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Phytochemical investigation of zanthoxylum gilletii (rutaceae) for antiplasmodial biomolecules
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Currently, the problem of resistance posed by the malaria causing parasites to the available drugs,
demands for collective scientific research to counter the recurrent problem. In addition to this, the
malaria vector has ...
Speciation of heavy metals in a tributary of Nairobi river using the joint expert speciation system (JESS) program
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
his
study assessed the quality of water in a tributary of the Nairobi River. The
study covered six
sampling points
stretching from Lenana dam to Chiromo Kirichwa Kubwa. Sampling was done
twice during the dry and the ...
Construction of household asset-based wealth index for Eastern region, Kenya
(2014-07)
There are growing concerns regarding inequities in health, with poverty being an important
determinant of health as well as a product of health status. Within Eastern region Kenya,
disparities in socio-economic position ...
Gender dimensions in dropout rates at secondary school in siaya county, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study set out to examine the gender dimensions in dropout rates at secondary school level in Siaya
County of Western Kenya. It sought to investigate and identify the key factors that influence school
dropout rates ...
Health Professional Sub-cultures Influence On Adoption Of Health Information System Case Of University Of Nairobi Health Services
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)
Health information systems are developed and implemented to improve health care quality and increase patient and physician satisfaction. This paper describes the influence of health professional sub-cultures on adoption ...
The social transformation of the people living in Kibera slum in Nairobi county following the Kenya slum upgrading programme
(2014)
Housing the growing population in Kenya remains one of the greatest challenges of achieving
the Millennium Development Goal 1. The recent proliferation of slums represents the
insufficiency of resources and physical ...
Application Of Logistic Regression In Identifying Key Determinants Of Domestic Violence In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting domestic violence in Kenya. Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2008-9, data was used for analysis. Several factors were identified for analysis. ...
A Mathematical Model Of Rift Valley Fever In Livestock In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-07)
Marker Assisted Gamete Selection For Multiple Disease Resistance In Mesoamerican Bean Genotypes And Race Typing Of Angular Leaf Spot Pathogen In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Productivity of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is severely constrained by angular leaf spot, anthracnose, bean common mosaic virus and Pythium root rot, among other biotic and abiotic constraints. The most effective ...
Metabolic Effects Of Pleurotus Ostreatus (oyster Mushroom) And Agaricus Bisporis (white Button Mushroom) Preparations In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Mushrooms are currently being recognized as important food for their significant role in
human health, nutrition and disease. They provide wide variety of physiologically active
compounds and can thus be used in the ...