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Impacts of Climate Variability on Livelihoods Sustainability in Kapsokwony Division, Mt. Elgon District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Mountains offer a special setting for identifying climate change and evaluating its effects. Long and short term climate variabilities continue to impact livelihoodsof small-holder farmersin the study area. People who live ...
Effect of Selected Environmental Parameters on Quality of Syzygium Cuminii Fruits in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Syzygium cuminii tree species belongs to the Myrtaceae family. The problem of underutilization
of indigenous and traditional food resources can be addressed by promoting the utilization of these
fruits to strengthen the ...
Reduction of Peak-to-average Power Ratio in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Radio Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) has continued to be the most preferred
signal-multiplexing scheme for the current and future standards for high-speed transmission of data
over the wireless channel. This ...
Prosopis Juliflora Invasion in Baringo, Kenya: Exploring Its Impacts on Lulc Dynamics, Vachellia Tortilis, Selected Ecosystem Services, Livelihoods and Potential Spread Under Climate Change
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Savanna grasslands are invaluable, but face threats from multiple stressors such as land
degradation, woody encroachment and climate change. While it is expected that climatic
changes will continue to exacerbate existing ...
Correlation of Susceptibility Weighted Imaging Findings of Intracranial Gliomas With Histopathological Findings at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Gliomas are heterogeneous group of neoplasms and constitute the most common overall malignant brain tumor. Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides excellent anatomic details and soft tissue ...
Intonation in Ekegusii, Its Interaction With Information Structure and How It is Perceived by Native Speakers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The work presented in this thesis is a description of the structure of intonation and its interaction with information structure units, perception and interpretation in Ekegusii. This description was aimed at meeting the ...
The Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction and Associated Factors Among Ambulant Heart Failure Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Sexual activity is an important determinant of quality of life among chronic heart
failure patients. Globally, Heart failure poses major public health burden with high morbidity
and mortality. Despite numerous ...
The Effect of Phototherapy on Serum Calcium Level in Term Neonates With Jaundice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Prospective Observational Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Jaundice in neonates occurs when the bilirubin level rises above 85μmol/L, and it is common in more than half of term neonates. Phototherapy is a common intervention for neonates with jaundice. However, ...
Influence of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Teacher Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Embakasi Sub County, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The leadership styles of principals are crucial since they have the potential to
significantly impact teacher job satisfaction and the overall functioning of a school on
a daily basis. Although the Ministry of Education, ...
The Influence of the Porous Kenya-uganda Boarder on the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in East African Region
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study paper focused on porous country borders and the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) using the case of Karamoja region in the Kenya-Uganda border. The main research objectives included examining ...