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Effects of Organic and Inorganic Inputs on Soil Chemical Properties, Organic Carbon Fractions and Maize Yield in Mbeere South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Declining soil fertility affects farmers both globally and in Kenya. Small-scale farmers are experiencing declining agricultural productivity and land degradation due to nutrient and soil carbon depletion. Soil erosion, ... -
Formulation of Asphalt Concrete Using Crumb Waste Tyres
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Third world and developing countries are realizing tremendous growth in their economies. The factors that increase the growth of the economy of a country are transport infrastructural facilities, including roads, airports, ... -
Latency, Perinatal and Maternal Outcomes in Conservatively Managed Patients With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes at 24-34 Weeks Gestation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) complicates 3%-8% of all pregnancies and is associated with 30–40% of preterm births, perinatal and maternal morbidities, and mortality. At 24-34 weeks, PPROM is ... -
Clay Derived Zeolites for Removal of Nitrates, Phosphates and Heavy Metals From Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Access to clean and safe water for domestic and industrial use remains a significant challenge in developing countries of the Third World. In Kenya, safe drinking water is accessible to only 59% of the population. Multiple ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been widespread and devastating with the World Health Organization (WHO) attributing six million deaths to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ... -
Role of Oral Health Clinicians in Screening for Non- Communicable Diseases in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Background Oral health clinicians need to play a bigger role in preventing, identifying, and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dental clinics in public hospitals are often the only point of contact ... -
Comparison of Placental Structure in Pregnant Women With Undernutrition and Those With Normal Nutrition Delivered at Bungoma County Referral Hospital Between January 2018 and December 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of maternal, fetal and newborn morbidity and mortality associated with undernutrition is high in the lower and middle income countries. A significant number of the pregnant population in Africa ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Goats in Kwale County: Co-infection With Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia and Residents’ Knowledge, Perception, and Socio-economic Aspect of the Two Diseases
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Goats are invaluable financial resources for small-scale farmers. Kenya is a developing country that depends immensely on goat production, mainly for food, skin, and income, among other socio-cultural uses. Meanwhile, goats ... -
Enhancing the Productivity of Galla Goats (Capra Hircus) Using Estrus Synchronization and Controlled Mating in Kenyan’s Southern Rangelands
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to increase Galla goat (Capra hircus) productivity in the Southern rangelands of Kenya. This was achieved by synchronizing kidding with feed availability that boosts the survival of dams and kids, and ... -
Implications of Dietary Variation on Abundance and Occupancy Relationships in a Predominantly Muroid Small Mammal Community in Mpala Conservancy, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Positive interspecific relationship between abundance and occupancy (AOR) is among the most common patterns in ecology. This has been attributed to niche differences among species such that resource generalists are expected ... -
Occurrence of Soil-dwelling Pests of Cabbage and Onions in Kenya and Management of Onion Fly Using Fortified Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Soil-dwelling insect pests constitute a significant challenge to vegetable production and food security, with their damage being exacerbated by climate change, land degradation, and poor monitoring due to soil heterogeneity. ... -
The Clinical Patterns of Presenting Signs and Symptoms of Anterior Urethral Stricture Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, urethral stricture disease (USD) accounts for 0.6% of older patients and is a disease with associated financial toxicity and multiple comorbidities. This condition dramatically influences patients' ... -
Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Testosterone Influence on Male Partner Infertility Based on Semen Parameters in Kenyatta National Hospital Infertility and Urology Clinics in 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, the rate of infertility is increasing rapidly with over forty-eight million five hundred couples experiencing infertility. Male infertility has been increasing with approximately 50% of couples with ... -
Status of Copper Level and Effects of Rhizatech®tm Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Wheat Growth, Yield and Copper Ion Uptake in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Soil related abiotic factors hindering wheat production in wheat growing regions in East Africa include poor soil fertility, pests, diseases, drought and salinity. Copper (Cu) deficiency has been identified in soils in ... -
Development of a Differential Normal Pulse Voltammetric Method for Phosphate Determination in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Determination of phosphate levels in water is important in assessing the quality of drinking water and remediation of phosphate in water sources. Visible spectrophotometry is the standard technique that has been used for ... -
Occurrence, Characterisation and Distribution of Viruses Infecting Tree Tomato (Solanum Betaceum Cav) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tree tomato is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae plant family that bears egg-shaped berries. Main production constraints include diseases, pests and drought. Diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses are the ... -
Comparison of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics and Placental Microbiome in Women With Undernutrition Versus Normal Nutritional Status at Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Undernutrition remains a major burden in low-income countries and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and younger children. It impacts the immune system, ... -
Prevalence, Obstetric Characteristics, Clinical Presentations and Outcomes of Patients Managed for Uterine Rupture at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2016 and December 2020. (a Descriptive Retrospective Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the leading causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Globally, the prevalence of uterine rupture is as low as 0.07%. However, in comparison to the global prevalence, there is ...
