University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-02)The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming effect. The available water resources have ... -
Thermal Resistivity of Chemically Activated Calcined Clays-Based Cements
(Springer, 2017-10)The study investigated the effects of selected potential chemical activators on thermal resistivity of calcined clay based cement mortars. 0.5 M Na2SO4 and 0.5 M NaOH were used as activator solutions. The chemical ... -
Staff Profile: Dr. Mark Njogu Kimani
(University of Embu, 2020-02)Dr. Kimani holds a Dr.rer.nat. in Organic Chemistry from University of Muenster (Germany). He is an alumnus of Egerton University and Maseno University. Dr. Kimani is an expert in medicinal Chemistry of natural products, ... -
Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Fungal Isolate(S) for Management of Melon Fruit Fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) (Coquillette)
(University of Embu, 2019-09)The melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett), is a serious pest of cucurbits, tree fruits and related crops in most continents of the world, including Africa. To manage the pest, most farmers in sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Assessment of Clofazimine and TB47 Combination Activity against Mycobacterium abscessus Using a Bioluminescent Approach
(American Society for Microbiology, 2020-02)Mycobacterium abscessus is intrinsically resistant to most antimicrobial agents. The emerging infections caused by M. abscessus and the lack of effective treatment call for rapid attention. Here, we intended to construct ... -
Proceedings from the first Annual International Conference on Decolonizing Education
(University of Embu, 2020-02)Decolonizing formal education involves accepting indigenous and alternative ways of envisioning the world around us. For academics, it would entail accepting indigenous perspectives, ways of knowing and wisdom, ... -
Biological radiation
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)For a long time, the scientific community has been discussing whether living beings have specific biological radiation that is different from the standard set of electromagnetic and acoustic waves occur in the process of ... -
Influence of plant growth regulating chemicals on physiology of bhendi under moisture stress
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)Drought or moisture stress reduces growth and yield of various crops by decreasing chlorophyll pigments, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance as well as transpiration rates. Under such water limited conditions, the ... -
Eco-Friendly Farming Practices and the intensity of their adoption in the agroecosystems of Embu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)This study was conducted among households of Embu County in Kenya to determine the socioeconomic factors that influenced adoption of Eco-Friendly Farming Practices (EFFPs). Earlier studies had indicated clearly that Embu ... -
Molecular characterization and species composition of anopheline vectors of malaria along an altitudinal gradient on the highlands of Mambilla Plateau Northeast, Nigeria
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)Diversity of species arises majorly from speciation and this has serious epidemiological implications to disease transmission. The study aimed to determine the species of anopheline vectors of malaria present in five ... -
Comparative in vivo antiplasmodial activities of different extracts of Lawsonia inermis, Tithonia diversifolia and Nauclea latifolia against Plasmodium berghei
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)Traditional herbal medicines are potentially rich sources of new drugs against malaria and other infectious diseases. However, phytochemicals extracted from a medicinal plant is strongly dependent on the nature of the ... -
Phenylketonuria: Genes in phenylketonuria, diagnosis, and treatments
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)Introduction: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare autosomal-recessive disorder inherited in accordance with the law of segregation. Detection tools for people with PKU can include Sanger Sequencing (SS) and Next Generation ... -
University of Embu and Kenya Association of Women in Tourism MoU Signing
(University of Embu, 2019-10-08)Photos taken during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between University of Embu (UoEm) and Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT) on 8th October, 2019 at the University of Embu. -
MoU signing between Beanstitute Limited and University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019-06-14)Photos taken during MoU signing between Beanstitute Limited & UoEm on Friday 14th, June 2019 at the University of Embu. -
University of Embu and St. Joseph Kavutiri MoU Signing
(University of Embu, 2019-10-08)Photos taken during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between University of Embu (UoEm) and St. Joseph Kavutiri on 8th October, 2019 at the University of Embu. -
MoU signing between Ndaro-ini Coffee Growers PLC and University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019-07-31)Photos taken during MoU signing between Ndaro-ini Coffee Growers PLC and UoEm on Wednesday 31st, July 2019 at the University of Embu. -
Diocese of Embu Caritas and University of Embu MoU signing
(University of Embu, 2019-03-05)Photos taken during the signing of MoU between Diocese of Embu Caritas & University of Embu held on 5th March, 2019. -
UoEm and Cytonn Investment Management Limited MoU Signing
(University of Embu, 2017-05-24)Photos taken during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Onboarding Top Students of the University to the Cytonn Young Leaders Programme (CYLP) held on 24th May, 2017 at the University of Embu. -
MoU signing between University of Embu and Embu College
(University of Embu, 2018-08-08)Photos taken during the MoU signing between University of Embu and Embu College on Thursday 8th August, 2018 at the University of Embu. The MoU will see the two institutions collaborate towards enhancing higher education, ... -
MoU between UoEm and California Coffee Importers
(University of Embu, 2019-02-27)Photos taken during the MoU signing between UoEm and California Coffee Importers held on 27th February, 2019 at the University of Embu. The MoU seeks to extend research,exchange of technical expertise, training & extension ...