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the relationship between electricity consumption and economic growth in kenya: 1970-2004
(University of Nairobi, 2006-07)
This study set out to evaluate the probable relationship between electricity consumption and
economic growth in Kenya and to determine whether there is either short run or long run
equilibrium relationship between these ...
Collaborative arrangements among international humanitarian organizations dealing with refugees in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)
The value of productive collaborations for building healthy, cohesive communities has long been clear to leaders of nonprofit social sector organizations. The challenges that society faces cannot be met, nor are the ...
Extent of commercial banks exposure to foreign Exchange risk
(2006)
The increasing dealing in foreign exchange by commercial banks over the years has
lead to the importance studying the volatility associated with it. In this study, we have
examined the stock market and the foreign exchange ...
Estimation of blood loss during elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2006)
Blood loss from major surgery IS a great challenge which has become even more
significant considering the unavailability of blood for replacement during surgery. It was
therefore prudent to determine the amount of blood ...
Vitamin A and nutritional status of children aged 24-72 months in Nambale, Busia district, kenya: a comparative study of households with and without home gardens
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This study compared vitamin A status, nutritional status and food diversity of
children aged between 24 and 72 months, of households possessing home gardens
and those without home gardens, in Nambale Division of Busia ...
Strategic responses of petroleum importing and marketing companies in Kenya to changes in government legislation
(2006)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the strategic responses of
Petroleum Importing and Marketing Companies (PIMCs) to various
government legislations. The objectives were twofold: to determine the
strategic ...
Management of nasal foreign bodies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A prospective crossectional descriptive study was carried out on
279 patients with nasal foreign bodies at the Ear, Nose and Throat clinic
and casualty of Kenyatta National Hospital for seven months from 1SI
August 2005 ...
Rural livelihoods and households' participation in financial markets: the case of smallholders in Kakamega and Vihiga districts
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The increasing land scarcity due to rapidly expanding population has raised two key
concerns for rural development policy. First, any increase in land productivity can only
be achieved by intensification of farming ...
Effects of dehulling maize grains and treatment with Chemical additives on the levels of aflatoxins during Muthokoi making and preparation
(2006)
Exposure of human populations to acute or sub-acute levels of aflatoxins in contaminated maize and
maize products is a major food safety concern in Kenya, particularly among the Kamba community.
In an attempt to address ...
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food
poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some
efforts to improve household food security by ...