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Effect of Computer-Based Laboratory Simulations (CBLS) in Acquisition of Scientific Inquiry Skills in Electro_ Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Bomet County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)
Computer technology has advanced to the point where it can significantly enable
inquiry learning to be used at various levels, and offer new tools for representing
the science nature in the classroom. It has been revealed ...
ASSESSMENT OF ZINC, LEAD AND CADMIUM CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION: A CASE STUDY OF MARAKWET EAST AND MARAKWET WEST SUB COUNTIES
(University of Eldoret, 2022)
Globally, chronic heavy metal poisoning is of global concern, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality issues. This study assessed the relationship between heavy metals and ...
Field Accumulation in Selected Heavy Metal Ions and Associated Health Risks in Irrigation Water, Soil and Tomatoes Collected from Homa Hills, Homabay County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)
Accumulation of metal ions in irrigation water and soils can lead to uptake by food crops. The
accumulated heavy metals when ingested pose a threat to human health. The current study
intends to assess potential health ...
Physical-Chemical Water Quality Asessment of Rivers within the Athi River Basin Area, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)
One of the main issues affecting Kenya's management of its water resources is pollution. In this study, selected physical-chemical characteristics were used to evaluate the river water quality in the Athi Basin area. ...
Evaluation of Anaerobic Microbial Community and Physicochemical Parameters in Small Scale Biodigesters within Uasin Gishu County
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)
Anaerobic digestion is a sequential biological activity that accepts the efficient capture ofmethane for energy production.The dependence on fossil and wood fuels as a primary energy source has led to multitudes of problems ...
Phytochemical Screening and Acute oral Toxicity Study of Root Extracts of Combretum hereroenseSchinz and Balanites aegyptiacaDel. Traditionally Used to Treat Female Infertility in Baringo County, Kenya
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2023)
Aims: To carry out phytochemical screening and acute oral toxicity test to validate their safety and efficacy.Study Design: Standard phytochemical screening tests were used to highlight phytochemicalcompounds of ...
Spatial and TemporalVariability of Phosphates, Nitrates and Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters of River Nzoia
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)
Several agricultural activities are practiced within the River Nzoiacatchment area, most of which involve application of chemicals in form of fertilisers and pesticides.Most of these chemicals end up in the ...
Physical-Chemical Water Quality Asessment of Rivers within the Athi River Basin Area, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)
One of the main issues affecting Kenya's management of its water resources is pollution. In
this study, selected physical-chemical characteristics were used to evaluate the river water
quality in the Athi Basin area. ...
Heavy Metals and Pathways of Incorporation in the Soil, Sediments and Water Matrices of River Nzoia, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
For prudence in the management of lotic ecosystems, vital information on the degree of
pollutant load is required. Several human activities are practiced within the River Nzoia
catchment area, most of which result in ...
Pesticide Residue Levels in Nzoia River Catchment Area
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023)
A lot of pesticides are oftenused to control and manage pests in agricultural areas leading to theiraccumulation in various matricesand thus polluting the environment. Some of the applied pesticides are biodegradable while ...