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Characterization and domestication of indigenous Pleurotus mushroom species in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Mushrooms are traditionally consumed In Western, Nyanza and Coast regions In Kenya. They have been utilized by local communities for a long time and form an integral part of a long standing cultural and traditional ... -
Characterization of aminopeptidase in midgut of body louse pediculus humanus humanus
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1998)Body louse Pediculus humanus humanus, belong to the group of blood-sucking insects that act as vectors of several deadly diseases to either Mankind or his Livestock, resulting in massive economic losses, especially in ... -
Characterization of an Anomalous Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense Isolate from Busia County, a Sleeping Sickness Focus in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study was carried out to characterize an anomalous Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense isolate (KETRI 3971) that was obtained from Obekai village; Busia County, Kenya and compared with three non-anomalous isolates (KETRI ... -
Characterization of anthocyanin dyes and investigation of charge transport in tio2 dye sensitized solar cells
(University of NairobiPhysics, 2010-09)TiO2 dye sensitized electrochemical solar cells employing naturally occurring anthocyanin dye pigment have been fabricated. The films were coated by screen-printing method from P25 Degussa as the starting material. ... -
Characterization of Casein Kinase II of trypanosoma (nannomonas) Congolense
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993)Casein kinase II from Trypanosoma congolense has been partially purified by chromatography on DEAE-cellulose and heparin-agarose and this subunit exhibits protein kinase activity with casein as the substrate. The enzyme ... -
Characterization of chemical bath deposited nickel-doped cadmium sulphide thin films for solar cell applications.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)CdS films have received a lot of attention attributed to their high transparency, high absorption coefficient, high electron affinity, and outstanding photoconductive property. So far, the best performance of thin film ... -
Characterization Of Cu2Znsns4 (Czts) Thin Films Deposited By Potentiostatic Czt Elemental Deposition Followed By Chemical Bath In Sodium Sulphide Solution
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) is currently one of the most efficient thin film solar technologies. However, the scarcity and toxicity of its primary constituents (that is indium/gallium) present a challenge for ... -
Characterization of Cu2znsns4 (Czts) Thin Films Deposited by Potentiostatic Czt Elemental Deposition Followed by Chemical Bath in Sodium Sulphide Solution
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) is currently one of the most efficient thin film solar technologies. However, the scarcity and toxicity of its primary constituents (that is indium/gallium) present a challenge for ... -
Characterization of elemental densities of Selected herbal haematinics and antiacids Used in the Masai region of Kenya.
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Characterization of Factors Influencing the Differential Productivity of Anopheles gambiae at Larval Habitats in Asembo bay, Western Kenya
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2005)Anopheles gambiae larvae and pupae inhabit mainly small, transient, sunlit and turbid pools. These habitats exhibit different productivity levels. The factors responsible for this differential productivity are important ... -
Characterization of Glossina pallidipes midgut proteins as vaccine candidate(s) for Human African Trypanosomosis
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2007)There are currently no vaccines available against trypanosomosis and vector management as an option has problems with sustainability. Anti-vector and transmission blocking vaccine development is thus a novel strategy ... -
Characterization of groundwater aquifers in a structurally complex region: - a case study of West of Lake Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Climate change, groundwater abstraction, horticulture and geothermal activities have influenced the volcanic aquifers within and around Lake Naivasha area. In the previous studies, the effects of faults on varying groundwater ... -
Characterization of Hexachlorocyclohexane (Hch) Degradation Pathway Genes in Two Strains of Sphingobium Bacteria Previosuly Isolated From Hch Contaminated Soil in Kitengela
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) continues to pose threat to the environment despite the restricted use or complete ban in most parts of the world due to its toxicity effects, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation ... -
Characterization of Kenyan isolates of Leishmania by Isoenzyme Electrophoresis and Infectivity to mice.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 1993)In this study, Leishmania major and Leishmania strains from Kenya were cloned by limiting dilution. Population homogeneity of the strains was determined by determining the infectivity of the clones in Balb/e mice and ... -
Characterization of limestone deposits in the Mozambique belt of Kenya, a case study of Kajiado area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The project focuses on the characterization of limestone deposits in Kajiado which lies on the Mozambique Mobile belt of Kenya. Limestone is fundamentally important for the economic development of any country. It has a ... -
Characterization of mammal hairs and their application in determining diet composition of lion (panther Leo Massaica Neuman) in the salient region of Aberdare National Park, Kenya.
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996)This study sought to determine the diet composition of lion in the salient region of Aberdare National Park by analysis of hairs obtained from their scats. Monthly counts of potential lion prey species were carried out ... -
Characterization of multiple drug resistant Klebsiella strains isolated in Kenya
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Characterization of Outdoor Malaria Transmission and Plant Feeding Pattern Among Anopheles Funestus and Anopheles Gambiae Mosquitoes From Selected Ecologies of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Outdoor malaria transmission remains a major hindrance to effective control and elimination of the disease. However, the anopheline vector composition among outdoor biting fractions is poorly understood including associated ... -
Characterization of s. damnosuum s .1. From six River-systems in kenya using ecological Parameters and cellulose Acetate electrophoresis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 1984)From December 1981 up to April 1983 ecological and biochemical studies were carried out on the Simulium damno Sum complex sibling spec~es in nine river-systems of Kenya, of which only six were found suitable for ~. damno ...