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Transport and dispersion patterns of aerosols over the east African region
(2010)
This study used aerosol optical depth (AOD) from satellite
based Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer
(MODIS) observations at 550nm in 1° X 1° grid resolution to
investigate the transport and dispersion patterns ...
Telediagnostic: Specimen Matching and Retrievalfor Medical Diagnosis
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Effective management of medical disaster outbreak requires reliable diagnosis of ailing
people and a trained physician to interpret the data in order to give the correct guided
treatment. In many developing countries ...
Factors influencing the use of medicinal plants on the improvement of livestock health in Kitui district;a case of Mutitu and Mwitika Divisions
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Traditional medicine practice in Kenya like in many African countries is widespread and deep rooted. It is respected by local communities because of its proven effectiveness over many generations. Before the arrival of ...
Effects of water shortage on the socio-economic development of Garissa district (A case study of Shimbirey location)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of water shortages in socio economic development of Garissa district. The study sought to answer the following objectives; to find out the factors that influence water ...
Patient's perspectives of regional Anaesthesia at the KNH following Elective Orthopaedic surgery
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
The use regional anaesthesia (RA) is on the increase world over. At
the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the use of RA is on the
increase as well. Much advocacy for RA stems from a better
safety profile in comporison ...
Clinicians knowledge, prescribing patierns, toxicity and efficacy of amphotericin B in HIV positive patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Introduction-Amphotericin B is a drug used to treat cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS
patients. It is associated with many adverse drug reactions such as nephrotoxicity,
cardiotoxicity and anemia. The prevalence of these ...
Factors influencing implementation of free secondary education: a case of Mathioya District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
In spite of the Free Secondary Education (FSE) policy the rate of transition from the primary school to secondary school has been wanting in Mathioya. With the government funding this scenario ought not to be the way it ...
Socio - economic impacts of land subdivision in Kenya’s drylands: A case study of Kimana/Tikodo group ranch in Loitoktok Di strict
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Land being an essential factor of production the world over has remained dynamic due to
changes in land uses over time. It determines the socio-cultural and economic basis of most
societies in the world. Since the scramble ...
Effects of quality assurance and standards officers' supervision on academic performance in secondary schools in Meru Central District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Supervision of teachers by Quality Assurance and Standards Officers (QASOs) is one area that needs to be strengthened so that it can contribute to high academic achievements and to the success of free secondary education. ...
Factors influencing the successful implementation of E-government in Kenya: the case of he directorate of E-government
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The achievement of e-government in Kenya has been one of the main priorities of the Kenya government towards the realization of national development goals and objectives for Wealth and Employment Creation, as stipulated ...