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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. ...
PERFORMANCE OF Bombyx mori (L) AND Samia cynthia ricini SILKWORMS UNDER CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)
The domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori and Eri worm, Samia cynthia ricini are bivoltine
and multivoltine, feeding exclusively on mulberry and castor leaves, respectively. The mature
larvae of these silkworms forms a runny ...
REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE CONCENTRATIONS AND HISTOLOGY OF THE HYPOTHALAMUS, PITUITARY, OVARY, UTERUS AND LIVER OF RABBITS FED ON AFLATOXIN LACED DIETS
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)
Aflatoxin effect on the liver, results in cellular hepatic damage which inhibit enzyme
synthesis or lipid metabolism, causing decreased synthesis of precursor molecules for
gonadal and gonadotropic hormones. The presence ...
Natural Infection of Sandfly Vector and Reservoir Hosts Species with Leishmania Parasites in Mt. Elgon Cave Habitats in Kenya
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023-02)
Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem caused by a parasite of the genus Leishmania which is transmitted through the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly. However, the disease epidemiology on interactions ...
Application of ARIMA, and hybrid ARIMA Models in predicting and forecasting tuberculosis incidences among children in Homa Bay and Turkana Counties, Kenya
(PLOS DIGITAL HEALTH, 2023-02)
Tuberculosis (TB) infections among children (below 15 years) is a growing concern, particularly
in resource-limited settings. However, the TB burden among children is relatively
unknown in Kenya where two-thirds of ...
The Rodent Pest Species Infesting Maize (Zea mays L) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) Farms at University of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Rodents are pests of concern in Kenya, as they cause considerable damage to cereal during
pre harvest and post-harvest period and therefore affecting food security by impacting on
both food availability, quantity and ...
Conservation and variation in the region of the Theileria parva p104 antigen coding gene used for PCR surveillance of the parasite
(Parasitology Research, 2023)
The range of the protozoan parasite Theileria parva, which causes East Coast fever in cattle, has been expanding to countries
where it has not previously been detected, as a result of cross-border domestic cattle movement. ...
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 ...
Clean Water Initiative for Health and Nutrition. A Case Study of Bungoma County
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Water, especially in rural areas is normally found contaminated cause of inadequate protection of water points both surface and underground due to poor hygiene practices. Water contaminants contributes to various chronic ...