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An investigation to establish the presence, quality and rank of coal from parts of Mui basin in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A study was conducted in which Seventy nine samples of coal were collected from four different wells of the Mui basin between November, 2005 and July, 2006, and analyzed for calorific value, fixed carbon, moisture content, ... -
Investigations into the Tectonic Faults on Magadi Geothermal Field Using Ground and Aeromagnetic Data
(2013)Lake Magadi area of the Kenya Rift is characterized by faulting, tectonic activities and geothermal resources. The geothermal potential of the graben in the southern part of the lake was investigated using magnetic methods ... -
Investigations of electrical properties of weathered layers in the Yala area, western Kenya, using resistivity soundings
(1991)Investigations in many parts of the world have indicated that resistivity of saprolite (a chloritization zone at the base of the weathering profile) depends uniquely on the underlying rock type. A study of electrical ... -
Investigations of seasonal and environmental influence on biting and immature populations of Culicoides cornutus De Meillon in Kenya
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Investigations on the biology and control of the potato tuber moth, phthorimaea (gnorimoschema) operculella zeller. (lepidoptera:gelechiidae) in Kenya.
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Investment by Micro and Small Enterprises in Electricity Generation: Opportunities and Challenges
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Irrigation Scheme or mosquito hazard A case study in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(1992)A survey of the mosquito fauna in the Mwea-Tebere Irrigation Scheme in Kenya was conducted between 1984 and 1985. Two genera, Anopheles and Culex were found indoors in large numbers. The major species were Anopheles gambiae ... -
Irritant Principles of Mezereon Family (thymeleaceae), New skin irritants and tumour promoters of the daphnane and 1, 2-alkyldaphnane type from Synaptolepis kirkii and S. Retusa.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1988)Seventeen mostly new, skin irritant diterpene esters (DTE) of the daphnane and 1 alpha-alkyldaphnane types were isolated from roots of Synaptolepis kirkii and Synaptolepis retusa. The parent alcohols of the daphnane types ... -
Is the fast growth of an equatorial Micropterus salmoides population explained by high water temperature
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UKCentre for Conservation Ecology and Environmental Change, School of Conservation Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, Dorset, UK, 2010)Marginal increment analysis of scales collected from the introduced Micropterus salmoides population of Lake Naivasha, Kenya revealed the formation of an annual growth check, validating their use to age individual fish. ... -
Isoflavanones and 3-Methoxyflavones from the Stem Bark of Platycelphium voense
(Department of Chemistry, Kyambogo University,Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi,Department of Chemistry, University of Gothenburg,School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi,, 2011)Platycelphium (Engl.) Wild (Leguminosae) is a monotypic genus that occurs in the drier parts of Eastern Africa (Gillett et 01., 1971). Prior to this report, the only phytochemical studies on Platycelphium voense describe ... -
Isoflavones and Rotenoids from the Leaves of Millettia oblata ssp. teitensis
(University of Nairobi, 2017): A new isoflavone, 8-prenylmilldrone (1), and four new rotenoids, oblarotenoids A−D (2−5), along with nine known compounds (6−14), were isolated from the CH2Cl2/CH3OH (1:1) extract of the leaves of Millettia oblata ... -
Isoflavones and rotenoids from the leaves of millettia oblata ssp. Teitensis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A new isoflavone, 8-prenylmilldrone (1), and four new rotenoids, oblarotenoids A-D (2-5), along with nine known compounds (6-14), were isolated from the CH2Cl2/CH3OH (1:1) extract of the leaves of Millettia oblata ssp. ... -
Isolation and characterization of a thermostable cellulase from bacillus licheniformis strain vic isolated from geothermal wells in the Kenyan rift valley
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Cellulolytic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible for much of the cellulose degradation in soils. Despite the vast number of cellulase producers, there is a deficiency of microorganisms that can produce ... -
Isolation and characterization of an antifungal compound 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone from Combretum zeyheri
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Combretum zeyheri, belongs to the family Combretaceae and is one of the most popular herbal plants in tropical and subtropical countries. The leaves of Combretum zeyheri have been used as herbal medicine and ... -
Isolation and characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis from coastal intertidal brackish sediments and from farmlands in Machakos District Kenya
(2012)Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) delta endotoxins represent the most successful use of biological control agents targeting crop pests to date. Studies have shown that Bt produces a wider range of toxins targeting ... -
Isolation and characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis strains from soil samples from kakamega and Machakos districts in Kenya
(2003)Twelve isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis were obtained from soil samples collected from farmers' fields in Kakamega and Machakos districts. Soil samples from Machakos yielded more B. thuringiensis isolates t han those ... -
Isolation and characterization of flagellates from rodents and canids in Masinga, Machakos District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Zoology, 1995-11)A total of 728 animals comprising of 633 rodents and 95 canids were examined for leishmanial parasites. Flagellates were isolated from 67 out of 111 (60.4%) Acomys subspinosus (spiny mouse), 12 out of 143 (8.4% ) Mastomys ... -
Isolation and characterization of polymeric and particulate components of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) plastics by thermal field-flow fractionation
(University of NairobiField-Flow Fractionation Research Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake CityAnalytical Sciences Center, Monsanto Corporate Research, Monsanto Company, 800 North Lindbergh BlvdDepartment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1998)Thermal field-flow fractionation (ThFFF) is shown here to be capable of isolating the polymeric and rubber particulate components of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) plastic in a simple analytical procedure. To ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Polymeric and Particulates of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastics by Thermal FFF.
(Department of Chemistry, 1996)Thermal field-flow fractionation (ThFFF) is shown here to be capable of isolating the polymeric and rubber particulate components of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) plastic in a simple analytical procedure. To ...