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Pattern Of Gender Based Violence In Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Gender based violence is a profound health problem
worldwide. It displays regional, cultural and ethni
c
differences and is a significant cause of morbidity
and mortality. Data from Kenya are however, scarce
.
This ...
Integrated marketing communication and technology adoption a case of safaricom's m-pesa mobile money transfer services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is an aggressive marketing plan that captures and uses an extensive amount of customer information in setting and tracking marketing strategy. This study sought to investigate the ...
Deviation of the Tunica Media of Aorta of Goat from Conventional Structural Concept : case for including Collagen
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Knowledge of the structural organization of the aortic tunica media is important in understanding the physicomechanical properties and alterations which underpin aor
tic aging and pathologies such as atherosclerosis, ...
Spotlight on the young and skilled: Kenyan diaspora members in the south
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study sought to explore the various ways through which the Government
of Kenya can involve its diasporas in human development. Until recently,
migration literature had concentrated on migration interactions between
the ...
A Survey on Adoption of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques in Sugar Processing Industries in Kenya
(2013)
The study sought to examine the extent to which lean manufacturing tools and techniques are adopted by sugar
processing industries in Kenya and their impact on factory time efficiency. The study was a survey covering ...
Application of Information and Communication Technologies for Documentation and Dissemination of Scholarly Output among Inter University Council for East Africa Member Institutions
(2013)
African and other developing countries face problems of making their scholarly output
widely visible and accessible. This is partly attributed to the fact that most scholarly
output from this part of the world is documented ...
Investigations into the Tectonic Faults on Magadi Geothermal Field Using Ground and Aeromagnetic Data
(2013)
Lake Magadi area of the Kenya Rift is characterized by faulting, tectonic activities and geothermal
resources. The geothermal potential of the graben in the southern part of the lake was investigated using
magnetic methods ...
Comparison between Glycated Hemoglobin and Blood Glucose in Monitoring Diabetic Patients at Point of Care Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Point of care testing is a mode of testing where immediate laboratory tests are performed on the patient at the
site where healthcare is provided close to the patient. Diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2 can be monitored using ...
Molecular characterization and antigenic properties of a novel Babesia gibsoni glutamic acid-rich protein (BgGARP).
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
Identification and molecular characterization of Babesia gibsoni proteins with
potential antigenic properties are crucial for the development and validation of the
serodiagnostic method. In this study, we isolated a cDNA ...
Disappearing medicinal plants in Mt. Kenya forests , Kenya: a case study of East African green heart ( Warburgia ugandensis sprague)
(2013)
Natural disturbances and human activities are significantly affecting indigenous trees species in forests.
Warburgia ugandensis is a plant highly valued for its medicinal properties, timber and fuel among other uses.
Many ...