University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Eastern African Literature in the 21st Century: Achievements, Challenges and Perspectives
(The Nairobi Journal of Literature, 2022-11-08) -
Effectiveness of Isobaric Bupivacaine Saddle Blocks in Pelvic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Saddle anaesthesia entails a selective spinal anaesthetic technique that directs a small dose of local anaesthetic towards sacral and coccygeal nerve roots, ideal for short gynaecological and urological surgery. ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Diversification of Livelihood Strategies on Agricultural Production and Household Income in Nyamira County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Farming as a source of income for rural households has failed to solely sustain livelihoods. Consequently, there has always been a need for diversification into off-farm activities and which often is not a panacea. Livelihood ... -
The Association Between Substance Use Disoders and Employement Status Among Patients on Treatment and Follow Up in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a chronic problem among substance users and are usually associated with poor outcomes in employment. Persons with substance use disorders commonly experience socioeconomic ... -
A Cognified Distributed System for Livestock Diseases: Case of Pastoral Communities in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, the livestock sector experience an unexpected outbreak of contagious diseases that led to the loss of animals and decreased productivity in live cattle. This impacts the livelihoods of pastoral communities, ... -
Analysis of African Communalism as a Determinant of Ethical Values: the Case of Primary Education in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Ethical values, a fundamental aspect of human life, govern the choice between doing good or bad. Recently, there has been an increase in cases of unethical behaviour among school going children both at the primary level ... -
Microplastic Pollution Along the Kenya Coast in the Western Indian Ocean (Wio), Region
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Plastics enter the ocean inform of either large debris or microplastics that are a product of breakdown from the large debris or are primarily microplastics such as beads used in beauty products. Plastic pollution impacts ... -
Resting Behaviour of African Malaria Vectors in an Era of High Indoor Insecticide Use
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) represent powerful tools for controlling malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. The success of these interventions relies on their ability to inhibit ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In every organization, the key organizational resources are usually the personnel and a committed workforce. In the educational setting, teachers are the most important pedagogical resources and their satisfaction must be ... -
Integrating Climate Change and Adaptation Processes Into Hydropower Development in Sondu Miriu River Basin in Kenya Under Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The hydropower production from the two-existing run-of-river hydropower projects on the Sondu Miriu river are vulnerable to rainfall variability and requires proper understanding of the climate change trends and policies ... -
The Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Major External Structural Birth Defects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major external structural birth defects are defined as developmental abnormalities of intrauterine origin that are present at or soon after birth detectable visually during physical examinations and have ... -
Influence of Educational Costs on Students’ Participation Rate in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kicukiro and Ruhango Districts, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite the Rwandan government's effort to improve the quality of education by increasing the participation of students in public boarding secondary schools, little attention is given to the amount of money that government ... -
Attaining Gender Equity for Inclusive Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This paper critically examines the concept of gender equity and the role it can play in achievement of inclusive development in Kenya. Despite its importance and constitutional recognition, gender equity is an ideal that ... -
Securing the Realisation of Environmental and Social Rights for Persons With Disabilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promotes the development agenda and also human rights in general. The inclusion of all persons is thus provided for. It is necessary to streamline the participation of Persons with Disabilities ... -
Development of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Maize Plants Grown in Soils Infested With Plant Parasitic Nematodes
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Maize (Zea mays L.) is ranked as the third most important food crop by production globally, after rice and wheat. Several biotic (diseases, pests) and abiotic (unfavorable climatic conditions) factors affects its production. ... -
Effect of Calcium Nutrition on Yield, Jelly Seed and Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an important fruit in Kenya for domestic and export markets. However, farmers attain low yields and suffer significant post-harvest losses. Physiological disorders, among them jelly seed, ... -
The ‘woman Question’ in Contemporary Literature: a Study of Selected Novels by Ugandan Female Writers
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The thesis presents a critical study of the situation of the woman in contemporary Ugandan novels by women writers in the country. The study examines Ugandan women writers‘ attempt to construct their identity within ... -
Women’s Experiences in Politics and Constitution-Making in Kenya (S.1, Part 1)
(AWSC & Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2022)The video was recorded in 2017 and focuses on the role of women in the making of the first and second constitutions of Kenya. The two women pathfinders also narrate the role of women’s organizations/movement in enhancing ... -
Underrepresentation and undertreatment of women in hematology: An unsolved issue
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Gender disparity is pervasive and persisting in research. Despite gender being recognized as one of the primary determinants of health, inadequate representation of women in clinical trials has resulted in a deficit ... -
Anti-HIV crotocascarin ω from Kenyan Croton dichogamus
(University of Nairobi, 2022-10)An anti-HIV methanol-soluble fraction of a 1:1 CH2Cl2:CH3OH extract of twigs of a Kenyan Croton dichogamus yielded seven compounds, the new crotocascarin ω (1), the known β-oplopanone (2), dihydroconiferyl acetate (3), ...
