Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Detection of west Nile virus in wild birds in Tana river and Garissa counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: West Nile fever virus is a zoonotic arboviral infection maintained in a sylvatic cycle involving mosquito vectors and birds. It is one the arboviruses whose geographical range is expanding because of climate ... -
An in-vitro criterion for comparative assessment of fertility characteristics of bull semen in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The goal of a contemporary dairy farmer is to maximise the efficiency of milk production. Reproductive efficiency of the cow and bull fertility is major component of efficient production. General macro- and micro semen ... -
Effects of effluent contaminated river water on testicular histology of mice
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mature male mice were used to study the possible effects of effluent contaminated river water on reproduction using testicular histopathology. Freshly collected contaminated river water was supplied to the caged mice daily ... -
Levels of 17β steroid and alkylphenol estrogenic endocrine disrupting compounds in Nairobi river
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Water polluted with endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) has been demonstrated to cause reproductive problems in humans and wildlife. Rivers flowing through urban settlements have been shown to contain contaminated ... -
Knowledge and practices of the residents living along the Nairobi river riparian on the use of the contaminated river for farming and its effects on animal reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Residents practising pig farming along the Nairobi River Riparian in Kenyawere interviewed to evaluate theirknowledge and practices on the use of the contaminated riverfor farming and its effects on animal reproduction. ... -
Effects of exposure to effluent contaminated river water on boar reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was designed to evaluate the effects of exposure of boars to wastewater/effluent contaminated water on testicular function. Boars reared on contaminated water were purchased, and their testicular tissue was ... -
Capacity management and service industry performance, a case of sunset Hotel-Kisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Eco-design is a new approach to products design; it has emerged as a key approach for manufacturing firms seeking to become environmentally sustainable and globally competitive. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Effect of eco-design practices on the performance of manufacturing firms in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Eco-design is a new approach to products design; it has emerged as a key approach for manufacturing firms seeking to become environmentally sustainable and globally competitive. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Supply chain quality management practices and performance of pharmaceutical distributors and wholesalers in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study purposed to investigate the existing relationship between supply chain quality management (SCQM) practices and organizational performance of pharmaceutical players within Mombasa area in Kenya. This was prompted ... -
Assessment of marketing productivity on the performance of hotel firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-03)The principal objective of the study was to empirically assess the influence of marketing productivity (marketing activities and sales force performance) on the performance of hotel firms in Kenya. The relevant hypothesis ... -
Centralized revenue redistribution as a potential cause of internal conflict in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tis article argues that when a large part of a population has either limited or no access to social and economic resources as a result of government policy in redistributing revenue towards the capital, such concentrated ... -
Phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity of leaves of moringa oleifera(lam) extracted using different solvent systems
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The present investigation evaluated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of leaves of Moringa oleifera cultivated in Kibwezi Kenya and extracted using different solvent systems. Qualitative screening of ... -
Plant parasitic nematode assemblages associated with sweet potato in Kenya and their relationship with environmental variables
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sweet potato is one of the most important staple food crops consumed in Kenya and throughout Africa but yields are greatly reduced by plant parasitic nematodes (PPN). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ... -
Occurrence of nosema species in honey bee colonies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Honey bees (Apis mellifera) provide critical pollination services and livelihood for small-holder farmers in Kenya, thus contributing to nutrition and food security. While honey bee colonies in North America and Europe are ... -
Male annihilation technique using methyl eugenol for field suppression of bactrocera dorsalis (hendel) (diptera: tephritidae) on mango in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is one of the most devastating tephritid fruit flies of horticulture worldwide. Field trials were carried out for two seasons on mango (Mangifera indica L.) to evaluate ... -
Effectiveness of aerobic microbials in breaking down of hydrocarbons in effluent discharges from petroleum service stations
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Determining break down of hydrocarbons in effluent discharges from petroleum service stations
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to find out how hydrocarbons are broken down in effluent from petrol stations by the existing bacteria in the effluent. This was established by collecting samples from two petrol station interceptors and ... -
Carotenoid profiling of the leaves of selected African eggplant accessions subjected to drought stress
(University of Nairobi, 2016)African eggplants (Solanum aethiopicum and S. macrocarpon) are among the most economically important and valuable vegetable and fruit crops. They are a major source of biologically active nutritional substances and metabolites ... -
Consumer demand for value-added products of African indigenous vegetables in coastal Kenya: the case of sun-dried and frozen Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Some recent efforts to improve the food and nutrition security of rural households have focused on the promotion of African indigenous vegetables (AIVs). This has been due to the challenges smallholder farmers face in ... -
Mapping out the identity of African arts and aesthetics
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This article utilizes the hermeneutic theory of Paul Ricoeur and its concepts of text, historicity, distance, narrative and metaphor to map out the salient features of African arts and aesthetics. It also uses the Ricoeurian ...