Kenyatta University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Variation in Occurrence and Aflatoxigenicity of Aspergillus flavus from Two Climatically Varied Regions in Kenya
(MDPI, 2020)Aflatoxins are carcinogenic chemical metabolites produced by Aspergillus spp. of the section Flavi. In Kenya, Aspergillus flavus is the most prevalent and has been associated with several acute and chronic aflatoxin outbreaks ... -
Hemostatic Activities of Methanol Leaf Extracts of Croton Megalocarpus Hutch and Lantana Camara Linn
(Bangladesh Society for Microbiology, Immunology, and Advanced Biotechnology, 2021)The effects of Croton megalocarpus Hutch and Lantana camara Linn plants leave on blood coagulation has not been scientifically tested despite their common use in bleeding control. The current study investigates the effects ... -
Prevalence and Characterization of Moulds Associated with Fish Feeds Sold in Kisii County, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 2020)There is an increase in aquaculture in Kenya due to increased demand for fish as a source of white meat and increased population growth. Most fish farmers use plant-based ingredients such as peanuts, cottonseed, soybeans, ... -
Land Cover Changes and Its Effects on Streamflows in the Malewa River Basin, Kenya
(Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KARI), 2021)Vegetated landscapes are transformed by both natural and human causes. This is thought to influence river flow regimes. It is argued that restored and reforested landscapes increase stream flow. However, studies done to ... -
An Empirical Investigation of the Role of Corporate Communication on Organization Performance in the Context of Equity Bank Limited in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2021)The study sought to investigate the role of corporate communication on performance of Equity Bank limited in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Corporate communication was measured in terms of staff communication, shareholder’s ... -
Fumonisin B1 (FB1) and fumonisin B2 (FB2) levels in maize genotypes grown in Nakuru County-Kenya
(CURRENT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 2020)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food crop for people in Kenya. It is usually contaminated by fungi especially Fusarium that produces mycotoxins, Fumonisins (FBs). This is a group of fungal toxins, occurring worldwide in ... -
Investigation ofTyphoid Fever andtheirAssociated Risk Factors in ChildrenAttending “DeoGratias” Hospital inDouala, Littoral, Cameroon
(European Journal of Medical and Educational Technologies, 2021)Typhoid fever is a communicable disease transmitted by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, related to serotype paratyphi A, B and C. The disease is a significant health concern in most developing countries especially ... -
Bioavailability Studies of Vitamin A and E in Indigenous Vegetables and their Potential Use in the Management of HIV and AIDS
(Advances in Research, 2021)Levels of vitamins in selected indigenous vegetables in Butula, western Kenya were determined and foods containing high levels of vitamin A and E were used to make food formulation. The bioavailability of these vitamins ... -
Customer Development Strategies and Performance of Start Up Carbon Projects; A Case of Study of Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT)
(IJCAB Publishing Group, 2021)Present challenges experienced by a globalized and changing world with new forms of doing business has forced entrepreneurs to change their approach to customers especially given the prior traditional marketing theory. ... -
Elusive Quest by Women for Legislative Numbers in Kenya’s National Assembly of the 11th Parliament (2013 -2017)
(International Peer Reviewed Journal and Book Publishing, 2021)Purpose: Application of gender quotas in the 2013 general elections in Kenya led to 68 women legislators joining the National Assembly. This was the largest number of women elected to the legislature since independence ... -
An Assessment of the Contribution of Women Entrepreneurs Towards Economic Development in Wajir Township
(IJCAB Publishing Group, 2021)Women in the pastoralist societies have always been considered as major pillars of both social and economic sustenance of their communities. Their role in the society is mainly as caregivers as opposed to being income ... -
Network Literacy and Utilization of Electronic Resources Among University Students: The Case of Kabarak University, Kenya
(IJCAB Publishing Group, 2021)Libraries acquire and facilitate access to electronic information resources that support core functions of universities they serve. Despite substantial investments by universities in infrastructures and resources to ... -
Critical Success Factors for Public Private Partnerships in the Water Sector in Kenya
(International Academic Journals, 2021)Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are essential because they facilitate the implementation of infrastructure projects in developing countries. The benefits of these projects are greater in developing countries where ... -
Determinants of Provision of Public Health Care Services to Asylum Seekers in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Academic Journals, 2021)Globally, up to 59% of asylum seekers live in urban areas as opposed to camps and rural areas. A collaborative strategic plan to provide individuals with quality healthcare that is safe and nondiscriminatory irrespective ... -
Tourism Destination Management in a Post-Pandemic Context (Tourism Security-Safety and Post Conflict Destinations),
(Emerald Publishing, 2021)Drawing from lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Destination Management in a Post-Pandemic Context presents cases and competencies to advance theoretical and empirical knowledge in the management of destinations ... -
Hepatotoxicity and Anaemia Co-morbidity in Treated HIV Patients in Fundong Subdivision in the Northwest Region of Cameroon
(Microbiology Research Journal International, 2017)Aims: Hepatotoxicity and anaemia are relevant adverse effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and can cause interruption of therapy and death. However, there is dearth of information on hepatotoxicity and ... -
Effect of Field Treatment with Selected Soil Amendments on Bacterial Wilt Incidences in Tomatoes, Capsicum and Potatoes
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2019)Aims: The aim of this study was to establish the effect of field treatment with selected soil amendments on bacterial wilt incidences in Tomatoes, Capsicum and Potatoes. Study Design: The study was laid out as randomized ... -
Influence of Project management Practices on Performance of Projects in Unilever Kenya Ltd
(International Academic Journals, 2021)Project performance is crucial to all stakeholders. Project failure is rated to be very high with about 50% of projects proven to have failed in Africa. Most projects start well, with perfectly good intentions. Project ... -
Strategic management practices and Performance of National Hospital Insurance Fund in Nairobi city county, Kenya.
(International Academic Journals, 2021)In the corporate world, the business environment is rapidly changing necessitating organizations to adopt strategic management practices that give them a competitive edge and lead to improved performance. National ... -
Detection of Anaplasma Antibodies in Wildlife and Domestic Species in Wildlife-Livestock Interface Areas of Kenya by Major Surface Protein 5 Competitive Inhibition Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
(Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2008)The seroprevalence of Anaplasma antibodies in wildlife (eland, blue wildebeest, kongoni, impala, Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, giraffe and plains zebra) and domestic animal (cattle, sheep and goat) populations was ...
