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Holistic Healing: An Analytical Review of Medicine-men in African Societies
(2012-06)
Since the advent of modernity and Christianity in Africa, indigenous African holistic healing, and especially its psychological aspect, has been given negative publicity. This article examines ways in which African traditional ...
The Political Economy of Reforms in Kenya: The Post-2007 Election Violence and a New Constitution
(2012)
This article explores the package of “Agenda item 4” reforms undertaken by the Kenyan government in the mediation process following the 2007–8 postelection violence, including those relating to long-standing issues over ...
Association between Sickle Cell Trait and Low Density Parasitaemia in a P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
(2012)
Aims: The frequency of the mutant gene for sickle cell is widely distributed in the sub-
Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. There is epidemiologic
evidence that sickle cell trait confers a ...
A survey of competitiveness in the passenger road transport sector in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-08-14)
The purpose of the study was to identify the key competitive dimensions employed by players
in the low cost, mass market commuter road transport sector in Nairobi, Kenya. The
theoretical framework for this study was ...
The efficacy of albendazole and moxidectin in the control of nematode infection in diary cattle
(2012)
The objective of this randomized controlled field trial was to determine and compare the efficacies of two anthelmintics, moxidectin and albendazole on gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) in smallholder dairy cattle in Kenya ...
Characterization of algae oil (oilgae) and its potential as biofuel in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-05)
A survey of microalgae biodiversity in three Kenyan Rift valley lakes identified high oil yielding species abundantly distributed naturally. The species were cultured in BBM and BG-11 media to obtain pure clones and lipids ...
The incidence and distribution of retinoblastoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
To determine the incidence and distribution of retinoblastoma in Kenya we performed a retrospective study
of patients seen from 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2007. Of 206 suspected cases of retinoblastoma
identified, ...
Antiretroviral treatment interruptions predict female genital shedding of genotypically resistant HIV-1 RNA
(University of Nairobi, 2012-08)
Objectives: Resistant viruses may emerge in the female genital tract during antiretroviral therapy (ART). Our objective was to identify predictors of drug-resistant HIV-1 RNA in genital secretions after initiation of ...
Determinants for participation in a public health insurance program among residents of urban slums in Nairobi, Kenya: results from a crosssectional survey
(2012)
Background: The government of Kenya is making plans to implement a social health insurance program by
transforming the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) into a universal health coverage program. This paper
examines ...
Study protocol for the Integra Initiative to assess the benefits and costs of integrating sexual and reproductive health and HIV services in Kenya and Swaziland.
(2012)
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) there are strong arguments for the provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV services. Most HIV transmissions are sexually transmitted or associated with pregnancy, ...