Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Author "Wafula, Godfrey A"
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Air and Blood Lead Levels in Lead Acid Battery Recycling and Manufacturing Plants in Kenya
Shiundu, Paul M.; Wafula, Godfrey A; Moturi, Charles M; Were, Faridah H; Kamau, Geoffrey N (Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2012)The concentration of airborne and blood lead (Pb) was assessed in a Pb acid battery recycling plant and in a Pb acid battery manufacturing plant in Kenya. In the recycling plant, full-shift area samples taken across 5 days ... -
Lead Exposure and Blood Pressure among Workers in Diverse Industrial Plants in Kenya
Shiundu, Paul M; Kamau, Geoffrey N; Wafula, Godfrey A; P, Gottesfeld; Moturi, M Charles; Were, Faridah H (2014)The study evaluated airborne exposures and blood lead (BPb) levels in 233 production workers at six diverse industrial plants in Kenya. Blood and personal breathing zone air samples were collected and analyzed for lead ... -
Levels of PM 10 and PM 2.5 and Respiratory Health Impacts on School-Going Children in Kenya
Were, Faridah H; Wafula, Godfrey A; Lukorito, Cromwel B; Kamanu, Timothy K K (University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The respiratory system of children is vulnerable to exposure to particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of less than 2.5 and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10) or even lower. Objective: This study assessed PM10 and PM2.5 ... -
Phytoremediation using bamboo to reduce the risk of chromium exposure from a contaminated tannery site in Kenya
Were, Faridah. H.; Wafula, Godfrey A; Wairungu, Simon (University of Nairobi, 2017)Background. This study examines an intervention strategy to reduce the risk of chromium (Cr) exposure. It follows a previous Cr exposure investigation, which revealed that large volumes of Cr-contaminated waste were burnt ...