Browsing by Author "Budambula, Nancy"
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Hepatitis B infection is highly prevalent among patients presenting with jaundice in Kenya
Ochwoto, Missiani; Kimotho, James H.; Oyugi, Julius; Okoth, Fredrick; Kioko, Henry; Mining, Simeon; Budambula, Nancy; Giles, Elizabeth; Andonov, Anton; Songok, Elijah; Osiowy, Carla (2016-02)Background:Viral hepatitis is a major concern worldwide, with hepatitis A (HAV) and E (HEV) viruses showing sporadic outbreaks while hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are associated with chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis ... -
Hepatitis B virus sero-profiles and genotypes in HIV-1 infected and uninfected injection and Non-injection drug users from coastal Kenya
Kilongosi, Mark W.; Budambula, Nancy; Lihana, Raphael; Musumba, Francis O.; Nyamache, Anthony K.; Budambula, Valentine; Ahmed, Aabid A.; Ouma, Collins; Were, Tom (2015-07-30)Background Information about HBV sero-markers, infection stages and genotypes in HIV-1 infected and uninfected injection and non-injection drug users (IDUs) in Kenya remains elusive. Methods A cross-sectional study ... -
Human Immunodeficiency Virus -1 and Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infections among Injecting Drug Users in Malindi, Kenya
Budambula, Nancy; Kerosi, Danvas O.; Odari, Eddy; Lihana, Raphael; Osman, Saida; Omire, Agnes; Langat, Hillary; Aman, Rashid; Lwembe, Raphael (IISTE, 2015-12)Currently no published data addressing the burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) co-infection among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Kenya exists. These two viruses share similar routes of ... -
A hybridization technique for orphan legumes: development of an artificial interspecific pollination protocol for Crotalaria spp.
Wasonga, Mercy A.; Arunga, Ester E.; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Muli, Joshua K.; Kamau, Peter K.; Budambula, Nancy (Taylor and Francis, 2020-08)rotalaria brevidens: and C. ochroleuca commonly grown as vegetables have been extensively studied. However, information on breeding techniques is scanty. This study aimed to develop an artificial interspecific pollination ... -
Hyphaene compressa, an important palm in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya
Omire, Agnes; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Budambula, Nancy; Gituru, Robert; Mweu, Cecilia (2020-06)Background: Peasant agroecosystems in Kenya are considered to be a continuum of integrated traditional farming systems and natural ecosystem conservancy programs. Hyphaene compressa (doum palm) exists in arid and ... -
Isolation and characterization of actinobacteria from Lake Magadi, Kenya
Ronoh, Regina C.; Budambula, Nancy; Mwirichia, Romano K.; Boga, Hamadi I. (Academic Journals, 2013-08-09)Actinobacteria are ubiquitous and have been detected in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Although, various studies have focused on the ecology of this phylum, data on the ecology of actinobacteria endemic to soda lakes ... -
Isolation and characterization of actinobacteria from Lake Magadi, Kenya
Ronoh, Regina C.; Budambula, Nancy; Mwirichia, Romano K.; Boga, Hamadi I. (Academic Journals, 2013-08-09)Actinobacteria are ubiquitous and have been detected in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Although, various studies have focused on the ecology of this phylum, data on the ecology of actinobacteria endemic to soda lakes ... -
Isolation and characterization of some gut microbial symbionts from fungus-cultivating termites (Macrotermes and Odontotermes spp.)
Budambula, Nancy; Muwawa, Edith M.; Osiemo, Zipporah L.; Boga, Hamadi I.; Makonde, Huxley M. (2016-07)Microbiota of termites is crucial for nitrogen cycle activities and degradation of recalcitrant components of plant biomass that influence soil structure and carbon mineralization in tropical and subtropical regions. The ... -
Isolation and characterization of some gut microbial symbionts from fungus-cultivating termites (Macrotermes and Odontotermes spp.)
