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An assessment of the thermo-physical properties of a grog modified Kenyan kaolinite refractory
(2001)
This study has investigated the effect of the addition of grog, which is
a pre fired material, on the thermo-physical properties and on the performance
of a kaolinite clay based refractory material as a thermal ...
Transitional cell carcinoma of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)
This is a retrospective descriptive study of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. This study presents a ten year retrospective review of the clinico-epidemiological patterns and management of this disease ...
Predictions of the field equations
(2001)
Field equations are studied on the basis of Noether Currents. Solutions to these
equations are investigated with special reference to the Big Bang theory, the Spherical
Collapse and the Black Hole dynamics. The large ...
Trade finance services offered by banks to the exporters in Kenya: the case of small scale exporters in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi., 2001-09)
This study focused on the trade finance services that are provided by banks to
small-scale exporters in Kenya. It sought to find out how these services vary
with the various export sectors of the economy i.e. manufacturing, ...
Adaptations of the flight Muscles in Birds exhibiting differing light characteristics
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The adaptations of the wing and muscles of flight in several species of birds
exhibiting differing flight patterns have been investigated. Sixty two specimen of
birds belonging to seventeen species were used. They ...
Demystification of genetic engineering issues by the Kenyan Media
(University of Nairobi, 2001-09)
This research analyses and highlights how the Nation newspaper demystified the issue of genetic
engineering to its readers through its coverage. The analysis looked at various variables, namely:
• placement of stories
• ...
A Retrospective Study Of Transurethral Resection Of Prostate At Kenyatta National Hospital (July 1996-June 2000).
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
A total of 472 patients had protatectomy during the four year period (July 1996-June
2000). 333 (70.6%) had open prostatectomy and 139 (29.-+%) had transurethral resection
of prostate (TURP).
There was no significant ...
Pattern of presentation and management of spinal tuberculosis at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Over the last ten years 212 patients were treated for spinal tuberculosis and of these 105
had been managed on short course and 102 on long course anti-tuberculous regimen.
There was a slight male preponderance with a ...
An evaluation of the implementation of environmental education integrated curriculum in primary teacher training colleges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Environmental problems have tremendously increased at the global, regional and local levels during the last few decades. Issues related to environmental problems have become a major concern of the international community ...
Digestibility, feeding value and limiting amino acids in high-fibre and fibre-reduced sunflower cakes fed to tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2001)
Four experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi, in Kenya, to determine the effect of reducing the amount of fibre in sunflower cake on nutrient digestibility and feed utilization in tilapia (O. niloticus), ...