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An in Silico Approach for Screening and Discovery of Drug Leads Targeting the Non-coding Regions of Enterovirus A71 RNA Genome
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) is the aetiological agent of Hand, Foot and Mouth
Disease (HFMD) in underage children leading to neurological conditions including
brain encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis. HFMD is prevalent ...
An Assessment of the Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Sustainable Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Kenya’s population significantly depends on climate-based livelihoods which have been negatively affected by adverse climate change effects, leaving most households vulnerable. This study assessed the effects of climate ...
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ...
Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ...
Identification of Morpho-physiological Traits for Drought Tolerance and Their Associated Genomic Regions in Andean Gene Pool of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Drought is a major abiotic common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production constraint worldwide. There is limited knowledge on the role and relative importance of agronomic and morpho-physiological traits as well as the ...
Assessment of Water Quality of Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study assessed the water quality in Ndakaini dam located in Murang‘a County to ascertain the physiochemical, biological levels as well as some selected heavy metal concentrations. Assessment was also done on some ...
Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ...
Predict Spread of Infectious Diseases Across Regions via Transport Systems in Kenya Using Machine Learning Models: Case of Truck Crews and Bus Passenger Movement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The recurrent outbreak of infectious diseases has led to a global health catastrophe with substantial socioeconomic interruptions, morbidity, and deaths. The coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and ...
Chemical Degradation of Aflatoxin Contaminants in Maize as a Value Addition Strategy for Selected Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Aflatoxin contamination of maize, rice, groundnuts and wheat products is a common phenomenon in Kenya. This result to low nutritional value and huge economic loss of the crops produced. Additionally, consumption of aflatoxin ...
Utilization of Concrete Waste in the Manufacture of Portland Pozzolana Cement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Concrete waste is a subclass of construction and demolition waste composed of hydrated cement, coarse,
and fine aggregates. It bears its origin from the construction and demolition of concrete structures. The
purpose of ...