Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Simulation of potential impact of air pollution from the proposed coal mining sites in Mui Basin, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The potential for air pollutants transport, dispersion patterns and impacts within and around the Mui basin, Kitui County is simulated. The spatial-temporal distribution of air pollutants from the proposed coal mines was ... -
Domestic rainwater harvesting: a case study in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study assessed probable water that could be harvested during rainy seasons over Embu County of Kenya. Monthly rainfall data was obtained from Kenya Meteorological Department while percentage distribution of household ... -
Geophysical investigations of Suyien Earthdam in Maralal, Samburu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Current economic and population growth has increased the water supply gap in Maralal, Samburu County. Water sources include boreholes, pans and the Suyien dam. Despite the high rainfall in the area, Suyien dam has never ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residue levels in soil from the Nyando River catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Soil samples were collected from six locations representative of the Nyando River catchment area of the Lake Victoria over a period of two years. Sampling was done four times in the year in February, May, September and ... -
Comparison of least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and maximum likelihood estimators to establish determinants of immunization in Trans-Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The client factors that influence under - five child guardian compliance to the immunization schedule are interlinked based on household characteristics, socioeconomic status, and maternal health ... -
Herbal product processing practices of traditional medicine practitioners in Kenya- key informant interviews
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Herbalists in Kenya use self-taught processing practices which are inadequate. The objective of this study was to conduct an assessment of selected practices used by herbalists during drug processing and to ... -
Clinical presentation of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Importance There is a trend toward treating conjunctival lesions suspected to be ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) based on the clinical impression. Objective To describe the presentation of OSSN and identify ... -
Our journey to build capacity to implement and study an intervention to reduce depression among pregnant, Kenyan adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Depression is the leading cause of disease burden in women of reproductive age.1,2,3 The prevalence of depression is high during the perinatal period, with worldwide estimates of 11- 18%.4,5,6 Depression during pregnancy ... -
Analysis of blue chamomile essential oil produced by multi-solvent solvent extraction clevenger distillation method
(2015)Blue colored essential oil samples were obtained from chamomile flowers by a Solvent Extraction Clevenger Distillation (SECD) method and by the standard Clevenger distillation of Chamomile flowers. The solvents used were ... -
Determination of selected heavy metals in agricultural soils in Bungoma and Kakamega Counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A study was conducted to investigate the level of heavy metals in agricultural soils in Bungoma and Kakamega counties, Western Kenya. Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Zinc (Zn) were determined during ... -
Optimization of seed potato (solanum tuberosum L.) Tuber dormancy and sprouting capacity through integrated gibberellic acid and benzylaminopurine application
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-07)Aims: To determine the relative abundance and diversity of insects on twenty-two accessions of eggplants, as a guide to instituting control measures against unacceptable damage of egg plants grown under field conditions ... -
Temperature regulation in the hyrax
(University of Nairobi, 1969)1. Th hyrax are medium-sized African mammals (2–3 kg) which look like large rodents but possess taxonomic affinities with the elephant. Their behavior suggest that basking in the sun plays an important role in the regulation ... -
Burrowing and burrow patterns of East African mole-rats Tachyoryctes, Heliophobius and Heterocephalus
(University of Nairobi, 1971)The burrowing behaviour and burrow patterns of the mole-rats Tachyoryctes (Family Rhizomyidae), Heliophobius and Heterocephalus (Family Bathyergidae) were compared. Remarkable similarities were found both in the method of ... -
Evaluation of antimalarial drug activity against p. Falciparum by an in vitro radioisotopic method
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In vitro response of Kenyan Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine in different media
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Response of Plasmodium falciparum to dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors in Malindi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The response of Plasmodium falciparum isolates to dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors (DHFRI) was examined in Malindi, Kenya. All 20 infected children treated with pyrimethamine/sulphadoxine responded. In contrast, after ... -
Antagonism of sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine antimalarial activity in vitro by p-aminobenzoic acid, p-aminobenzoylglutamic acid and folic acid
(University of Nairobi, 1985-01)The activity of pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine against two strains of Plasmodium falciparum has been studied in vitro by a radioisotopic technique. Low level antagonism of pyrimethamine resulted from the inclusion of ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health-Care Waste Management and Associated Health Risks in the Two Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Hazardous health-care waste poses a great danger to public health and the environment if it is not properly managed. There is need for health-care workers involved in its management to understand the integral link between ... -
Towards sustainable reductions in indoor air pollution exposure in poor countries
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Introduction: Indoor air pollution from use of biomass fuels in developing countries accounts for 1.6 million deaths and 2.6% of global burden of disease (WHO 2002). Reducing this exposure among poor, vulnerable populations ... -
Ischemic Cortical Stroke in a Kenyan Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The pattern of stroke displays ethnic and geographical variations. In Sub-Saharan Africa there is scarcity of data from Eastern and Central Africa. Objective: To describe the characteristics of patients with ...
