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Approaches influencing readiness for peaceful excavation of minerals in Kenya: the case of Mui basin coal mines in Kitui county.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to identify approaches influencing readiness for peaceful excavation of minerals in Mui basin coal mines in Kitui County, Kenya. It sought to answer research questions on the extent to which ...
Utilization of Kwale ilmenite ore in production of refractory firebricks
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
In this study, Kwale Ilmenite Ore, Eburru Kaolin, Eburru Fireclay and Mukurweini Ball Clay
were used to formulate refractory firebricks for incinerator internal lining. The effects of particle
size distribution, water ...
Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Substituting HFO with Biomass for a Pozzolana Dryer A Case Study of Bamburi Cement, Athi River
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Pozzolana drying increases the energy per tonne of cement produced. This is due to the energy
required to reduce the moisture content to about two to three percent. This energy is obtained from
heavy fuel oil. High and ...
Influences of completion of government funded projects in post secondary institutions: the case of Kirinyaga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of completion of government funded projects in post-secondary institutions in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The independent variables were multiple projects, procurement ...
Survival of persons starting Haart in HIV/ aids care facility in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on HAART have been reported in many HIV intervention programs showing increased mortality in males. It is desirable to have estimates of expected ...
Treatment of hypertension in adult patients at Ruiru sub-county hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background
Hypertension or high blood pressure has been on the rise globally. It has emerged as a major
global public health issue and one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. Use of blood
pressure lowering ...
Evaluation of nurses’ knowledge and prevention practices of ventilator associated morbidities in critical care unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Background information: Mechanical ventilation is an essential, life-saving intervention.
As it saves life, this treatment may bring forth lung infections and/or complications to the
patient hence morbidity. Center for ...
Factors influencing performance of government sponsored youth economic empowerment programmes case of Rachuonyo North district; Homabay county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Youths who presently constitute the largest segment of the nation�s population can effectively
contribute to the nations Labour force from the large pool of the unemployed; and as well as
introducing measures aimed at ...
Impact of school feeding programme on pupils’ retention rates in public primary schools in Fafi Sub-County Garissa County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Impact of school feeding programme on pupils’ retention rates in public primary schools in Fafi Sub-County Garissa County Kenya.The government of Kenya introduced major reforms in the education sector to
improve access ...
Mapping spatial - temporal variations of phosphate, sulphate, nitrate and escherichia coli (e.Coli) pollution in Ngong river, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The spatial and temporal variations of phosphates, nitrates, sulphates and E. coli in water
and sediment from Motoine-Ngong River system were investigated in this study. 13
sampling sites were selected between Motoine ...