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Optimizing viable leukocyte sampling from the female genital tract for clinical trials: an international multi-site study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Functional analysis of mononuclear leukocytes in the female genital mucosa is essential for understanding the immunologic effects of HIV vaccines and microbicides at the site of HIV exposure. However, the ... -
Rotavirus G and P types circulating in the eastern region of Kenya: predominance of G9 and emergence of G12 genotypes.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization has recommended that rotavirus (RV) vaccines be included in all national immunization programs as part of a strategy to control RV-associated diarrheal diseases. Hospital-based ... -
Naturally occurring protease inhibitor resistance mutations and their frequencies in HIV proviral sequences of drug-naïve sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01-07)Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 69% of the people living with HIV globally. An estimated 1,600,000 Kenyans are living with HIV-1. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has saved 9 million life-years in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, ... -
Urban Agriculture as an authentic urban land use in Kenya: A case study of Komarock estate
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Urban Agriculture (UA) is one of the ways that residents in the urban areas employ as a means to complement their food supply. UA is a common phenomenon within and around the urban areas in Kenya and other countries. The ... -
Make Kenya strong, Mzee tells 1891 graduates
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The Gandhi memorial board, membership as at 24th October, 1956
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Seroprevalence of measles IgG among HIV-1-infected and uninfected Kenyan adults.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)Despite global efforts to reduce measles incidence, outbreaks continue to occur in developing countries where HIV-1-infected adults represent a vulnerable population. Immunization campaigns have targeted children, although ... -
Assessment Of Feeding Practices And The Nutritional Status Of Children Aged 0 -36 Months In Yatta Division, Kitui District
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)MaInutrition is a multifaceted problem and among the underlying causes is infant and young child feeding practices+ The low rate of exclusive breast feeding for six months is a contributor to the future health status of ... -
Infection Control And Prevention Practices In Public Maternity Units In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)Study objective was to establish the status of infection control and prevention practices in maternity units within public hospitals in Nairobi, Kiambu and Thika districts of Kenya. Study design was descriptive ... -
Recruitment Practices, Job Satisfaction and Employee Retention in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2008)This study was a survey whose objective was to determine the relationship between recruitment practices, job satisfaction and employee retention in the Kenyan manufacturing sector. The data was collected using questionnaires ... -
Responses by Kenya Revenue Authority (Kra) to the Challenges in the Implementation of the Customs’ Reforms and Modernization (Crm)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)This study seeks to determine how KRA implemented the Customs Reforms and Modernization Program, the challenges KRA encountered in implementing the reforms and modernization initiatives and how KRA responded to ... -
Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai on the Environment, the War in Iraq, Debt, and Women's Equality: Interview with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! …
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Today on this International Women's Day, we spend the hour with Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and first environmentalist to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Her life story is a remarkable one. Wangari Maathai ... -
Relationship Between Level of Implementation of Cma Guidelines on Corporate Governance and Profitability of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)The objectives of this study were to establish the level of implementation of CMA guidelines on corporate governance by companies listed on the NSE and to establish the relationship between level of implementation of the ... -
Sustained Development, Democracy, and Peace in Africa
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University pays tribute to eminent scholar and former chairman of council
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The University of Nairobi community is saddened by the death of a distinguished scholar, researcher and former administrator Prof. David Peter Simon Wasawo. He died at the age of 91. Prof. Wasawo’s illustrious academic ... -
Ford Foundation Vice-President visits University
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The University of Nairobi (UoN) recognizes the importance of establishing and enhancing collaborative linkages based on mutual understanding, equal partnership and reciprocity with institutions. During a courtesy call by ... -
1994- Dr. Karanja; Paragon of prudence in his service to Kenya
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2002-Too much freedom a danger to students, says Don
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2003-Vasities challenged; link courses to job market, says Saitoti
(the standard, 2003)
