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Small scale horticultural farming along the Kenyan highways and local economic development: exploring the effect of factor prices
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The study investigates the effect of cost of seeds, labour, fertilizers, borrowing and
leasing land on the economic livelihood of small scale horticultural farmers in Kenya.
In carrying out the study, a stratified sampling ...
Analysis of preparedness towards adopting cloud computing technology: A case of Kenya medical Research Institute/Centres for Disease Control at the Kisia Station, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Cloud computing is a new term in the computing world and it signals the advent of a
new computing paradigm. Adopting cloud computing as an organization wide strategy
requires careful planning, creation of roadmap and ...
The effect of investment strategies on the financial perfomance of private equity funds investing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Private equity investing (PE) has over the years experienced a rapid growth and has become a
significant industry. Academic literature shows that there are many different strategies
associated with private equity ...
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 ...
Risk factors and management of stress ulcers in the critical care unit in a Kenyan referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Stress ulcers develop due to extreme physiological stress among critically ill patients. Data on it management is scant in resource limited settings.
Objectives: To determine the incidence, risk factors and ...
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 ...
Sensitising Users for Increased Information Use: The Case of Nigerian Farmers
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This is a descriptive research that used a questionnaire. documentary sources and
interviews to find out how much do Nigerian farmers know and access NAERLS
information services. and how much the knowledge and access ...
Wiring Kenyan languages for the global virtual age: An audit of the human language technology resources.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02-02)
Whereas we recognize the advancement of computing a
nd internet technologies over the years and
its impact in the areas of health, education, gover
nment, etc., there is increasing cognizance that th
e
languages ...
Features of Atherosclerosis in the Tunica Adventitia of Coronary and Carotid Arteries in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)
Histologic changes which occur in the tunica adventitia during initiation, progression, and complications of atherosclerosis are seldom reported. This study aimed at describing the features of atherosclerosis in the tunica ...
Epidemiology of Burns in Patients Aged 0 – 13 Years at a Paediatric Hospital in Kenya.
(2014)
Background: Burns are a common and significant cause of admission following injury in
children.
Methods: This was a retrospective hospital based multivariate survey conducted on burns
patients aged 0 to 13 years over a ...