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Morphological and RAPD-marker characterization of Melia volkensii (Gürke) in vitro plants regenerated via direct and indirect somatic embryogenesis.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2015)
Somaclonal variation induced in vitro during tissue culture can be a problem in clonal micropropagation of elite plants. This study investigated the extent of morphological and genetic similarity or dissimilarity between ...
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas
(2015)
Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare pancreatic tumour predominantly affecting young women. We present two cases in young female patients. Both tumours were surgically removed as abdominal masses, one from the pancreatic ...
Early Experience of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair in Kenya
(2015)
Background: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) is gaining popularity amongst minimal access surgeons with numerous advantages over conventional open repair. We present the first local series of LVHR and analyse ...
Factors Influencing the Outcomes in Extradural Haematoma Patients
(2015)
Background: Extradural hematomas are neurosurgical emergencies and are one of the most common causes of mortality and disability after traumatic brain injury. This study aimed at evaluating the current management and ...
Shouldice Versus Lichtenstein Hernia Repair Techniques: A Prospective Randomized Study
(2015)
Background: The objectives of this study was to compare the tension-free mesh (Lichtenstein), and the 4-layer tissue repair (Shouldice) techniques of inguinal hernia surgery and to determine to what extent doctors in a ...
FDI determinants: Kenya and Malaysia compared
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This paper examines in a comparative context the determinants of foreign direct investment in Kenya and Malaysia as well as its impact on economic growth in order to inform policy debates. Kenya in the recent past has ...
Fertility and poverty: The role of gender and reproductive health
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Utilization Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among HIV Infected Women In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Variability and trends in past, current and future climate in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This study evaluates the climate variability and change in past, current and future climate in East Africa (EA) using high resolution regional models under the CO-ordinated Regional climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX). ...