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Human capital externalities and private returns to education in Kenya
(2006)
We use survey data of full-time workers in Kenya to analyse the effect of human capital externalities on earnings and private returns to education. The estimation results show that education human capital generally associates ...
Innovation Through Business Planning Among Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This paper focused on the effects of business planning in the sustainability of the micro, small and medium business enterprises (MSMEs). The main objective is to find out the contribution of the business plans to the MSMEs ...
Chloramphenicol pharmacokinetics in African children with severe malaria
(University of Nairobi., 2006-08)
The objective of this study was to determine if the current dosage regimen for chloramphenicol CAP administered to children with severe malaria SM for presumptive treatment of concomitant bacterial meningitis achieves ...
Agenesis of the corpus callosum with associated inter-hemispheric cyst and right frontal pachygyria presenting with psychiatric symptoms in a Kenyan Citation:
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This case report presents a 26 year old man who had a history of childhood onset seizures, mild cognitive slowing and social withdrawal. He gradually developed symptoms of depression and attempted suicide once. He presented ...
Malnutrition and gender relations in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Child malnutrition, which is an increasing problem in Western Kenya, is addressed primarily through efforts to reach the individual mother with information about proper feeding of her children. A study carried out in Siaya, ...
Socio-demographic characteristics of patients admitted with gynaecological emergency conditions at the provincial general hospital, Kakamega, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2006-12)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the magnitude of gynaecological emergencies and the socio demographic characteristics of patients admitted at Provincial General Hospital Kakamega (PGHK).
DESIGN:
Retrospective cross-sectional ...
Sustainable Tourism Development on Kenya's Coast: A Hospitality Sector View
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
For about forty years, Kenya's Coast has experienced rapid and unplanned growth in the tourism sector with many diverse impacts. This paper is based on a research survey designed to assess the hospitality sector's view on ...
Knowledge and Practice about cervical cancer and papsmear testing among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2006)
Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based cytologic screening and early treatment does reduce morbidity and mortality associated with ...
Campaing Planning for National Security Strategy: A Pre-Theoretical Framework for Analysis'
(2006)
This paper lays out the elements of a framework for analysing campaign planning. It is illustrates that campaign planning is not peculiar to the military, and that it exists in civil institutions also. The paper argues ...
Psychosocial influences on adolescent sexuality and identity in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This article examines the influence of psychosocial factors on adolescent sexuality and identity in Kenya. It focuses on male circumcision, peer and parental relationships. The article is based on a study which investigated ...