Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Predictors of Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Gastric Cancer in a Leading Tertiary, Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The incidence of gastrointestinal malignancies in Kenya is increasing, although there is a paucity of data on survival outcomes among gastric cancer patients. Hence, this study aimed to assess survival outcomes ... -
The Evolving Cultural Values and Their Implications on the Maasai Pastoralists, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Maasai pastoralists inhabiting Kajiado County have been known for their rich cultural values which have sustained their livelihoods. However, these cultural practices are evolving under the swift development context ... -
Atmospheric Controls on Precipitation Isotopes and Hydroclimate in High-elevation Regions in Eastern Africa Since the Last Glacial Maximum
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Tropical Africa experienced large changes in hydroclimatic conditions since the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), ∼26.5 to 19 thousand years (ka or kyr) ago. The hydrogen isotopic composition of fossil leaf waxes (δD wax ), ... -
Women's Empowerment and Intra-household Gender Dynamics and Practices Around Sheep and Goat Production in South East Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Small ruminant production facets like decision-making, ownership, labour allocation, access to- and control over assets are gendered. This study investigates intra-household gender dynamics and practices around sheep and ... -
Assessing the Ecological Impacts of Transportation Infrastructure Development: a Reconnaissance Study of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01-29)Transportation infrastructure, such as railways, roads and power lines, contribute to national and regional economic, social and cultural growth and integration. Kenya, with support from the Chinese government, is currently ... -
Quality of metronidazole benzoate suspension products marketed in Nairobi County, Kenya
(East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci, 2022-09-06)Metronidazole benzoate is an ester derivative of metronidazole utilized in the formulation of oral suspensions owing to its palatability. The drug is liable to hydrolytic degradation during shelf life which could lower ... -
The Legal Impunity for Marital Rape in Kenya: a Women’s Equality Issue
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Earth’s Sediment Cycle During the Anthropocene
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The global sediment cycle is a fundamental feature of the Earth system, balancing competing factors such as orogeny, physical–chemical erosion and human action. In this Review, values of the magnitudes of several sources ... -
Integrating Stakeholder Preferences Into Ecosystem Services Mapping in Yala Wetland, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Wetlands such as the Yala swamp in Kenya are among the most important and increasingly threatened ecosystems globally due to their ecological significance and complexity, and the importance of the ecosystem services (ES) ... -
Antibacterial Activities and Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts from Kenyan Macaranga Species Towards MDR Phenotypes Expressing Effux Pumps
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Macaranga species are traditionally used for the treatment and management of coughing, fungal infection, and wounds. In this study, the phytochemical screening and antibacterial activities of nine crude extracts from ... -
Antibacterial Secondary Metabolites From Vernonia Auriculifera Hiern (Asteraceae) Against Mdr Phenotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Purification of the aerial parts of Vernonia auriculifera Hiern afforded steroids (1–2), flavonoids (3–5), and polyalcohol (6). Their structures were determined using spectral evidences as well as by comparison with ... -
Mechanism of Action of Endophytic Fungi Hypocrea Lixii and Beauveria Bassiana in Phaseolus Vulgaris as Biopesticides Against Pea Leafminer and Fall Armyworm
(University of Nairobi, 2021-09)Endophytic fungal isolates Hypocrea lixii F3ST1 and Beauveria bassiana G1LU3 were evalu- ated for their potential to endophytically colonize and induce active compounds in Phaseolus vulgaris, as a defense mechanism against ... -
Conglomeratin: a New Antibacterial Flavonol Derivative From Macaranga Conglomerata Brenan (Euphorbiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A new prenylated kaempferol, conglomeratin (1), alongside 7 known compounds including flavonoids (2 and 3), ellagic acid derivatives (4 and 5), triterpenoids (6 and 7), and a coumarin (8)were isolated from the leaves ... -
Identification of antimalarial compounds from Leucas calostachys, using High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry
(2022-09-06)Leucas calostachys is widely used in traditional medicine in Kenya for management of various ailments including malaria. Bio-assay guided fractionation of Leucas calostachys extracts was carried out using in-vitro ... -
Is Africa’s Fiscal Space Undermined by Debt related Illicit Financial Flows?A Case Study of Selected SADC Member States
(Committee on Fiscal Studies, 2022-09-03)Fiscal activism relates to the extent to which African governments can generate revenue to meet their financing needs. It is, therefore, a priority policy issue at all levels of governance both domestically and ... -
Resolving the Debt Sustainability Issues from a Legal and Institutional Perspective : a kenyan case study
(Committee on Fiscal Studies, 2022-09-03)The paper arguesthat the promulgation of the Constitutionof Kenya2010, the enactment of the enabling domestic laws,1and the medium-term debt management strategies prepared by the Kenyan Ministry of Finance has not helped ... -
Honouring National Heroes Through Architecture : A Case Study of Presidential Mausoleums
(Africa Habitat Review, 2022-09)The Presidential Mausoleum is a novel architectural typology procured by African states to honour fallen leaders. The purpose of this study is to expose the Presidential Mausoleum as a significant artefact of national ... -
Architectural Education:Lessons from Nairobi and Future Prospects
(African Habitat Review, 2022-09)Changes in architectural education in the East African region for over half a century do not appear to have made discernible difference to social and environmental concerns in the built environment. The formulation of the ... -
Sustainable construction assessment, land-use planning, and Architectural Education
(Africa Habitat Review, 2022-09)The centrality of the construction industry in the sustainability agenda is undoubted. This is in context of its known economic, environmental and social impacts and numerous forward and backward linkages with other ... -
Changing Identities and Refunctionalisation of Heritage : A Case Study of Nairobi Clubhouse Demolition and Regeneration
(Africa Habitat Review, 2022)This research study sought to analyze the demolition and regeneration of the Nairobi Railways Clubhouse within the context of not only the evolution of Nairobi City as a major urban metropolis, but also continued evolution ...