Panyako, Omukaga O.; Wakhungu, Jacob W.; Kioli, Felix N.(2018-09)
There are legislative and engineering interventions coupled with increased community participation to mitigate urban flooding. However, there is an observed increase in flood events and their impact in these environments ...
In the present study, an efficient protocol for somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration was
established in six finger millet varieties (GBK-043137, GBK-043128, GBK-043124, GBK-043122, GBK043094
and GBK-043050). Shoot ...
Much has been said of the impact of smoking tobacco, but little has been said concerning ingesting tobacco. However,
interacting with tobacco by chewing, smoking or ingesting has consequences. The UN Sustainable Development ...
A simple and efficient plant regeneration system via direct organogenesis was established in finger
millet using in vitro derived shoot apical meristems. Six varieties; GBK-043128, GBK-043094, GBK043050,
GBK-043137, ...
Riara, Martin M.; Merenga, Abdallah S.; Migwi, Charles M.(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is an important industrial material because it is durable, light-weight, easily processed and
characteristically inert, but its everyday use is hazardous to the environment. Th solution to ...
Waswa, Michael N.; Kipkemboi, Richard B.; Riara, Martin M.(2013)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) and cellulose (CELL) were used to
prepare the samples used in this study. A fungal strain was isolated
from the dumpsite capable of adhering to HDPE surface.The fungal
strain was identified ...
Riara, Martin M.; Tang, Ping; Mo, Liantong; Javilla, Barugahare; Chen, Meng; Wu, Shaopeng(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018-10)
The sensitivity of fracture-based healing indexes of asphalt mixtures was evaluated using a semicircular bending test following a multiple fracture-rehealing method. Five healing agents (HAs) were applied on the cracks to ...
Synthetic polymers are important industrial materials, but their everyday use is
hazardous to the environment. The solution to this seems to lie in modification of their
structure through blending with biopolymers. Low ...
Riara, Martin M.; Tang, Ping; Mo, Liantong; Hong, Wei; Chen, Meng; Wu, Shaopeng(Elsevier, 2018-07)
This study investigated the effect of temperature and moisture ingress on the crack healing ability of long term aged AC-13 asphalt mortar and mixtures. Base bitumen emulsion (BBE) and two maltene based cationic emulsions ...
Riara, Martin M.; Tang, Ping; Mo, Liantong; Javilla, Barugahare; Wu, Shaopeng(Elsevier, 2018-02)
This study investigated the crack healing ability of aged and unaged AC-13 basalt asphalt mixtures using five healing agents. Notched semicircular asphalt mixtures were cracked and healed using the healing agents and the ...
Sitati, Rodah N.; Cheloti, Selpher K.; Njihia, James M.(Elixir, 2018-06)
In the dynamic business environment, organizations have implemented Enterprise Resource Planning system solutions to gain competitive advantage and fasten service delivery for value realization. Despite their benefits, ERP ...
Light colored synthetic asphalt (LCSA) binders were prepared by using aromatic oil, petroleum resin and various polymer modifiers. The polymers used included styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (SBS), ethylene-vinyl ...
Graphene oxide (GO) has a unique layered structure with excellent gas and liquid
blocking properties. It is widely used in many areas, such as gas sensors, carbon-based electronics,
impermeable membranes, and polymeric ...
Ngaina, Joshua N.; Opere, A. O.(OMICS International, 2017)
This study sought to investigate hydrological characteristics of lower Nzoia sub-basin in Kenya. Trend (long
and medium) utilized graphical and statistical approach. Extreme value (EV) analysis based on frequency, ...
Gikuma-Njuru, P.; Hecky, R. E.; MacIntyre, S.; Guildford, S. J.(Elsevier, 2018-07)
Variability in physico-chemical water column structure along a gradient between Nyanza Gulf and Lake Victoria was characterized, and the exchange between the two basins estimated. Specific conductivity (SC) measurements ...
Muturi, Catherine N.; Rono, Martin K.; Masiga, Daniel K.; Wachira, Francis N.(F1000Research, 2017-06-25)
Background: Anopheles gambiae larvae traditionally thrive in non-polluted environments. We previously documented the presence of the larvae in heavy metal polluted urban aquatic environments and the associated biological ...
Maina, F. N.; Gohole, L.S.; Muasya, Reuben M.(2018-06)
Slender leaf (Crotalaria sp.) is an important source of nutrients, income and traditional medicines in Kenya. However, its production is constrained by lack of quality seeds. The aim of the study ...
Muturi, Catherine N.; Rono, Martin K. ; Masiga, Daniel K.; Wachira, Francis N.; Ochieng, Richard ; Mireji, Paul O. (F1000Research, 2018)
Background: Anopheles gambiae larvae traditionally thrive in non-polluted
environments. We previously documented the presence of the larvae in heavy
metal polluted urban aquatic environments and the associated biologic ...
Syanda, Josephine; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Mwami, Boniface M.; Karanja, David(2018)
Common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) is a food-secure and nutritious crop globally. It plays a big dietary role; supplying proteins, carbohydrates, essential elements and vitamins to both rural and urban households. However, ...