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Signaling factors to investment decisions: an empirical study of Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
One of the main objectives of firms is to maximize Profits. This study adopts Tobin's Q
theory of investment and examines: the role of stock market as a signal to mangers in
making investment decisions.The study aims at ...
Impact of infant and child mortality on fertility in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The present unprecedented growth of population around the world has made it imperative to
understand the causes and look for cure of this growth. Fertility and mortality are the two
important factors that contribute to ...
Development of Salt tolerant cultivars in sorghum bicolor (L) moench by tissue culture method
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench is generally sensitive to salt and acid (high aluminium) soil
stresses. As with any stress phenomenon, intra-specific variability exists within the genus. In
Vitro cell selection and somaclonal ...
Home-based care for patients with HIV/Aids:A case study of east and west Karachuonyo divisions of Rachuonyo District, Kenya.
(2002)
This study investigated HBC for PWHA in Rachuonyo District in Kenya. The main objective
was acceptability of HBC for PWHA. It focussed on 40 PWHA and 38 caregivers in
Karachuonyo who were systematically sampled and ...
Assesment of viral shedding and local immune Responses to hiv in the female reproductive tract using SHIV/baboon model
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Heterosexual transmission accounts for majority of human immunodeficiency VIruS (HIV)
infection among adults in developing countries. The risk of female to male transmission of HIV
is likely to be determined by concentration ...
Assessment of the potential of comfrey (symphytum periginum) as a source of vitamin A for malnourished Children (8 - 16 years) : a case study of Kirigiti girls approved school in Kiambu, Kenya
(2002)
In February-September 2001, an interventional study employing the pre-test, post-test casecontrol
study design was carried out among children aged 8 to 16 years in Kirigiti Girls
Approved School in Kiambu District, Central ...
Poverty and employment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2002)
Poverty refers to lack if basic necessities if life, including opportunities for development. At the time if independence in 1963, the Government if Kenya identified illiteracy, disease, ignorance and poverty as the main ...
The structure and function of the Plankton community in the Pelagic zone of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
In Lake Naivasha minimal fish predation upon the zooplankton due to low fish biomass and the absence of true
planktivorous fish is suspected, from previous studies. The relative importance of the two forces, top-down ...
A legal appraisal of the right to development
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)
Agroeconomic performance of Aguthi, Matanya and Thome smallholder irrigation schemes
(2002)
The key objectives of smallholder irrigation projects are increasing agricultural
production, household incomes, employment generation and ensuring local food
security. However, performance of existing projects in line ...