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Environmental assessment of heavy metal pollutants in soils and water from Ortum, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Analysis of elemental concentration in soil and water was carried out in Ortum to ensure safe utilization of soil and water resources for agriculture, industrial, and household purposes. Elemental analysis of soil and water ...
Exploring barriers to seeking health care among Kenyan Somali women with female genital mutilation: a qualitative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
BACKGROUND:
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a cultural practice associated with health consequences, women rights and deprivation of dignity. Despite FGM/C-related health consequences, circumcised women may ...
Infrastructure Growth, Household Vulnerability and Response to Shocks in Kenya
(African Journal of Economic Review, 2020)
Households in most rural areas of developing countries are likely to suffer shocks contributed by their livelihoods’ dependence on natural resources as well as due to their physical isolation from the mainstream economy ...
Photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol by titanium dioxide: role of annealing temperature and morphology
(Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2020-01)
This work investigates the degradation rate of 4-cholorophenol using Titanium dioxide photocatalysts. Chlorophenols and their compounds are a nuisance as they are recalcitrant to degradation in the environment. Three ...
Clinical presentation and outcomes of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia at a national hospital, Kenya: A retrospective cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy including pre-eclampsia are associated with maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. Early detection is vital for effective treatment and management of pre-eclampsia. ...
Establishing the Impact of Double-intake Programmes on the Physical Infrastructural Learning Environment at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This research was carried out in order to establish the impact of double-intake programmes on the physical
infrastructural learning environment at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. It had one objective and one
research ...
The Impact of Double-intake Programmes on Provision of Quality Student Support Services at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This research was carried out in order to assess the impact of double-intake programmes on
the provision of quality student support services at the University of Nairobi Kenya. It had
two objectives and ...
Use of Social Media Platforms and Content Delivery in Higher Education
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The outbreak of COVID-19 brought about global lockdown and
educational managers were confronted with the unenviable choice
of closing institutions until the pandemic plummeted or learning
new ways of content delivery. ...
Risk factors for the incursion, spread and persistence of the foot and mouth disease virus in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Identification of risk factors is crucial in Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control especially in endemic
countries. In Rwanda, almost all outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) have started in Eastern ...
Isolated duodenal perforation at D4 following blunt abdominal trauma.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020)
Introduction: Isolated duodenal injuries are particularly rare in blunt abdominal trauma as the duodenum is at a deep and relatively well-protected anatomical site.
Case presentation: We present a case report of a ...