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Integrated management of root-knot nematodes in a tomato-maize crop system using the biocontrol fungus Pochonia clamydosporia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Integrated approaches are fast gaining popularity in the management of root-knot nematodes (RKN). This study was undertaken to assess the potential of integrating a biological control agent (BCA, Pochonia chlamydosporia ...
The politics behind the phasing out of the 14-seater matatu in Kenya
(2015-06-23)
Matatu transport is an important means of paratransit public transport in the city of Nairobi. It is
mainly composed of the 14-seater type vehicles that ply many routes not only in the city but also
the entire country. ...
Is the promise of methadone Kenya’s solution to managing HIV and addiction? A mixed-method mathematical modelling and qualitative study
(BMJ, 2015)
Background and objectives: Promoted globally as an
evidence-based intervention in the prevention of HIV and
treatment of heroin addiction among people who inject
drugs (PWID), opioid substitution treatment (OST) can
help ...
The language of graffiti on public transport vehicles in Kenya: issues and perspectives.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
This paper presents the results of a linguistic study in graffiti on
Public
Service
Vehicles
(
PSVs
)
in
Kenya using a
Lexical Pragmatics
fram
ework
. The main purpose of the study was to investigate and ...
The incidence of oesophageal cancer in Eastern Africa: Identification of a new geographic hot spot
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The incidence of oesophageal cancer (OC) varies geographically, with more than 80% of cases and deaths worldwide occurring in developing countries. The aim of this study is to characterize the disease burden of OC in four ...
The influence of socio-cultural factors on growth of women-owned micro and small enterprises in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Entrepreneurship is all over the world emerging as gainful employment and a means of helping women t
o
improving their economic and social status while asserting themselves in the business ...
Improving the nutritional value of traditional finger millet porridges for children aged 7-24 months in Bujenje County of Western Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Child malnutrition is a major problem in
Western Uganda where
finger
millet porridges are commonly
used as complementary f
oo
ds.
This
study
aimed
at
improving
the nutritional
value and safety ...
The relationship between capacity utilization and value chain performance: Evidence from Kenyan tea processing firms
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)
Tea processing firms have increasing
ly recognized the role of capacit
y utilization and management in
the creation and maintenance of competitive advantage. This study intended to determine the link
between capacity ...
An investigation of buoyancy driven natural convection in a cylindrical enclosure.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)
An investigation of heat transfer was done in a cylindrical enclosure. The effects of varying Reynolds Number, Prandtl
number, Froude number, and Euler number on the temperature and velocity was investigated. In the study, ...
Clinical characteristics of patients with systemic lupus erythe - matosus in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
Background:
Systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), a chronic
multisystem autoimmune disease with a
wide spectrum of manifestations, shows
considerable variation across the globe,
although there is data from Africa ...