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Identification and Determination of Wild Yam Distribution in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Environmental Science (IJRES), 2023-06)Yam (Gen. Dioscorea) comprise globally distributed plants, a few of which are domesticated as a food crop. Some of the wild species are also harvested for their starchy tubers and tubules or as herbals, among several ... -
Immunoglobulin heavy variable (IgHV) gene mutation and micro-RNA expression in Burkitt’s lymphoma at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Western Kenya
(African Health Sciences, 2019)Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a virus associated childhood B-cell cancer common in Eastern Africa. Continued survival of B-cells in germinal centres depend on expression of high affinity immunoglobulins (Ig) to complementary ... -
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF BURKITT’S LYMPHOMA IN CHILDREN FROM P. FALCIPARUM, HIV AND EBV PREVALENT SETTING AT MTRH IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) that affects children in equatorial belt of Africa. The region overlaps geographic areas with high prevalences of infectious diseases. Differential diagnosis ... -
Impact of Temperature and Relative Humidity on PMD in Directly Buried Optical Fiber Cables in Semi-Arid and Tropical Highlands in Kenya
(Hindawi International Journal of Optics, 2019)The telecommunication industry has implemented fibre deployment guidelines that reliably safeguard cable health during installation in the field. While installed fibre cables remain buried in the field, temperature and ... -
IMPACT OF WATER AND SEDIMENT QUALITY ON BACTERIAL DENSITIES AND DIVERSITIES IN MARINE POND CULTURE SYSTEM IN MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(2016-05-20)The purpose of the present study was to analyze the impact of water quality and sediment quality on temporal variations of bacterial densities and diversities in marine pond culture system in Mtwapa Creek. The work was ... -
IMPACT OF WATER AND SEDIMENT QUALITY ON BACTERIAL DENSITIES AND DIVERSITIES IN MARINE POND CULTURE SYSTEM IN MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The purpose of the present study was to analyze the impact of water quality and sediment quality on temporal variations of bacterial densities and diversities in marine pond culture system in Mtwapa Creek. The work was ... -
Improving Students’ Application of Moment of Force Concepts in Physics through Experimental Approach, a case of Secondary Schools in Marakwet West Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)An investigation was carried out to ascertain the effectiveness of experimental approach on students’ application of moment of force concepts in Physics in secondary schools in Marakwet West Sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet ... -
IN SITU TECHNO-ENVIROECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF A ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) BACKUP SYSTEM IN THE TROPICAL CLIMATE
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)Solar PV generators are increasingly being deployed in the built environment as stand-alone or backup power systems to supply electricity either solely or during power outages respectively. Diesel generators (DGs) are ... -
IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ANTIAMOEBIC ACTIVITY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA (FRESEN) IRWIN CRUDE ROOT EXTRACTS
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Amoebiasis is a disease of global importance, caused by the eukaryotic parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is the common worldwide cause of mortality from a protozoon after malaria. It is an important health problem, ... -
In Vitro Bioaccessibility of the Vitamin B Series from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables
(Journal of Food Quality, 2021)+ermal processing of leafy African indigenous vegetables (LAIVs), which are rich in nutrients, especially vitamin B series affects the levels and bioaccessibility of the vitamins. +is study investigated the bioaccessibility ... -
INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF ANTHRACNOSE (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) ON SELECTED COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) GENOTYPES
(American Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), is among the most important legume crop for protein source in peoples’ diet globally and including Kenya. Anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a common disease of legumes ... -
INCOMMENSURATE CRYSTALLIZATION OF NEUTRON MATTER IN NEUTRON STARS
(EAST EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 2020)The composition of the neutron stars from its surface region, outer-core, inner-core, and to its center is still being investigated. One can only surmise on the properties of neutron stars from the spectroscopic data ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF TRIMESTERS ON PROGESTERONE AND Escherichia coli URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL ANTENATAL CLINIC
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problem among pregnant women. The UTIs presents as either symptomatic or asymptomatic bacteriuria, which is a major predisposing factor for pyelonephritis that is linked ... -
Insecticidal Activity of Chrysanthemum Cinerariifolium & Allium Sativa Natural Oils against Prostephanus truncatus
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)The larger grain borer (Prostephanus truncatus) is one of the most destructive post-harvest pest that affects maize and other crops like cassava. Synergists are substances added to pyrethrin increase efficacy and also ... -
Integrated extended reach VCSEL interconnect with 8.5 Gbps data modulated forward Raman pump signals
(JOURNAL OF MODERN OPTICS, 2019)We experimentally present thefirst reported integrated cross-modulatedforward Raman pump, with low-cost, power-efficient VCSELs. A single-mode VCSEL is directly modulated with 8.5 Gbps data and transmitted over a 50.7 ... -
INTEGRATION OF Allium cepa AQUEOUS EXTRACTS AND FARMYARD MANURES IN THE CONTROL OF Aphis fabae AND Tetranychus evansi INFESTING Solanum nigrum CULTIVARS IN WESTERN KENYA
(2016-05-19)The black nightshade, Solanum nigrum Linnaeus (Solanaceae), is a widely distributed tropical plant used as a nutritive vegetable and herbal medicine in East Africa. This plant expresses high levels of secondary metabolites ... -
INTEGRATION OF Allium cepa AQUEOUS EXTRACTS AND FARMYARD MANURES IN THE CONTROL OF Aphis fabae AND Tetranychus evansi INFESTING Solanum nigrum CULTIVARS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The black nightshade, Solanum nigrum Linnaeus (Solanaceae), is a widely distributed tropical plant used as a nutritive vegetable and herbal medicine in East Africa. This plant expresses high levels of secondary metabolites ... -
INTEGRATION OF VCSEL WITH MODULATED RAMAN PUMP FOR DATA AND CLOCK TRANSMISSION IN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION
(University of Eldoret, 2022)The evolution of ultrafast optical technologies has led to the realization of low cost, low latency and high speed optical networks. Existing telecommunication infrastructure does not provide sufficient capacity to satisfy ... -
INTESTINAL GEOHELMINTH NEMATODES INFECTIONS IN LANGAS
(2016-05-23)The prevalence and intensity of intestinal geohelminth nematodes was assessed among school children in Langas Primary School in Eldoret Municipality. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationships between ... -
INTESTINAL GEOHELMINTH NEMATODES INFECTIONS IN LANGAS
(2016-05-19)The prevalence and intensity of intestinal geohelminth nematodes was assessed among school children in Langas Primary School in Eldoret Municipality. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationships between ...