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Epidemic Potential for Malaria in Epidemiological Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Malaria is a vector-borne disease which annually results in over one million deaths and
five hundred million clinical episodes, most of which occur in sub-Sahara Africa. Since the disease
is influenced by climate factors, ...
Identity politics in the twenty-first century: a Kenyan perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Over the past four decades, ethnic and religious minorities, organisations of persons with disabilities, and feminist organisations among
others have contributed significantly to the growth of identity politics, that is, ...
Sustainability in higher education in the Asia-Pacific: developments, challenges, and prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the contributions of the Asia-Pacific region to leading practice in sustainability in higher education (HE), as prelude and orientation to this special issue ...
Economic Analysis of Crossbreeding Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Conceptual Framework and Kenyan Case Study
(2001-12)
Conventional economic evaluations of crossbreeding programmes have overestimated their benefits by ignoring subsidies, the increased costs of management such as veterinary support services, and the higher levels of risk ...
Impact of Agricultural Trade and Related Policy Reforms on Food Security in Kenya
(2004)
Kenya’s agricultural sector has undergone various changes emanating from
policy reforms over the years. These reforms, which occurred from the late
1980s to the early 1990s, were aimed at reducing government involvement ...
Effects of a shared services strategy on cost reduction
(2011-10)
Moving to a shared service method of operation entails a huge culture change for an organization. The entire business context must be changed. It takes time, effort and vast amounts of management energy to move from a ...
Kenya general elections in Bondo and Gem: the origins of Luo ethnic factor in modern politics
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 10-11-12)
Development and household economy in two eco-zones of Embu district
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 04-01-13)
Economic differentiation among peasant households: a comparison of Embu coffee and cotton zones
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 04-01-13)