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Inhibition of Proinflammatory Cytokine Release by Flavones and Flavanones from the Leaves of Dracaena steudneri Engl
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)
The leaves of Dracaena steudneri yielded 6 new flavonoids-3,5,7-trihydroxy-6-methyl-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (1: ), 5,7-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methyl-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (2: ), 3,5,7-trihydroxy-6-methoxy-3',4'- ...
Handling missing data in a composite outcome with partially observed components: simulation study based on clustered paediatric routine data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Composite scores are useful in providing insights and trends about complex and multidimensional quality of care processes. However, missing data in subcomponents may hinder the overall reliability of a composite measure. ...
Optoelectronic property refinement of FASnI3 films for photovoltaic application
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Tin (Sn) is a promising substitute for lead (Pb) in organic–inorganic hybrid halide perovskite-photovoltaic devices, but it is prone to delivering low power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) due to the poor quality of ...
Antimicrobial Usage and Detection of Multidrug-Resistant , Including Methicillin-Resistant Strains in Raw Milk of Livestock from Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The association of antimicrobial usage (AMU) with prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in livestock raw milk consumed by pastoralists in Kenya ...
Improving the efficiency and stability of tin-based perovskite solar cells using anilinium hypophosphite additive Check for updates
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Tin (Sn) is a potential replacement for lead in organic–inorganic perovskite solar cell (PVSC) technology due to the attractive optoelectronic properties of Sn-perovskites. However, the poor stability of Sn2+ ions is still ...
The Evolving Cultural Values and Their Implications on the Maasai Pastoralists, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The Maasai pastoralists inhabiting Kajiado County have been known for their rich cultural values which have sustained their livelihoods. However, these cultural practices are evolving under the swift development context ...
Assessing the Ecological Impacts of Transportation Infrastructure Development: a Reconnaissance Study of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01-29)
Transportation infrastructure, such as railways, roads and power lines, contribute to national and regional economic, social and cultural growth and integration. Kenya, with support from the Chinese government, is currently ...
COVID-19 risk factors: The curious case of Africa's governance and preparedness Author links open overlay panel
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
COVID-19 is now established in Africa, and requires appropriate prioritization of resources and customized control measures. Although there have been lower than predicted number of COVID-19 cases (6,839,159 (3.4% of global ...
The Chemosystematics of the Genus Zanthoxylum L. (Rutaceae) in Kenya
(Kaigongi MM, Lukhoba CW. "The chemosystematics of the genus Zanthoxylum L.(Rutaceae) in Kenya." Biochemical Systematics and Ecology. 2021; 98, :104319., 2021)
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There is currently a significant taxonomic confusion in the genus Zanthoxylum which has a wide application in Kenyan herbal medicine. The significance of proper identification/classification of medicinal ...