Mulinge, W. K.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Akuja, Thomas E.(2015)
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit is produced and consumed globally, regionally, and locally. The fruit is a
potential source of essential nutrients including potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and is an excellent source
of ...
John, Benjamin M.; Katumo, Ngei; Mugo, Simon W.; Ngaruiya, James M.; Ngumbi, Paul K.(2015)
A Platinum (Pt) film was prepared on graphene-fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate through doctor
blade procedure and investigated as a counter electrode (CE) for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Dye loading of ...
Ogutu, Anthony O.(Consolata institute of philosophy, 2010)
Philosophy of technology deals with the nature of technology and its effects on human life and society. The increasing influence of modern technology on human existence has triggered a growing interest in a philosophical ...
The catalytic degradation of organic dye (methylene blue, MB) has been studied using green oxidation methods (tertiary-butyl hydrogen peroxide, TBHP, as the oxidant with several doped mixed-valent and regular manganese ...
Wachira, Francis N.; Kilela, E. C.; Faraja, A. K.; Wanyoko, J. K.; Mwingirwa, V.(Elsevier, 2013-11)
The Kenyan tea industry wishes to diversify its tea products, and in line with this, anthocyanin – rich teas were developed at the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. These teas have purple-coloured leaves and the green ...
Cush, Ngonzo L.; Akombo, Rose A.; Shisanya, Chris A.; Obando, Joy A.(2014-04-30)
Farmers living in most Arid and Semi-Arid Tropics (ASATs) of Kenya face the great challenge of fetching water from alternative sources to curb the effect of drought on rainfed agriculture and forestry. They recourse to ...
Research into groundwater outflow and tidal circulation was undertaken in a 32 km2mangrove-fringed tropical creek in Kenya. The study involved measurement of the groundwater level, storage and outflow, tidal currents, ...
The bottom-ash left after incinerating health-care waste may contain heavy metals which may leach and pollute the environment if not properly disposed of. Bottom ash samples were taken from Moi ...
Owuor, Steven O.; Butterbach-Bahl, K.; Guzha, A. C.; Rufino, M. C.; Pelster, D. E.; Díaz-Pinés, E.; Breuer, L.(2016-12)
The effects of land use and land cover (LULC) on groundwater recharge and surface runoff and how these are
affected by LULC changes are of interest for sustainable water resources management. However, there is ...
Nyaberi, Daniel; Barongo, Justus; Kariuki, Patrick C.; Ogendi, George; Basweti, Evans(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-12)
The integrated approach of various techniques which historically have been used independently is key to successful exploration, development, exploitation and management of the groundwater resources. The integration of ...
Mutiso, Festus M.; Hunja, Carol W.; Muluvi, Geoffrey M.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Kioko, Danson; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Ndufa, James K.; Mutati, Kennedy(2022-06)
There is increasing narrowing of the genetic base of exotic species introduced in many parts of the world. This is causing
a restricted genetic diversity and consequential loss of biotic and abiotic tolerance of these ...
Onura, Karren N.; Van den Broeck, Wim; Nevejan, Nancy; Muendo, Patricia; Van Stappena, Gilbert(Elsevier, 2018-02-02)
Effects of live and dry feeds on intestinal morphology and growth of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, larvae (Burchell, 1822) were investigated from 2 days post hatching (dph) to 6 dph and 11 dph, respectively. Feeding ...
Kibwage, Jacob K.; Netondo, G. W.; Odondo, A. J.; Oindo, B. O.; Momanyi, G. M.; Jinhe, F.(Academic Journals, 2008-10)
The study was carried out on 120 field experimentation sites where 2420 bamboo cuttings were planted under the same natural tobacco growing conditions in five different zones (that is, zone A = hillside/steep sloping ...
Mathew, Etabo E.; Korir, N. K.; Gweyi-Onyango, J. P.; Akuja, Thomas E.(Society for Tropical Plant Research, 2019)
Mwea irrigation scheme presents itself as the most hard-hit with climate change impacts particularly drought; Mwea is endowed with modern irrigation infrastructure for rice production, though the watering practice meant ...
School discipline is a serious challenge facing schools globally. With banning of corporal punishment in 2001 in Kenya, Guidance and Counseling (G&C) has been promoted as an alternative approach to managing students’ ...
Cheloti, Selpher K.; Okoth, Ursula A.; Obae, Rose N.(2018-10)
Drug and substance abuse (DSA) is and remains a major social problem world over. The purpose of the study was to investigate effectiveness of guidance and counselling (G/C) as a strategy for curbing drug and substance abuse ...
Aim: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with its 193 member states aimed to achieve reduced harmful alcohol use by year 2030. Among the key focal points were to develop alcohol care teams whose interest is to ...
Kimatu, Josphert N.; Zhang, J. F.; Guo, W. L.; Liu, B.(Academic Journals, 2009-08-04)
The effects of habitat fragmentations on the forage grass Leymus thinness (Trin.) Tzvel, which has high genetic diversity in northeast China were investigated. Four natural populations of the same ecotype (Grey-green leaf, ...