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Fighting Corruption in Africa: Mission Impossible?
(IACSA - International Anti-Corruption Summer Academy, 2012)Africa is a hugely endowed continent in terms of natural resources. It always has been. The statistical back-up for this assertion is astounding. The continent is home to 40% of the world’s potential hydroelectric power ... -
Detection and genetic diversity of porcine group A rotaviruses in historic (2004) and recent (2011/12) swine fecal samples in Ohio, USA: Predominance of G9P[13] genotype in nursing piglets
(2015)Epidemiological surveillance of porcine group A rotavirus (RVA) strains was conducted in 5 swine herds in Ohio, USA using historical (2004) and recent (2011-2012) fecal samples. Of the 371 samples examined, 9.4% (35/371) ... -
The use of an intradermal test (Casoni) for the diagnosis of hydatid disease in livestock.
(University of Nairobi, 1987)A partially purified hydatid cyst antigen preparation was obtained by the precipitation of lipoproteins which were redissolved and then boiled at 100°C for 15 min to inactivate heat labile components. After the absorption ... -
Women’s knowledge and food security
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Women play a vital role in the production of food. Most importantly, they are critical in the storage, processing as well as the provision of food at the household level. It is also a fact that as in the case of all policies, ... -
Identification of antigens for use in immunodiagnosis of Taenia saginata cysticercosis
(University of Nairobi, 1991-03)Fifteen metacestode antigens from Taenia saginata were defined by Laurell crossed immunoelectrophoresis and investigated for their potential use in immunodiagnosis of bovine cysticercosis. Several antigens cross reacted ... -
The effect of autonomy on financial performance of the Kenyan owned commercial state corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Autonomy is the quality of state of being self-governing, especially the right or power of self-government, existing or capable of existing independently, and subject to its laws only. In other words, the issue is one of ... -
Knowledge sharing, organizational learning and performance of top 100 medium enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was grounded on the view that organizations have hidden reservoirs of knowledge in terms of tacit and explicit knowledge, which can be tapped to improve performance. This is according to the postulations of the ... -
Organizational resources, innovation and performance of insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In spite of a growing body of literature on firm performance, explaining why firms in the same industry and markets differ in their performance remains a fundamental question within strategic management field. While some ... -
Business strategy, internal resources, national culture and competitive advantage: A critical review
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Women’s Experiences On Food Security In Kenya: Major Challenges That They Face
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper discusses the major challenges women in Kenya face as they try to ensure and maintain food security at the household level. The challenges include access to and ownership of resources such as land, finance, water ... -
Securing food through women’s traditional knowledge in seed security: The case of Mulili Sub-Location Makueni County of Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Although achieving seed security is quite different from attaining food security, the crisis of food insecurity can be traced to seed insecurity. A discussion of food security, without paying attention to seed security ... -
Validating women’s knowledge and experiences: A case study of women’s experiences and food security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper aims at demonstrating that women’s experiences and knowledge about food security are critical in order to create all inclusive and more comprehensive policies not only in food ... -
Implementation of the public procurement and disposal act, (2005) -Kenya and organizational performance
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Public Procurement is one of the major objectives of any government striving to deliver goods and services to its people. The government is a major purchaser of goods and services that entails the application of colossal ... -
Current management of ocular allergy by ophthalmologists in Keny
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Background: Currently, the management of Ocular Allergy (OA) in Kenya is not standardised. The development and implementation of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) is a necessary task in a health care system where ... -
Survival among retinoblastoma patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Background: Retinoblastoma has a high cure rate if detected and treated early. Though there is paucity of data of the outcome of retinoblastoma management in Africa, literature shows wide disparity in survival between ... -
An empirical analysis of board activity, corporate governance mechanisms, and firm value
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03-20)We studied the relationship between board activity, a firm’s existing corporate governance structures and mechanisms, and firm value. The association between board activity and corporate governance variables is complex ... -
A micro-computer programme for analysing sugarcane mill yard operations.
(University of Nairobi, 1997)The development and subsequent application of a computer program for simulating mill yard operations at Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) is described. The mill yard performance measures selected were milling rate, cane delivery ... -
Appropriate agricultural machinery testing for less-developed countries.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Machinery testing in developing countries is discussed and criteria for developing national testing standards are set. Data from a tractor testing project at the University of Nairobi and the National Agricultural Machinery ...