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An Assessment of Food Security in Urban Households With Children Under Five Years of Age the Case of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to assess the state of food security in urban households with children under five years of age, with Nairobi County as a case study. While utilizing data from a parent study by the Hungry Cities ... -
An assessment of food security status and factors influencing the choice of food insecurity coping mechanisms in Rwanda: the case of Gisagara district
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Despite the remarkable progress in term of economic growth and poverty reduction made in Rwanda since the tragedy of the 1994 genocide, more than 80 percent of its rural population is still relying on subsistence agriculture ... -
Assessment of forage dynamics under variable climate in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Livestock herding is an important undertaking in rangeland areas of East Africa. These regions are characterized by climate variability that affects the availability of key livestock production resources especially forage ... -
An Assessment of Forest Product Extraction in Kakamega Rainforest and Associated Human Impact, Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Forest products utilization by the rural households living adjacent to forests is a common practice. Sustainable utilization of products from forests ecosystem is critical in ensuring continued availability of products for ... -
An assessment of future housing needs in small urban centres: A case study of Mumias town
(University Of Nairobi, 1989-06)ABSTRACT This study examines the future housing needs in the small urban centre of Mumias in Western Province of Kenya. Mumais is a town with a long a long history that dates as far back as the early 1800, but whose ... -
Assessment of gender mainstreaming in Agricultural food security extension programmes in central division Kitui district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2007)This project is based on an area of study that has generated a lot of interest both internationally and nationally; 'gender concerns in the community.' The purpose of the study was to establish how gender mainstreaming in ... -
An assessment of Gender Roles and Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge in the Management of the Forest Biodiversity in Kaptama Division of Mt. Elegon District, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)This study aimed at assessing the gender roles and the utilization of indigenous knowledge in the management of the forest biodiversity in Kaptama Division of Mt. Elgon District. In particular, the study sought to find ... -
An Assessment of Gender Roles and Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge in the Management of the Forest Biodiversity in Kaptama Division of Mt.elgon District, Western Kenya
(Institute of anthropology, gender and African studies, 2010)This study aimed at assessmg the gender roles and the utilization of indigenous knowledge in the management of the forest biodiversity in Kaptama Division of Mt. Elgon District. In particular, the study sought to find ... -
Assessment of Geometry of Tooth Preparations on Dies for Full Crowns and Bridge Retainers in Selected Dental Laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: The restoration and replacement of teeth with crowns and bridges has been on the increase. The quality of tooth preparation for these prostheses is vital as it establishes the foundation for the prostheses. The ... -
An assessment of Geomophic Processes Responsible for the formation of Tors in Seme, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The formation of tors has been a major discussion in geomorphology for quite a number of years. According to the old Welsh language tors refers to a heap or pile of rock, tor a free standing residual mass of rock which ... -
Assessment Of Geomorphological Characteristics And Land Use Change On Kiserian River Catchment In Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Urbanization process increases impermeable surface which causes change in stream discharge. Streamflow variability is the most important element in geomorphological process of erosion and sediment transportation. This study ... -
Assessment of Glomerular filtration rate profiles of Paediatric patients on Cancer Chemotherapy at the Kenyatta Naional Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: An accurate estimation of renal function in children is important in optimizing the dose of many drugs used in paediatric oncology, and allows clinical monitoring of the nephrotoxic effects of cytotoxic agents ... -
An Assessment of Government Credit in Poverty Reduction: a Case Study of Vihiga District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Economic Policy Management, 2002)This study assessed the Government of Kenya micro-credit programme in poverty reduction. The focus was on the Government revolving loan fund administered by the Poverty Eradication Commission. Vihiga District was considered ... -
An Assessment of Green ICT Effect on Sustainable Environment in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is increasing pressure on institutions of higher learning to adopt more sustainable approaches to ICT use.ICT has made significant impact in institution of higher learning and whether the effects are largely positive ... -
An Assessment Of Green Ict Effect On Sustainable Environment In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kenya
(2016)There is increasing pressure on institutions of higher learning to adopt more sustainable approaches to ICT use.ICT has made significant impact in institution of higher learning and whether the effects are largely positive ... -
Assessment of Growth in Children Following Adenoidectomy and or Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Disordered Breathing at Kenyatta National Hospitaldr.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Obstructive Sleep disordered breathing (oSDB) is a spectrum of disease that varies from simple snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea. It has many harmful effects in the paediatric age group including growth ... -
Assessment of Guideline Concordant Antibiotic Prescribing for Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia at the Kenyatta National Hospital Medical Wards.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite the proven benefits of guideline concordant antibiotic prescribing, research has shown that adherence to clinical guideline recommendations ... -
Assessment of Heat Stress Exposure on Construction Workers in Warm and Humid Environments
(university of nairobi, 2022)Construction workers are at high risk of heat stress, due to the demanding nature of their work and the high temperature work condition. Open field workers such as construction workers have to carry out physical works ... -
An Assessment Of Heat Stress Status In Pigs And Adaptation Options In Lira District Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is limited attention to impacts of climate change on pigs in Uganda by stakeholders despite the potential vulnerability of pigs to climate change, especially heat stress. Pigs are very sensitive to heat stress as ... -
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations and radiation exposure due to naturally occuring radioactve materials in the limestone deposits of kitui south district - Kenya.
(2011)The heavy metals contents of Cu, Zn and Pb have been measured using Energy Dispersive XRay Fluorescence (EDXRF) and their pollution indexes calculated. The radiation background exposure at 1 m above the ground was measured ...