Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Production, utilisation and indigenous knowledge of spider plant in Kenya
(2013)The importance of spider plant has been discussed in the context of biodiversity conservation and food security because the vegetable is rich in micronutrients and phytochemicals associated with antioxidant, anti-malaria, ... -
Introduction: The ICT/poverty nexus in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Genetic Analysis of reproductive and productive performance of Friesian cattle in Kenya I Genetic and phenotypic parameters
(University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Assessing the skill of precipitation forecasts on seasonal time scales over East Africa from a Climate Forecast System model
(University of Nairobi, 2015)It is becoming increasingly important to be able to verify the skill of precipitation forecasts, especially with the advent of high-resolution numerical weather prediction models. This study focused on assessing the skill ... -
Effect of root knot nematodes on the growth of indigenous leafy vegetables in Kenya
(2013)African indigenous leafy vegetables play an important role as income and food security crops in many rural and urban households in Kenya. However, root knot nematodes (RKN) constrain the production causing yield losses ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants aged 0-6 months in a Peri-urban low income settlement of Kangemi, Nairobi
(2014)Breastfeeding is an important determinant of a child’s growth and development. This study’s intent was to determine prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors among infants aged 0-6 months in a ... -
African programme: Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)This paper discusses the development and performance of the Kenya Ophthalmic Programme, which provides eye care services to patients suffering from cataracts, trachoma and childhood blindness. -
Prevalence of trachoma in six districts of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of active trachoma in children aged one to 9 years and potentially blinding trachoma in adults aged 15 years and older in 6 known trachoma-endemic districts in Kenya. Design: Community ... -
Influence of teacher characteristics on students’ academic achievement among secondary schools
(2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between teacher characteristics and students’ academic achievement. The study was guided by Education Production Function theory (EPF) which connects student ... -
Family Background and Student Achievement.
(1988)Demonstrates that socio-economic factors such as family background are important in determining student achievement, but are reinforced by factors such as teaching and learning resources. Presents a study of student ... -
Reliability of Mock Examinations for Prediction of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) Results
(2014)Mock examination as a formative assessments criterion also acts as a fallback in case of a need to predict early university intake, or investigate any suspicions or malpractice in the final examinations. Mock therefore as ... -
No Apparent Reduction in Schistosome Burden or Genetic Diversity Following Four Years of School-Based Mass Drug Administration in Mwea, Central Kenya, a Heavy Transmission Area
(2014)Schistosomiasis is a debilitating neglected tropical disease that infects over 200 million people worldwide. To combat this disease, in 2012, the World Health Organization announced a goal of reducing and eliminating ... -
The Meaning and Implications of Life and Death in Africa: A Psycho-Philosophical Reflection
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Legal Philosophy: Jurisprudence
(2001)