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Knowledge, attitude and practices of midwives toward HIV/AIDS positive mothers
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Gender mainstreaming strategies in upgrading of rural projects in Karatina, Nyeri county, Kenya
(2015)
Gender mainstreaming is a concept that addresses the well being of women and
men. It is a strategy that is central to the interests of the whole community and
a concept that has received much attention in literature on ...
Altitudinal and seasonal differences of tick communities in dogs from pastoralist tribes of Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Studies regarding the distribution and ecology of ticks in dogs from Eastern Africa are scarce. Our research was based on a long-term screening of ticks parasitising the domestic dogs living with indigenous people around ...
Integration of geological mapping and remote sensed studies for the discovery of iron – ore mineralization in Mutomo – Ikutha area, SE Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This research integrates geology with remote sensing techniques to establish characteristic features that can be used to discover iron ore mineralization within the Neoproterozoic rocks of Mutomo – Ikutha area in south ...
Exploring Relevance of Agro Input Dealers in Disseminating and Communicating of Soil Fertility Management Knowledge: The Case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
In most parts of sub Saharan Africa (SSA), a lack of access to necessary agro-inputs contributes to low agricultural productivity and slows the overall economic growth and development. Agro-input dealers make inputs more ...
Physical Learning Environment and Inmates Participation in Post Literacy Project in Government Prisons in Kenya
(2015)
Adult illiteracy remains a worldwide phenomenon in spite of numerous efforts being made by the government, church, community based and non governmental organizations. The phenomena surrounding adult illiteracy is fundamentally ...
Effect of Information Technology Outsourcing on the Performance of Banks in Kenya: Application of the Balanced Scorecard
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Purpose: The study sought to look at Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) practices in the Kenyan
banking sector and the effect it had on performance. Balance Scorecard was used to measure performance as it
considers ...
High-grade spindle cell sarcoma of the heart: a case report and review of literature
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)
Primary cardiac spindle cell sarcomas are extremely rare and have poor prognosis. Complete surgical resection represents the only treatment option proven to work. We report a case of a 28-year-old man who was referred to ...
Natural resources utilization by the Aweer in Boni-lungi and Dodori national reserves, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A study was conducted to record the utilization of Boni-Lungi and Dodori National Reserves by the Aweer community. Results indicate the procuring of a wide gamut of provisional, regulatory, cultural and supportive services ...
Molecular evolution of a central region containing B cell epitopes in the gene encoding the p67 sporozoite antigen within a field population of Theileria parva
(2015)
Protective immunity induced by the infective sporozoite stage of Theileria parva indicates a potential role for antibodies directed against conserved serologically reactive regions of the major sporozoite surface antigen ...