University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Immune Quiescence: a model of protection against HIV infection
(2013-11-20)Abstract Aberrant immune activation is a strong correlate of HIV disease progression, but little is known about how immune activation alters susceptibility to HIV infection. Susceptibility to HIV infection varies between ... -
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2012)The concept and practice of sustainable development is of global importance today. The impact of development needs to be considered beyond the narrow focus of economic, ecological or social concerns. This reader-friendly ... -
Pyrosequencing of the chaperonin-60 universal target as a tool for determining microbial community composition.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Manitoba, 2009-05)We compared dideoxy sequencing of cloned chaperonin-60 universal target (cpn60 UT) amplicons to pyrosequencing of amplicons derived from vaginal microbial communities. In samples pooled from a number of individuals, the ... -
Information Sharing Among Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-07)This study aims at examining the extent of information sharing and establishing factors affecting information sharing among humanitarian organizations in Kenya. This is necessitated by growing importance of shared information ... -
A comparative analysis of gene expression patterns and cell phenotypes between cervical and peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology,, 2009-12)Studies of the immunological environment in the female genital tract (FGT) are critical for the development of vaccines or microbicides to halt the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Challenges arise due to the ... -
Strategic implications of donor support at the Kenya institute of public policy research and analysis
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Donor support is considered a key input in influencing far-reaching strategic implications in both public and private organizations. In this study, the case of KIPPRA was investigated using data collected from all the ... -
Eight bean varieties developed
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Computer students partner with industry
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Varsities' operations team
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Effects of Financial Management Practices on Performance of Kenya Medical Training College
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Financial management in public organizations is concerned with ensuring funds are available when needed and that they are obtained and used in the most efficient and effective way to the benefit of the citizens. Managing ... -
UoN receives 2010 MDG's award
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Chemokine receptor 5 △32 allele in patients with severe pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology,, 2010-10)Because chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) may have a role in pulmonary immune response, we explored whether patients with severe pandemic (H1N1) 2009 were more likely to carry the CCR5Δ32 allele than were members of the general ... -
US donates 938 million for research
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Strategic Planning at Athi Water Services Board in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This report documents the findings of a study on strategic planning that was conducted at Athi Water Services Board in Kenya. Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and ... -
Varsity lecturer in Kabuga mix-up quizzed by police
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Varsity loans to be pegged on course
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Effect of external public debt on economic growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013-11)Kenya being a developing country compliments its revenue through exports of primary commodities. In attempt to add to available domestic resources, successive governments have acquired huge sums of external debt to finance ... -
The Relationship Between Branding Strategies and Customer Loyalty Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of branding strategies on customer loyalty among commercial banks in Kenya. The study had three specific objectives: To establish branding strategies adopted by commercial ... -
Assessment of Professional Needs of Faculty in American College and University Environmental Programs.
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 1999)This paper reports on an ongoing process of identifying and meeting the professional needs of faculty in higher education environmental programs in the United States. It includes the self-reported strengths and weaknesses ...
