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Investigating dry spells in Malawi during the rainfall season
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study investigated the occurrence of dry spells during the main rainfall seasons over Malawi so that the farming community and other stakeholders can use this information to reduce vulnerability of the agricultural ...
Toxicity Effects Of Δ-endotoxins Obtained From Native Bacillus Thuringiensis Isolates Against Maize Stalk Borer (Busseola Fusca Fuller)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Decrease in maize crop yield due to infestation by the maize stem borer (Busseola fusca) presents a major food security threat in Kenya and many sub-Saharan countries. Farmers in Kenya have relied on the use of insecticides ...
Assessing the spatial and temporal characteristics of rainfall over the Southern region Of Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)
An understanding of temporal and spatial characteristics of rainfall is central to resources planning and management especially with evidences of climate change and variability. There are strong indications that rainfall ...
Telecommuting System For Kenyan Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
The time taken to commute from home to the office and back is a major concern to workers in Kenya and especially in Nairobi. A lot of time which could be spent on productive activities is wasted on the roads while employees ...
Cardiovascular risk factors and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus Erythematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Cardiovascular disease is now acknowledged as a primary cause of morbidity
and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The risk of developing
coronary artery disease in these patients ...
Sitation Of A Geological Nuclear Repository Of The Proposed Kenya Nuclear Power Plant (npp)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Energy development in Kenya is currently based upon the Vision 2030 platform which aims to
enhance energy production by commissioning the establishment of the first nuclear power plant
by the year 2022. Under the ...
Effects of drug abuse on university students’ academic performance: a case of university of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The study of the effects of drug abuse on university students' academic performance was carried out at the University of Nairobi. Purposive sampling was used to gather information. Purposive sampling of students who are ...
Outcome of macular hole surgery at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Purpose: To determine the outcome for Macular Hole surgery at Kikuyu Eye Unit (KEU).
Method: This was a retrospective hospital based case series conducted at Kikuyu Eye Unit. Records of
all patients who underwent macular ...
An assessment of woody vegetation structure in Maasai Mara conservancies of Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Vegetation structure is a result of adaptation of plants to the environment. Itis important because
it can be used as indications of measuring changes in habitats. Vegetation structure mapping and
monitoring is however ...
Factors influencing sustainability of economic stimulus package projects; a case of public secondary schools in Bureti sub-county, Kericho county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing sustainability of economic
stimulus package projects in public secondary schools Bureti Sub-County. This study was guided
by the following objectives; ...