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Factors associated with preference for early infant male circumcision among a representative sample of parents in Homa bay county, western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Several countries scaling-up adult medical male circumcision (MMC) for HIV prevention intend to introduce early infant male circumcision (EIMC). To assess preference for EIMC in a community with a mature adult MMC program, ...
Influence of strategic contingent organizational factors on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Even though Kenya has been praised for its
robust economy and that is set to become one of the
top five fastest
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growing in sub
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Saharan Africa, manufacturing output remains low compared to
other ...
Zinc oxide photocatalytic decolourization of black tea (camellia sinensis) wastewater from processing factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Decolourization of persistent brick-red colour of black tea processing wastewater was investigated. Wastewater samples were collected from three black tea processing factories in the western Kenya tea growing highlands and ...
Acceptance of treatment of sexually transmitted infections for stable sexual partners by female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa remains high. Providing treatment to the affected FSWs is a challenge, and more so to their stable ...
Characterization of Chyulu hills watershed ecosystem services in South-Eastern Kenya." environment and natural resources research
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Water is an important good provided by watersheds and is critical in sustaining life and socio-economic development. This study evaluated water provision in the Chyulu Hills watershed which is one of the important dry land ...
Seroepidemiological Survey of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Ruminants in Garissa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease caused by phlebovirus in the family
Bunyaviridae. In Kenya, major outbreaks occurred in 1997–1998 and 2006–2007 leading to human deaths, huge
economic ...
Evaluation of liposomal nanocarriers loaded with ETB receptor agonist, IRL-1620, using cell-based assays.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
One common feature of most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and stroke, is the death of neuronal cells. Neuronal cell death is associated with apoptosis, generation of reactive oxygen species ...
Validation of the polyacrylic acid/glassy carbon differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetric sensor for simultaneous analysis of lead(ii), cadmium(ii) and cobalt(ii)ions
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Electrochemical sensor validation en
sures that the determination procedure employed for a specific
test is suitable for its intended use. Accuracy and precision, linearity, range, limits of ...
Antifungal Activity of Local Microbial Isolates against Snap Bean Pathogens
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Production of snap beans is constrained by diseases that make farmers use synthetic pesticides excessively. Use of synthetic pesticides leads to contamination of produce, threat to beneficial organisms and pollutes the ...
Factors influencing smallholder farmers' participation in domestic high value markets for African Indigenous Vegetables in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Participation in high value markets holds potential for raising smallholder farmers’ income and reducing poverty in the rural areas. Despite a growing literature on farmers’ participation in supermarkets, there is no ...