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Prioritization of Loita Maasai Medicinal Plants for Conservation
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Medicinal plants provide biodiversity-based ecosystem services including health to many communities around the world and therefore, medicinal plant conservation is vital for sus- tainability. Here, we identify medicinal ... -
The Chemosystematics of the Genus Zanthoxylum L. (Rutaceae) in Kenya
(Kaigongi MM, Lukhoba CW. "The chemosystematics of the genus Zanthoxylum L.(Rutaceae) in Kenya." Biochemical Systematics and Ecology. 2021; 98, :104319., 2021)ackground and aim There is currently a significant taxonomic confusion in the genus Zanthoxylum which has a wide application in Kenyan herbal medicine. The significance of proper identification/classification of medicinal ... -
High Multiple Carriage and Emergence of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Vaccine Serotype Variants in Malawian Children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Carriage of either single or multiple pneumococcal serotypes (multiple carriage) is a prerequisite for developing invasive pneumococcal disease. However, despite the reported high rates of pneumococcal carriage ... -
Cytotoxic Flavonoids From the Seeds of Dracaena Steudneri Engl Against Leukemia Cancer Cell Lines
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer. Numerous flavonoids isolated from plants have been reported as potential chemotherapeutic agents against malignant growth while taking care of healthy c ... -
Antiplasmodial and Antimicrobial Activities of Ent- Abietane Diterpenoids From the Roots of Suregada Zanzibariensis
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The root extract ofSuregada zanzibariensisBaill. afforded six previ-ously describedent-abietane diterpenoids, namely 7-oxo-ent-abieta-5(6),8(14),13(15)-trien-16,12-olide (1), mangiolide (2),8,14b:11,12a-diepoxy ... -
Potential Antibacterial Pharmaceuticals From the Flora of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The present chapter highlights the antibacterial potential of nine highly active compounds isolated from the African medicinal plants: 8,8-bis-(dihydroconiferyl)- diferulate, buesgenine, candidone, diospyrone, ferruginin ... -
Phytochemistry and Antibacterial Potential of the Genus Garcinia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Species of the genus Garcinia (Clusiaceae) have been used for centuries in different folk medicine for the treatment of several ailments, as well as food supplements. Evidence from previous studies has demonstrated a ... -
Chemical Constituents From the Stem Bark of Ficus Thonningii and Their Chemotaxonomic Significance
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background of the Study: Tropical plants of the Ficus genus (Moraceae) are among the earliest fruit trees that humans have cultivated. Since ancient times, many folk medicines have used species of this genus to treat a ... -
Laboratory and Field Performance of Metarhizium Anisopliae Isolate Icipe 41 for Sustainable Control of the Invasive Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)To overcome the negative impacts of invasive fall armyworm (FAW), this study assessed the laboratory and field efficacy of aqueous and oil-based formulations of Metarhizium anisopliae ICIPE 41 as an alternative source ... -
Antibacterial Activities of Thirteen Naturally Occuring Compounds From Two Kenyan Medicinal Plants: Zanthoxylum Paracanthum (Mildbr) Kokwaro (Rutaceae) and Dracaena Usambarensis Engl. (Asparagaceae) Against MDR Phenotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The antibacterial potency of thirteen compounds reported from two distinct genera, Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae) and Dracaena (Asparagaceae) against a panel of sensitive and multi-drug resistant Gram-positive and Gram-negative ... -
Utilization of data management and performance of microfinance institutions funding entrepreneurial projects Kisumu County, Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2023-02-20)Data management is the development and execution of architecture, policies, practices and procedures in order to manage the information lifecycle needs of microfinance institutions funding entrepreneurial projects ... -
Effect of Competitive Advantage on the Relationship Between Strategic Leadership and Performance of International Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In developing countries, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) have taken active and complementary roles in sustainable human development. Despite the role of INGOs in development, the issues of sustainability, ... -
Rules of Engagement: Factors Influencing Employees Engagement in Insurance Companies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Organizations are striving to find better ways of engaging their employees since many organizations have realised that workers are the most imperative resource for achieving their goals. Several research studies have been ... -
“Yes Man Syndrome”: a Preferred Ploy of Ingratiation
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Finding out which of the dimensions of ingratiation has more effect on the target person is the objective of the study. The basic aspect to effective ingratiation is the exact approach used to increase liking. Literature ... -
The Use of WhatsApp in the Learning Process among Graduate Students in the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(AJEP, 2023)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of WhatsApp in the learning process among graduate students in the University of Nairobi. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research ... -
Quality control report of drugs analyzed in the drug analysis and research unit during the period 2016-2020
(ECAJPS, 2023-03-02)During the five-year period covering 2016-2020, the Drug Analysis and Research Unit (DARU) received and processed 326 drug samples. Of these samples, 32.5% were locally manufactured, 65.7% imported and 1.8% of undeclared ... -
Liquidity Risk Management Practices and Performance of Real Estate Construction Projects in Busia County, Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-04-04)Although Real estate Housing Industry Projects continue to gain popularity and awareness in Kenya and abroad, many Real Estate Housing Companies do not have effective financial risk management practice systems established. ... -
Drivers and Potential Distribution of Anthrax Occurrence and Incidence at National and Sub-county Levels Across Kenya From 2006 to 2020 Using Inla
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Anthrax is caused by, Bacillus anthracis, a soil-borne bacterium that infects grazing animals. Kenya reported a sharp increase in livestock anthrax cases from 2005, with only 12% of the sub-counties (decentralised ... -
Bioequivalence of Micronutrient Powders to Corn-soy Blend on Serum Zinc Concentration of Children (6-36 Months) With Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika Urban Slums, Kenya: a Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea and poor dietary practices are the main causes of zinc deficiency. ...