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Involvement of men in health, nutritional care and support of women attending antenatal clinics in urban low income areas: case of Nairobi, Kenya.
(2008)
This cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted between September
and October 2005. It sought to determine male involvement in health, nutritional care and
support of pregnant women attending urban ...
Dewatering and drying characteristics of water hyacinth (eichhornia crassipes) petiole
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Water hyacinth has become a sort of menace in several lakes, rivers and dams
in Africa, especially Kenya. This has lead to the accumulation of large mounts
with high moisture content and very low drying rates; hence there ...
Genetic characterization of some selected east african indigenous cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The indigenous cattle breeds of Kenya have special adaptations (resistance to diseases,
utilization oflow quality feeds and surviving under high tropical temperatures). There is
a risk of loosing these unique adaptive ...
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(2008-09)
Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and
development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the
survival and health of infants, and ...
Inheritance of resistance to fusarium wilt (f. Oxysporumf.Sp. Phaseoli) and breeding multiple disease resistant and marketable climbing beans
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the primary source of dietary protein In
Rwanda. Climbing beans are important for intensified production due to their high
productivity (3-fold of the bush type) and adaptation under ...
Factors associated with the prevalence of anaemia among Maasai and non-Maasai women attending antenatal clinic in Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Anaemia in pregnancy is a Public Health problem globally and particularly in many
developing countries like Kenya. Kajiado District has a high prevalence (58.4%) of
anaemia among the Maasai pregnant women. The main ...
Competitive strategies adopted by Equity Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
When determining competitive advantages and crafting coping strategies, the firm
needs to understand the competitive environment it is operating in. This helps it place
itself in the strongest position possible and to ...
Application of lean thinking to business process management: the case of Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The objectives of this study included identifying Lean practices employed in process management, establishing the extent of adoption of Lean thinking as well as the challenges of adoption of Lean thinking in process ...
An Investigation Of Factors Contributing To Failure Of Local Authorities To Meet Financial Obligations: A Case Study Of City Council Of Nairobi Estates Funded By National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs. Governments are obligated to make provisions for the satisfaction of this need, in conjunction with the private sector. In spite of efforts usually made, the demand for ...
Evaluation of early immunological response among patients on first line highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
Objective: Introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy in 1996 has revolutionized the care of patients infected with HIV. Complete viral suppression in patients on HAART results in immunological response evidenced ...