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Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and phytochemistry of selected medicinal plants in Meru central district, Kenya
(2011-05)
In Kenya, over 70% of the population relies on traditional medicine as source of primary
healthcare due to its accessibility, affordability and acceptance. Traditional medicine and western
medicine are used side by side ...
Knowledge and usage of dietary supplements, and dietary patterns of gym users in Nairobi
(2011-08)
Little has been documented about use of dietary supplements in Kenya despite their increase
in popularity. Hence a study was conducted to provide information on prevalence of dietary
supplements use, knowledge and hence ...
Effect of storage on the physico-chemical characteristics and acceptability of fresh cassava (manihot esculenta crantz) roots
(2011)
Cassava roots are highly perishable and some varieties can start showing symptoms of
deterioration within 24 hours after harvest. Due to this short "green life", it is therefore difficult to
maintain the quality of fresh ...
Manifestation in sheep and goats and its prevalence in in-contact herbivores in Kenya
(2011)
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly devastating viral disease of sheep and goats. PPR was confirmed to be occurring in Kenyan goat and sheep populations in March 2006 in Turkana district. The disease has since ...