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Pastoralism and Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa: A Case Study of the Borana in North Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Generally, the study is about pastoralism and conflict management in the Horn of Africa using Borana of Kenya as a case study. It examines the causes and impact of resource conflicts in HoA then conflict resolution mechanisms ...
Assessment of determinants of umbilical cord infection among newborns at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: The umbilical vessels remain patent for a few days following birth which
provides direct access to the bloodstream. The cord stump can therefore be an excellent
medium for bacteria. Infections are the single ...
Factors influencing sustainability of health based projects: the case of Presbyterian church of east Africa Kikuyu hospital in Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This research study aimed at investigating factors influencing sustainability of health based projects, a case of PCEA Kikuyu Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya and to recommend areas for improvement in future. It was guided ...
Integrating host resistance with tolerance in multiple cropping systems for management of plant parasitic nematodes in sugarcane
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Sugarcane productivity in Kenya has been on the decline over the past decade due to various factors including pests and diseases. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are known to infest sugarcane fields due to poor agronomic ...
Insurance and indemnity coverage for clinical trials of medicines in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Risk management is an important aspect in clinical trials due to the associated risk of injury to the study participants. There are both ethical and legal guidelines globally that are meant to ensure that there ...
Artificial intelligent system for diagnosis and management of maize pest in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Agriculture contributes 24.5percent of the Kenyan Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This makes it one of the economic pillars of the country‘s Economy (Government of Kenya, Agricultural Sector & Strategy, 2010). Maize is the ...
Determinants of girls’ drop outin selected mixed day secondary schools in kasarani sub county, nairobi county
(2015)
This study presents the determinants that contribute to drop out of girls in mixed day secondary schools in Kasarani Sub County in Nairobi County.
It was guided by the following objectives; To determine the extent to which ...
Operations risk management practices and service delivery among government owned entities in kenya
(2015-10)
Businesses today are faced with greater challenges and complications than ever before
as economical, technological and legal interdependence become more common and
pronounced. Due to these developments, risks may go ...
Socio-economic factors influencing adoption of improved biomass energy technologies in rural and urban households in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
Improved biomass energy technologies and alternative biomass fuels were introduced in Kitui (Kenya) as alternative renewable source of energy following domestic energy crisis. Despite these noble efforts, the adoption level ...