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The Dynamics of Culture on Environmental Sustainability: a Case of Central Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Indigenous African socio-cultural practices are distinguished by complex and diverse variations of evolving attitudes and behaviours that play a significant role in the development and conservation or depletion of the ...
What Is the Appropriate Age Range of Individuals to Be Included in a Survey to Estimate the Prevalence of Trachomatous Trichiasis?
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Introduction A survey to determine the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) requires a large sample size and the recommended participant age is ≥15 years. This study sought to establish the appropriate age range of ...
Applied Theatre as a Medium of Communal Communication: 'access to Justice' Project in Kwale, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The idea of applied theatre is based on the fact that societies have used oral performances as a channel of communication and socialization across time and space. The participants of these events deal with the immediate ...
The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Associated Risk Factors, and Other Moderating Effects: Findings From the Kenya National Health Demographic Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018-10)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is not only a fundamental violation of human rights but also a major public health problem. IPV is the most predominant form of violence committed by men against women. Therefore, our study ...
Smartphones Supporting Monitoring Functions: Experiences from Sweet Potato Vine Distribution in sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This chapter shares experiences in the use of smartphones to collect monitoring data for sweet potato vine multiplication and dissemination activities in sub-Saharan Africa. An Open Data Kit (ODK) technology is used to ...
Supplier Selection Process Based on Fuzzy Logic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In Kenyan governmental organizations, supplier selection during procurement process is regulated by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal act. The act requires the selection to be done on technical and financial basis, ...
Multispectrum analysis of the ν4 band of CH3CN: Positions, intensities, self- and N2-broadening, and pressure-induced shifts
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
A multispectrum nonlinear least-squares fitting technique was applied to measure accurate zero-pressure line center positions, Lorentz self- and nitrogen (N2)-broadened half-width coefficients, and self- and N2-pressure-induced ...
Associations of Interleukin-1 Polymorphisms with Chronic Periodontitis in Two Different Kenyan Ethnic Groups: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between IL-1β and IL-1α isoforms with chronic periodontitis in two Kenyan ethnic groups, Taitas and Swahilis.
Methods: A case-control study in which ...
Effects of Tio2 Film Thickness and Electrolyte Concentration on Photovoltaic Performance of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Effects of film thickness and electrolyte concentration on the photovoltaic performance of TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) were studied. Nanocrystalline anatase TiO2 thin films with varying thicknesses (3.2–18.9μm) ...
Privatisation of public enterprises in COMESA: An exploration of approaches and strategies: the case of the privatization of Telkom Kenya
(UON, 2006)
This thesis investigates Kenya's approach to the privatization process through an exploration of Telkom Kenya's (TKL) unfolding privatization. The thesis research identifies outlines and documents the developments in Kenya's ...