Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity of leaves of moringa oleifera(lam) extracted using different solvent systems
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The present investigation evaluated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of leaves of Moringa oleifera cultivated in Kibwezi Kenya and extracted using different solvent systems. Qualitative screening of ... -
Plant parasitic nematode assemblages associated with sweet potato in Kenya and their relationship with environmental variables
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sweet potato is one of the most important staple food crops consumed in Kenya and throughout Africa but yields are greatly reduced by plant parasitic nematodes (PPN). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ... -
Occurrence of nosema species in honey bee colonies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Honey bees (Apis mellifera) provide critical pollination services and livelihood for small-holder farmers in Kenya, thus contributing to nutrition and food security. While honey bee colonies in North America and Europe are ... -
Male annihilation technique using methyl eugenol for field suppression of bactrocera dorsalis (hendel) (diptera: tephritidae) on mango in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is one of the most devastating tephritid fruit flies of horticulture worldwide. Field trials were carried out for two seasons on mango (Mangifera indica L.) to evaluate ... -
Effectiveness of aerobic microbials in breaking down of hydrocarbons in effluent discharges from petroleum service stations
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Determining break down of hydrocarbons in effluent discharges from petroleum service stations
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to find out how hydrocarbons are broken down in effluent from petrol stations by the existing bacteria in the effluent. This was established by collecting samples from two petrol station interceptors and ... -
Carotenoid profiling of the leaves of selected African eggplant accessions subjected to drought stress
(University of Nairobi, 2016)African eggplants (Solanum aethiopicum and S. macrocarpon) are among the most economically important and valuable vegetable and fruit crops. They are a major source of biologically active nutritional substances and metabolites ... -
Consumer demand for value-added products of African indigenous vegetables in coastal Kenya: the case of sun-dried and frozen Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Some recent efforts to improve the food and nutrition security of rural households have focused on the promotion of African indigenous vegetables (AIVs). This has been due to the challenges smallholder farmers face in ... -
Mapping out the identity of African arts and aesthetics
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This article utilizes the hermeneutic theory of Paul Ricoeur and its concepts of text, historicity, distance, narrative and metaphor to map out the salient features of African arts and aesthetics. It also uses the Ricoeurian ... -
Cost of production, marketing and revenue generation from Somali camel breed in Isiolo and Marsabit counties of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was carried out in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties of northern Kenya to understand the marketing and profitability potential of Somali camel reared for milk and beef. The study involved a survey where 91 and 120 ... -
Assessing the effect of charcoal production and use on the transition to a green economy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of charcoal production and use on the transition to a green economy in Kenya. This study identified the target tree species that are a source of charcoal consumed in Nairobi ... -
Contributors to students' use of counselling services in Kenyan universities
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Transition to university life can be stressful for all students. In mitigation, most universities including those in Kenya offer social support to students in form of counselling, financial assistance, health and academic ... -
Effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on chicken intestinal structure and growth performance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: This study examined the effect of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MoLM) supplementation on intestinal structure vis-à-vis body weight gain in chickens. Materials and Methods: A total of 120-day-old Arbor ... -
Impact of first line antiretroviral therapy on clinical outcomes among hiv-1 infected adults attending one of the largest HIV care and treatment program in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: This study evaluated the immunologic (CD4 cell count), virological (HIV RNA viral load), hepatic (alanine and aspartate aminotransferase - ALT and AST), renal (creatinine) and hematological (hemoglobin -HB, ... -
Improving education, policy and research in mental health worldwide: the role of the wpa collaborating centres
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The WPA, within its 2014‐2017 Action Plan1, established a network of Collaborating Centres to develop innovative initiatives on education, policy and research in mental health. The aim of this network is to create repositories ... -
Online learning improves substance use care in Kenya: randomized control trial results and implications
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Alcohol use is the 5th most important risk factor driving the global burden of diseases. WHO identifies a lack of health worker training as one of the main barriers to providing cost-effective brief interventions ... -
Epidemiological patterns and correlates of mental disorders among orphans and vulnerable children under institutional care.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Purpose The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence, comorbidity and socio-demographic correlates of common mental disorders among orphan and vulnerable children (OVCs) in residential care. Methods The ... -
Forming a joint dialogue among faith healers, traditional healers and formal health workers in mental health in a kenyan setting: towards common grounds
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Qualitative evidence on dialogue formation and collaboration is very scanty in Kenya. This study thus aimed at the formation of dialogue and establishment of collaboration among the informal (faith and ... -
Substance use among a sample of healthcare workers in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study describes reported substance use among Kenyan healthcare workers (HCWs), as it has implications for HCWs’ health, productivity, and their ability and likelihood to intervene on substance use. The Alcohol Smoking ... -
Characterizing psychosis risk traits in Africa: a longitudinal study of kenyan adolescents.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The schizophrenia prodrome has not been extensively studied in Africa. Identification of prodromal behavioral symptoms holds promise for early intervention and prevention of disorder onset. Our goal was to investigate ...