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Teachers' experiences in teaching evolution
(University of Nairobi, 2011-07)
Although prehistory and evolutionary studies are included in the Kenyan secondary school biology and history subjects, lack of consistent up-dating of the syllabi and sheer ignorance by a very large cross-section of teachers ...
An inequality perspective of education structure and performance in Kenya - University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited
(2011)
Education is an important determinant of individuals’ income, health as well as the capacity to interact and communicate with others. In spite of this view, there is considerable evidence of inequalities of opportunity in ...
Alpha-Lactalbumin: Its Production Technologies and Bioactive Peptides
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02-16)
Alpha-lactalbumin (α-La), a globular protein found in all mammalian milk, has been used as an ingredient in infant formulas. The protein can be isolated from milk using chromatography/gel filtration, membrane separation, ...
Is the Pedestrian an Endangered Road User? A Descriptive Account of Pedestrian Musculoskeletal Injuries
(2010)
Background: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Road traffic crashes are
causative in majority of these cases. Pedestrians are vulnerable to injury in all types of collisions.
This paper ...
Hiv Postexposure Prophylaxis In An Urban Population Of Female Sex Workers In Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-02)
OBJECTIVES:
To assess biological and behavioral factors in HIV-uninfected female sex workers (FSWs) accessing postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and to characterize the circumstances preceding PEP, time to access, and ...
Surveillance of vector populations and malaria transmission during the 2009/10 El Niño event in the western Kenya highlands: opportunities for early detection of malaria hyper-transmission
(2011)
Background: Vector control in the highlands of western Kenya has resulted in a significant reduction of malaria
transmission and a change in the vectorial system. Climate variability as a result of events such as El Niño ...
Political Violence In Kenya And Local Churches’ Responses: The Case Of The 2007 Post- Election Crisis
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
In 27 December 2007, Kenyans went to the polls to e
lect their presidential, parliamentary, and
civic leaders. This general election was described
as replete with serious anomalies—a situation
that continues to raise ...
Evaluation of Border Crops against Infestation and Damage of Cabbage by Diamondback Moth ( Plutella xylostella
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
Hasheela, E.B.S., Nderitu, J.H., Olubayo, F.M., and
Kasina, M. 2010.
Evaluation of border crops
against infestation and damage of cabbage by
diamondback moth (
Plutella xylostella
). Tunisian
Journal of Plant ...
The effect of investment style on portfolio performance:Evidence from the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)
The investors must trade to make a return and the choice of where to invest and how many times to trade
lies with the investor. This study sought to determine whether the investment styles adopted by the
investors on the ...
Cultural transfer from Europe and Asia to Africa: Evidence from borrowed lexicon adapted into Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Language is used to pass on or transfer informatio
n from one group to another. The aspects that are
passed on include people’s beliefs, their behavior, th
eir objects as well as other aspects that are common
to a ...