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Psychosocial aspects of Khat use among the youth in Eastleigh -Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The plant khat (catha edulis) is grown in Kenya and khat
use is a widespread habit among the youth living in Eastleigh- Nairobi Kenya. It has peculiarity
of producing certain influences on the psychosocial well being of ...
Pilot study on short term complications of acute bacterial meningitis in children beyond the neonatal period at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
To describe the short-term complications associated with bacterial
meningitis in children 2-60 months of age.
Cohort study.
Paediatric filter clinic (PFC) and paediatric general wards at the Kenyatta
National Hospital ...
Objectivity and personal involvement in artificial intelligence: An examination of the Turing Test
(2004)
The aim of this report is to study what an intelligent system entails.
The study focuses on what makes natural intelligent system. This will be
important in that it will form a guideline for the construction of ...
Studies of the potential Non-target effects of Bacillus Thuringiensis Cryiab toxin on two Stemborer Parasitoids, Cotesia Flavipes Cameron, Xanthopimpla Stemmator Thunberg, and the Butterfly Acraea Eponina Cramer
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A risk assessment on parasitoid and butterfly species was carried out as a
precaution for the introduction of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize in Kenya. MON810
Bt maize variety, which expresses CrylAb toxin was considered ...
Systematic risk and Un-Systematic risk on financial firms quoted on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2004)
The primary motive for buying a stock is to sell it at a subsequently higher price.
In many cases, dividends will also be expected. Dividends and price changes are
the principal ingredients in what investors regard as ...
Effect of metarhizium anisopliae and its complementation with phenylacetonitrile pheromone on reproductive potential and mortality of gregarious nymphs of schistocerca gregaria
(2004-11)
Recent concerns over possible human health problems and environmental damage resulting
from large scale application of chemical' pesticides for desert locusts control have led to
proposals for alternative control strategies. ...
Extent of use of ICT in promoting accountability in kenya government (a case of the kenya national audit office)
(2004)
Information Technology (IT), if well aligned with the objectives of an organization has
the potential of enabling an organization achieve its mission. Government
Ministries/Departments are usually slow in adoption of ...
An assessment of nutrient fluxes and zooplankton dynamics in two marine tidal creeks: Mtwapa and Shirazi, along the Kenyan coast
(2004)
Two creeks along the Kenyan coast, Mtwapa and Shirazi were investigated in a bid to
establish the ecological status as a result of various human impacts on the marine waters.
Nutrient distribution patterns in the two ...
Socio-cultural factors that influence child Survival in Nyang'oma sub-location, Bondo district
(2004)
This study examined socio-cultural factors affecting child survival in Nyang'oma Sub-location,
Bondo District. Specifically, the study set out to investigate how mothers' perceptions of common
childhood illnesses (malaria, ...
Effect of protein supplementation and urea treatment on utilization of maize stover by Red Maasai sheep
(South African Society for Animal Science, 2004)
Six Red Maasai sheep were used to investigate the effects of urea treatment and cotton seed cake supplementation of maize stover on intake, digestibility and rumen fermentation parameters. The basal feeds were Rhodes grass ...