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Assessment of the Levels of Micronutrients in Black Tea from Different Regions Of East Africa and Changes In their Levels Due to Agronomic Practices
(Maseno University, 2011)
Inadequate supply of micronutrients causes human h~ealth complications and is a worldwide
problem now referred to as hidden hunger. Beverages from Camellia sinensis are claimed to be
the most widely consumed fluids after ...
Comparative Annotation and Analysis of Protein-Coding DNA Sequences (CDS) Of Theileria Parva Marikebuni and Theileria Parva Muguga Genomes
(Maseno University, 2011)
Theileriaparva Muguga genome was the first to be sequenced and published in this genus of great economic, veterinary and biological importance to livestock industry in East and Central Africa. The aim was to aid in ...
Assessment of the Floral Diversity along Disturbance Gradient in Kaya Muhaka Forest, Msambweni District
(Maseno University, 2011)
Kaya Muhaka Forest in the Kenyan Coast is one of the remianng lowland forest patches
belonging to Zanzibar-Inhambane vegetation mosaic of Eastern Africa, which are rich in \ endemic and threatened flora and fauna. Although ...
Modeling Mechanistic-Empirical Road Design: The Case for Kenyan Roads
(Maseno University, 2011)
Regular revision of road design manuals is a recommended practice in
pavement management, and Kenya has recently completed a review of
hers. The outcome of the process is an enhanced but empirical manual
with rigid ...
Diversification of household livelihood strategies for tobacco small-holder farmers: a case study of introducing bamboo in South Nyanza region, Kenya
(2014-12-16)
In Kenya, tobacco is grown in four provinces, namely, Nyanza (Migori, Kuria, Suba and
Homa bay districts), Western (Bungoma, Busia, Teso and M ount Elgon districts), Central
(Kirinyaga, Muranga, and Thik a districts) ...
The Impacts of Unplanned Growth of Nyalenda Informal Settlement on Environment and Public Health, Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
The unplanned growth of Nyalenda informal settlement, in Kisumu Municipality, is
rapid. Consequently, this urban dwelling faces numerous problems such as high
concentration of human population that affect the environment ...
Heavy metal concentrations in sediments, Soil, waters and mosses around Pan African paper mills, Webuye
(Maseno university, 2010)
Atomic absorption spectroscopic analysis of soils, sediments, water and mosses in the
vicinity of Pan African Paper Mills, Webuye, Kenya has revealed the prevalence of the
heavy metals Cu, Zn, Cr, Cd, Fe and Pb in the ...
B cell response to schistosome antigens in adult Males occupationally exposed to s. Manson In Western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
Increasing levels of membrane CD23 (CD23) on B cells and soluble CD23 (sCD23) in
plasma are related to development of resistance to re-infection with: Schistosoma mansoni.
However, the mechanisms underlying CD23 expression ...
Molecular analysis of HIV mutations and determination Of subtypes circulating in gem, western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
As the HIV pandemic becomes increasingly complex and devastating in Africa,
there is need to come up with better management strategies in terms of treatment, vaccine
and better testing methods. However, this is getting ...
Anti-bacterial activity of Moringa spp seed.extracts and their water flocculation ability
(Maseno university, 2010)
Water-borne diseases are some of the main problems in developing countries; about 1.6 million
people compelled to use contaminated water. In many communities in the Winam Division,water clarification/purification methods ...