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Assessment of the role expectations of women deputy head teachers in public secondary schools in Thika District, Kenya
(Department of Education, 2007)The purpose of the study was to determine the role expectations of the women deputy head teachers. It investigated how women deputy heads performed their roles. It also sought to establish if they experienced ... -
Assessment of body iron stores in rural pregnant women
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)A group of 184 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Kangundo hospital, in Machakos District, had their blood samples taken for the estimation of the body iron stores at term. This was done by measuring serum ... -
An assessment of Human-wildlife conflict : A case of Ol Donyo Sabuk National park, Machakos county.
(The University of NairobiExtra mural stidies, 2012)The purpose of this research was to provide a better understanding of the causes of human-wildlife conflict and propose aiding development of a program for integrating wildlife conservation with human development needs ... -
An assessment of information systems risk management practices:A case of practical action (International)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business,, 2008)This study focused on information systems risk management practices within Practical Action. The study assessed Practical Action's level of assurance in terms of information availability, security, optimal performance ... -
Assessment of Women smallholder sorghum farmers Access to Agricultural information in Mwingi Central District, Kitui County,Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2013)Agricultural information is key to improving agricultural production in any country. Information is available in agricultural research institutions and Universities but there is lack ... -
Assessment and characterization of drought occurrence in the Lake Victoria basin of Kenya: a case study of West Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography, university of Nairobi, 1990)The droughts of early 1970s and early 1980s were some of the worst on record in the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.drought which in this study refers to an extended period of exceptional low rainfall, has been associated ... -
Assessment and Mapping of Black Carbon and PM2.5 Variability: A Case Study in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Airborne particulate matter is of great concern in the global environment due to associated negative effects on human health and environment, and its contribution to climate change. Reported here is carried out evaluation ... -
Assessment and prediction of wood yield from agro-forestry systems in Kenya
(1996)The aim of the study was to assess and predict the growth and yield of wood in agroforestry areas of Embu District. The District was stratified into eight agro-ecological zones (AEZs) where a total of 14,746 trees were ... -
Assessment for Learning (Afl) as a Tool for English Language Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study was on Assessment For Learning (AFL) using Self-assessment as a Tool to enhance learning, in this case, the learning of English Language. AFL is a process that involves obtaining and using assessment information ... -
Assessment For Learning And Mathematics Achievement In Public Secondary Schools In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Paradigm shift in educational evaluation as well as assessment in educational system is to ensure that assessment achieves its basic purpose and objective, which is to improve students’ learning. This leads to real life ... -
Assessment for the presence of aflatoxins and heavy metals in commercially available herbal medicines.
(2012)It is estimated that about 70-80% of the world's population relies on non-conventional medicine, mainly of herbal origin. The idea that just because herbal medicine products come from natural sources they are completely ... -
An Assessment Framework for Continous Use of E- Government Services: Case Study Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With the rapid growth in information technology globally, Kenyan government has adopted e-government services and is now offering most of its services online and this has been enhanced by the Covid 19 pandemic. There is ... -
Assessment Of The Impact Of The Diversification' And Intensification Programme In Kyaggwe District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1975)In view of increasing Robusta Coffee Marketing Limitations and persistent failure to make any Substantial rise in cotton production a diversification and intensification programme was deemed necessary to make a ... -
Assessment Of ,pulmonary Functions In Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia In Steady State At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common genetic disorders with more than 200 million carriers of sickle cell traits worldwide. With increasing survival into adulthood there has been an increase in chronic organ ... -
Assessment of Access to Welfare Services by the Resettled Poor: a Case Study of Solio Ranch in Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study assessed the benefits and risks of resettlement using a case study of Solio Ranch Resettlement Scheme, Laikipia County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives to; among the resettled households, ... -
An Assessment of Adaptation Measures to Climate Variability by Smallholder Farmers in South Sakwa Ward, Siaya County, Kenya
(2022)One of the key sectors in sub-Saharan Africa affected by climate variability is agriculture. The effects of climate variability results in low agricultural output and smallholder farmers are the most affected. This ... -
Assessment of adherence to guidelines for the management of acute bacterial meningitis in children admitted to kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: acute bacterial meningitis (abm) is a disease which if not adequately and promptly managed, can lead to serious adverse effects. Evidence based guidelines in the form of ministry of health basic paediatric ... -
An assessment of adherence to management modalities by ambulant end stage renal disease patients undergoing haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Treatment of patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), entails regular dialysis sessions and medical management of complications of kidney failure. Globally, rates of non-adherence to treatment amongst ... -
An assessment of adherence to the ten steps of the baby friendly hospital initiative guidelines by the Kenyatta national hospital maternity unit
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Breastfeeding is known to be beneficial for maternal health and infants‘ optimal growth, development and health. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is one of the most effective methods of improving ...