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Indigenous Knowledge Used in Breeding and Management of Capra hircus Populations in Kajiado and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The aim of this project was to study indigenous breeding practices used in management of Capra
hircus (Galla and Small East African goats) populations in Kajiado County in Rift valley province
and Makueni County in Eastern ...
Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing
pig diets on pig’s daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE),
haematology ...
A Survey Of Traditional Medicinal Uses Of Catha Edulis (Celastraceae) In Meru And Eembu Counties Of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Catha edulis (qat) is an evergreen tree or shrub whose young leaves and stems are widely chewed in Eastern Africa. The
aim of the present study was to document ethnomedicinal value of Catha edulis as used traditionally ...
Vegetative compatibility and phenotypic characterization as a means of determining genetic diversity of Aspergillus flavus isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
oxigenic Aspergillus species produce mycotoxins that are carcinogenic, hepatotoxic and teratogenic immunosuppressing agents in both human and animals. Kenya frequently experiences outbreaks of aflatoxicosis with the worst ...
Electrophoretic Deposition And Characterization Of TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Thin Films For Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In this study, Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) technique was used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composite
thin films on FTO coated glass for application as photoelectrodes in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). A
TiO2/Nb2O5 ...
Isoflavones and Rotenoids from the Leaves of Millettia oblata ssp. teitensis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
: A new isoflavone, 8-prenylmilldrone (1), and four
new rotenoids, oblarotenoids A−D (2−5), along with nine known
compounds (6−14), were isolated from the CH2Cl2/CH3OH
(1:1) extract of the leaves of Millettia oblata ...
Naphthalene Derivatives from the Roots of Pentas parvifolia and Pentas bussei
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The phytochemical investigation of the CH2Cl2/MeOH (1:1) extract of the roots of Pentas parvifolia led to the isolation of three new naphthalenes, parvinaphthols A (1), B (2), and C (3), two known anthraquinones, and five ...
Fever of unknown origin: A rheumatologic perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) is a syndrome defined by persistent fevers above 38.30C that lasts for longer than 3 weeks with no obvious source. It usually poses a diagnostic challenge to the clinician.
We describe a ...
More Than Skin Colour: Challenges Of Diagnosis And Managing Raynaud’s Phenomenon In A Kenyan Lady
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
We report the case of a 35-year-old female
with Raynaud’s associated with mixed
connective tissue disease. The patient
presented with a two-week history with
pain, ulceration, and “darkening” of her
fi ngers and fee ...
Management Aspects That Influence Effectiveness Of The Cash Transfer Programme For Older Persons In Poverty Reduction: The Case Of Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Cash transfer to poor and vulnerable older persons is a key element of social protection,
which has demonstrated a huge potential in poverty reduction initiatives, first in developed
nations, and now gaining acceptance ...