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The incidence of oesophageal cancer in Eastern Africa: Identification of a new geographic hot spot
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The incidence of oesophageal cancer (OC) varies geographically, with more than 80% of cases and deaths worldwide occurring in developing countries. The aim of this study is to characterize the disease burden of OC in four ... -
Perceived risk factors and risk pathways of Rift Valley fever in cattle in Ijara district, Kenya: original research
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Ijara district in Kenya was one of the hotspots of Rift Valley fever (RVF) during the 2006/2007 outbreak, which led to human and animal deaths causing major economic losses. The main constraint for the control and prevention ... -
Water quality assessment linkage to remote sensing
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Relationship between tea (camellia sinensis) leaf uptake of major nutrients, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) and leaf anatomy of different varieties grown in the Kenyan highlands
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Uptake of major nutrients (NPK) through the leaf st udies were carried out on three varieties of tea gr own in the Kenyan Highlands. A foliar fertilizers trial was se tup in three sites comprising of 36 plots per ... -
Synergistic bio-pesticides for environmentally sound pest management
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Measuring ICT Development with an Integrated Information and Communication Technology Development (IICTD) Framework.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper presents an Integrated Information and Communication Technology Development (IICTD) framework that developing countries can use to measure the ICT initiatives undertaken both sectorally and nationally. The ... -
Repellent Activities of Ocimum basilicum , Azadirachta indica and Eucalyptus citriodora Extracts on Rabbit Skin against Aedes aegypti
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Vector borne diseases are the major public health problems in developing countries particularly in tropics. Essential oils from plants can provide the safe and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic repellents, but ... -
The changing status and growth of social work education worldwide: Process, findings and implications of the IASSW 2010 census
(2014)The dramatic growth in social work education is documented in the International Association of Schools of Social Work’s 2010 census of institutions offering at least one degree program in social work. The census gathered ... -
Educating for the Global Agenda: Internationally relevant conceptual frameworks and knowledge for social work education
(2014)In this article, we discuss the capacity of social work educational programs to prepare graduates to contribute to the human, social and environmental challenges outlined in the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social ... -
Aquaculture Development in Kenya: Towards Security, Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation
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Role of Bryophytes and Tree Canopy in Mist Trapping in Mt. Marsabit Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mt. Marsabit forest, is an isolated Tropical Rain Forest, oasis, located 560 Km north of Nairobi, Kenya; and surrounded by deserts of Chalbi, Kaisut and Bubisa. The forest is under threat mainly by anthropogenic effects before ... -
Natural Resource Limits to Kenya's Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
(2011)Kenya, like many other developing nations is pursuing economic growth and equitable human development as one of its greatest and our most immediate development challenge. Maintaining stability and economic growth goals ... -
A preliminary critique of draft media laws with special reference to the KICA bill 2013
(2013)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 gives priority to the enactment of statutes relating to media law. These new laws are expected to be aligned to the very progressive provisions on free expression, media freedom as well as ... -
Impact of severe climate variability on lion home range and movement patterns in the Amboseli ecosystem, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In this study, we were interested in understanding if droughts influence the home range of predators such as lions, and if it does, in what ways the droughts influenced lions to adjust their home range, in response to prey ... -
Women and the informal economy in urban Africa: from the margins to the centre
(2014)In this highly original work, Mary Njeri Kinyanjui explores the trajectory of women's movement from the margins of urbanization into the centres of business activities in Nairobi and its accompanying implications for urban ... -
Gender and Cross Border Flows of Horticulture Exports: The Hidden Hand of Women in Economic Growth at Macro Level
(2014)The economic empowerment of women in agriculture sector has become a central goal of the international community including the Governments of many developing countries. This is because studies have found the rural women ... -
Women Informal Garment Traders in Taveta Road, Nairobi: From the Margins to the Center
(2013)This article investigates the Taveta Road phenomenon, whereby women garment informal traders occupy a whole street in the central business district in Nairobi, Kenya. It also discusses the implications for urban planning ... -
Priming HIV Messages in Kenyan Print Media Patterns, Trends, and Issues
(2013)This paper is an investigation into the role of the print media in combating the HIV epidemic in Kenya. A critical analysis of how this information is covered is necessary to determine whether there is need for change of ...