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Microvascular growth, development, and remodeling in the embryonic avian kidney: the interplay between sprouting and intussusceptive angiogenic mechanisms
(Wiley, 2005)
Embryonic development is associated with extensive vascular growth and remodeling. We used immunohistochemical, light and electron microscopical techniques, as well as vascular casting methods to study the developing chick ...
Family planning and sexual behavior in the era of HIV/AIDS: The case of Nakuru District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000-03)
Recently, the prevalence of contraceptive use has increased in Kenya. The twin risks of unwanted pregnancy and HIV/AIDS infection remain central concerns of reproductive health programs. However, we do not know how sexually ...
The Constitution was Ours before we were the consitution's:Framing the Normative Epistemology of Constitutional Diplomacy in Kenya.
(2006)
This paper explores Kenya's emerging economic diplomancy. It notes that although relations with Asia have existed since independence, there is now an emerging aggressiveness by Kenya's foreign policy towards the Asia Pacific ...
Research Process and Connectivity in the Information Society
(2007)
One of the key objectives of the “Past, Present and Future” conference was to inject a note of realism in the run up to phase two of the World Summit on the Information Society. This might seem strange, given that the ...
Toward effective governance of water services in Kenya
(2006)
Effective governance is regarded as essential for national water management frameworks. Many countries are
therefore striving to institute effective governance in their water sector. Kenya is one country that has ...
Fracture strength of porous ceramics: stress concentration vs minimum solid area models
(2004)
In this study, we have reviewed recently published strength-porosity data of porous
ceramics, and compared these data with those computed from both the minimum contact solid area
(MCA) and the pore stress concentration ...
Dynamics of Suspended Sediment Exchange and Transport in a Degraded Mangrove Creek in Kenya
(Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 2002)
This study focuses on sediment exchange dynamics in
Mwache Creek, a shallow tidal mangrove wetland in
Kenya. The surface area of the creek is 17 km2
at high
water spring. The creek experiences semidiurnal tides with
tidal ...
Immunisation of cattle against heartwater by infection with Cowdria ruminantium elicits T lymphocytes that recognise major antigenic proteins 1 and 2 of the agent.
(University of Nairobi., 2002-02)
There is growing evidence that immunity of cattle to Cowdria ruminantium infection is mediated by T lymphocytes. C. ruminantium antigens that stimulate these responses are therefore of considerable importance to the ...
Towards efficient management of public transportation in the city of Nairobi through application of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Transport is crucial for sustainable development of any city. Today, cities in developing countries often devote a substantial proportion of the total expenditures to their transport systems. However, because of high ...
Development and characterisation of neutralising monoclonal antibody to the SARS-coronavirus.
(University of Nairobi, 2004-09)
There is a global need to elucidate protective antigens expressed by the SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Monoclonal antibody reagents that recognise specific antigens on SARS-CoV are needed urgently. In this report, the ...