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The ACTN3 R577X polymorphism in East and West African athletes.
(Medicine and amp Science in Sports and amp Excersice, 2007-12)To determine the frequency of the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism (functional R allele and nonfunctional X allele) in a variety of African populations and to examine its influence on the success of elite East African endurance ... -
Adolescent Sexuality and Fertility in Kenya: A Survey of Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices
(Population Council, 1991-08)This article presents findings from a survey conducted in Kenya in 1985 of the reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among more than 3,000 unmarried Kenyan youth, students and nonstudents, between the ... -
Anthropometric characteristics, dietary patterns and the risk of Glucose Intolerance among rural populations in the Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya
(2011-11-02)Introduction: The primary cause of increase in the prevalence of glucose intolerance in Africa is the lifestyle changes commonly known as the “nutrition transition”. Objective: To determine the effects of dietary intake ... -
Changing intergenerational relationships and their implications on family structure and functioning in Africa
(2013)Intergenerational relationships have been changing the world over, with greater implications on the family structure, health and stability. The key changes in Africa are often associated with colonial intrusion and the ... -
Christians and the 2010 constitution referendum in Kenya: A search for explanations from a retrospective study
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2013)Religion has co-existed with the politics since times immemorial and the issue of how they influence one another is of perennial interest. Kenya is indeed no exception in this regard and in the politically repressive 1980s, ... -
Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Organization Development interventions on Organizational leadership and management practice. A Case of Green Earth (GEP).
(2011)This study was an analytical descriptive research done to assess the effects of organization development interventions on leadership and management practises of Green Earth Program. The theoretical framework was based on ... -
Creating employment through transport; the Youth and Motorcycle ( Boda Boda ) in Kitengela, Kjiado County.
(Emerging Academy Resources, 2013)It is widely recognized that young people have been among the most adversely affected by the current economic crisis in Africa and the world. The youths have reduced chances of getting jobs into the formal sector. Due ... -
Demographic characteristics of elite Kenyan endurance runners
(Journal of Sport Science, 2006-05)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which could include favourable genetic endowment, and advantageous ... -
Determinants of Book Piracy in Nairobi County
(AJPO, 2016)Purpose: This study aimed to find the determinants of book piracy in Nairobi County. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. This study was conducted in Nairobi County. The target population of the ... -
Determinants Of Screening Patterns For Invasive Cervical Cancer Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Researchjournali, 2016)Background: Early diagnosis and improved therapeutic interventions are the two-fold most acclaimed management options for cervical cancer. Screening patterns are different from developing countries, Kenya included where ... -
East African runners: their genetics, lifestyle and athletic prowess.
(PubMed, 2009-02)East African runners have dominated distance running events for over 5 decades. Some explanations have been advanced to explain why such a small population has dominated distance running events over time. Suggested reasons ... -
Education and Civic Engagement in Kenya: Evidence from a Study of Undergraduate University Students
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Education and democracy in Kenya: Politics and myths.
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Enhancing Household Infant and Child Feeding Practices in Rural Kenya: Role of the Dialogue Model
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Ethical Practices; the Foundation of Political and Economic Development in Kenya
(2011-12)The subject of ethical practices in Kenya has been a hot one for the last two decades. Unethical practices in organizations and at the political arena have been widely reported in the wake of many high-profile management ... -
Explaining Kenya’s insecurity: The weak state, corruption, banditry and terrorism
(Center for Enhancing Knowledge (CEK), UK., 2015)In the past few years Kenya has become increasingly insecure. Internally, it has experienced rampant banditry that continues to claim tens of lives. This banditry is also manifestly aimed at showing the impotence of the ... -
Family-related factors correlating with quality of life in Kenya
(Prime Journals, 2013)Family life and quality of life are closely intertwined. Yet the family and its structure differ significantly across the globe. Quality of life studies have mainly focused on developed countries with few scholars attempting ... -
The ideological foundations of authoritarian school governance in Kenya: Some evidence from a 1999 study of University undergraduates
(2015-07)Many studies have observed the authoritarian nature of school governance in Kenya over the years. In spite of policies being put in place to try and ensure more democratic governance even very recent studies indicate the ...
