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Placental Structure in Preterm Birth Among HIV-Positive Versus HIV-Negative Women in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Recent data suggest that in addition to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, use of antiretroviral therapy ...
Pattern of stroke in a rural Kenyan hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The pattern of stroke in rural population differs from that in urban ones. Although there are many studies on this condition in sub-Saharan Africa, few studies about stroke pattern in a Kenyan rural area exist.. This study ...
Anatomical Pattern of Dorsal Metatarsal Arteries in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2019-05)
Introduction Knowledge of anatomical variations in the origin and in the course of the dorsal metatarsal arteries (DMTAs) is valuable for many procedures, including reconstructive surgeries and flap selection. However, ...
Aortic arch origin of the vertebral artery may have clinical implications
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The vertebral artery usually arises from the 1st
part of the subclavian artery. Variant origin may
include the aortic arch, common, internal or
external carotid arteries or a branch of the
subclavian ...
Socio-economic and Institutional Factors Influencing Uptake of Improved Sorghum Technologies in Embu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Farmers’ socio-economic status and institutional support play a
complementary role in influencing adoption of various improved
agricultural value chain technologies. Despite considerable
research efforts towards improving ...
Climate Change Effects on Crop Production in Yatta Sub-county: Farmer Perceptions and Adaptation Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
In Yatta sub-County, a semi-arid land, there is scanty information on the causes and
effects of climate change, as well as agricultural adaptation strategies. This scanty
information assessment of climate related risks, ...
Relationship Between School Feeding Programmes and Pupils’ Effectiveness in Learning in Public Primary Schools in Kitui County, Keny
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
School Feeding Programme (SFP) was initiated in Kenya in 1979 and was implemented in 1980 by the government of Kenya in collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP). The objective of this study was to assess the relationship ...
Capacity of Technical, Vocational Education and Training Trainers on Manpower Development for Realization of Sustainable Development Goals in Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Kenya has undertaken Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key driver to Human Resource Development to facilitate her compliance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in her development visionary ...
An Evaluation of the Challenges Facing Public Primary School Head Teachers in the Management of School Projects-a Case of Wajir East Sub-county Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges facing public primary school head teachers in the management of school projects in Wajir East sub-County, Kenya. This study investigated this phenomenon using the ...
Evaluation of hydraulic performance of an anaerobic pond using radiotracer technique
(University of Nairobi, 2019-03)
A radiotracer investigation was carried out in a wastewater stabilization pond using radiotracer technique. Residence time distribution (RTD) of wastewater was measured using Iodine-131 as a radiotracer. The measured RTD ...