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Measurement of Limb Occlusion Pressure and a Survey of Current Knowledge and Practice of Peri-operative Tourniquet Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)
Background:
Surgical tourniquet use is widespread in various limb surgeries. Tourniquets have evolved from primitive non-inflatable/non-pneumatic types to automated personalized inflatable/pneumatic types.
In deciding ...
Impact of Informal Trade on Spatial Development of Mumias South and Mtindwa Road
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This thesis raises questions on the impacts of informal businesses on existing planned land uses specifically residential neighbourhoods. The resilience of informality in Kenya and their heterogeneity has been creeping up ...
Antibacterial Effect of Lemon Juice-extract on Bacteria Isolated From Traditional African Sausages Mutura Sold in Nairobi County and Pathogenicity of One Isolate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Demand for African sausages has resulted in this delicacies vendors being on the increase.However, risk of humans to food-borne bacterial disease from this sausages arising from intestinal bacteria or external conterminations ...
Pathogens and Blood Feeding Patterns of Questing Ticks in Maasai Mara Wildlife Ecosystem, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Pathogens and Blood Feeding Patterns of Questing Ticks in Maasai Mara Wildlife Ecosystem, Kenya
The Expression Of Recombinant Plasmodium Falciparum Sexual-Stage Proteins And Assessment Of Naturally Acquired Transmission-Blocking Immunity
(UoN, 2019)
Persons residing in regions endemic to malaria have been shown to develop antibodies
against gametocytes, which could subsequently prevent the progression of the parasite
within the mosquito vector. The acquired immune ...
Evaluation Of Hermetic Technologies In The Control Of Insect Infestation, Mold Proliferation And Mycotoxin Contamination Of Stored Maize In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)
In Africa, maize is one of the most important food crops, yet it is also susceptible to insects infestation, microbial attack and mycotoxin contamination. These cause significant economic losses and deleterious health ...
Determinants of Information Communication Technology Project Performancein a Software Implementation Company Africa: a Case Study of Indra Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Most information systems including current ICT projects in Africa fail either totally or
partially. Explanations of why some Information Systems fulfill their expectations, whereas
others fail, are complex and multi-factorial. ...
Development of a Geovisualisation Tool for Clean Development Mechanism Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Kenya is one of the developing countries that are a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. These agreements are the world’s advancement towards ...
Determination Of The Optimum Hybrid Renewable Energy System For Powering The School Of Engineering, University Of Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)
Off-the-grid and on-the-grid hybrid renewable energy systems have become effective solutions to providing reliable, affordable and environmentally protected electricity for the rural communities where extension of the ...
Assessment Of Water Demand Pressure On Surface Water Resources In Burguret River Sub-Catchment Using IS SWAT
(UoN, 2019)
Assessment water availability and use in any catchment is a preliminary key
requirement for policy administrators and leaders to make an appropriate
decision on water allocation. This ensures utilisation of water resources ...