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Knowledge and Practice of Private Medical Practitioners Regarding Diagnosis and Treatment of Paediatric Tuberculosis in Mogadishu
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the major health problems and the second leading
infectious cause of mortality around the world. According to WHO estimates in 2011, there were 0.5
million new cases of TB and ...
Analysis of environmental security in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Environmental security is achieved as a result of proper management of the natural resources
which ensures that the communities are less vulnerable. This is achieved by ensuring that there is
proper environmental management ...
Monitoring land cover changes and the impacts of the reclamation initiative - case of mau forest complex
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)
The Mau Forest Complex is the largest closed canopy forest in Eastern Africa, covering about
400,000 hectares. It is of great value to Kenya and its neighbors as it supports hydroelectricpower
generation, the tourism ...
Hybridization of cooling system of Olkaria ii geothermal power plant: utilization of energy and exergy analysis concepts
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Improved energy supply is the main challenge facing most African countries because
energy is fundamental for the sustainable development of all sectors of an economy.
Currently, 65% of the Kenyan population do not have ...
Influence of psycho-social support strategies in promotion of mental health among refugees in Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya: A case of center for victims of torture
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The need for psycho-social program for refugees living in refugee camps is overwhelming. In
Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya, the Center for Victims of Torture is providing psychosocial
support for the thousands of refugees ...
Influence of community empowerment programs initiatives on maternal mortality: The case of Ngaremara ward, Isiolo county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This research study sought to determine the effectiveness of community empowerment programs in promoting maternal health as well as barriers hindering expectant mothers from seeking available services from the health ...
Factors influencing the growth of small-scale dairy farming: a case of Githunguri constituency, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This research sought to investigate factors influencing the growth of small scale dairy
farming. The study was carried out in Githunguri Constituency of Kiambu County.
Various factors in relation with dairy production ...
Involvement of mainstream banks in financing small and medium enterprise projects in Kenya. The case of Diamond Trust Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The development of small scale enterprises (SME) has been identified as one of the strategies
for generating industrialization, employment generation and poverty reduction. This is as a
result of the recognition of their ...
Valorisation Of Cultural Heritage In The Nairobi Central Business District Through Spatial Planning
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Modernization, which is inevitable in every society, should not overshadow the importance of
cultural heritage as a vector of development and social stability, both for present and future
generations. Today, a number of ...
Factors influencing subscriber adoption of mobile payments: a case of safaricom's lipa na m-pesa service in Embu town, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
M-PESA service was introduced in the year 2007 by Safaricom Company as a business
strategy to increase the company‟s business growth and deepen financial inclusion in Kenya.
Currently it is being widely used by a population ...