Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Biochemical composition of pigeonpea genotypes in Kenya
(Southern Cross Publishers, 2019)Pigeonpea is an important crop in semi-arid tropics and sub-tropics. The improvement and utilization of this crop in East Africa can enhance food and nutrition security. A study was carried out to examine variation in ... -
In vitro activity of plant extracts against some important plant pathogenic fungi of tomato
(2017)ndiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides has resulted in loss of access to niche markets due to presence of chemical residues in fresh vegetable produce. There is need for safe alternatives to synthetic pesticides in ... -
Genotype by environment analysis of rice (Oryza sativa L.) populations under drought stressed and well-watered environments
(Southern Cross Publishers, 2020)In Kenya, the key abiotic stress affecting rice production is drought stress which is experienced mainly during reproductive phase of the crop. This study evaluated the performance of Kenyan rice populations including 19 ... -
Maize (zea mays l.) growth and yield response to tillage methods and fertilizer combinations in the Midland Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(TST, 2020-01)The trials were set up in Busia, Embu and Kirinyaga Counties to assess the effect of tillage methods and application of different fertilizer combinations on maize productivity in the lower and upper midland agro-ecological ... -
Fish Husbandry Practices and Water Quality in Central Kenya: Potential Risk Factors for Fish Mortality and Infectious Diseases
(Hindawi, 2020-03-19)Fish mortality has an enormous impact on the aquaculture industry by reducing fish production and slowing industrial growth. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Kirinyaga County, Central Kenya, to evaluate potential ... -
Socio-demographic and treatment-related variables associated with CD4 cell counts in Kenyan HIV patients on second-line regimens
(KeSoBAP, 2017-08)Background: CD4 cell response in patients on second-line therapy has not been evaluated in Kenya. Patients failing second-line are changed to third-line, however, the drugs used for third-line are expensive and unavailable. ... -
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of selected medicinal plants from western Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2017-12)Background: Globally, the increase in the burden of diseases related to oxidative damage and inflammation, coupled with the high cost of medication and the side effects of these therapies necessitates a need for more ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that infect diabetic foot ulcers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2018-07)Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and this forms the major cause of hospital admission among patients with diabetes. Local bacterial sensitivity patterns to antimicrobials used to treat the ... -
Dividend Policy and Share Price Volatility Among Insurance Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Academic Research Publishing Group, 2020)The major objective of any firm is to maximize the shareholders wealth. This is evidence through dividend yield and payout ratio and this encapsulate into the dividend policy of a company. The research purpose aimed at ... -
Utilization of croton seed as a possible animal feed: a review
(Online J. Anim. Feed Res, 2019-09)Croton is one of the largest genera in the Family Euphorbiaceae. Its species are distributed in a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions. The plants have for a long time been exploited for medicinal purposes ... -
Impact of integrated fruit fly management strategy on food security among smallholder mango farmers in Kenya.
(ajfand, 2020-03)Adoption of agricultural innovations is perceived as a key avenue for poverty reduction and improved food and nutritional security in developing countries. The International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) ... -
Returns to investment in postharvest loss reduction technologies among mango farmers in Embu County, Kenya
(Willey, 2020)Horticultural production is a source of livelihood for many smallholder farmers in Kenya. However, the potential is hampered by high postharvest losses estimated at 40%–50% in fruit and vegetables. The losses are attributed ... -
Detection of dengue virus type 2 of Indian origin in acute febrile patients in rural Kenya
(PLOS, 2020-03)Dengue virus (DENV) has caused recent outbreaks in coastal cities of Kenya, but the epidemiological situation in other areas of Kenya is largely unknown. We investigated the role of DENV infection as a cause of acute febrile ... -
A Comparison of Two DNA Metagenomic Bioinformatic Pipelines While Evaluating the Microbial Diversity in Feces of Tanzanian Small Holder Dairy Cattle
(Hindawi, 2020-04-23)Analysis of shotgun metagenomic data generated from next generation sequencing platforms can be done through a variety of bioinformatic pipelines. These pipelines employ different sets of sophisticated bioinformatics ... -
Birgen_Determinants of Microbial Contamination of Street-Vended Chicken Products Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-02-05)Food safety problems pose a great threat to the health of consumers with the greatest burden in developing countries. Street-vended foods play a key role in providing many urban dwellers with cheap, nutritious, and accessible ... -
Phytochemicals in Leaves and Roots of Selected Kenyan Orange Fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) Varieties
(Hindawi, 2020-01-28)This study reports the inherent phytochemical contents in leaves and roots of nine sweet potato varieties from Kenya. Results indicated that vitamin C content varied significantly (P < 0.05) among the sweet potato varieties ... -
Perspectives of Women Participating in a Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign With Community-Based HPV Self-Sampling in Rural Western Kenya: A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Despite cervical cancer being preventable with effective screening programs, it is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in many countries in Africa. Screening involving ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Unmet Contraceptive Need in HIV-positive Female Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Objectives: Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are a key population for HIV prevention and treatment interventions, but less attention is given to their family planning needs. We evaluated the prevalence and ... -
Integration of Traditional Birth Attendants Into Mental Healthcare: A Multistakeholder Qualitative Study Exploration
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: A significant number of people with common mental disorders are undiagnosed or undetected at primary healthcare facilities. The experience of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in reassuring perinatal mothers ... -
African Midwifery Students' Self-assessed Confidence in Antenatal Care: a Multi-country Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Evidence-based antenatal care is one cornerstone in Safe Motherhood and educated and confident midwives remain to be optimal caregivers in Africa. Confidence in antenatal midwifery skills is important and could ...
