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Impregnated dry Filter paper as an Alternative medium for Transporting Diarrhoeal Stool Samples
(2008)Diarrhoea due to bacterial infections is a major cause of morbidity and mortality both in children and adults and hence lowers economic activity especially in developing countries. This is especially important in areas ... -
Improving Access to Livestock Markets for Sustainable Rangeland Management
(2016-05)Productivity of rangelands in Kenya is affected by increasing crop farming especially in more fertile range areas. Among the key factors driving the encroachment of crops on rangelands are the changing opportunities ... -
In vitro anti-cancer efficacy and phyto-chemical screening of solvent extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth
(Cell press, 2021-01-25)Background and objectives: Kigelia africana is a medicinal plant growing naturally in many parts of Africa. In Kenya, a water concoction of the plant is used to treat breast and prostate cancers. Laboratory data on its ... -
In vitro anti-cancer efficacy and phyto-chemical screening of solvent extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth
(Heliyon, 2020)Background and objectives: Kigelia africana is a medicinal plant growing naturally in many parts of Africa. In Kenya, a water concoction of the plant is used to treat breast and prostate cancers. Laboratory data on its ... -
In vitro antiplasmodial activity of some plants used in Kisii, Kenya against Malaria and their chloroquine potentiative effects.
(2003)Fifty-five organic and aqueous extracts of 11 plants used in malaria therapy in Kisii District, Kenya were tested in vitro against chloroquine (CQ)-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Of the plants ... -
In Vitro Control ofPhytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants
(Hindawi, 2020-07)Tomato production is constrained by fungal diseases especially the early and late blight caused by Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans, respectively. Control of the two diseases is usually by use of synthetic ... -
In vivo antimalarial and acute toxicity properties of hexane and chloroform extracts from Clausena anisata (Willd.) Benth
(2012)Background: Drugs are an important tool for control of malaria. However, drug resistance is likely to compromise available antimalarial drugs with time. As a result, efforts are being directed towards discovery and development ... -
Incidence of Brucella infection in various livestock species raised under the pastoral production system in Isiolo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2021-10)Background: We implemented a longitudinal study to determine the incidence of Brucella infection in cattle, camels, sheep and goats that were being raised in a pastoral area in Isiolo County, Kenya. An initial cross-sectional ... -
Indicators of Professional Competence for Sustainable National Development in Kenya
(2016)The indicators for professional competence in university education are desirable for assessment and prediction of sustainable national development. The goal was to create an evidence based focus ... -
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identifcation Based on Mitochondrial COI Barcode Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2018-06)Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ... -
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identification Based on Mitochondrial COI Bar code Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(oxford, 2018-10-26)Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ... -
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identification Based on Mitochondrial COI Barcode Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2018-11)Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ... -
Influence of Access to Land and Finances on Kenyan Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Review
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2014-09)The Kenya Government prioritized the development of the agricultural sector to achieving the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of sustainable food production. Kenya’s strategic plan, Vision 2030 positions ... -
Influence of access to land and finances on Kenyan youth participation in agriculture: a review
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2014-09)The Kenya Government prioritized the development of the agricultural sector to achieving the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of sustainable food production. Kenya’s strategic plan, Vision 2030 positions agriculture ... -
Influence of alkaline earth metal cations; Ca2+, Sr2+ and Ba2+ on the structural and optical properties of MAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+ phosphors.
(2014)Eu2+ doped and Nd3+ co-doped MAl2O4:Eu2+, Nd3+ (M = Ca, Sr, and Ba) phosphors were prepared by a solution-combustion method. The obtained powders were investigated in terms of their phase composition, particle morphology ... -
Influence of Budgetary Controls on Service Delivery in County Government of Nakuru in Kenya
(2010-10)In spite of collecting revenue from their jurisdictions, none of the county governments is financially autonomous. They have to rely on the disbursements from the central government. The general objective of this study ... -
The influence of diel climatic cycle on the depth time distribution of phytoplankton and photosynthesis in a shallow equatorial lake (Lake Baringo), Kenya.
(Springer, 1995-05)Lake Baringo is a shallow equatorial lake. This paper reports a diel study of the depth-time distribution of phytoplankton and photosynthesis at one location in Lake Baringo on 10 March 1989. The water column shows a pattern ... -
Influence of drought on interactions between Rhopalosiphum padi and ground dwelling predators – A mesocosm study
(Wiley, 2021-05)Climate change will lead to extreme droughts, but it is difficult to predict how this will affect crop pests. In particular, it is unclear how interactions between natural en- emies and pests will be influenced. In the ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Management on the Growth of Small and Medium Tour Firms in Kenya
(2015)This study focused on proprietors and business development managers of the 367 tour companies in Kenya members of Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO). The sample size was 256 proprietors and business development ...
