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Adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Kenya: A Case of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi Metropolitan
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Although the manufacturing sector in Kenya faces low productivity levels, stiff competition and high production
costs, firms are still using inefficient technology. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can ...
Analysis of the temporal evolution of total column nitrogen dioxide and ozone over Nairobi, kenya using OMI Measurements.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-25)
Concurrent measurement and analysis of Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)and Ozone (O3) are essential for improved understanding of ozone distribution. This study sought to analyse the temporal evolution of total column NO2 and O3 ...
Structural and Optical Characterization of Tin Oxide Codoped with Aluminum and Sulphur
(2015)
Thin films of Tin oxide co-doped with 28at%Aluminum and varied concentration of Sulphur were prepared on 1mm thick, 1 × 1 cm2 glass substrates at 470℃ by spray pyrolysis technique. Films were produced from 2.0 M solution ...
Engaging fathers and grandmothers to improve maternal and child dietarypractices:planning a community-based studyin Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)
Fathers and grandmothers are key family influencers who have an impact on maternal and child health. This paper describes the planning, design, and implementation of a four-phased evaluation study on the impact of engaging ...
Assisted partner notification services to augment HIV testing and linkage to care in Kenya: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial.
(BMC, 2015)
BACKGROUND:
HIV case-finding and linkage to care are critical for control of HIV transmission. In Kenya, >50% of seropositive individuals are unaware of their status. Assisted partner notification is a public health ...
Consumers’ beliefs on indigenous and traditional foods and acceptance of products made with cow pea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The study was conducted to obtain background information on consumers’ beliefs on Indigenous and
Traditional Foods (ITF) and to assess consumers’ acceptance of, preference for and intended
consumption of products made ...
Healthcare providers' level of involvement in provision of smoking cessation interventions in public health facilities in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Healthcare providers can play a major role in tobacco control by providing smoking cessation interventions to smoking patients. The objective of this study was to establish healthcare providers' practices regarding smoking ...
Use of the Robson classification to assess caesarean section trends in 21 countries: a secondary analysis of two who multicountry surveys
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Rates of caesarean section surgery are rising worldwide, but the determinants of this increase, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, are controversial. In this study, we aimed to analyse the ...
Mukhwana, Ayub (2015). Sheng and Engsh: What they Are and What they Are Not.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01)