University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Effects of Chlorides on Corrosion of Simulated Reinforced Blended Cement Mortars
(Hindawi, 2019-03)Cementitious materials are subject to degradation when subjected to corrosive chloride media. This paper reports the experimental results on corrosion studies conducted on a potential cementitious material, PCDC, made ... -
Copper extraction by wet chemical method
(Elsevier, 2018-07)In many countries large deposits of copper with no locally established copper based industries occur because known methods for extraction are prohibitively expensive and unaffordable. This study reports on an affordable and ... -
Seagrass Removal Leads to Rapid Changes in Fauna and Loss of Carbon
(Frontiers, 2019-03)Seagrass habitats are important natural carbon sinks, with an average of ∼14 kg C m−2 buried in their sediments. The fate of this carbon following seagrass removal or damage has major environmental implications but is ... -
Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, Phd The Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu During the Opening Ceremony of 2019 Cultural Festival on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at University of Embu at 3.00pm
(University of Embu, 2019-02-08)The theme of this year’s CULFEST is aptly captured as: “Celebrating Talent and Promoting Cultural Diversity”. It aims at appreciating and promoting cultural ties among Kenyan communities as well as the provision of ... -
Speech by Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu During the 3rd University of Embu Careers’ Day Held on Saturday, 9th February, 2019
(University of Embu, 2019-02-09)The event’s main aim is to equip high school students in the region with the necessary information to help them make informed career choices in life. -
A participatory epidemiological study of major cattle diseases amongst Maasai pastoralists living in wildlife-livestock interfaces in Maasai Mara, Kenya
(Springer, 2018-12)Livestock-wildlife interactions promote the transmission of a wide range of infectious diseases that constraint livestock production. We used a participatory appraisal approach to find out and rank infectious diseases of ... -
Populations of Biomphalaria spp. Snails Isolates in Kenya Show Variable Resistance to Schistosome Infection
(Trade Science Inc., 2018-10)Fresh water snails of genus Biomphlaria, Bulinus and Ocomelinia are important vectors for human schistosomiasis. Human contact patterns with water infested with cercaria are important factors in transmission of schistosomiasis ... -
Review of Carbonation Resistance in Hydrated Cement Based Materials
(Hindawi, 2019-01)Blended cements are preferred to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in construction industry due to costs and technological and environmental benefits associated with them. Prevalence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide ... -
Role of Latent Local Technologies and Innovations to Catapult Development in Kenya
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2018)The domination of “colonization shadow” may have reduced the manifestation of young indigenous technologies and innovations that with minimal value addition could help local communities overcome many challenges. Rediscovery ... -
Genetic diversity of aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) species attacking amaranth and nightshades in different agro-ecological zones of Kenya and Tanzania
(Entomological Society of Southern Africa, 2018-12)Aphids are major pests of African indigenous vegetables. Information on the genetic diversity and the role of host crop and environmental differentiation in their diversity in East Africa is scanty. The knowledge on ... -
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 ... -
Speech by Prof. Paul Musili Wambua, Chancellor, University of Embu During the Launch of the University of Embu Endowment Fund at University of Embu on 25th October, 2018 at 9.00 a.m.
(University of Embu, 2018-10-25)Speech by Prof. Paul Musili Wambua, Chancellor, University of Embu During the Launch of the University of Embu Endowment Fund at University of Embu on 25th October, 2018 at 9.00 a.m. -
Speech by the Chairperson of the University of Embu Endowment Fund Board of Management Hon. Lenny Kivuti on the occasion of Launch of the University of Embu Endowment Fund held at The University of Embu on Thursday, 25th October 2018.
(University of Embu, 2018-10-25)Speech by the Chairperson of the University of Embu Endowment Fund Board of Management Hon. Lenny Kivuti on the occasion of Launch of the University of Embu Endowment Fund held at The University of Embu on Thursday, 25th ... -
Speech by the Vice-Chancellor the University of Embu Prof. Daniel Mugendi on the Occasion of Launch of The University of Embu Endowment Fund held at the University of Embu on Thursday, 25th October 2018.
(University of Embu, 2018-10-25)Speech by the Vice-Chancellor the University of Embu Prof. Daniel Mugendi on the Occasion of Launch of The University of Embu Endowment Fund held at the University of Embu on Thursday, 25th October 2018. -
Speech by the Chairperson of the University of Embu Council Dr. Margaret Gikuhi on the occasion of Launch of the University of Embu Endowment Fund to be Held at the University of Embu on Thursday, 25th October 2018.
(University of Embu, 2018-10-25)Speech by the Chairperson of the University of Embu Council Dr. Margaret Gikuhi on the occasion of Launch of the University of Embu Endowment Fund to be Held at the University of Embu on Thursday, 25th October 2018. -
Speech by H.E. Hon. William Ruto, The Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya During the Launch of The University of Embu Endowment Fund on 25th October 2018 at 9.30 a.m. in The University Grounds.
(University of Embu, 2018-10-25)Speech by H.E. Hon. William Ruto, The Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya During the Launch of The University of Embu Endowment Fund on 25th October 2018 at 9.30 a.m. in The University Grounds. -
Association between land use change and exposure to zoonotic pathogens – Evidence from selected case studies in Africa.
(Elsevier, 2018-09)The demand for food and other ecosystem services have risen in the recent past in many parts of the world due to increasing human population. This has promoted agricultural intensification and increased extraction of natural ... -
Socioeconomic Impact of Establishment of University of Embu on Small Scale Farmers in Nthambo Sub-Location, Kenya
(SCIENCEDOMAIN international (SDI), 2018-11)The University of Embu is one of the fast developing and recently chartered University in Kenya. It is located in Nthambo sub-location, which is an agricultural potential area. Universities establishment have considerable ... -
Contributions of Selected Classroom Factors on Bullying Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kenya.
(The International Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2018-09)Bullying is a major challenge in secondary schools in Kenya. The vice is practised underground among students thus many students experience high level of bullying without the knowledge of teachers and parents.The study ...