Malnutrition and cachexia among cancer out-patients in Nairobi, Kenya by L. U. Kaduka, Z. N. Bukania, Y. Opanga, R. Mutisya, A. Korir, V. Thuita, C. Nyongesa, M. Mwangi, C. F. L. Mbakaya, E. Muniu

“…This was a facility-based cross-sectional study performed at Kenyatta National Hospital and Texas Cancer Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The risk of malnutrition was assessed using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). …”
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Exploring barriers and perceptions to walking and cycling in Nairobi metropolitan area by Paschalin Basil, Gladys Nyachieo

“…Despite these potential gains, poor NMT infrastructure systems, low integration with the other modes of transport, and non-committal by law enforcement to protect pedestrians and cyclists still define the NMT ecosystem.MethodsThis study used descriptive methods to explore the barriers to and citizen perceptions of walking and cycling in Kenya's capital, the Nairobi Metropolitan area.Results and discussionPoor or absence of proper NMT infrastructure systems, safety concerns due to poor planning, lack of targeted policies as well as low or no capacity to ride a bicycle are among the predominant factors that undermine the use of NMT in Nairobi. …”
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Determinants for HIV testing and counselling in Nairobi urban informal settlements by Mgomella George, Oti Samuel, Kimani James K, Madise Nyovani J, Ziraba Abdhalah K, Matilu Mwau, Ezeh Alex

“…This study aimed at exploring determinants of HIV testing and counselling in two Nairobi informal settlements.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Data are derived from a cross-sectional survey nested in an ongoing demographic surveillance system. …”
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Effect of Strategic Change on Performance of Media Firms in Nairobi Kenya by Winnie Mukeya, Dishon Wanjere, Mamadi Simon

“… Purpose: Given the rapidly evolving media landscape in Nairobi, Kenya, which presents a unique opportunity to explore the impact of strategic change on organizational performance, this study addresses the effectiveness of various change strategies thereby offering valuable insights for media managers and policymakers striving to enhance the resilience and growth of media enterprises in Nairobi. …”
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Childbearing desires and behaviour: a prospective assessment in Nairobi slums by Kazuyo Machiyama, Joyce N. Mumah, Michael Mutua, John Cleland

“…The aim of this study is to assess the predictive validity of future childbearing desires on subsequent reproduction among women living in the highly unpredictable circumstances of Nairobi slums. Methods We used data from a longitudinal study (2007–2010) nested in the Nairobi Urban Health Demographic Surveillance System that is located in two slums in Nairobi, Kenya. …”
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Political trust in the age of coronavirus: experiences in Mukuru, Nairobi, Kenya by Ruth N. Murumba, Angela R. Pashayan

“…This paper examines declining political trust at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the informal settlements of Mukuru Kayaba, Mukuru kwa Njenga, and Mukuru kwa Ruben; part of the Mukuru Informal Settlement located in Nairobi, Kenya. The average resident lives on $1.90–$3.50/day with no financial security net. …”
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Challenges that Affect the Utilization of KLISC’s Resources and Services at University of Nairobi by Naomy Waithera Mwaurah, Ben Wekalao Namande

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Influence of Technology on Business Sustainability in Petroleum Firms in Nairobi, Kenya by Charles Mutisya, Isaac Gachanja

“…The study's main aim was to determine the influence of technology on business sustainability in petroleum firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was underpinned by dynamic capability theory. …”
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The socio-cultural aspects of the housing typology, Nairobi, Kenya, 1972 by Seid, Alex Loy

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WTO post-Nairobi: after success come questions and possibilities by Rogerson, Evan

“…The WTO’s ministerial talks in Nairobi recently was a success in terms of moving global trade negotiations forward. …”
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Volunteer motivators for participating in HIV vaccine clinical trials in Nairobi, Kenya. by Borna A Nyaoke, Gaudensia N Mutua, Rose Sajabi, Delvin Nyasani, Marianne W Mureithi, Omu A Anzala

“…<h4>Method</h4>A thematic analysis was carried out on data obtained from four HIV clinical trials conducted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research in Nairobi Kenya from 2009 to 2015. Responses were obtained from a Questionnaire administered to the volunteers during their screening visit at the research site.…”
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Poverty dynamics in Nairobi's slums; Testing for state dependence and heterogeneity effects by Md Nizamul Islam, Ousmane FAYE

“… We investigate the factors underlying poverty transitions in Nairobi’s slums focusing on whether differences in characteristics make people more prone to enter poverty and persist in, or whether past experience of poverty matters on future states. …”
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Biodegradability of polyethylene by bacteria and fungi from Dandora dumpsite Nairobi-Kenya. by Christabel Ndahebwa Muhonja, Huxley Makonde, Gabriel Magoma, Mabel Imbuga

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Invoking spatial justice in urban mobility in Nairobi: A commuter’s perspective by Dorcas Nthoki Nyamai

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CHALLENGES TO URBAN HOUSING POLICIES IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS: THE CASE OF NAIROBI, KENYA by Collins Ouma Agayi, Özer Karakayacı

“…Purpose The arrival of native African communities from rural Kenya looking for opportunities led to population growth. Nairobi, therefore, has rapidly urbanized and sprawled 18 km2, and 688 km2 in 1900, and 1963 respectively. …”
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Logistics outsourcing and performance of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises in Nairobi by Joash Mageto, Gerrie Prinsloo, Rose Luke

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Persistently high TB prevalence in Nairobi County neighbourhoods, 2015-2022. by Jane R Ong'ang'o, Jennifer Ross, Richard Kiplimo, Cheryl Kerama, Khai Hoan Tram, Jerry S Zifodya, Nellie Mukiri, Erick Nyadimo, Martha Njoroge, Aiban Ronoh, Immaculate Kathure, Dickson Kirathe, Thomas R Hawn, Videlis Nduba, David J Horne

“…In 2022 we re-surveyed nine Nairobi County neighbourhoods that were previously surveyed in 2015. …”
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Microbial contamination of herbs marketed to HIV-infected people in Nairobi (Kenya) by Lydia Kaume, Jerald Foote, Edward Gbur

“…A convenience sample (N = 24) of herbal products was obtained from retailers in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. Petrifilm plate count methods were used to estimate total aerobic bacteria (APC), coliform, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and yeast and mould counts. …”
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Genetic Diversity of Cryptosporidium in Children in an Urban Informal Settlement of Nairobi, Kenya. by Cecilia Mbae, Erastus Mulinge, Anthony Waruru, Benjamin Ngugi, James Wainaina, Samuel Kariuki

“…This study investigated the occurrence of Cryptosporidium species, genotypes and subtypes in children, both hospitalized and living in an informal settlement in Nairobi.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a prospective cross-sectional study in which faecal specimen positive for Cryptosporidium spp. by microscopy from HIV infected and uninfected children aged five years and below presenting with diarrhoea at selected outpatient clinics in Mukuru informal settlements, or admitted to the paediatric ward at the Mbagathi District Hospital were characterized. …”
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Microbial contamination of herbs marketed to HIV-infected people in Nairobi (Kenya) by Lydia Kaume, Jerald Foote, Edward Gbur

“…A convenience sample (N = 24) of herbal products was obtained from retailers in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. Petrifilm plate count methods were used to estimate total aerobic bacteria (APC), coliform, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and yeast and mould counts. …”
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