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The Contribution of Devolution of the Agricultural Sector to the Economic Empowerment of Women Mango Farmers in Mbooni Sub-county, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mango farming is a significant agricultural activity in Mbooni sub-county, and women play a crucial role in this sector. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of devolution of agricultural sector to the ... -
Implications of Smart Cities on the Adjacent Land Uses: a Case of Konza City in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Smart City era has been ushered in by technological advancements of the 21st century, creating transformative landscapes that integrate technology, infrastructure, and urban planning to enhance the quality of life for ... -
Women Stakeholders Participation and Performance of Community Water Development Projects Implemented by Athi Water Works Development Agency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water ministry has been undergoing various reforms aimed at promoting performance and sustainability of its projects. Nonetheless, there is a general acceptance that stakeholder participation influence project performance ... -
Effect of Equity Financing on Profitability of Deposit Taking Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to establish the effect of equity financing on profitability of deposit taking microfinance banks in Kenya. It was based on correlational research design. This study targeted 14 deposit taking microfinance ... -
Digital Innovations and Market Penetration at KCB Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In today's dynamic business landscape, innovations, particularly digital innovations, play a crucial role in driving progress and market advancements. Digital innovations offer significant benefits to firms, particularly ... -
Self-exciting Threshold Autoregressive Modelling of the NSE20 Share Index Using the Bayesian Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study is on Self-Exciting Threshold Auto regressive (SETAR)modeling of the NSE 20 Share Index using the Bayesian approach.The objectives of the study are toana- lyze the properties o the NSE 20 Share Index data,to ... -
The Variant Anatomy of the Sphenoid Sinus as Seen in Patients Undergoing Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomography Imaging at the Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The anatomy of the sphenoid sinus is of great utility to otorhinolaryngologists and neurosurgeons. It is an important landmark in minimal access surgery of the anterior and middle cranial fossa. Knowledge of ... -
Differences in Outcomes of Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfoot Using Accelerated Versus Conventional Ponsetti Technique in Children Under Two Years at Kijabe Cure Hospital and Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital deformities, with an incidence of one in 1000 live births worldwide. Management of club foot can be conservative or surgical. Based on Hippocrates’s principles of ... -
Clinical Audit of Acute Seizure Management in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background In children, acute seizures are associated with a heightened risk of future development of epilepsy. Therefore, effective control of acute seizures is crucial in the reduction of the burden of epilepsy. Antiepileptic ... -
Molecular Detection of Rotavirus Infections and Risk Factor Analysis in Piglets From Kiambu, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pig production is an important livestock subsector globally contributing immensely to food security and household incomes. Diseases such as rotavirus infections are challenges that hamper its productivity. Rotaviruses ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Three Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis Among Hiv Patients Presenting to Kibra Community Health Center, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background- The absence of an accurate reference test complicates the evaluation of tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tests among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWHIV). Verifiable evidence on performance of ... -
Modelling and Optimized Placement of a Grid Scale Energy Storage System Based on Li-ion Batteries for the Kenyan Grid
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Grid Scale Energy Storage (GSES) is attracting significant attention in the electrical power investment sector. While we have an understanding of the technical and economic limits of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) integration, ... -
Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Rainfall and Temperature Over Sudd Wetland in South Sudan in a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Sudd wetland is the world’s largest floodplain area and is essential for livelihoods, economic income, and water resources for communities living in the surrounding area. The communities in this area have been using ... -
Assessment of Generational Differences in Awareness, Use and Effects of Information and Communication Technology Platforms Among Irish Potato Farmers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Information is a key enabler that updates the use of production resources along agricultural value chains. However, high transaction costs (TCs) remain a challenge to timely and reliable agricultural information. In response ... -
Identification and Characterization of Fungal Pathogens Associated With Cassava Brown Leaf Spot Disease in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important food security crop due to its adaptability to marginal areas. However, brown leaf spot (BLS) is one of the fungal diseases considered to be a major threat in cassava ... -
Impact of Climate Change and Land Use/land Cover Dynamics on Small-scale Farming System in Gedaref State, Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Rainfed agriculture is generally the principal activity for the economy of Sudan. However, this sector is severely affected by climate change due to shifting in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather ... -
Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks Versus Local Infiltration for Post Cesarean Section Analgesia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports > 20% of childbirth is via cesarean section (CS). Most CS deliveries are performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) combined with other multimodal analgesia like epidural ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Cross- Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. The recurrence rate of preeclampsia ranges from 6% to 25%, with the variability depending on patient ... -
Willingness and Perception of Caregivers on Covid-19 Vaccination of Their Children Under 12 Years in Tertiary Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has resulted into high morbidity and mortality disease globally. The emergence of Covid-19 vaccination has come as a relief in alleviating adverse complications of the ... -
The Relationship Between Depression, Anxiety, and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Among Medical Students in a Tertiary Institution
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly made in childhood with many cases going undiagnosed and unrecognized. The nature of ADHD symptoms is highly ...