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Studies on seasonal prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A study was carried out to determine the seasonality of ecto- and endo-parasites in Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya. A total of 48 chicken were randomly selected and purchased from farms in the study area (24 in wet season and 24 ...
Reproductive biology of common octopus octopus vulgaris (cuvier, 1797), on the Kenyan South Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Although common octopus catches are increasing globally, lack of information on the reproductive biology of the species has been a major concern in its management, particularly in Kenya. The present study aimed to investigate ...
Outcome of the first medicines utilization research in Africa group meeting to promote sustainable and rational medicine use in Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The second Medicines Utilization Research in Africa (MURIA) group workshop and symposium again brought researchers together from across Africa to improve their knowledge of drug utilization (DU) methodologies and exchange ...
Active fault mapping in Karonga-Malawi after the December 19, 2009 Ms 6.2 seismic event
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)
The East African Rift System (EARS) has natural hazards – earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides along the faulted margins, and in response to ground shaking. Strong damaging earthquakes have been occurring in the ...
Ethnic diversity and economic instability in Africa: interdisciplinary perspectives
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Hematological, serological and virological findings in sheep and goats experimentally infected with lineage iii peste des petits ruminants virus isolates in Kenya
(2015)
The aim of this study was to determine the hematological and serological changes in experimentally infected sheep and goats and to validate use of Real time reverse transcriptase PCR analysis in diagnosing PPRV in Kenya. ...
Influence of physical facilities as a component of institutional capacity on academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Usigu division
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Disparities in performance have continued to be noticed as one of the many challenges facing education and had raised a lot of concern. The KCSE results had been poor in the recent years and as a result many students who ...
Understanding the adoption of a portfolio of sustainable intensification practices in Eastern and Southern Africa
(2015)
This paper explores smallholder farmers’ adoption decisions of multiple sustainable intensification practices (SIPs) in eastern and southern Africa. We develop a multivariate probit model using plot-level data gathered ...
Summary of two notes of this year: On corruption and madness, and about false Christians
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Designing a program of teacher professional development to support beginning reading acquisition in coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)
What should be considered when developing a literacy intervention that asks teachers to implement new instructional methods? How can this be achieved with minimal support within existing policy? We argue that two broad ...