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Radiometric Survey of the Tyaa River Sand Mine in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Gamma spectroscopic analyses of sand and rock samples from Tyaa River report an average activity concentration of 33 ± 1, 55 ± 2.8 and 812 ± 40.46 Bqkg-1 for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively in the sand. A similar analysis ...
Spatial and temporal trends of polychlorinated biphenyls in water and sediment from Nairobi River, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals that have become ubiquitous environmental pollutants due to their past use, persistence, and long-range transport thus requiring continuous monitoring. Therefore, this research ...
The prevalence of the Rouviere's sulcus: A meta-analysis with implications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Rouvière's sulcus (RS) is increasingly being recognized as an important extra-biliary landmark during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic analysis of the prevalence and ...
Is there evidence of intra-uterine vertical transmission potential of COVID-19 infection in samples tested by quantitative RT-PCR?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
There is currently no definitive evidence of intra-uterine vertical transmission of COVID-19 in pregnant women diagnosed in the third trimester. All patients included in the current analysis developed symptoms and were ...
First Report of Southern Bean Mosaic Virus Infecting Common Bean in Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Southern bean mosaic virus (SBMV, genus Sobemovirus) is one of the causative agents of mosaic and mottle diseases in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (Tremaine and Hamilton 1983). The ∼4.2 kb (+)ssRNA genome of SBMV is ...
Corporate Governance Practices in Micro-Finance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Governance is about achieving corporate goals. For most MFIs, dual goals exist particularly the social and economic perspectives. In Kenya, good governance involves effective guidance of the board of MFIs to manage the ...
Congenital anomalies of the tracheobronchial tree: a meta-analysis and clinical considerations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and anatomical features of major tracheobronchial anomalies (mTBAs).
Methods: Major electronic databases were systematically searched to identify eligible ...
Effect of Bismuth Subnitrate Teat Canal Sealant with Ampicillin-Cloxacillin Combination in Control of Bovine Mastitis in Selected Farms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-07)
This study presents the results of effect of a combination of bismuth subnitrate teat canal sealant (Boviseal® -Bimeda® Animal Health, Ireland) and the antibiotic Ampicillin & Cloxacillin (Bovaclox® DC-Norbrook Laboratories ...
Investigation of the governance structure of the Nairobi dairy value chain and its influence on food safety
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The dairy value chain of Nairobi is comprised, in its majority, of small-scale independent enterprises that operate within a complex interlinked system. In this complexity, the coordination and power structures of the ...
First report of Ethiopian tobacco bushy top virus and its associated satellite RNA infecting common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
During surveys for common bean viruses in Central Province of Zambia in April 2018, symptoms of bushy top, deep green curled branches and patchy leaf chlorosis were observed on five plants in a 2-ha farmer's field. Total ...