ... -
Investigating the Challenges of Implementing Guidance and Counseling Interventions in Mount Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)The need for guidance and counseling as a practice has been documented worldwide. Diverse range of learning needs of young people requires an equally diverse range of G&C training provisions (UNESCO-20IO). While many ... -
Estimation of climatic parameters from solar indices using ground based data from Kenya, East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The daily meteorological data of relative humidity, maximum, minimum, and average temperatures obtained from five stations of the Kenya Meteorological Department over the period 1986 to 2005 were filtered and reduced to ... -
A Survey Of Causes Of Carcass And Organ Condemnations Of Livestock Slaughtered In Three Abattoirs In South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A survey was conducted in three abattoirs in South Sudan. The study was designed to provide epidemiological and economic data that can be used for surveillance purposes and importantly for disease control programmes in ... -
Characterization and transport of aerosols over equatorial eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2001-09)Measurements of the composition of aerosol partitioned into two size fractions, fine (particle aerodynamic equivalent diameter, dp <= 2.5 mum) and coarse (2.5 < dp <= 10 mum) were made at a high-altitude site over equatorial ... -
Topography of Aortic Bifurcation in a Black Kenyan Population
(2014)Topography of aortic bifurcation is important for gynaecologists, surgeons and radiologists operating in the retroperitoneal area, in order for them to minimize vascular injury. It also influences the occurrence of ... -
Variations in the Position and Length of the Vermiform Appendix in a Black Kenyan Population
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)Background. Topography of the appendix influences its mobility, degree of mobilization of the cecum, and need for additional muscle splitting during appendectomy. Although appendectomy is a common surgical procedure, there ... -
Structure and evolution of the Kenya Rift Valley
(University of Nairobi, 1971)Geological evidence makes possible a reconstruction of events since Miocene times, with about 10 km of crustal separation and the pressure beneath the central rift of an upward intrusion from the mantle. -
Developing a Geodatabase for rural electrification authority case study: part of Machakos county
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Prevalence of Mastitis and Effectiveness of Mastitis Control in Dairy Cattle in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study assessed prevalence of mastitis and effectiveness of mastitis control in dairy cattle in Mathira constituency. Data regarding occurrence of mastitis, farmers' current practices in mastitis control, and administering ... -
Chemical Properties, Initial Microbial Populations And Survival Of Rhizobia In Peat, Vermiculite And Filtermud.
(University of Nairobi, 1998)Carrier materials are an important component of legume inoculants, especially in protecting the rhizobia. Selected physical and chemical properties, initial microbial populations (bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi) and ... -
Exploring Below Ground Complementarity In Agroforestry Using Sap Flow And Root Fractal Techniques
(University of Nairobi, 1998-11)Indices of shallow rootedness and fractal methods of root system study were combined with sapflow monitoring to determine whether these ‘short-cut’ methods could be used to predict tree competition with crops and complementarity ... -
Impact of Agricultural Programs on Dairy Farmers (a Case Study of Kass Audiences in Uasin Gishu County)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)There is no doubt that agriculture is back on the development agenda. But despite the promises and the rhetoric from governments worldwide, investment in agriculture and rural development is still lagging. Communication ... -
Assessment on the Quality and Influence of Tropical Storage Conditions on Amoxicillin Formulations Marketed in Ethiopia
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Influence of institutional capacity on students' academic performance in internal examinations in public secondary schools in Ndanai Division Sotik District
(2013)This study sought to investigate the influence of institutional capacity on students' academic performance in internal examinations in public secondary schools in Ndanai division, Sotik district. The study was guided by ...
