Faculty of Science: Recent submissions
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Molecular structure profiles of major chemical components of vernonia amygdalina and tephrosia vogelii leaf extracts
(2013)Plants contain various chemical components some of which play vital roles in the bodies of plants and animals. It is essential that the chemical composition of these plants be well elucidated in o rder to come up with ... -
Characterization of the livestock production system and potential to enhance productivity through improved feeding in Kisumu west, Kisumu, Kenya
(ILRI, 2014)The Feed Assessment Tool (FEAST) was used to characterize the feed‐related aspects of the livestock production system in Matayos, sub County, Busia County of Kenya. The assessment was carried out through focused group ... -
Characterization of the livestock production system and potential to enhance productivity through improved feeding in Sabatia, Vihiga county, Kenya
(ILRI, 2014-03-15)Livestock farming contributes significantly to the economies of the Western Kenya (Ojowi et.al 2001 and KARI Kakamega 2006) through generation of tangible and intangible products (World, 2005). Within the region, most ... -
Sustainable growth of the Kenyan dairy sector : a quick scan of robustness, reliability and resilience
(Journal of international academic research for multidisciplinary, 2016)This report provides an overview of how the Kenyan dairy sector performs in three analytical domains: the robustness of the supply chains, the reliability of institutional governance and the resilience of the innovation ... -
Dairy cattle farming in Kenya. A practical training manual for extension workers
(2016)This easy-to-use guide to effective targeting of selected dairy interventions in Kenya is intended for use by anyone involved in dairy farming in the country, such as development planners, researchers, service providers, ... -
Nematode infection depresses humoral immune responses of goats to mycoplasma capricolum subsp. Capripneumoniae vaccine antigens
(Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci., 2018)| Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capri pneumoniae (Mccp) causes contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), a disease of goats characterised with a high morbidity and mortality in non vaccinated goats. The objective of ... -
Analysis of fecal coliform levels at watering points along the upper reaches of river Isiukhu in Kakamega county, Kenya
(2018-04-24)Diarrheal diseases often attributable to poor sanitary conditions and fecal contamination of drinking water remain a leading cause of mortality for children younger than five years. Water contaminated with human faeces, ... -
The role of Kenya dual purpose goats in drought recovery and food security in marginal areas of Kenya
(2005-06)As a drought‐preparedness strategy, a community was provided with dual purpose goats for milk production and crossbreeding with the local small East African goats. Over 2 years, more than 400 Kenya dual purpose goat crosses ... -
Prevalence bovine mastitis and multi-antibiotic resistant staphylococcus and streptococcus species in a research centre farm at Naivasha, Kenya
(2017)A cross-sectional study was conducted on prevalence of mastitis, its bacterial causes, their antibiotic sensitivities and management practices of sahiwal and dairy cattle kept at a centre of Kenya Agricultural & Livestock ... -
Potential environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion of sewage for energy production in secondary schools of Kakamega county, Kenya
(International journal of current research, 2017)Sewage disposal poses serious environmental challenges yet it is largely full of organic compoundsthat store usable energy in their chemical bonds.A study was carried out on potentialenvironmental ... -
Potential environmental impact of chemical and microbial characteristics of the sewage generated in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Journal of geography, environment and earth science international, 2017)Sewage disposal poses serious environmental challenges yet it is largely full of organic compoundsthat store usable energy in their chemical bonds.A study was carried out on potentialenvironmental ... -
Heavy metal contamination at dumpsites at Eldoret, Kenya, in the lake victoria basin
(East african literature bureau, 2018)This study assessed the heavy metals concentrations in municipal solid wastes at Eldoret Mwenderi dumpsites located at the shores of river Sosiani within the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. Concentrations of the three heavy ... -
Access to water in Kenya’s coast region
(2018)Water is considered a basic commodity and essential for life - living on planet earth is dependent on it. However, access to water has been and will continue to be a dilemma for a majority of the residents at the coast ... -
The effect of climate change on loss of lake volume: case of sedimentation in central rift valley basin, Ethiopia
(MDPI, 2018-12-11)Evaluating the impact of climate change on sediment yield has become one of the major topics in climate research. The purpose of this study was to investigate sediment yield contribution to lake volume change under ... -
The linkage between settlement profile and choice of sanitation system in peri-urban areas: a case study of Nakuru municipality
(WEDC, Loughborough University, 2009-05-22)Presently human settlements in developing societies do not effectively address problems in urban areas including inadequate housing, unreliable energy sources, inadequate water supply, poor sanitation systems and lack ... -
Challenges of sustainable financing of sanitation in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(WEDC, Loughborough University, 2009-05-22)Adequate sanitation is of great importance in addressing public health and plays an important role with respect to poverty alleviation. A large proportion of population in Nakuru is not served with adequate sanitation ... -
Simulation of constructed wetland treatment in wastewater polishing using PREWet model Publ
(Routledge, 2012-03-01)To minimize the negative impact of wastewater when disposed into water bodies, proper treatment before its disposal is vital. Different wastewater treatment scenarios can be tested using predictive and analytical models. ... -
Using intermittent sand filters of various depths to remove NH3-N, NO3N and NO2N from the wastewater of sugar milling factory.
(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), 2014)Intermittent sand filter systems have been used in wastewater treatment according to Selecky (2012) especially their application for on-site wastewater management. Intermittent sand filters have not been used to treat ... -
Power degradation and its climatic correlation in field-aged photovoltaic modules operating in Kenya
(GlobeEdu Group, 2015-01-01)Photovoltaic (PV) modules deployed outdoors usually degrade physically due to exposure to the various elements such as UV light, a range of fluctuating temperatures and humidity and variations in operating currents and ... -
Influence of worm infection on immunopathological effect of mycoplasma capricolum capripneumoniae pathogen in goats
(2018)| Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma capricolum capripneumoniae (Mccp), is a highly contagious disease of goats usually with a high morbidity and mortality in naïve goats and a major threat to food ...