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Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activity in Women With Menorrhagia in Kenyatta National Hospital

Mutai, Mercy, C (University of Nairobi, 2022)

Levels and activity of Von Willebrand Factor in Women with Menorrhagia Study Background Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most prevalent inherited bleeding disorder. It is a qualitative or quantitative defect in von ...

The Voter Behaviour: an Analysis of Presidential Opinion Polls

Obare, Maureen A (University of Nairobi, 2018)

This study sought to investigate the efficacy of opinion polls in influencing swing voters in presidential contest in both Dagoretti South and Kibra constituencies in Nairobi County. Anchored on David Morley‟s Audience ...

Vowel harmony in Kipsigis:an autosegmental phonology theory

Chebett, Koske (Department of Arts, 2006)

This study is an attempt to make a precise phonological analysis of the Kipsigis vowels to achieve vowel harmony within the paradigm of Autosegrnental Phonology (AP) Theory. Chapter one is an introduction ...

VP Shells and Argument Structure in Lubukusu

Wakhome John Wanyama, John W (University of Nairobi, 2022)

This study discusses Lubukusu predicates within the provisions of one of the recent phases of Generative Grammar Theory; the Minimalist Program 1995. Its aim is to investigate and give a detailed description of how Lubukusu ...

A Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of Selected Tea Factories and Estates Within Kericho County

Chepngeno, Viola (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)

In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed several incidences of disaster. The intensity of the losses incurred reveal that the county is far from being prepared to handle or mitigate the extent of their impact. Factory ...

A vulnerability and capacity assessment: A study of selected plants in Nairobi's industrial area

Mukora, Elizabeth Wangui (Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2008)

This is an exploratory study in which the vulnerability and capacity of selected plants based in Nairobi's industrial area is assessed. The objectives of the study were to identify the awareness level of industrial plant ...

Vulnerability Assessment and Performance of the Supervisory Controlled and Data Acquisition System at Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited, Kenya

Gitonga, J. M (University of Nairobi, 2016)

SCADA is an acronym of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. This system is used in various industries for example utility companies, water,oil and Electricity utilities. Kenya Electricity Generating Company ...

A Vulnerability Assessment of Information Systems Security at the National Bank of Kenya (Nbk)

Osiro, Caroline (University of Nairobi, 2011)

Every environment is susceptible to threats and security systems at NBK are no exceptions. The most common threat is the ease with which virus attack a system. The attack strategies, sophisticated techniques and the ...

Vulnerability Assessment of Maasai Pastoralists Under Changing Climatic Condition and Their Adaptation Strategies in Kajiado County, Kenya

Bobadoye, Ayodotun, O (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Human adaptive responses to climate change occur at the local level, where climatic variability is experienced. Therefore understanding adaptive strategies at the local level is important in planning effective adaptation ...

Vulnerability Assessment of Maasai Pastoralists Under Changing Climatic Condition and Their Adaptation Strategies in Kajiado County, Kenya

Oluwafemi, Bobadoye, A (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Human adaptive responses to climate change occur at the local level, where climatic variability is experienced. Therefore understanding adaptive strategies at the local level is important in planning effective adaptation ...

Vulnerability assessment of social risks facing Public Secondary Schools in Ruiru Education Zone, Kenya

Mwangi, Jane W (University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)

Vulnerability to social risks has been a matter of increasing concern in secondary schools in Kenya today. A comprehensive school security review is an essential step when addressing the security needs of one’s school. ...

The Vulnerability Of Girls And Women To Hiv/aids In Kenya

Wango, G (University of Nairobi, 2001-06)

Vulnerability of Kenyan schools to disaster

Ndiang'ui, Joyce T (Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 2006-07)

This is an exploratory study on the vulnerability of Kenyan Schools to disasters. As we enter a new century, our schools are likely to face formidable challenges not previously encountered in our history as a nation. ...

Vulnerability of Kibera Slum Dwellers to Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters

Tinashe, Masimbe (University of NairobiNatural And Environmental Disaster Management, University of Nairobi, 2013)

Vulnerability to disasters in Kibera slum has risen because of poor urban governance in respect of planning and managing the affairs of the Nairobi city, which is a major driving factor of urban poverty and vulnerability ...

Vulnerability of Nairobi aquifers due to over abstraction of groundwater resources

Keitany, Joseph K (Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)

This report covers the City of Nairobi and its environs; it covers an area of approximately 260 kilometer square and it is on the sheet 148/4 and bounded by the latitudes 250000 to 270000 E and longitude 984900 to986200 ...

Vulnerability of Schools in Urban Informal Settlements to Hazards and Disasters: a Case Study of Nairobi’s Mukuru Kwa Njenga Informal Settlement

’ Okello, Lameck O (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Informal settlements in urban areas around the world are usually faced with a number of environmental hazards largely due to the very high population densities characterising these areas. Some of the environmental hazards ...