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An evaluation of the pilot hydatid control project in northwestern Turkana district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 1993)Hydatidosis (Hydatid disease) 1S a cyclozoonotic disease caused by the larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus. The disease is mainly transmitted between carnivores and herbivores. The most important cycle is the one ... -
Evaluation Of The PMTCTProgram At Rlruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenya,
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: In 2012, approximately 260,000 children were newly infected with HIV globally, nearly all through mother to child transmission. Majority of these infections occurred in 10 high-burden countries in Sub-Saharan ... -
An Evaluation of the Policy Framework for Community Based Natural Resource Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was designed to assess international best practices in Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) and how these can inform policy and legal framework for Kenya. It is premised that the CBNRM framework ... -
Evaluation of the possum and p-possum system of surgical audit in patients undergoing Laparotomy at Kenyatta national hospital
(2007)The Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enumeration of Mortality and Morbidity (POSSUM)and its Portsmouth predictor modification (P-POSSUM) are auditing tools designed to compare surgical outcomes independent ... -
Evaluation Of The Potential Of Bacillus Thuringensis Ver. Israelensis De Barjac As A Mirobial Control Agent Of Target Mosquito Species In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Botany, 1987)The efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis serotype israeliensis (B.t.i) de BarLac as a larvicide of mosquitoes was evaluated both under laboratory and field conditions. In the laboratory, a wettable powder of B.t.i. Lot ... -
Evaluation of the Practice and Adequacy of Current Pain Management Following Caesarean Delivery in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Between March & May 2019 a Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The global increase in caesarean deliveries is associated with a rise in the burden of postoperative pain which is ranked highest among undesirable clinical outcomes. Acute post operative pain remains ... -
An evaluation of the practice, challenges and benefits of organic farming in rural Kenya : a case study of Nembure Division, Embu west District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Kenya is a signatory to Agenda 21 which embraces development of organic farming as a production system that respects natural cycles. Kenya is mainly an agrarian economy and therefore, for her to attain vision 2030 which ... -
An evaluation of the preceding birth technique using the 1998 KDHS data
(University of NairobiDepartment of Population Studies, 2005)The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preceding birth technique and to see whether the results obtained can be compared to those derived using the Coale Trussell and the direct life table ... -
An evaluation of the preparedness of Kenyan Commercial Banks towards basel II implementation
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009)This study sought to assess the preparedness of Kenyan Commercial Banks towards Basel II implementation. Primary data was collected through questionnaires based upon a review of the theoretical and empirical literature ... -
An Evaluation of the Present Urban Housing Policies for the Low Income Groups With Particular Reference to Site and Service Schmes - Thika
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1982)This study focuses on housing the low income groups in the Kenyan urban areas. It accepts the fact that the Government has -shown concern over the problem of housing these people. The study also takes note of the Government's ... -
Evaluation of the Properties of Geopolymer Concrete With the Addition of Bamboo Leaf Ash as a Natural Pozzolanic Material
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of growing environmental concerns in the cement industry and rising costs of building materials, there has been an increased interest in alternative cement technologies. New binders are now necessary for better ... -
Evaluation of the quality attributes of selected local Cowpea accessions and their response to Postharvest treatments
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An evaluation of the quality of care given at charitable children's institutions in Westlands district, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study was to evaluate the quality of care given at charitable children's institutions in Westlands District, Nairobi County; Kenya. Since Kenya attained independence in 1963, cities and towns like Nairobi have seen a ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been widespread and devastating with the World Health Organization (WHO) attributing six million deaths to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ... -
An evaluation of the range management extension services and the range development programs in north eastern Kenya
(Department of Animal and Poultry Sciene of The University of Guelph, 1988)This study examines the effectiveness of range management extension services in north eastern Kenya and the impact of the range development programs on the pastoral community. The inhabitants of north eastern Kenya are ... -
An Evaluation of the Reabilitation and Renteigration of Ex- Convicts at Achor Valley Niko Hope House, Ruiru Kenya
(University of Nairobi.,, 2005)Kenya’s prison population of over 41,000 inmates is made up of convicts on remand and those sentenced to serve time resulting in severe congestion. While the level of crime is on the rise, no new prisons have been built ... -
An evaluation of the relationship Between tax cash flows and the key factors determining the quantum of indirect taxes in the oil industry case study of Mobil oil Kenya ltd
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2001)One of the major factors facing the oil industry in Kenya is the high level of taxation of petroleum products, a factor that impacts significantly on the cash flows of the oil marketing companies. The potential ... -
An Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Teaching Of Moral Values And Their Application By Learners In Kenyan Secondary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study assesses the effectiveness of teaching moral values in achieving upright moral behavior which is to be evident in the learner’s daily life in Kenyan schools. The study adopted the deontological theory of morality ... -
An Evaluation of the Risk and Returns of Equity Mutual Funds in Kenya
(Univesity Of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, University of Nairobi., 2005)The study set out to evaluate the relationship between risk (as measured by both the standard deviation of total return and coefficient of variation) and net returns of equity mutual funds in Kenya. In addition, the study ... -
Evaluation of the Risk Management System for Medicinal Products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: All medicinal products have some inherent risks associated with them. Risk management of medicines focuses more on reduction of risks such as Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and Medication Errors (MEs) rather ...
