Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Assessment of the trends and presence of Water Related Conflicts in the Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Basin: ACase for Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main objective of the study was to assess how water resources are accessed, used and managed by diverse users pursuingdifferent socio-economic activities amicably. The Theory of Access, Game Theory, and Tragedy of ... -
Vegetative compatibility and phenotypic characterization as a means of determining genetic diversity of Aspergillus flavus isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2018)oxigenic Aspergillus species produce mycotoxins that are carcinogenic, hepatotoxic and teratogenic immunosuppressing agents in both human and animals. Kenya frequently experiences outbreaks of aflatoxicosis with the worst ... -
Contents lists available atScienceDirectJournal of Hydrology: Regional Studiesjournal homepage:www.elsevier.com/locate/ejrhImpacts of land use and land cover change on surface runoff,discharge and lowflows: Evidence from East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Region:East Africa.Focus:A review of catchment studies (n = 37) conducted in East Africa evaluating the impacts ofLand Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) on discharge, surface runoff, and lowflows.New hydrological ... -
The Potential For CO2 Geosequestration In Kenya: A Suitability Assessment Of The Lamu Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is a consensus that current trends in climate change may be due to increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases (predominantly methane and carbon dioxide) from anthropogenic emissions. Among measures proposed for ... -
Groundwater hydrodynamics of an Eastern Africa coastal aquifer during the recent La Niña 2016-17 drought
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In 2016-17 much of East Africa was affected by a severe drought which has been attributed to Indian Ocean Dipole and El Niño Southern Oscillation conditions. Extreme events such as this have immediate and knock-on effects ... -
Constraints And Solutions For Groundwater Development, Supply And Governance In Urban Areas In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Based on a five-town case-study cohort in Kenya, a conceptual framework has been developed to enable the formulation of holistic and effective strategies that encompass the national aspirations and regional to global ... -
IDIS Journal of International Studies and Diplomacy :Countering Terrorism in the 21st Century Africa
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Design of trials for interrupting the transmission of endemic pathogens
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Many interventions against infectious diseases have geographically diffuse effects. This leads to contamination between arms in cluster-randomized trials (CRTs). Pathogen elimination is the goal of many ... -
Knock down efficacy of commercially available insecticides against Anopheles gambiae
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Knockdown efficacy of commercial aerosol insecticides against laboratory reared Anopheles gambiae Kisumu strain mosquitoes and suppression of indoor resting density of A. gambiae complex mosquitoes in the field were ... -
Effect Of Insecticide-treated Bed Nets On House-entry By Malaria Mosquitoes: The Flight Response Recorded In A Semi-field Study In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Insecticide-treated nets are currently a major tool to reduce malaria transmission. Their level of repellency affects contact of the mosquito with the net, but may also influence the mosquito’s entry into the house. The ... -
Variation in host preferences of malaria mosquitoes is mediated by skin bacterial volatiles.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The host preferences of the anthropophilic mosquito species in the Anopheles gambiae complex (Diptera: Culicidae) are mediated by skin bacterial volatiles. However, it is not known whether these mosquitoes respond ... -
Essential oils of indigenous plants protect livestock from infestations of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and other tick species in herds grazing in natural pastures in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The effects of formulated essential oils of Tagetes minuta and Tithonia diversifolia on Rhipicephalus appendiculatus infesting livestock were evaluated in semi-field experiments. Forty-five zebu cattle naturally infested ... -
Containment Studies of Transgenic Mosquitoes in Disease Endemic Countries: The Broad Concept of Facilities Readiness
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Genetic strategies for large scale pest or vector control using modified insects are not yet operational in Africa, and currently rely on import of the modified strains to begin preliminary, contained studies. Early ... -
Plasmodium-associated changes in human odor attract mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria parasites (Plasmodium) can change the attractiveness of their vertebrate hosts to Anopheles vectors, leading to a greater number of vector–host contacts and increased transmission. Indeed, naturally Plasmodium-infected ... -
Mitigative Effects Of Moringa Oleifera Against Liver Injury Induced By Artesunate-amodiaquine Antimalarial Combination In Wistar Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) is an antimalarial drug. It is associated with improved cure rates, accelerated response to therapy and delayed development of resistance. However, liver damage, neurotoxicity ... -
Characterization of Kenyan Honeys Based on Their Physicochemical Properties, Botanical and Geographical Origin
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Properties and composition of honey are essential in providing information regarding their quality as well as in their differentiation based on production region characteristics, e.g., floral sources. This paper presents ... -
Sugarcane Response To Liming, Manuring And Inorganic Fertilizers On Acid Acrisols In Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Effects of agricultural lime, organic manure and selected inorganic fertilizers on sugarcane growth, yield and quality were determined in four trials conducted from 2009-2011 on acid acrisols in western Kenya. Predominantly ... -
. Influence Of Cropping And Irrigation Systems On Population Fluctuatio Of African White Rice Stem Borer (Maliarpha Separatella Rag And Damage To Rice.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Information on the population fluctuation of African white rice stem borer (Maliarpha separatella Ragonot), which is a major rice pest in Kenya, is not known. Availability of such information can assist in the development ... -
Consumers’ beliefs on indigenous and traditional foods and acceptance of products made with cow pea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was conducted to obtain background information on consumers’ beliefs on Indigenous and Traditional Foods (ITF) and to assess consumers’ acceptance of, preference for and intended consumption of products made ... -
Indigenous Knowledge Used in Breeding and Management of Capra hircus Populations in Kajiado and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this project was to study indigenous breeding practices used in management of Capra hircus (Galla and Small East African goats) populations in Kajiado County in Rift valley province and Makueni County in Eastern ...