University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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University Of Nairobi 5th Open Day
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The 5th University of Nairobi Open Day is scheduled for May 8th - 10th, 2014 at the Great Court, Main Campus. This will be the fifth time the event is being held since the concept was pioneered in 2008 to create an open ... -
A look at the University of Nairobi Logo
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Did you know that the University of Nairobi Logo is very closely linked to its historical development over a period of 50 years? At the dawn of Kenya’s Independence in 1963, the then Royal College Nairobi, became a ... -
UoN and NEMA hold discourse on Tana River County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Tana River County is set to benefit from outcomes of various research findings which are to inform its policy planning processes in eco-tourism management, conflict resolution, education, agriculture, fisheries, livestock ... -
Occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana production zones in Maragua, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2013)The occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana based farming systems was investigated in Maragua, Kenya. The ultimate aim of the study is to harness the potential of these beneficial fungi in the control ... -
Diversity of nematodes and nematode destroying fungi as influenced by land use in Taita Taveta, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Land intensification is thought to lead to soil degradation and consequently to loss of soil biodiversity. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of land use on nematode community and nematode destroying fungi in Taita ... -
Gynocardin and cyclopentenylglycine in Rawsonialucida
(University of Nairobi, 2001-02)Rawsonia lucida Harw. & Sond. is the type species of Rawsonia , a small genus of Flacourtiaceae represented in tropical Africa. Leaves of the plant were collected in April 1997 in Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya. Voucher ... -
Response Of Sweet Potato Varieties For White Flies Resistance
(2011)Sweet potato is an important food security crop in Kenya. The main sweet potato producing areas in Kenya include Nyanza (52 %), Western (35 %), Eastern (6 %), Rift valley (4 %), Central (2 %), and Coast (2%) provinces. ... -
The Problems facing small urban centres in physical development planning: A Case study of Karatina town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Every time local authorities in Kenya fail to execute their duties effectively and efficiently, shortage of finance is usually given as the reason accounting for this failure. Another reason, and which has led to some ... -
The shared frailty model and the power for heterogeneity tests in multicenter Trials
(University of Nairobi, 2002-09)Heterogeneity between centers in multicenter trials with time to event outcome can be modeled by the frailty proportional hazards model. The majority of the different approaches that have been used to fit frailty models ... -
Computer science education at universities: the case of developing countries
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Fatal obstructive urolithiasis in a 5 months old buck: a case report.
(University of Nairobi,, 204)A case of fatal obstructive urolithiasis was reported in a 5 months old buck of non-descript local breed kept as a pet. The affected animal was noticed to have developed an episodic abdominal distention and anorexia. The ... -
A Study on the relationship between population growth and land values: A Case study of Kisii District, Kenya (1967-87)
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The thesis constitutes a study of land values, population qrowth and the rural land market in Kisii District. It investigates the nature of the Kisii rural land market, the possible causes of high land values and whether ... -
Surface Antigens On Cercariae, Schistosomula And Adult Worms Of Schistosoma Mansoni
(University of Nairobi, 1982-10)Shah J. and Ramasamy R. 1982. Surface antigens on cercariae, schistosomula and adult worms of Schistosoma mansoni. International Journal for Parasitology12: 451–461. The surface protein antigens of Schistosoma mansoni were ... -
Supporting Greater Access To Pre- And Post-Natal Information And Services For Women In Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)We present initial findings of on-going work, which examine pre- and post-natal services available to women in rural Laare, Kenya as well as cell phone appropriation by service providers and consumers as initial steps in ... -
Cross-reacting Surface Antigens On Leishmania Promastigotes
(University of Nairobi, 1983-08)Three strains of Leishmania donovani from America, India and Kenya and a strain of Leishmania mexicana were grown in culture as promastigotes. The parasites werw surface labelled by lactoperoxide-catalysed iodination and ... -
Proteins And Surface Proteins Of Leishmania Promastigotes And Their Possible Relevance To The Characterisation Of Strains
(University of Nairobi, 1981-10)Ramasamy R., Jamnadas H. & Mutinga M.J. 1981. Proteins and surface proteins of Leishmania promastigotes and their possible relevance to the characterisation of strains. International Journal for Parasitology11: 387–390. ... -
A conceptual framework for designing mHealth solutions for developing countries
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Though mHealth is still at its formative stages, it is undeniably the next big thing in addressing healthcare challenges being experienced in developing countries. However, the complexity of implementing mHealth to address ... -
Fosphenytoin For Seizure Prevention In Childhood Coma In Africa: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Purpose We conducted a double-blind trial to determine whether a single intramuscular injection of fosphenytoin prevents seizures and neurologic sequelae in children with acute coma. Methods We conducted this study at ...
