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An Assessment Of The Effect Of Varietal Attributes On The Adoption Of Improved Cassava In Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Improved cassava varieties are vital for ensuring food security in the rural households in the face of the changing climatic conditions, which have resulted to poor performance of the common staple food crops. In view of ...
An Audit Of The Management Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND
DKA is the most serious hyperglycemic emergency in patients with both Type 1 & 2 DM. The
mortality rate is still high in developing countries. Standard DKA management guidelines ensure
optimal management.
...
Attenuation of The Cardiovascular Response to Laryngoscopy and Intubation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation are stimuli associated with a transient rise in the heart rate and blood pressure from a sympathetic outflow. Ablation of this sympathetic response would minimize the risks of ...
Prevalence Of Anthracycline Induced Cardiomyopathy Amongst Cancer Patients Treated At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background Cardiovascular complication is a major consequence of cancer treatment.Anthracycline induced cardiomyopathy is a known cause of long term morbidity and mortality among patients withcancer surviving chemotherapy. ...
Remarks at the University of Nairobi Alumni Association
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Alumni: A call to action
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Countering Violent Extremism In Lamu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This study sought to analyse the fear factor in government messaging of oral narratives amongst local community residents in Lamu County meant to Counter Violent Extremism. The main objective of the study was to analyse ...
Analysis Of Quality And Origin Attributes Of Kenyan Honey For Geographical Indication Labelling In West Pokot, Baringo And Kitui Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
GENERAL ABSTRACT
African countries have potential for adding market value to their unique origin products
similar to how the European Union create additional monetary value from agricultural origin
products protected ...
Strategic Asset Allocation of Pension Funds; An Application of Markowitz Portfolio Theory
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The management of pension funds is a very sensitive and important aspect that has a bearing on the quality of life given by retirees when they come to the end of their useful work life. Therefore their risk management is ...
An Economic Assessment Of Structure, Conduct, And Performance Of Rabbit Market In Nakuru, Kiambu And Nyeri Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
ABSTRACT
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a preferred and sustainable source of proteins in the face of climate change, increase in population and changing meat consumption patterns in developing countries. This is because ...