Books: Recent submissions
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On the inefficient extraction of rents by dictators
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
Lecture three programme design at University: a prelude to pedagogy
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Demand for Health Care in Kenya: The Effects of Information about Quality
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Although studies on health care demand have previously been conducted in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa, it has hitherto not been shown how health seeking behavior conditional on illness is affected by information on health ... -
Media education and training in East Africa
(2010)The subject of communication and media training in Africa has engaged scholars, trainers, and practitioners in the last two decades, most notably under the auspices of UNESCO. In 2002, UNESCO produced a Model Curricula ... -
Putting heads together stakeholders views on the situation on the ground
(2010)This chapter discusses the outcomes from a stakeholders' workshop organised by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, with a view to discussing not only the various challenges faced ... -
Media Practice in East Africa
(2010)The modern media in East Africa, as it is emerging today was a creation of European missionaries, immigrants and the colonial administration. These were responsible for the introduction of the printing press, radio ... -
Conclusion and building a case for the centre
(2010)From the ongoing debate, a significant challenge for the media is how to bridge the gap between communication training and practice, on one hand, and the advancement of African societies and communities, on the other. ... -
Conceptualizing Media and Development
(2010)Mass media is a term used to denote a section of the media specifically envisioned and designed to reach a very large audience such as the population of a nation state. It was coined in the 1920s with the advent of ... -
A knowledge, attitude and practice baseline survey on human and women rights in six districts in Kenya. A research report by Association of media women in Kenya
(2014-12-10)Executive Summary The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK)has been implementing a two year awareness programme on human and women rights using the concept of community radio listening group in Isiolo, Wajir,Malindi, ... -
ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction: Empirical Evidence from East and Southern Africa
(University Of Nairobi, 2014) -
Status and future of large marine ecosystems of the Indian Ocean: A Report of the International Symposium and Workshop
(University of Nairobi, 1995) -
Effectiveness of Washing and Packaging On Shelf Life Extension Of Fresh Whole Kales
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was carried out with the main objective of evaluating the effectiveness of washing and plastic bag packaging in shelf life extension of fresh whole kales. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of ... -
Effect of Sprouting and Fermentation on Phytic Acid, in Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris)
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Efficiency of health system units in Africa: A data envelopment analysis
(University of Nairobi Press, 2013)This is the first book of its kind on application of the data envelopment analysis technique to examine the efficiency of health system decision-making units in Africa. It interlaces lecture notes with research articles and ... -
Industrialising Africa in the era of globalisation: Challenges to clothing and footwear
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Creative Writing in Prose
(University of Nairobi Press, 2009)Creative Writing in Prose is centered on novel writing but touches on other prose forms. It covers the process from the germination of the story to the submission of the manuscript for publication. Plot, narrative ... -
A Manual on Microscopic Anatomy
(University of Nairobi Press, 1990)A proper understanding of any branch of science requires familiarity with the tools and methods used to study the subject. This manual acts as a guide to the microscopic study of histological materials, based on the ... -
Prostate Cancer
(University of Nairobi Press, 2007)Prostate Cancer – All individuals are prone to developing one form of cancer or another in a lifetime. However, a good proportion of cancers are curable if detected early and treated appropriately. If diagnosed late, ... -
My Native Roots: A Family Story
(2009)In My Native Roots: A Family Story, Dr. J.B. Wanjui traces his roots to six generations down the line. He regrets that today’s grandparents, like him, rarely find time to pass on folklore. He considers this book his own ...