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In Vitro Studies of the Effects of Purple Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extracts on Selected Human Cancer Cell Lines and Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine the anti-proliferative properties of crude extracts of purple tea on breast cancer (JIMT1), cervical cancer (HeLa), prostate cancer (PC3), liver cancer (HepG2) and ovarian cancer ... -
In Vitro Vulture of the Passion Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Sims
(University of Nairobi, 1992)In Vitro Culture of the Passion Fruit. Passiflora edulis Sims In this study, a tissue culture method, which can be used for multiplication of the yellow passion fruit is described. Callus was Initiated from different ... -
In vivo antimalarial activity, toxicity and phytochemical screening of aqueous and organic extracts of selected antimalarial plants in Msambweni district, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)Malaria continues to kill over a million people each year, with more than 90% of these casesfound in sub-Saharan Africa. In many populations affected by malaria, conventional drugs areoften unaffordable or inaccessible, ... -
In vivo antimalarial effects and acute toxicity of selected plant extracts used in Msambweni District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)One of the immediate challenges that Africa is facing in the fight against malaria is spread of the parasite's drug resistance. As a result of this trend, Kenya among other endemic sub-Saharan countries would have to ... -
The in vivo identification of trypanosome proteins interacting with the Glossina midgut proteolytic lectin (GPL)
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi., 2008)Protein-protein interactions mediate in the transformation of parasites during the course of infection. The Glossina proteolytic lectin (Gpl) is associated with the transformation of the bloodstream trypomastigotes into ... -
In-vehicle Rfid and Gps-based Device for Real-time Identification of Road Speed Limit Violators
(university of nairobi, 2022)Road speed limit violations have been classified among the major causes of road accidents in developing countries including Kenya. As much as there have been many technological solutions that have been developed to curb ... -
Incidence and Determinants of Lost to Follow Up Among Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Death is ofttimes ignored in lost to follow up studies yet it is a competing event in such cases as it is informative of its probability.A couple of studies have been done on incidence and determinants of lost to follow ... -
The Incidence Of Aspergillus Species And Aflatoxins In Makueni County, Kenya
(2013-07-02)Aspergillus species along with other fungal genera such as Fusarium, Penicillium and Trichoderma are a group of fungal organisms that are a major cause of degradation of agricultural products both before and after harvest, ... -
Incorporating Mobile Forensic Analysis And Reporting Into Nugget
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The application of digital mobile forensic investigation has become an integral process both in private and public institutions (Sarwar Mir, Shoaib and Shahzad Sarfraz, 2016). This has led to the development of various ... -
Increasing Food Production Resilience Through Eco-based Farming Practices Under Changing Climate in Tharaka-nithi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In Kenya, the highest proportion of people gets their income and food from rain fed agriculture. Tharaka Nithi County is not an exception with particularly low annual rainfall. The research was done in Tharaka Nithi County ... -
Increasing the consumption of essential long chain fatty acids through fortification of yoghurt with Omega-3 pufa from Nile perch oil
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Increased incidence of Non communicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer has been associated with decreased consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of the omega-3 series, ... -
Induction of secondary metabolites by endophytic fungi inphaseolus vulgaris for liriomyza leafminer and fall armyworm management.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Liriomyza leafminer flies (LMF) are invasive pests that attack several horticultural crops one of which is the common bean Phaseolus vulgaris. Endophytic fungi have been shown to deter performance, oviposition and ... -
Inequalities and spectral properties of some classes of operators in hilbert spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Every normal operator is diagonalizable and every reducible operator can be expressed as a direct sum decomposition of a normal and a pure operator. Furthermore, any two similar operators have the same spectrum. The ... -
Influence of age of wild glossina spp (diptera Glossinidae) on trypanosome species Distribution and host preference at Ngurumani kajiado district.
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Influence of beneficiary participation on effective monitoring and evaluation of community based water projects in Kenya: the case of Kiabaibate-Nchura in Tigania West sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rural areas are faced with difficulty of water accessibility than in urban areas especially in Africa, where water collection may a great deal of physical effort, contaminated water sources posing health problems. ... -
Influence Of Big Data Analytics On Operational Agility Of Selected State Entities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Big data technologies assist companies to effectively fathom their markets and retain their created opportunities by obtaining plentiful data. Various firms resources related to big data should be well understood in order ... -
The influence of cassia siamea hedgerows on plant water use of cowpeas (vigna unguiculata (l) walp) in the semi arid area of kibwezi in Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2001)The aim of this work was to quantify the impact of a modified agroforestry microclimate on water use of a cowpea crop as compared to a sole stand in the Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Agroforestry systems have been ... -
The influence of change management in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems implementation: case of IFMIS of Kenya
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Influence of civic education on curbing election-related conflicts: a case of Kiandutu village, Thika sub- county, Kiambu county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Civic education plays a proactive role on curbing election- related conflicts. Despite the concerted efforts by the national government, religious institutions, community groups and organizations, NGOs among others in ... -
The Influence of Climate Change Perception and Gender on Adaptation Actions in Kajiado and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Climate change, as a slow and gradual modification of average climate conditions, is difficult to be perceived accurately by local communities that rely on personal experience. Perceptions of climate change play a key role ...