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Utilisation of Entrepreneurship skills among TIVET graduates: A case study of Ruiru Town
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The wealth of a nation depends on its capacity to develop its human resources and not so much on its physical resources, and a country which is unable to develop skills and knowledge of its people and to utilize them ... -
Utilisation of industrial capacity and employment promotion in Kenya's manufacturing sector
(Depatment of Economics, University of Nairobi, 1980)The need for faster rates of growth of both output and employment In Kenya strongly calls for a fuller utilisation of the existing capacity of the industrial sector. It is generally known that there is widespread ... -
Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005)A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ... -
Utilisation Of The Habitat By The Reticulated Giraffe (giraffa Camelopardalis Reticulata Linnaeus) In Northern Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1974)The research described in this thesis was carried out between August 1971 and December 1972 in an area of 37 square kilometres of ranch land in the Laikipia District. Giraffa cameZopardaZis reticuZata L. has not been ... -
The utilisation of the implementation of conflict early warning and response network on the kenya –uganda border conflict, 2002-2013.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Generally, the aim of conflict early warning is to identify critical developments in a timely manner so that coherent response strategies can be formulated to either prevent violent conflict or limit its destructive effects. ... -
Utilisation of the mother-child health booklet by healthcare workers and caregivers at Mbagathi District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: The Mother Child Health (MCH) booklet is a home based record for an expectant mother and subsequently the child. Active usage of this booklet has been shown to reduce both maternal mortality ratio and under ... -
The utility of a rapid point-of-care test for syphilis in an art clinic in Tigoni
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi., 2009)Problem Statement: The Sub-Saharan African region has a high prevalence of both HIV infection and syphilis. Access to diagnosis is poor or non-existent in this region. Syphilis can mimic HIV infection and vice versa. HIV ... -
Utility of an algorithm of surrogate markers for Cd4 count to determine eligibility for haart among HIV infected pregnant women.
(2010)Background: CD4 count is an important marker of disease progression in patients with HIV. But CD4 count testing is not always readily available in developing countries like Kenya. Studies have shown significant correlation ... -
The Utility Of Base Deficit And Serum Lactate As Predictors Of Outcome In Patients With Intestinal Obstruction At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Intestinal Obstruction is a key cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction is key in preventing adverse outcomes. Metabolic derangements as well as ... -
The utility of bloody buffy coat smears in diagnosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Tuberculosis remains a big burden in sub - Saharan Africa. Despite much progress on how TB infection occurs, its physiology and immunological interactions, definite diagnostic method is still out of reach. ... -
Utility of chest radiographs in management of patients in Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background and purpose - The chest radiograph is the most commonly requested and performed radiographic examination in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and often allows prompt detection of problems that could be missed by ... -
The Utility of Communication Strategies in the Management of Starehe Constituency Development Fund.
(2007-11)The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the utility of strategies of communication in the management of Constituency Development Fund. The research was meant to asses the utility of communication strategies ... -
The utility of computed tomography scan in evaluation of patients with non acute headache and normal neurologic examination in Nairobi
(2014)Objectives To assess the utility of computed tomogram scan (CT scan) in neuroimaging of patients presenting with non acute headache and normal neurologic examination, and to determine the pathological yield in terms of ... -
Utility of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Intensive diabetes therapy goal is to avert diabetes related complications, improve quality of life and reduce health cost burden. Local diabetic population have poor glycemic control with at least one diabetes ... -
The Utility of Cyberspace as a Force Multiplier in Asymmetrical Encounters: the Case of Alshabaab and Kenya Security Forces in the Horn of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This dissertation aims at highlighting the import of cyberspace in its informational context as a decisive component of ongoing engagement between Alshabaab and Kenya Security Forces in the horn of Africa. The study ... -
Utility of Genexpert and Cytomorphology in the Diagnosis of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis -at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common public health challenges in Kenya. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) is an issue of concern. The advent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kenya has ... -
Utility Of Genexpert And Cytomorphology In The Diagnosis Of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis -At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common public health challenges in Kenya. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) is an issue of concern. The advent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kenya has ... -
Utility of Imprint Cytology in Rapid Intra-operative Diagnosis of Head and Neck Lesions in Patients Attending Surgical Clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Intraoperative consultation has offered an important service in patient management. There is need for minimal turnaround time in the laboratory assessment of surgical specimens that will aid the surgeon in formulation ... -
The Utility Of Imprint Cytology Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Tissue Biopsies At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)ackground: Endoscopic histology is the gold standard for diagnosis of gastrointestinal pathology. Touch imprint cytology of endoscopic biopsies is rapid, inexpensive method for diagnosis of gastrointestinal pathology. ... -
Utility of Ki67 in Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women With Locally Advanced Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: In Kenya, majority present with locally advanced breast cancer. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NACT) is useful in management of these patients, and is useful in predicting response to treatment. Ki67 levels have ...
