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An Assessment framework for Internet banking system reliability
(2014-09)
E-banking technology is very widespread in banking sector while in Kenya; banks are striving to
achieve social and economic development. Banks are investing in Internet for better financial services to their
customers ...
A model for childhood Pneumonia Dynamics
(Asian online journals, 2014)
This paper presents a deterministic model for pneumonia transmission and uses the model to assess the potential impact of therapy. The model is based on the Susceptible-Infected-Treatment-Susceptible compartmental structure ...
Chemical composition and mosquito repellency of essential oil of Conyza newii propagated in different geographical locations of Kenya
(John Wiley & Sons, 2014)
Previously, essential oil of Conyza newii (Asterale: Asteracea, Oliv. & Hiern) growing in the northern part of West Pokot (35◦E, 1◦N) of Kenya was shown to be highly repellent [RD50 =8.9×10−5 mg/cm2, 95% confidence interval ...
Thalictramine, A new alkaloid from Thalictrum rhyncocarpum (Dill & Rich) and its anti-bacterial activity
(2014)
Thalictrum rhyncocarpum, a creeping plant with fern-like leaves, is used in herbal medicine to treat various
infections in parts of Africa. Previously, we reported In-vitro anti-bacterial activity of different parts (root, ...
Effect of Climate Change on Small Scale Agricultural Production and Food Security in Kitui District, Kenya
(World Science and Research Publishing, 2014-10)
Most of the world’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) are found in the
developing countries. These ASALs face many challenges some of which are as
a result of the declining availability of water resources and increasing ...
Combustion synthesis, characterization and luminescence properties of barium aluminate phosphor
(Elsevier, 2014-09)
The blue-green emitting Eu2+ and Nd3+ doped polycrystalline barium aluminate (BaAl2O4:Eu2+,Nd3+) phosphor, was prepared by a solution-combustion method at 500 °C without a post-annealing process. The characteristic variation ...
Private capital inflows and economic growth in Kenya
(2014-04)
Most studies on private capital inflows and economic growth are cross-country and give more weight to foreign direct investment than the other components of private capital inflows. In addition, the question as to whether ...
Remittances and Economic Growth in Kenya (1970-2010)
(2014-03)
Statisticshow that remittances to Kenya have been increasing over the years. Studies on the effect of remittances on economic
growthin Kenya are limited and have not included private capital inflows as one of the determinants ...
Maternal Autonomy, Distance to Health Care Facility and ANC Attendance Findings from Madiany Division of Siaya County, Kenya
(Science and Education Publishing, 2014-08)
Half a million women die annually from pregnancy related causes. In Kenya, maternal mortality ratio (MMR) remains high in spite of great efforts to improve maternal health care. We studied some factors linked to maternity ...
Women Empowerment and Skilled Attendance/Facility Delivery in a Rural Community of Western Kenya
(2014-04)
It is estimated that over 500,000 women die annually due to maternity complications, majority occur in the developing countries. In Kenya, maternal mortality ratio still remains high despite increased maternal health ...