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Factors Influencing Implementation Of Adult Education Curriculum In Imenti North District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence implementation of adult education curriculum in Imenti North. The objectives of the study were; analyze the extent of availability of instructional ... -
Effect Of Controphic Species On Natural Population Dynamics Of Malaria Mosquito Larvae On Rusinga Island
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Controphic species are organisms that share the same trophic levels within an ecosystem. Ecological theory and empirical research show that controphic species affect mosquito larval populations through predation or ... -
Headteachers' Conflict Management Styles In Building Teachers' Teamwork In Public Secondary Schools In Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The purpose of the study was to investigate how various headteachers' conflict management styles affect development of teachers' teamwork in public secondary schools in Gichugu Division. The level of conflict focused was ... -
Sodium Thiosulphate, A Novel Electrocatalyst In The Electrosynthesis Of Electronically Conducting Polymer-Polythiophene
(2014):In this paper we report on the electrosynthesis of polythiophene from aqueous media with sulphuric acid as the supporting electrolyte. The redox features of polythiophene on a bare carbon graphite working electrode ... -
Monitoring spatial-temporal variability of aerosol over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03-25)This study sought to investigate the spatial and temporal variations of aerosols over Kenya based on Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) satellite sensor Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) data for the period ... -
Impact Of Social Cultural Practices On Gender Disparity In Girls' Participation In Primary Education - Isibania Division Kuria West District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)In spite of Kenya's national aim to achieve Education for All, basic education remains an elusive dream for many Kenyans, particularly girls in the rural areas. This study investigated the impact of social cultural ... -
Effect Of Information Communication Technology On Efficiency Of Electronic Fund Transfer In Kenya ( Case Study Of Mpesa-safaricom)
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)Firms have to respond strategically to environmental factors in order to be sustainable (Hamel &Prahalad, 1993). One of the environmental influences to a business arises from ICT. Increased competition threatens the ... -
Factors Influencing The Teacher In Effective Curriculum Implementation In Public Secondary Schools In Mbooni West District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Teachers in public secondary schools in Kenya can improve the performance of their learners through effective curriculum implementation in their schools. This process is however limited due to the prevailing conditions ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and target organ damage in outpatient hypertensive patients seen at the Kenyatta national hospital
(2003)BACKGROUND Hypertension is a well-established, common and powerful predisposing factor for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure and renal failure.Furthermore hypertension seldom occurs in ... -
Determinants of antibiotic dose adjustment in patients with chronic kidney disease at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ... -
Cardiovascular risk factor profiles of black Africans undergoing coronary angiography at the Nairobi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Coronary artery disease is a growing epidemic on the African Continent. Indeed, over the last thirty years morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease have increased rapidly in developing countries. I The risk ... -
Electro-Characterization of Polypyrolle Electrosynthesized on a Montmorillonite Host-Matrix, in Aqueous Media Containing Sulphuric Acid as Supporting Electrolyte
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper polypyrolle has been electrosynthesised from an aqueous media containing the pyrolle monomer and sulphuric acid as the supporting electrolyte. The redox properties of polypyrolle on carbon graphite working ... -
Electrochemical Characterization of Amoxycillin, a Broad Spectrum Antibiotic on a Bentonite Host Matrix, Using Cyclic Voltammetry
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper we report on the redox properties of amoxycillin , a broad spectrum anti biotic. on a bentonite modified working electrode. The CV obtained with ethanol is well defined and quasi reversible suggesting fast ... -
Features of Atherosclerosis in the Tunica Adventitia of Coronary and Carotid Arteries in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Histologic changes which occur in the tunica adventitia during initiation, progression, and complications of atherosclerosis are seldom reported. This study aimed at describing the features of atherosclerosis in the tunica ... -
Analysis of farmers’ preferences for Biofuel investments for livelihood diversification in Kenya:
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Evaluation Of Sugar-based Feeding Stimulants’ Effect On Imidacloprid (confidor® 70wg), Commonly Used To Control Thrips In Chillies (capsicum Annum).
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Thrips have become a major worldwide problem in agriculture particularly in horticulture, with their pest status seemingly increasing on a wide range of crops. Two field experiments were conducted in two seasons to evaluate ... -
Surface Modified Electrodes Used In Cyclic Voltammetric Profiling Of Quinine An Anti - Malarial Drug
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In this paper electrochemical profiling of quinine, an effective anti - malarial drug administered to humans, was done using primarily the very versatile el ectrochemical technique - cyclic voltammetry. In ... -
An Assessment Of Community Based Drought Cycle Management As A Strategy For Disaster Risk Reduction: The Case Of Community Drought Cycle Management In Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Drought is a slow-onset, creeping natural hazard that is a normal part of climate for virtually all regions of the world. Importantly, drought results in serious economic, social, and environmental impacts (Wilhite, ... -
Riparian Zone Conservation In A Changing Urban Land Use Environment: A Case Of Nairobi River Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Riparian zones are vegetated strips of land located on each side of a watercourse or adjacent to a stationary water body. Ideally, the attributes of a riparian zone should include among others uninterrupted continuum of ... -
Surface Modified Electrode Used In The Electro-analysis Of N-Acetyl P-Aminophenol- A Pharmaceutical Drug
(2014): In this paper we report on the electrochemical behavior of paracetamol or N-acetyl-p-aminophenol. In the electro-analysis bare carbon graphite and bentonite modified working electrode has been used in conjunction ...
