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Assessment of Disaster Management Practices, at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Disaster is a common phenomenon that can happen when least expected and it often comes unannounced with disastrous consequences. Disasters are frequently happening around the world and organizations need to focus on ... -
Assessment Of Disaster Preparedness Against Terror Attacks In Boarding Secondary Schools: A Case Of Public Boarding Secondary Schools In Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study was informed by the initial observation that terror activities targeting learning institutions are on the increase globally with some of the most recent incidences happening in the USA, Nigeria, Somalia, and in ... -
An assessment of disaster preparedness in tertiary colleges: the case of Thika Town in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The background to the study captures the disaster situation globally, regionally and locally. Over the world, disasters have wrecked havoc to developmental gains spanning for many years in the history of many countries. ... -
Assessment of Disease Activity and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by inflammation in different organ systems. Disease activity varies from remissions to exacerbations and progression. Assessment of ... -
Assessment of dispensing practices and patients' satisfaction with pharmaceutical services Offered at Kenyatta national hospital pharmacies
(Department of pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice, University of Nairobi., 2009)Background: The label on the dispensed medicines has two main functions. One is to uniquely identify the contents of the container. The other is to ensure that patients have clear and concise information which will enable ... -
Assessment Of Dissolved Ions And Microbial Coliforms In Water From Selected Sites Of The Upper Athi River Subcatchment Area, Kenya.
(UoN, 2019)The Upper Athi River sub-catchment area has experienced exponential growth of human population since the turn of the century. This has led to establishment of satellite towns such as Ngong, Kiserian, Ongata Rongai, ... -
Assessment of Diversity and Role of Non-timber Forest Products in the Livelihoods of Rural Communities in Kibauni Hills Forest, Machakos County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study was carried out to determine the role of Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) towards improved livelihoods in local communities around Kibauni hills forest, Machakos County. Data was collected from three villages ... -
An assessment of domestic water supplies in rural communities in Asals
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An assessment of donor funding on sustainable development
(2013)This study has relevance in assessing the impact of a donor aided project through International Governmental Organizations (NGOs) ie UNDP on the economic and social welfare of the rural population. This will be a case study ... -
Assessment of Dose Related Response of Intra-lesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Keloid Scars at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Clinic Based Randomized Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Keloids are benign dermal fibro-proliferative disorders that arise as a result of trauma or infection that surpasses the margins of the original lesion. The lesions continue to enlarge over time, pain and itching ... -
Assessment of drinking water quality for residents of Kuria west in Migori county.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The quality of drinking water is determined by measuring its physico-chemical, chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological characteristics. Quality drinking water is one which none of the above parameters can result to any ... -
An Assessment of Drivers and Management Practises of Land-based Conflicts in Tana River Delta, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Natural resource based conflict continue to be experienced in Tana River County despite many attempts aimed at resolving and managing of the conflicts. This study aimed at assessing the land-based conflicts within the Tana ... -
Assessment of drivers of community participation in participatory forest management: a case of Kessup forest, Elgeyo-Marakwet county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Forests Act 2005 enacted in 2007 revised 2016 has brought a paradigm shift in forest management as it upholds the principles of public participation in forest resources. The study examined the drivers of community ... -
Assessment of Drivers of Postharvest Losses and Factors Influencing Adoption of Loss Reduction Practices Along the Mango Value Chain in Embu, Machakos and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fruits and vegetable value chains form a crucial part of the food system. However, the chains have been faced with a major challenge of PHLs that has been estimated at about 40%-50%. Developing countries have been characterised ... -
Assessment of Drought Tolerance, Earliness and Grain Yield in South Sudan Sorghum Germplasm and Icrisat Lines
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Sorghum production is highly constrained by drought stress in semi-arid tropics leading to grain deficit, higher consumer food-commodity prices, food insecurity and malnutrition. The goal of the current study was to ... -
Assessment of Drug Therapy Problems in Adult Patients With Both Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Background information: Patients with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus conditions take multiple medications prescribed to them thus are more predisposed to drug therapy problems. Drug ... -
Assessment of drug utilisation and patient knowledge on management of hypertension
(2008)Hypertension is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. It is a chronic disease and hence requires long-term management. Inadequate control leads to complications that may be fatal if not treated. 5-10 % of the general ... -
Assessment of E-Business usage in electric power/energy transmission and distribution utility company (case study KPLC of Kenya, Nairobi region)
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2006)The electric utilities industry is undergoing rapid and radical change, driven by legislative initiatives, customer demands, market conditions and new technologies. To compete successfully, utility companies must react ... -
An assessment of East Africa community dispute resolution mechanisms and prospects of sustainable peace (2012-2018).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Dispute resolution mechanisms have been used as fronts for cultivating sustainable peace in the East Africa Community. However, the success of this approach has not fully been documented. This is because the East Africa ... -
An Assessment of Eco-Village Tourism Potential as a Model for Sustainable Ecotourism: A Case Study of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Ecotourism is widely practiced as a form of tourism development in many countries around the world. However, its sustainability has elicited strong debate among scholars. Kenya is among the top leading ecotourism destinations. ...