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An ethnographic study of cervical cancer among women in Limuru Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the developing countries. In Kenya, it accounts for 59% of all genital cancers of both men and women. Although it is the most preventable form of cancer, ... -
An Ethnographic Study of Home-based Care for People Living With Hiv/aids in Nyang'oma Division, Bondo District, Western Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies,, 2008)This study investigated the dynamics of home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Nyang'oma Division in Bondo District of western Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the healthcare support ... -
Ethnopharmacology and toxicology of antimalarial plants used traditionally in Msambweni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Historically, compounds containing novel structure from natural origin represent a major alternative source for the discovery and development of new drugs for several diseases. This study was undertaken in order to compose ... -
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of ... -
Ethnoveterinary Perceptions and Practices and Their Relationship to Human Healthcare in Nyan'goma Division Bondo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was conducted among the Luo livestock farmers of Nyang'oma division of Bondo district, western Kenya. The overall objective of this study was to identify and discuss lay people's perceptions and practices about ... -
Etiology, epidemiology, clinical and pathological presentations of Edema disease and Edema disease-like syndromes of pigs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Edema disease and edema disease-like syndromes are major causes of morbidity and mortality in pig herds in Kenya, yet their distinct causes are not well understood although a wide range of infectious and non-infectious ... -
Etude des personnages masculins chez mariama ba, dans une si longue lettre et chez aminata sow fall, dans l'appel des arenes
(University of Nairobi.Department of Literature, 1991)Our study based on "The male character by the female writers", namely Mariama Ba (Une Si Longue Lettre) and Aminata Sow Fall (L'Appel des arenes), was carried out with the aim of determining the portrait of the male character ... -
Euphemisms and taboo words: a case of Kikuyu’s Kabete dialect
(2014)This works is a discussion of the relationship between informativity and interpretation of euphemism as well as taboo words and the social – cultural context in which they are used by speakers of Kikuyu as a first language. ... -
European settlers in the trans Nzoia district: A case study of racial domination in the Kenya white highlands,1920 - 1946
(University Of Nairobi,Department Of History., 1987)This case study reconstructs the history of European settlers in Trans Nzoia district from 1920 to 1946. Chapter one serves as an introduction, outlining the historical problem under study and providing a survey of the ... -
European Development Finance Institution and Private Investment in Africa: a Case of Kenya (2000-2009)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Many African countries have undertaken reforms that have produced significant results in terms of growth and stability over the last decade. The continuation of the positive trend in economic growth is essential for poverty ... -
European union reqiurements on horticultural exports : a case study of Kenyan horticultural exports 1990-2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)European Union is a lru\ior destination for Kenyan horticultural exports. The EU demands high standards for horticultural exports. It has laid down directives and standards concerning different types of crops and plants. ... -
Evaluating Anti-predator Deterrent Against Lions in Group Ranches Surrounding Amboseli National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)World over, human-carnivore conflicts is among the leading causes in the decline of large carnivores populations. In Kenya, lions are widely killed by some members of the pastoralist community due to conflict over ... -
Evaluating communication methods for disaster management strategies in Kenya
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009-10)The study examined communication methods used for disaster management in Kenya. This was done with a view to establish appropriate and effective communication methods for disaster management in Kenya. The study was based ... -
Evaluating community policing strategy:a case study of Kenya police
(Business Administration, 2005)Community policing is important to both the local people and business people because it lets them know law and order is on their side all the time, not just when a serious or violent crime takes place. It reassures owners ... -
Evaluating Efforts to Resettle Internally Displaced Persons:a Case Study of Molo Conflict Area, 1990-2012
(University of Nairobi,DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2013)Internal displacement is a big problem facing Africa and the world today. This problem has gained prominence over the refugee problem due to the increase in intra-state conflicts. This study evaluates the responses made ... -
Evaluating factors that determine financial sustainability at Kenya Association of Manufacturers
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009)This study was undertaken with the objective of evaluating the relevant importance of the factors that determine the financial sustainability of Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study focused on the main factors ... -
Evaluating Impact of Payment for Ecosystem Services (Pes) on Household Wealth and Land Tenure:a Case of Kasigau Corridor Redd+ Project in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Centre For Advanced Studies In Environmental Law & Policy (caselap), 2012-09)Human society depends on healthy ecosystem for their goods and services. However, the lack of market values for these ecosystem services (ES) has resulted into continued degradation through human activities in pursuit ... -
Evaluating Management of Strategic Change at Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)There has been an acceleration of the magnitude and pace of change across the globe in the last decade. These changes, whether political, economic, social and technological are necessary for companies to remain competitive. ... -
Evaluating management of strategic change in HIV reserch laboratory at the Kenya Medical Research Institute/Centre of disease control and prevention (KEMRI/CDC)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)subsystem impacts on the other subsystems that are in constant interaction with the environment where as evaluation is the process of gathering data and analyzing it in such a way that the resulting information can be ...