University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Evolution of the α -L-fucosidase into an α -L-transfucosidase from Thermotoga maritime into transfucosidase
(University of Nairobi, 2006) -
Kenya Population Situation Analysis
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-07)The developing countries like Kenya which are still struggling to meet the needs of rapidly growing populations, large shares of the populations are vulnerable to food insecurity ,water shortages , weather related disasters ... -
conversion de glycosidas es en transglycosidases par evolution dirigee
(University of Nairobi, 2006) -
policies on opioids hinder treatment of severe pain conditions in Kenya.
(College of Health sciences, 2008) -
2014-University of Nairobi workers threaten to down tools
(The People, 09-01-14) -
ICT for Linking Farmers to Markets
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Regional Workshop on an Integrated Policy Approach to Commercializing Smallholder Maize Production in Eastern Africa
(2012)Agriculture continues to be a significant sector in the economies of Eastern Africa countries. It contributes between 20 –30% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for most of the countries in the region, and offers ... -
What could a strengthened right to health bring to the post-2015 health development agenda?: interrogating the role of the minimum core concept in advancing essential global health needs
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-01)Background Global health institutions increasingly recognize that the right to health should guide the formulation of replacement goals for the Millennium Development Goals, which expire in 2015. However, the right to ... -
Microbial Quality of Unregulated Herbal Medicinal Products in Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: The use of herbal medicines is global, with the majority of the world’s population depending on traditional medicines, particularly herbal remedies for their primary healthcare needs. In Kenya, it is estimated ... -
Growth and development of the cassava predatory mite Typhlodromalus aripo (Acari: Phytoseiidae) under different relative humidity regimes
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)The effect of relative humidity regimes on the development and growth of the various development stages of the predacious mite Typhlodromalus aripo (Acari: Phytoseiidae) was studied in the laboratory at a constant temperature ... -
Carbamoylation correlates of cyanate neuropathy and cyanide poisoning: relevance to the biomarkers of cassava cyanogenesis and motor system toxicity
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-02)We sought to elucidate the protein carbamoylation patterns associated with cyanate neuropathy relative to cyanide poisoning. We hypothesized that under a diet deficient in sulfur amino acids (SAA), the carbamoylation pattern ... -
Molecular detection and genetic characterization of kobuviruses and astroviruses in asymptomatic local pigs in East Africa
(University of Nairobi., 2013-12)In this study, swine fecal specimens (n = 251) collected from nursing and weaned piglets raised under smallholder production systems were screened for the presence of kobuviruses by RT-PCR. Porcine kobuviruses were detected ... -
Uhakiki wa tamthilia ya Amezidi kama kazi ya kiubwege
(2014-02-25)Tasnifu hii naitabarukia mamangu mpendwa Mary Nyaboke Magare. "Mama umeteseka, umesononeka na umeaibishwa kwa sababu ya malezi yako mema. Naomba usilie mama. Mtoto wangu Lilian aliyezaliwa tarehe kumi julai mwaka huu ... -
Exploring the use of mobile phone technology for the enhancement of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program in Nyanza, Kenya: a qualitative study
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-05)Background Community-based mobile phone programs can complement gaps in clinical services for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in areas with poor infrastructure and personnel shortages. However, ... -
Is it Time to Abandon Stavudine? The Safety and Tolerability of Low Dose Stavudine versus Zidovudine in Urban Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: Stavudine (d4T) and zidovudine (AZT) form the backb one of the most commonly used first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens in K enya. In 2012, more than 60 % of patients undergoin ... -
Mwingiliano Wa Fani Na Maudhui Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02-25) -
Effectiveness of personalised, home-based nutritional counselling on infant feeding practices, morbidity and nutritional outcomes among infants in Nairobi slums: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-27)Background Nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life (during pregnancy and the first two years) is critical for child growth and survival. Poor maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) practices are widely ...
