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Manpower Development In The 21st Century: The Role Of Distance Education
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Generally, education is considered one of the biggest instruments for development; a means for realizing social, cultural, economic and political needs and aspirations. However, in many African educational institutions ... -
Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated With Coffee in Kenya and Factors Influencing their Occurrence, Abundance and Diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Frequent detection of galls on coffee roots has raised concerns of nematodes in coffee production systems in Kenya. This study aimed at determining the occurrence of nematodes associated with coffee in Kenya and the role ... -
Case report of patient with pheochromocytoma presenting with gangrene and Diabetes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-04)INTRODUCTION :A pheochromocytoma is a rare, catecholamine-secreting tumour that may precipitate life-threatening hypertension. The tumour is malignant in 10% of cases but may be cured completely by surgical removal. Because ... -
Serum Vitamin D Profile In Black African Men with Prostate Cancer at Tertiary Referral Facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Considerable epidemiological, in vitro, in vivo and clinical data support an association between vitamin D deficiency and prostate cancer risk and outcome. Few studies have examined t his association ... -
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Dombeya torrida (J.F. Gmel) and Hydnora abyssinica (A. Braun)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The decoction of Dombeya torrida bark is used to treat indigestion while its roots are used for treatment of chest pains and colds. Hydnora abyssinica decoction is used as a cure for throat complaints, as an ... -
Assessment of post harvest grain management operations and their effects on food security of smallholder households in Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was aimed at assessing effects of post-harvest grain management practices on food security in Muhoroni division of Nyando sub county. The objectives of the study were ; to examine the socio economic and ... -
We Dressed Wounds And Touched Hearts”: African Pioneering Nurses And Dressers At The Church Of Scotland Missions In Kenya, 1898-1963
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The establishment of Christian missionary stations and the spread of Christianity, Western education and medical services were possible due to concerted efforts of the White missionaries and African teachers, evangelists ... -
Polymorphisms in Pfmdr1, Pfcrt and Pfnhe1 Genes are Associated with Reduced in vitro Activities of Quinine in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates from Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)In combination with antibiotics, quinine is recommended as the second-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, alternative first-line treatment for severe malaria and for treatment of malaria in the first trimester of ... -
Evaluate The Effect Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi And Rhizobacteria Inoculation On Performance Of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Production of potatoes in Kenya is threatened by diseases, lack of quality potato seeds and low soil fertility. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the contribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate ... -
A GIS-based investigation of the effects of physical access on Primary School enrollment: Case study of Loitokitok Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)Education is considered as one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty, give people opportunities to improve their lives and raise their voice, improve their health, productivity and foster participation in civil ... -
Efficiency Of Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plants In Kenya: A Case Study Of Mombasa Kipevu Treatment Works
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study undertakes to establish the efficiency of Kipevu wastewater treatment works which is located in Mombasa County by analyzing the influent, effluent and storm water that runs adjacent to the treatment ... -
Colonial Vision for Rural Kenya? Case of Community Development Training at the Jeanes School, Kabete, 1945-1961
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Establishment of Jeanes School at Kabete was from the onset a government venture to train men and women whose task was advance the colonial government hegemonic control of the population. This was done mainly through ... -
Communication Of Climate Information To Smallholder Farmers: A Case Study Of Mbeere North, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Communication of climate information is essential for realization of social political and economic development. This study sought to investigate the link involved in communication of climate information to smallholder ... -
Assessment of The Influence Of Climate Change On Smallholder Dairy Productivity In Kosirai, Kenya And Namayumba In Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The influence of climate change in dairy productivity in East Africa is manifested through impacts on fodder production and supply, livestock disease outbreak and water availability for livestock. The overall objective of ... -
Conflicts caused by the presence of informal activities in public urban space the case of Ngara West in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)One half to three quarters of non-agricultural employment in developing countries is to be found in the informal sector. Specifically, these figures amount to 48% in the whole of Africa, 51% in Latin America, 65% in Asia, ... -
Alternative Solid-state Forms of a Potent Antimalarial Aminopyridine: X-ray Crystallographic, Thermal and Solubility Aspects
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)3-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(4-methylsulfonyl phenyl)-pyridin-2-amine (MMP) is a member of a novel class of orally active antimalarial drugs. This aminopyridine molecule has shown potent in vitro antiplasmodial activity ... -
Factors leading to premature deaths of male youths in predominantly Roman catholic church Karuri village, Kiambu County: Christian liberation approach
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is a challenge that the male youths are confronted with that is threatening many of them to useless and hopeless living, subjecting a considerable number of them to unfortunate premature deaths. As it currently ... -
Perceived role of marketing as a determinant of growth among micro, small and medium enterprises in Kenya: A study of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Mavoko, Machakos, County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The growth of the micro sector enterprise is influenced by many factors, which include marketing and personal characteristics of the entrepreneur, as well as the organizational characteristics of the enterprise. Previous ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Aloe Turkanensis For Anticancer Activity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cancer cases are on the increase all over the world including Sub-Saharan countries. In the search for new anticancer drugs, nature remains an excellent source of lead compounds. Among various classes of natural compounds ... -
Ethnicity and political participation in Kenya: a case study of the Nandi 1962 -2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of this research study paper is to determine the role of the Nandi community as a strong political participant in Kenya’s politics and secondly I intend to create the judgment based on retrospective historical ...
