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Identification and characterization of accessory gland proteins in the Glossina genus as a conceivable vector control strategy in tsetse flies
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
Accessory gland proteins (ACPs) are reproductive proteins produced by the male accessory glands (MAGs) of most insect species. These proteins are essential for male fertility and play a major role in regulating female ...
The role of farming mobile applications in community development
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Mobile phones have become the fastest way of collecting and transmitting information. A lot of resources have been invested for the development and deployment of mobile applications. In the agricultural sector many farming ...
Factors influencing proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in Makadara and Embakasi divisions, Nairobi east district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Proliferation of Small arms and Light weapons into the country presents a serious threat to public
safety in the country. The numerous cases of armed conflict within the pastoralist zones, armed
crimes and the emerging ...
Trade Barriers And Economic Integration: A Case Study Of Kenya And Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The exchange of capital, goods and services across international borders or territories is
known as international trade. This study focused particularly on the bilateral trade
between Kenya and Uganda and the effects ...
Influence of diversification on the competitiveness of Safaricom (k) ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The operating environment for business has become very volatile and dynamic following increased innovation and globalization. This has meant that organizations have to constantly be ready to develop and implement new ...
Validity of bi-rads system mammography in detecting breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2015)
In Kenya, breast cancer is the most common cancer
reported among women at 17.5%1. In Nairobi, the incidence among
women was reported at 23.3%, among all cancers for the period 2000-
20022.
The diagnosis of breast cancer ...
INDUSTRIALIZATION
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Africa at independence in the 1960s and 1970s was a fragmented continent with enclave
economies (many small states) geared towards export of mainly primary commodities; this was
to stir a desire for rapid industrialization ...
The Application Of Ecological Niche Model To Map Out The Rift Valley Fever Risk Areas In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, mosquito-borne zoonotic viral disease of economic importance caused by a virus of the Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family that mainly affects ruminants and humans. It causes abortion ...
Relationship Between Fraud Risk Management Practices And Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A number of studies have been done in Kenya on fraud risk management practices. However none of the studies focused on the relationship between fraud risk management practices and financial performance of commercial banks. ...
The effect of public infrastructure bond financing on government expenditure in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Bonds are meant to promote economic growth through infrastructure development. Good
infrastructure helps in providing economic services efficiently, promoting economic
competitiveness and supports high productivity. ...