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Improving Access to Justice
(University of NairobiCentre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law & Policy (CASELAP), 23-10-12)This is the seventh quarterly report of the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution since its establishment. It covers the period of July to September 2012. The mandate, specific functions and objects of ... -
Evidence review of hydroxyurea for the prevention Of sickle cell disease complications in low-income Countries
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Hydroxyurea is widely used in high-income countries for the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in children. In Kenyan clinical guidelines, hydroxyurea is only recommended for adults with SCD. Yet many ... -
Natural Capital, Resilience and Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa 6 th Scientific and Policy Conference UNEP, Gigiri, Nairobi 28 – 30 August 2013
(CASELAP (UON)Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law & Policy (CASELAP), 28-08-13)The Rio+20 meeting held in June 2012 in Brazil concluded with a package of commitments for action and a broad agreement by world leaders to shape a more sustainable future for the benefit of the planet and its people. ... -
Teacher education and development in Africa: the need for access, equity, sustainability, quality and relevance within the context of globalization
(University of NairobiCollege Of Education And External Studies, 30-07-13)Expanding education and improving its quality is central to the development of Africa. If we want to realize the goal of quality education for all, faculties of education in Africa need to take the lead in finding African ... -
Optimum two-stage group screening designs with unequal a-priori probabilities and with errors in decisions
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological Sciences, 1985-08) -
Neuroepidemiology Of Spina Bifida Cystica In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)65 patients with spina bifida cystic were treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya between September 2011 and August 2012. The mean age at presentation at presentation was 9 days. There was a male ... -
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in Nairobi: results Of a phase1, Stage 1 COPCORD study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Musculoskeletal pain is common and a cause of disability. The Community oriented program for the control of rheumatic diseases (COPCORD) methodology was established to estimate the burden of musculoskeletal ... -
Promoting Land Rights in Mozambique and Kenya: How do NGOs make a difference
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Neuroepidemiology Of Brain Tumours Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)account for more than 70% of brain tumours. Gliomas are associated with some rare inherited tumour syndromes such as Li-Fraumeni, Turcoit, von Hioppel-Lindau, Gardner and basal cell syndromes, multiple endocrine ... -
Neuroepidemiology Of Head Injuries In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) not only has considerable morbidity and mortality but is a major cause of disability, epilepsy and dementia worldwide. In this review, results of studies conducted at the Kenyatta National ... -
Determinants of educational Managers’ support for Distance education mode of Delivery: a case of western Region of kenya”
(University of NairobiSchool Of Continuing And Distance Education, 18-04-13)In many countries distance learning has been adopted and has had significant success in terms of accommodating large number of students at the same time. Despite Distance Education (DE) mode of learning having been ... -
The attitude of inmates and Adult education custodians Towards post literacy programs In government prisons, nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Continuing and Distance Education, 18-04-13)In Kenya high illiteracy rates among adults has prevailed since independence. This prompted the launching of a national campaign against illiteracy in 1979 which was founded on the realization that without education, ... -
The Odera Oruka Symposium, Tuesday, 19th to Thursday 21st, November, 2013 at the Goethe Auditorium, Nairobi, in conjunction with the Goethe Institute, German Cultural Centre
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Management And Outcomes Of Extradural Haematomas At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)Background: Extradural hematoma is a true neurosurgical emergency and remains among the most common causes of mortality and disability resulting from traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ... -
University managers Participation in distance Education: what role does Their level of knowledge in Distance education play?
(University of NairobiSchool Of Continuing And Distance Education, 18-04-13)University managers have tried to attain improved access and equity in higher education for development. In recent years, there has been a major shift towards Distance Education as universities strive to attain this ... -
Pituitary Surgery At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)Introduction: Surgical extirpation of pituitary lesions and can be performed by craniotomy or trans-sphenoidal approaches. This could be for pituitary ablation, excision of pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, suprasellar ... -
The relationship between Perceived quality dimensions And growth in distance Education
(University of NairobiSchool Of Continuing And Distance Education, 18-04-13)Shrinking resources from the exchequer, the demand for a more cost-effective education and competition among Universities for students have recently motivated academic administrators in public universities to adopt ... -
Learners’ perception of quality In open and distance education In kenyan public universities
(University of NairobiSchool Of Continuing And Distance Education, 18-04-13)The present study aims to investigate Learner’s perceptions about the quality of Distance Education (DE) in an attempt to understand Learners’ needs and concerns in assessing quality in DE. As Jung (2011) observes, the ...