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Accessibility of anal cleansing materials for public primary school pupils in Kajiado North sub county, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2014-09-25)Anal, cleansing is the hygienic practice of cleaning anal area after defecation; it is an important aspect of personal hygiene as it contributes to prevention of enteric and .respiratory infections; 'Use of inadequate ... -
Analysis of bovigam and tuberculin tests in detection of bovine tuberculosis in cattle in Laikipia County and associated risk factors
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-03)Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is an infectious disease of cattle caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis which can also infect and cause tuberculosis in other mammals including goats, pigs, dogs and cats. The disease is ... -
Application of Genetic Engineering Approach in the Control of Cassava Brown Streak and Bacterial Blight Diseases
(2013-12-14)Cassava is the fifth most important food crop in the world. Cassava's importance in Africa and South America can't be overstated. As a drought-tolerant crop that does well in poor soils, it enhances household food security ... -
Assessment of butyltin compounds in water and sediment matrices along Kilindini harbour, Mombasa county Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-03)Tributyltin (TBT) is an organotin compound used primarily as biocide in antifouling paints to prevent colonization by barnacles and drag-inducing taxa on ship hulls. It is extremely toxic to aquatic life and it is an ... -
Bacterial profile of' bacteremia and septicemia among children under five years visiting Kisii Level 5 hospital in Kisii county, Kenya
(2014-07-28)Bacteremia and septicemia in children is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. It is among the most common health-care associated infections. In recent years, bacteremia and septicemia infections in children ... -
Behavioural and environmental highland malaria risk factors analysis in Nyamira North district, Nyamira County
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Malaria is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. It is one of the leading causes of illness and death and one of the most important causes of human morbidity and mortality with enormous medical, economic ... -
Capacities and efficiencies of electrospun titania nanofibers in removing organic dyes and pesticides from contaminated water
(2014-07-28)The release of organic dyes and pesticides into water bodies by paint factories and flower farms results in the degradation of both water quality and aquatic life. A complete water treatment system may consist of the ... -
Characterization of cdxsel_xs/cu2sp-n junction for solar cell application deposited by chemical bath deposition method
(2014-07-30)The rapid growth in technology has led to a very high demand for renewable sources of energy which can be accessed by everyone irrespective of one's locality. CdS has so far proved to be a good window material when matched ... -
Characterization of cuo/zno:ai p-n junction for solar cell application
(2014-07-31)Solar cells with high efficiency and low price have long been desired. However the commercially available solar cells are still of low efficiencies and expensive. Various elements and compounds are used to fabricate thin ... -
Characterization of p-s002: al in-zoo: al p-n Junction defosited by spray pyrolysis Technique for led applications
(2014-07-25)Transparent zinc oxide (ZnO) and tin oxide (Sn02) are of great importance due to their various applications in opto-electronic devices. Tin oxide (Sn02) shows n-type conductivity. However when there is a suitable dopant ... -
Characterization of sns/cdxznl_xs thin film solar cell
(2014-07-25)Semiconductors of group II-VI have potential applications in many technical fields, including solar cells and photo voltaic applications. Photovoltaic cells grown on glass substrates require p-type absorber thin films ... -
Characterization of tin selenide: nickel-doped tin oxide prepared by spray pyrolysis for photovoltaic application
(2014-07-31)Thin film semiconductors of Sn.Se, and nickel doped Tin oxide are potential candidates for the development of future generation improved efficiency and low cost solar cell devices. This is due to their high absorption ... -
Comparison of microscan walka way 40 plus and bruker maldi biotyper systems for identification of enteric pathogens in Kenya
(2014-08-13)Enteric bacteria pathogens is a group of microbes that are responsible for causing bacterial gastroenteritis which is a condition that is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and cramping. The pathogens are ... -
Computational and optoelectronic studies of rare earth metals doped titania for photochromic applications
(Kenyatta University, 2014-11-28)Nanofabrication of Ti02 makes it useful in varieties of applications like photocatalysis, photochromic devices, self-cleaning coatings, fog proof glass and water purifier. Titanium (IV)-oxide occurs in nature in three ... -
Determination of natural radioactivity and essential elemental concentration levels in the vicinity of minjingu mining - Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-03)The international body known as the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) periodically reviews the effects of ionizing radiation on the environment. Last year, the Committee, ... -
Determination of Prohylactic Activity of HIV-Protease Inhibitors and their Interractions with Antimalarials.
(2013-12-16)Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa with children under 5 years and pregnant women at the highest risk. Over years, there has been an enhanced effort all over the world to find an ... -
Determination of selected drought resistant grass species that could be used as alternative hosts of chilo parteuus (swinhoe) in Kisumu county, Kenya
(2014-07-31)The stem borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe, Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is an important pest of maize in tropical lowland areas of Africa, seldom found above altitude of 1500 metres above sea level. Yield losses are caused by ... -
Determination of some trace elements with known immunological response and curative properties in some selected medicinal plants
(2014)The emergence of drug resistant diseases coupled with the ever-nsmg cost of drugs and difficulties in assessing health care in Kenya has resulted in an upsurge of interest in herbal plants. Many sythentic drugs among ... -
Development and On-Host Evaluation of Controlled-Release Formulations of Optimised Potent Repellents or Blends against Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-08)Tick borne diseases are major constraints to livestock productivity and food security in many developing countries. They cause high morbidity and mortality in cattle, and prevent the introduction of highly productive but ... -
Dietary Intake, Nutritional Status and Morbidity Patterns of Male Prisoners living WITH HIV at Selected Prisons in Kenya
(2013-12-23)People living with HIV and AIDS face increased challenges in maintammg proper nutrition. HIV negatively affects almost all body systems, which results in recurrent opportunistic infections, weight loss, distribution of ...