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Atmospheric Controls on Precipitation Isotopes and Hydroclimate in High-elevation Regions in Eastern Africa Since the Last Glacial Maximum
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Tropical Africa experienced large changes in hydroclimatic conditions since the Last Glacial Maximum
(LGM), ∼26.5 to 19 thousand years (ka or kyr) ago. The hydrogen isotopic composition of fossil leaf
waxes (δD wax ), ...
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 ...
Concurrent Machine learning Assisted Raman Spectroscopy of Whole Blood and Saliva for Breast Cancer Diagnostics
(AJPS, 2021-06-30)
Highly sensitive and unique biomarkers are needed for early cancer detection. In particular, biomarkers in biofluids can be useful in detecting the existence of a tumor early in the body. The utility of biofluid markers ...
Petrography and Geochemistry of the Rocks in Lodwar, Kenya and their Influences on Groundwater Quality
(AJPS, 2021-06-30)
Rock geochemistry influences groundwater quality and the aquifer processes of an area. The geology of the study area comprises quartzo-feldspathic gneiss and biotite gneiss of the Precambrian basement, sedimentary Turkana ...
Occurrence and Distribution of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Water from Nairobi River Basin, Kenya, East Africa
(AJPS, 2021-06)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are linked to adverse health effects that include thyroid hormone disruption, neuro-developmental deficit, abnormal pregnancy, and potential carcinogens. This study was aimed at assessing the ...
Prioritization of Loita Maasai Medicinal Plants for Conservation
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Medicinal plants provide biodiversity-based ecosystem services including health to many
communities around the world and therefore, medicinal plant conservation is vital for sus-
tainability. Here, we identify medicinal ...
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 ...