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Eternal Damnation: A Reply to Karori Mbugua’s “Gentler Theology of Hell
(Thought and Practice Journal, 2016-10-08)
This article is a reply to Karori Mbugua’s article titled “The Problem of Hell Revisited: Towards a Gentler Theology of Hell” (Thought and Practice: A Journal of the Philosophical Association of Kenya, New Series, Vol.3 ...
Gender Construction, Representation, Contestation and Maintenance: a Case Study of Ekegusii Discourse
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
This paper analyses Ekegusii names and how they relate to gender identity. It shows how the naming system is basically based on the premise that a male is socialized to ‘gather wealth’, hence the term omosacha (‘man/husband’), ...
Health-seeking behaviour of human brucellosis cases in rural Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Background: Brucellosis is known to cause debilitating conditions if not promptly treated. In some rural
areas of Tanzania however, practitioners give evidence of seeing brucellosis cases with symptoms of long
duration. ...
Promoting transparency: Courts and operationalization of the right of access to information in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The right of access to information (ATI) is fundamental to any country that is governed by the rule of law. Indeed, there is a link between transparency and good governance, on the one hand, and ATI, on the other hand. The ...
Estimation Of Impact Of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia On Pastoralists In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an infectious disease which impacts cattle production in sub-Saharan Africa. To adequately allocate resources for its control, there is a need to assess its impact on cattle ...
Hepatitis B infection is highly prevalent among patients presenting with jaundice in
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Viral hepatitis is a major concern worldwide, with hepatitis A (HAV) and E (HEV) viruses showing sporadic outbreaks while hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are associated with chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular ...
The Implications of Religion and Culture on Gender Equality: Observations from the 2014 Elections in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The Fifth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women as the avenue of reducing global poverty and human deprivation. This article discusses ways ...
Persistent Gender Inequity in Academic Employment at Makerere University: Is There a Gendered Agenda?
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The study investigated the persistent gender inequity in academic employment to specifically establish, on one hand, what explains and maintains gender inequity and, on the other hand, what can be done to close the gender ...
Parents’ Social and Financial status as determinants of Child Gender Preferences: a study of Igbos in Lagos West Senatorial District, Lagos State, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The phenomenon of child gender preference is not new; it has existed for centuries. In fact, in the last few decades, many studies have been conducted on it, particularly in South Asia and North Africa. In Nigeria child ...
Electronic Properties of Catechol Adsorbed on Rutile TiO2 and SnO2 (110) Surfaces: A Density Functional Theory Study
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The incorporation of organic molecules such as catechol onto TiO2 substrate to enhance TiO2 photocatalytic activity
has led to improved Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) efficiency. Nonetheless, it still remains low for ...