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An Evaluation of Market Information System of Finger Millet Farmers in Teso South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Marketing information system emerged as an accompanying measure to market liberalization to improve competitiveness and functioning of markets. Market information systems were intended to correct the asymmetries created ... -
An evaluation of mass selection and sl testing for grain yield in two maize populations of diverse origin
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1972) -
Evaluation of Maturity Indices of Selected Mango Varieties and Effect on Quality Attributes
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mango is one of the most cultivated fruits in Kenya for export and domestic markets. One of the major challenges facing mango producers in Kenya is lack of knowledge of the right harvest maturity for the different markets ... -
Evaluation of Media Campaigns on Behaviour Change Among Kenyan Youth: an Analysis of 'Chukua Selfie' Campaign.
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Evaluation Of Medium Duration Pigeonpea (Cajanm Cajan) Genotypes For Green Vegetable Production And Acceptability In Makueni County Of Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pigeon pea is an important crop in marginal rainfall, in the arid and semi-arid (ASAL) regions, where it is used as a supplementary source of dietary protein. Previous research has concentrated in identification of genotypes ... -
Evaluation of mineral status in smallholder Dairy farms in Githunguri and Kinangop, divisions of central, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Production, 1997)A study to investigate the levels of some macro and micro minerals in soils, feeds and in blood of dairy cows was conducted in two milk producing divisions (Githunguri and Kinangop) in Central Kenya. Serum Vitamin B12 ... -
Evaluation of mineral status of small ruminants in Marsabit South district of Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)A study was carried out in Merille location of Marsabit South district, Kenya to investigate Mineral status of sheep and goats under the pastoral production system. The objectives of study the were (i) to assess indigenous ... -
Evaluation of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation during trypanosoma congolense infection in rabbits: the role of thyroxine
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An evaluation of National Convention Executive Council's (NCEC) communication strategy
(University of NairobiSchool Of Journalism University Of Nairobi, 2000)This study endeavors to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of communication strategies used by the National Convention Executive Council (NCEC) in their advocacy for change in Kenya The National Convention Executive ... -
Evaluation of Neem Products for the Control of the African Ticks Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus, Amblyomma Variegatum, and Boophilus Decoloratus
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi,, 1995) -
An evaluation of non-conventional housing finance for the urban poor in developing countries: A case study of four selected micro finance institutions in Nairobi and its environs, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kenya has a well-regulated financial system for its level of development. However, the mortgage finance sector which is competitive and innovative, serves only those households at the top of the income pyramid. This ... -
Evaluation of nurses’ knowledge and prevention practices of ventilator associated morbidities in critical care unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Background information: Mechanical ventilation is an essential, life-saving intervention. As it saves life, this treatment may bring forth lung infections and/or complications to the patient hence morbidity. Center for ... -
Evaluation of Nurses’ Practice on Utilization of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Care Bundle in Criticalcare Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mechanical ventilation is a supportive therapy for majority of critically-ill patients in critical care unit either through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. This therapy causes airway contamination and ... -
An evaluation of nutritional support given to critically ill children admitted to paediatric wards and the intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Nutritional support of critically ill patients has been found to improve nutritional outcomes. This support aims to correct the pre-existing nutritional deficits and supply substrae for the various phases of the meLbolic ... -
An evaluation of occupant perception and satisfaction of indoor environment in Leed-certified buildings in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the occupant perception and satisfaction in indoor environment of LEED-Certified buildings in Nairobi, Kenya. LEED is an acronym for ‘Leadership in Energy and Environmental ... -
Evaluation of occurrence of acute hyperglycemia and its association with outcome in patients with severe burns hospitalized at KNH
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2013-08)Background: Hyperglycemia is one of the most prominent features of the hyper-metabolic response among patients suffering major burn injury. It has been associated with poor outcome in patients with severe burns and other ... -
Evaluation of Options for Minimizing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Improved Manure Management in Smallholder Dairy Farm Systems in Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)An increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations, mainly methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from agricultural activities, is a global concern as it leads to climate change. There ... -
An evaluation of Organization competitive advantage through use of big data – case of media in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The exploitation of data by media organizations has always played an important role, where audiences spend more time online interacting with various sources of information, generating data through their devices. This ... -
Evaluation of organizational learning in non-profit reproductive health organizations in Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This research project sought to evaluate Organizational Learning in Non Profit Reproductive Health Organizations in Kisumu City. To achieve this objective, primary data was collected through a survey of six nonprofit RH ... -
Evaluation of P-Possum and O-Possum scores in prediction of 30 day mortality rate in patients undergoing resection for Oesophageal cancer
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background In the last two decades, P- POSSUM has been used for the prediction of post operative mortality rates in general surgery based on certain clinical parameters. The speciality based O-POSSUM uses, by and large, ...