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An in Silico Approach for Screening and Discovery of Drug Leads Targeting the Non-coding Regions of Enterovirus A71 RNA Genome
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) is the aetiological agent of Hand, Foot and Mouth
Disease (HFMD) in underage children leading to neurological conditions including
brain encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis. HFMD is prevalent ...
An Assessment of the Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Sustainable Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Kenya’s population significantly depends on climate-based livelihoods which have been negatively affected by adverse climate change effects, leaving most households vulnerable. This study assessed the effects of climate ...
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ...
Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ...
Identification of Morpho-physiological Traits for Drought Tolerance and Their Associated Genomic Regions in Andean Gene Pool of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Drought is a major abiotic common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production constraint worldwide. There is limited knowledge on the role and relative importance of agronomic and morpho-physiological traits as well as the ...
Assessment of Water Quality of Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study assessed the water quality in Ndakaini dam located in Murang‘a County to ascertain the physiochemical, biological levels as well as some selected heavy metal concentrations. Assessment was also done on some ...
Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ...
Predict Spread of Infectious Diseases Across Regions via Transport Systems in Kenya Using Machine Learning Models: Case of Truck Crews and Bus Passenger Movement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The recurrent outbreak of infectious diseases has led to a global health catastrophe with substantial socioeconomic interruptions, morbidity, and deaths. The coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and ...
Effects of an Irrigation Scheme on Malaria Burden in Irrigated and Non-irrigated Areas of Homa Bay County, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Malaria control efforts in the Lake Victoria Basin region have been stepped up by combining indoor residual spray intervention with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to reduce malaria transmission rates. However, ...
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Oloisukut Conservancy Community, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Globally, approximately 1.4 billion people suffer from soil-transmitted helminth infections with disease burden estimated at 5.3 million Disability Adjusted Life Years. Mass drug administration (MDA) remains the World ...