University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Planning for Housing the Economically Weak Section of the Urban Population a Case Study of Selected Site and Service Schemes in Nairobi
(1977)The provision of housing for low-income people is one of the major problems facing the local authorities in this country. Site and Service Scheme approach is being applied as a means of alleviating the shortage of housing ... -
Finishes and fittings in Nairobi Primary Schools
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A Comparative Study of Embelia Schiperi and Embelia Keniensis on Blood Glucose and Triglycerides in Normal and Epinephrine- Induced Hyperglycemic Mice
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Intraperitoneal administration of the methanol extract of Embelia schiperi (ES) to normal mice caused a significant decrease in blood glucose (p < 0.01) and a significant increase in triglycerides 4 hours after administration ... -
The lymphatic system of the testis of the goat
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Buruburu housing project: A post occupancy evaluation study
(University Of Nairobi, 2006-08)Since Kenya gained its independence in 1963, new residential-estates and renovations have been planned, designed constructed and occupied. Yet, to date, very few of these developments have been evaluated against ... -
Activity of 6-Pentadecylsalicylic Acid from Ozoroa insignis Against Marine Crustaceans
(University of Nairobi, 2002)Bioassay-guided fractionation of the dichloromethane extract from twigs of Ozoroa insignis using Artemia salina larvae as a model led to the isolation of 6-pentadecylsalicylic acid as the active principle. This is the first ... -
Planning for bicycle public transport in rural areas: A Case of Butula Division, Busia District.
(University Of Nairobi, 2001)The study intended to provide a rational basis for the development of practical rural transportation policies. Until recently, it had been assumed that the expansion of a rural road network and the acquisition of motorized ... -
Structural Elucidation of New Flavanones Isolated from Erythrina abyssinica
(University of Nairobi, 1996)Three new prenylated flavanones, abyssinin I (1), II (2), and III (3), have been isolated from the African medicinal plant Erythrina abyssinica, together with six known flavanones. The structural elucidation of 1−3 by ... -
A Benzochromene from the Roots of Pentas Bussei
(University of Nairobi, 2002)A new homoprenylated benzochromene, methyl-5,10-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-3-methyl-3-[4-methyl-3-pentenyl]-3H-benzo[f]chromene-9-carboxylate (1), was isolated from the roots of Pentas bussei, collected from Kenya. The structure ... -
Faculty of Mineral Resources
(University Of Nairobi, 1976-06)b) The design of the faculty of Mineral Resources has been centred on the following parameters: 01. Relationship of faculty to other parts of University. 02. The social relationship between students and staff. 03. ... -
Neurotrophic And Antileukemic Daphnane Diterpenoids From Synaptolepis Kirkii
(University of Nairobi, 2002-10)Biological assay guided fractionation of a dichloromethane extract of Synaptolepis kirkii led to the isolation of four new and five known daphnane-type diterpene orthoesters, whose structure was established by spectroscopic ... -
Chemical Constituents And Biological Activities Of Zanthoxylum Usambarense
(University of Nairobi, 2002-02)Bioassay-guided fractionation of the dichloromethane extracts of the roots and the bark of Zanthoxylum usambarense led to the isolation of two physiologically active compounds, i.e. canthin-6-one 1 (fungicide) and pellitorine ... -
UoN challenged to maintain leadership in the region
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The government has challenged the University of Nairobi to take up a leadership role in higher education in the region and improve on its current good ranking its peers. This was said by the Cabinet Secretary of ... -
Students challenged to go beyond ordinary duties
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Students have been challenged to go beyond ordinary duties and responsibilities and make a difference in society. This was the highlight of a lecture by Dr. Deqo Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Hawa Abdi Foundation ... -
Kirkinine, a New Daphnane Orthoester with Potent Neurotrophic Activity from Synaptolepis kirkii
(University of Nairobi, 2000)The bioassay-guided fractionation of a dichloromethane extract from the roots of Synaptolepis kirkii using neuronal viability as a model allowed the isolation of the new daphnane orthoester kirkinine (1a) as a powerful ... -
The impact of villagisation on rural development:Acase study of Iramba District Tanzania
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Effects of urbanization on the use and control of land: A Case of Ngong fringe
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-08)One of the most significant dynamics impacting on Kenyan society is rapid urbanization. The growth of urban centres across the country is proof of this process and is now an accepted fact. Yet the track record of Kenyan ... -
Factors affecting community action and upgrading programmes in Kisumu low income residential settlement
(1984)In recent years the question of adequate shelter for every family has taken the forefront in national policy discussions. The high population growth rate coupled with the shifts in the population due to rural to urban ...
