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Community-based fuel briquette production using charcoal dust and sawdust: implications on livelihoods for Nairobi residents
(2011)
In sub Saharan Africa over 72% of urban and 98% of rural households use fuelwood for energy). In Kenya 1.6-2.4 million tonnes of wood charcoal are used annually by 82% of urban and 34% of rural households, with Nairobi ...
Influence of maternal and child's demographic factors on protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in under-five years old children at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
(2011)
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) results from deficiency of proteins and energy. Children under five years old are the most affected because of their immature immunity. Social, demographic, economic, environmental, political ...
Strategic Planning, Planning Outcomes and Organizational Performance
(2012)
This study investigates the influence of strategic planning and planning outcomes;
planning outcomes and firm performance. Measures of strategic planning were seven
dimensions namely internal orientation, external ...
Effect of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on the Performance and Profitability of Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) in Western Kenya
(2012)
Rangelands in semi-arid Kenya have recently witnessed extensive land use changes. These changes can mainly be attributed to increased livestock populations and the response of the increased human population to both local ...
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(2011)
The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi
Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ...
What impact would an HIV/AIDS vaccine have on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Kenya?
(2012)
Objective: To estimate the potential impact of an HIV/AIDS Vaccine in Kenya. Design: The Kenyan HIV/AIDS epidemic was modeled using the most current data from national sources including epidemiology and behavioral surveillance. ...
Naked mole-rats: behavioural phenotyping and comparison with C57BL/6 mice
(2012)
Naked mole-rats (NMR) live underground in large eusocial colonies in East Africa. They are extremely
long-lived, some individuals having a lifespan of over 30 years. This has attracted research into longevity
and possibly ...
Dynamic Capabilities, Talent Development and Firm Performance
(2012)
All firms aim at high performance which leads to high profits and sustainable
competitive advantage. However all firms face a challenge on how to create
sustainable competitive advantage especially on the rapid changing ...
Factors that influence consumer preference of television stations by public primary school teachers in Langata division, Nairobi
(2012)
The purpose of the study was to determine the preferred television stations, and factors
that influence consumer preference of television stations. The study was a cross sectional
survey undertaken among the public primary ...
The perception of Kenyan citizens on improvement of public service delivery since the implementation of performance contracts in Kenya
(2011)
The main objective of the study was to establish the perception of Kenyan citizen’s on
improvement of public service delivery since the implementation of performance contracts
in Kenya. The accessible target population ...