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Mental Health Challenges and Needs among Sexual and Gender Minority People in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people in Kenya face pervasive socio-cultural
and structural discrimination. Persistent stress stemming from anti-SGM stigma and prejudice may place
SGM individuals at increased ...
Gross and Histopathology of Goats Feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Various plant species such as Opuntia stricta have developed defensive measures, namely, spines, thorns, and other sharp pointed structures to protect themselves from herbivores and other animals feeding on them. Opuntia ...
Willingness to Pay for Hexanal Technology among Banana Farmers in Meru County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
From the perspective of food categories, fresh produce are the leading sources of food loss and waste globally. Their highly perishable nature shortens their shelf-lives leading to high postharvest losses if not properly ...
Stakeholder perceptions of current practices and challenges in priority setting for non-communicable disease control in Kenya: a qualitative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Objective
To explore the stakeholders’ perceptions of current practices and challenges in priority setting for non-communicable disease (NCD) control in Kenya.
Design
A qualitative study approach conducted within a ...
Laparoscopic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: detection of SARS-COV-2 in abdominal tissues, fluids, and surgical smoke.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: There are still concerns over the safety of laparoscopic surgery in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients due to the potential risk of viral transmission through surgical smoke/laparoscopic pneumoperit ...
Surface Photovoltage Study of Surface Defects on Co-Doped TiO2 Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Surface photovoltage (SPV) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for studying electronic defects
on semiconductor surfaces, at interfaces, and in bulk for a wide range of materials. Undoped and
Cobalt-doped TiO2 (CTO) thin ...
Preparedness of Secondary School Management in the Planning,Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation of School Projects in Gucha District, Kenya
(UON, 2014)
Infrastructure developments in schools are a major factor towards realization of the Kenya’s vision 2030.
Different stakeholders sponsor various school constructions; building of class rooms, school halls, laboratories, ...
We Asked the Experts: The Tropical Surgeon: Everywhere in Chains But Not Imprisoned
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Surgical practice in the tropics very much reminds one of
the famous quote attributed to Jean-Jacques Rousseau:
‘‘Man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains’’. The
numerous and onerous challenges of tropical ...
A Simplified Simulation Procedure and Analysis of a Photovoltaic Solar System Using a Single Diode Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
A single diode model for a photovoltaic solar module is the most ideal and
quick way of analyzing the module characteristics before implementing them
in a solar plant. Solar modules manufacturers provide information for ...
Socio-economic and Institutional Factors Influencing Uptake of Improved Sorghum Technologies in Embu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Farmers’ socio-economic status and institutional support play a
complementary role in influencing adoption of various improved
agricultural value chain technologies. Despite considerable
research efforts towards improving ...