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Molecular Products and Particulate Characterization of Emissions from High Temperature Cooking of Goat Meat

Rono, Nicholas; Kibet, Joshua; Okanga, L. Francis; Limo, Samuel C. (Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2016-12)

Efforts to understand the formation characteristics of molecular toxins and particulate matter from various combustion systems, has gained intense attention in the recent past. Accordingly, this work investigates the ...
Residual contact toxicity and repellence of Cupressus lusitanica Miller and Eucalyptus saligna Smith essential oils against major stored product insect pests

Bett, Philip,K.; Deng, Arop,L.; Ogendo, Joshua,O.; Kariuki, Samuel, T. (Industrial Crops and Products, 2017)

In an effort to find eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides in grain storage, residual contact toxicity and repellence of Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus saligna leaf essential oils were evaluated against ...
Effect of gamma irradiation of local brachiaria ruziziensis (germain & evrard) seeds on agronomic performance and yield

Hoka, Ann; Gicheru, Michael; Otieno, Syprine; Korir, Hezekiah (Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2017)

Appropriate methods of mutation induction are of high importance in pastures for increased genetic variability and improved performance. The objective of this research was to improve the agronomic and nutritive performance ...
Analysis of physiochemical characteristics influencing disposal of pit latrine sludge in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya

Gudda, F. O.; Moturi, W. N.; Omondi, S. O.; Muchiri, E. W. (Africacan Journal of Evnvironmental Science, 2017-03)

On-site sanitation facilities, mostly pit latrines are the main points of human excreta disposal in periurban low-income settlements in Kenya. Collection, treatment and final disposal of pit latrine faecal sludge, pose ...
Performance of Small-Scale Waste Incinerators and Emission Levels – Case Study of Egerton University and its Environs, Kenya

Muniu, J. M.; Nyoti, Stephen Mugo G.; Nyaanga, D.M; Owido, S. F. O (2017-09-12)
Classification and Characterization of Solid Waste – Case Study of Egerton University and its Environs, Kenya

Muniu, John M.; Nyoti, Stephen G. Mugo; Nyaanga, D.M.; Owido, S. F.; Owino, George O (2017-09-12)
Applicability of Diatomite Powder-Mixed Dielectric Fluid in Electrical Discharge Machining Processes

Muniu, J. M.; Ikua, B.W.; Nyaanga, D.M.; Gicharu, S.N. (2017-09-12)
Investigation on Applicability of Diatomite Powder-Mixed Dielectric Fluid in Electrical Discharge Machining Processes

Muniu, J. M.; Ikua, B.W.; Nyaanga, D.M.; Gicharu, S.N. (2017-09-12)
Effect of Light and Temperature through Poly Film Covers on Anthocyanin Content in Rose Cut Flowers

Oloo-Abucheli, G.; Aguyoh, N.; Liu, G. (International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2017-10)

Quality is the most important attribute in rose cut flowers for both export and domestic market. Quality in cut flowers may be defined by many attributes however, among the most important is colour. A group of pigments ...
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for Professional Teacher and Teacher Educator Development: A Case of TESSA MOOC in Kenya

Wambugu, Patriciah, W. (Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018)

This study intends to present a bespoke teacher professional development MOOC designed by Teacher Education for Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) team that allows MOOCs to become a viable means offering cost-effective, quality ...
Chemical constituents of Solanum mauense (Solanaceae) and Dovyalis abyssinica (Salicaceae)

Chirchir, K., Denis; Cheplogoi, K., Peter; Omolo, O. ,Josiah; Langat, K. Moses (International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2018)

Profiling the chemical constituents of medicinal plants used in folk medicine is vital in enhancing their full exploitation and utilization in modern medicine. The objective of the study was to characterize anticancer compounds ...
Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review

Ayeka, Peter, Amwoga (American Chemical Society, 2018-02)

Since time immemorial, plants and their compounds have been used in the treatment and management of various ailments. Currently, most of conventional drugs used for treatment of diseases are either directly or indirectly ...
Effectiveness of community health workers in improving early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding rates in a low-resource setting A cluster-randomized longitudinal study

Mungiria, Dorothy Mituki; Tuitoek, Prisca; Varpolatai, Aniko; Ngotho, Douglas; Murage, Elizabeth Kimani (Food Science and Nutrition, 2018-07)

Abstract Little evidence exists in Kenya on the potential of community health workers (CHWs) in promoting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and early breastfeeding initiation (EBI) in resource-restricted settings where very ...
Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining on Water Quality: A Case Study of Tangandougou Commune in Sikasso Region, Mali

Keita, Mahamadou Moussa; Ogendi, George Morara; Owuor, George; Nyamao, Wycliff N. (Journal of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development, 2018-12)

Introduction: Unsustainable natural resources utilization is on the increase in the developing countries thus the ability of many local communities to meet their basic needs including food, water and shelter is jeopardized. ...
Marketability of Value-added Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) Fruit in a Representative Peri-urban Kenyan Market

Wanjiku, Jedidah; Isutsa, Dorcas,Khasungu (International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology, 2019)

Pumpkin (C. moschata Duch.) fruit is a highly nutritious horticultural crop with great potential for commercialization. However, in Kenya many households do not buy and utilize pumpkins regularly, leading to low demand. These ...
Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of School-Based Teacher Professional Development, A Case from Kenya

Wanjiku, Patriciah; Stutchbury, Wambugu; Dickie, Joan (Journal of Learning for Development, 2019)

This study investigated how a school-based professional development programme, designed by the Headteacher and staff of a Kenyan primary school, and delivered by a Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) team, ...
A protocol for regenerating genetically stable coffee (Coffea arabica L.) plantlets through direct somatic embryogenesis

Nduku, Rose; Dorcas, Mayoli; Nyende, Bernard (International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2019)

Coffee is an important beverage crop owing to its economic benefits at individual and national levels. The most important part of coffee in vitro micropropagation is the generation of genetically homogenous and uniform ...
Physiological Response of Soybean [Glycine Max (L) Merrill] to Soil Moisture Stress

Mwamlima, Louis Hortensius; Ouma, Josephine P.; Kimutai, Eric (African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2019-04)

This study was done to determine the effects of varying soil moisture regimes on CO2 assimilation of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] in pots under greenhouse conditions during 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons. The ...
Antibacterial saponins from the leaves of Polyscias fulva (Araliaceae)

Maritim, Winnie ,Cherotich; Wagara, Isabel ,Nyokabi; Matasyoh, Josphat, Clement (African Journal of Biotechnology, 2019-05)

Saponins are a major family of secondary metabolites that occur in a wide range of plant species. Bioassay - guided fractionation of extract of the leaves of Polyscias fulva led to the isolation of three known saponins ...
Innovation platform for improving rice marketing decisions among smallholder farmers in Homa-Bay County Kenya

Ouma, Matilda, A. (Food Science and Techno;ogy, 2020-06)

Smallholder farmers are normally faced with making a decision on market participation and consequently choosing the appropriate marketing channel for their agricultural produce. This study focuses on how a multi-stakeholder ...

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