Muwawa, Edith M.; Budambula, Nancy; Osiemo, Zipporah L.; Boga, Hamadi I.; Makonde, Huxley M. (Academic Journals, 2016-07)Microbiota of termites is crucial for nitrogen cycle activities and degradation of recalcitrant components of plant biomass that influence soil structure and carbon mineralization in tropical and subtropical regions. The ... -
Isolation, characterization and identification of Diazinon degrading bacteria from the soil and gut of macrotermes
Ogot, Hellen A.; Boga, Hamadi I.; Budambula, Nancy; Tsanuo, Muniru; Andika, Darius O. (2013)Diazinon degrading bacteria were isolated from the soil and gut of fungus cultivating termites Macrotermes michaelseni using MM7 media supplemented with pesticide as the sole source of carbon and energy. The isolates were ... -
Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Enterobacteriaceae from well water in Juja Town in Kenya
Mwirichia, Romano K.; Budambula, Nancy; Hamadi, I.B. (2009) -
Isolation, characterization and identification of roundup degrading bacteria from the soil and gut of Macrotermes michaelseni
Ogot, H.A.; Boga, H.I.; Budambula, Nancy; Tsanuo, M.; Andika, D.O.; Ogola, H.J. (INNSPUB, 2013-09-10)Roundup degrading bacteria were isolated from the soil and gut of fungus cultivating termites Macrotermes michaelseni using MM7 media supplemented with the pesticide as the sole source of carbon and energy. The isolates ... -
Laboratory surveillance of cholera in Nyanza Province
Odari, E.O.; Odhiambo, S.G.; Budambula, Nancy (2014)Cholera continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many areas of the world, and there is currently a high frequency of new outbreaks in Africa. Following a confirmed cholera outbreak in Siaya, Kisumu, ... -
Metal status of Nairobi riverwaters and their bioaccumulation in Labeo cylindricus
Budambula, Nancy; Mwachiro, E.C. (Academic Journals, 2005-03)This study focused on the analysis of metals in water and fish from Nairobi River. Water from Kikuyu, Kawangware, Chiromo, Eastleigh, Njiru and Fourteen Falls along the Nairobi River was analyzed for the presence of metals. ... -
Mutations and Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Compared to Selected Corona Viruses during the First Six Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
Nzivo, Mirriam M.; Budambula, Nancy (2021-06)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of coronavirus (CoV) disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study compared the genome, mutations, and infectivity/ transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 ... -
Performance appraisal training of employees: A strategy to enhance employees’ performance in public teacher training colleges in Kenya
Miriti, Justine M.; Kirima, Lucy K.; Nzivo, Mirriam M.; Thuranira, Simon; Budambula, Nancy (Academic Journals, 2021-06)Human Resource (HR) practices like performance appraisal (PA) training are meant to ensure that employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for the attainment of organisational goals. However, gaps still ... -
Phenomic characterization of Crotalaria germplasm for crop improvement
Muli, Joshua Kiilu; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Kamau, Peter K.; Odari, Eddy; Budambula, Nancy (Cabi, 2021-03)Background: Diversifcation of global food systems through exploration of traditional varieties and wild edible plant species is a focal mitigation strategy for food security worldwide. The present study determined the ... -
Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Five Hot Springs in Eritrea
Ghilamicael, Amanuel M.; Boga, Hamadi I.; Anami, Sylvester E.; Mehari, Tadesse; Budambula, Nancy (IISTE, 2017-07)Eritrea has a number of hot springs whose physicochemical characteristics are not documented. This study examined the thermal and chemical features of five hot springs located in the eastern escarpment of Eritrea. Field data ... -
A Postgraduate Student’s Journey from Proposal Through Thesis to Publication
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Potential human pathogenic bacteria in five hot springs in Eritrea revealed by next generation sequencing
Ghilamicael, Amanuel M.; Boga, Hamadi Iddi; Anam, Sylvester E.; Mehari, Tadesse; Budambula, Nancy (PLOS ONE, 2018-03)Human pathogens can survive and grow in hot springs. For water quality assessment, Escherichia coli or Enterococci are the main thermotolerant enteric bacteria commonly used to estimate the load of pathogenic bacteria ...