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Knowledge and practice of nutritionists in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus using honey: A case study of selected hospitals in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, due to
defects in insulin secretion and/or action activity. The prevalence of DM in Kenya is at 3.3% and is
reported to be ...
A simulation model for Rift Valley fever transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease of animals and humans that occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt, and the Arabian Peninsula. The disease is associated with enormous burdens on human and ...
Assessment of post-eviction choices on livelihood diversification strategies of households in Mau forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Conservation of natural resources is vital to ensure that there is sustainable use. Natural resources are important in the contribution of the livelihoods of rural households. Globally eviction has been one of the conservation ...
Impact of Land Use Change on Shoreline Erosion and Mangrove Dynamics in Watamu Mida Creek, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Watamu Mida creek coastal area is a major attraction site for tourists and also a
source of income for the local people. The key identified anthropogenic pressures in
the mangrove forest are; encroachment into the forest ...
Nutritive value and levels of heavy metals in marketed vegetable amaranth grown with effluent water: a case of ruai and njiru in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The urban areas release enormous volumes of wastewater into the sewerage system. This water
serves for irrigation in urban agriculture. However, the water contain large amounts of
nutrients, but also toxic constituents ...
Prevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Eimeria, Cryptosporidia, Strongyloides, And Giardia Infections In Calves In Smallholder Farms In Mukurwe-ini District, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This study was undertaken to describe the prevalence and risk factors associated with occurrence of
Eimeria, Cryptosporidia, Strongyloides and Giardia infections in calves in Mukurwe-ini District,
Nyeri County. Mukurwe-ini ...
The Causes And Risk Factors Associated With Morbidity And Mortality In Adult Dogs Among Kennels Within Nairobi County And Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A cross sectional study was conducted in 35 dog kennels within Nairobi County and its environs
to determine the causes and risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality of adult dogs.
The specific objectives of ...
Genetic Polymorphism Of beta-lactoglobulin In Kenyan Small East African Goat (Capra Hircus) Breed Using PCR_RFLP And Sequencing
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Polymorphism in the beta-lactoglobulin gene has been successfully studied in many goat
populations of the world. However, this has not been clarified yet in the local Kenyan goat
(Capra hircus) breeds. The objectives of ...
An analysis of factors influencing market participation among smallholder rice farmers in western province, Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Increasing market participation among smallholder producers has the potential to lift them to
better income levels through increased productivity and surplus production. Nowhere in the
Zambian agricultural sector is ...
Effect Of Curing On The Physico -chemical And Microbial Quality Of Cured Cooked Rabbit Ham
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Rabbit meat is a highly digestible, tasty, low-calorie food, often recommended by
nutritionists over other meats. The success of rabbits in contributing to the animal protein
supply in developing countries is very much ...