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Short and Long-Run Impact of Trade Liberalization on Agricultural Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-05-11)
Purpose: The focus of the study was on establishing the short and long-run impact of trade liberalization on agricultural growth in Kenya. Emphasis was on the influence of tariffs, foreign direct investment and trade ...
The Role of the National Construction Authority in the Conservation of Vernacular Architectural Heritage
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Vernacular architecture is a malleable concept that encompasses structures produced by empirical/ experiential builders. It is sometimes referred to as indigenous, primitive, ethnic or even architecture without architects. ...
Out-Of-Pocket Health Expenditure among the Elderly in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-09-09)
health coverage (UHC) is a key health priority for developing countries. The elderly is a vulnerable demographic
group that need this protection. This study sought to analyze how selected social and demographic factors ...
Sero-prevalence and Risk Factors of African Horse Sickness Among Donkeys in a Highland Area of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
A study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for African Horse Sickness (AHS)
in donkeys in the highland area of Kiambu County, Kenya. Data on the risk factors was collected using
semi-structured ...
Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Sustainability of Women Empowerment Groups in Pastoralist Communities in Kenya: a Case of Tiaty Sub-county, Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Sustainability of women empowerment projects in the pastoralist communities is a significant element of societal development. It is true that women play key roles in providing the family with daily basic needs. However, ...
Personal Cloud Computing Adoption: Integrating IT Mindfulness with TAM
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
While extant literature is replete with studies on cloud computing
adoption by organizations, there is a dearth of empirical literature on personal cloud
computing adoption. This study aims at understanding how individuals ...
Whole genome sequence analysis of porcine astroviruses reveals novel genetically diverse strains circulating in East African smallholder pig farms.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Astroviruses (AstVs) are widely distributed and are associated with gastroenteritis in human and animals. The knowledge of the genetic diversity and epidemiology of AstVs in Africa is limited. This study aimed to characterize ...
A One Health framework for integrated service delivery in Turkana County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Abstract Pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa have limited access to public services due to their mobile lifestyle, economic and political marginalization, and the limited health infrastructure that is common to arid and ...
Cancer is associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) severity and mortality: A pooled analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapidly escalating pandemic that has spread to many parts of the world. As such, there is urgent need to identify predictors of clinical severity in COVID-19 patients. ...