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Factors associated with Rickets among children aged 6-59 months at Kiambu District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Rickets is a metabolic bone disease and is caused by low calcification of bones. It is a nutrient deficiency manifestation particularly for calcium and vitamin D from sunlight. Rickets among children in Kiambu District ...
Assessment of the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study assessed the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification. The specific objectives were aimed at determining the seasonal wind pattern; investigation of the temporal and spatial variation of ...
Molecular phylogeny of Kenya dioscorea species (Yams) and the quantification of their dioscin levels
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Dioseorea (Yams) in Kenya is a neglected crop, notwithstanding its potential as food and in
pharmaceutics as a drug source. Research on neglected crops specifically Dioseorea is a sure
way of sensitizing the scientific ...
Influence of parental involvement on academic performance of pre-school children in Emgwen Division, Nandi Central District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to find out influence of parental involvement on academic performance of pre-school children in Emgwen Division, Nandi Central District, Kenya. The study's objectives were to establish the ...
Use Of Logistic Regression Model To Determine The Key Contaminants Of Water In Yatta District
(2012-07)
Over one sixth of the world's population lacks safe drinking-water sources. The water
crisis in Kenya is due not only to the wave of droughts but also to poor management of
the water sources, pollution of water supplies ...
Development of business strategies of selected firms in the micro finance sector in Kenya
(2012)
The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that affect the development of business strategies for select organisations in the microfinance sector in Kenya. The criteria used to select the organisations was ...
The role of the head teacher in curbing drop outs in public primary schools in Kikuyu Division, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of the head teacher in curbing pupil's dropout in Kikuyu Division, Kikuyu District. The literature review considered existing literature on head teachers role and dropout, ...
A GIS tool for water quality monitoring: A case on Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Although many studies have been conducted to assess different aspects of pollution along the Nairobi
Rivers, there is a need to collate this information in order to identify areas of concern and gauge the extent
to which ...
An analysis of external support on the growth of women owned micro enterprises: a survey of women enterprises in Thika Municipality
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of fi'nancial and non financial services on the quality and quantity of women owned enterprises in Thika Municipality as well as the concerns of the women entrepreneurs ...
Factors affecting the implementation of safety measures in secondary schools: a case of Kikuyu district, Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Safety in schools is important for effective learning to take place. Safety is an integral and indispensable component of the teaching and learning process. There has been persistent recurrence of safety problems in secondary ...