Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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AIDS-Associated Burkitt’s Lymphoma
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Today AIDS-associated Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) and atypical BL remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients the world over and especially in sub-Saharan Africa. While the overall incidence ... -
A PCR system for detection of species and genotypes of the Echinococcus granulosus-complex, with reference to the epidemiological situation in eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2004)We describe the development of a specific and sensitive PCR/semi-nested PCR system for the rapid diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1, E. granulosus genotype G6/7, and Echinococcus ortleppi (G5). Diagnosis of ... -
Oxfendazole Treatment for Cystic Hydatid Disease in Naturally Infected Animals
(University of Nairobi, 1998)Few chemotherapeutic agents are available for the medical management of hydatid disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. In order to test the potential of oxfendazole for the treatment of infection with this ... -
Cattle production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Evaluation of fungal isolates as possible biocontrol agents against Striga hermonthica
(2014)Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed which largely constrains maize and sorghum production in Western Kenya. The weed mostly invades small scale farms and depending on severity, it may cause damage ranging from 10% to ... -
Prevalence of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in Puerto Lempira, Honduras
(2015)Background Recent studies have demonstrated the deletion of the histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2) gene (pfhrp2) in field isolates of Plasmodium falciparum, which could result in false negative test results when PfHRP2-based ... -
Seasonal variations of phytoplankton species in Lake Victoria and the influence of iron and zinc ions on the dominant species identified during 2006–2007 studies
(2013)The current study was conducted for 2 years (2006 and 2007) during January, April and September to investigate seasonal variations in biological parameters and planktonic biodiversity observed at four sampling sites (MRM, ... -
Influence of teachers on classroom learning environment.
(2015)The teaching- learning process is vital in any system of education. Through this process the teacher has the role of helping learners to acquire desired knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to make them independent ... -
Determinants of Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(2013)this article sought to investigate the determinants of academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (KCSE) in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Four research questions were ... -
Promotion of PV Uptake and Sector Growth in Kenya through Value Added Training in PV Sizing, Installation and Maintenance
(2014)Sub-Saharan Africa, and more specifically the East African region, has the lowest rates of access to electricity in the world. On average, at most 15% of the rural population has access to electricity. Rural households and ... -
Bovine tuberculosis in Rwanda : prevalence and economic impact evaluation by meat inspection at Societe d'Abattoir de Nyabugogo-Nyabugogo Abattoir, Kigali : original research
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite the significant public health burden of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in Rwanda, the prevalence of bTB is poorly documented. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of bTB in cattle using gross examination ... -
On quasi-similarity and putnam-fuglede property of operators in Hilbert spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The problem of finding conditions under which two given operators say A and B have equal spectra has been considered by several authors. In this paper we show that quasi-similar operators 𝐴 and 𝐵 which satisfy the Putnam- ... -
Larvicidal action of extracts from tithonia diversifolia against the dengue mosquito aedes aegypti (diptera: culicidae)
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The control of Aedes aegypti using synthetic insecticides have caused tolerance and injury to non-target organisms, thus needing botanical insecticides. This study involved extraction and evaluation of Tithonia diversifolia ... -
Building legal bridges: fostering eastern Africa integration through commercial arbitration
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper explores the feasibility of commercial arbitration as a means to foster the process of Eastern Africa integration. Th e author proffers an argument in the context of Eastern Africa integration, that commercial ... -
Integration of geological mapping and remote sensed studies for the discovery of iron – ore mineralization in Mutomo – Ikutha area, SE Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research integrates geology with remote sensing techniques to establish characteristic features that can be used to discover iron ore mineralization within the Neoproterozoic rocks of Mutomo – Ikutha area in south ... -
Exciton Dynamics In Tetracene Single Crystals Studied Using Femtosecond Laser Spectroscopy
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Costing of antiretroviral treatment in Mbagathi District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)Kenya has made positive progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals and Vision 2030 ; however , HIV and AIDS remains a major challenge, causing premature mortality and morbidity and unless its impacts are ... -
Physical Learning Environment and Inmates Participation in Post Literacy Project in Government Prisons in Kenya
(2015)Adult illiteracy remains a worldwide phenomenon in spite of numerous efforts being made by the government, church, community based and non governmental organizations. The phenomena surrounding adult illiteracy is fundamentally ... -
Exploring Relevance of Agro Input Dealers in Disseminating and Communicating of Soil Fertility Management Knowledge: The Case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In most parts of sub Saharan Africa (SSA), a lack of access to necessary agro-inputs contributes to low agricultural productivity and slows the overall economic growth and development. Agro-input dealers make inputs more ...