• Effects of Mondia Whitei (Mukombero) on Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Testosterone, Sperm Characteristics and Testicular Tissue in male Wister Albino Rats 

  Mabonga, Cyprian (JKUAT-COPAS, 2021-01-15)

  Infertility affects about 8 to 12% of the world’s population and in about half of cases men are either the single cause or contribute to the couple’s infertility. Many indigenous plants have been reported to be effective ...
• Performance Evaluation of Off-Grid Power Supply for Rural Electrification in Kenya: The Case of Habaswein Hybrid Minigrid 

  Kiva, Isaac Nzue (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-01-15)

  To save money spent on diesel and reduce environmental impacts, the Kenyan government started a program of integrating wind and solar in off-grid power generation stations. This initiative commenced in the year 2010, ...
• Development and Performance Evaluation of a Rice Husk Fueled Paddy Drier for use in Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya 

  Bogonko, Nathan Azuma (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-01-15)

  There are many methods for grain drying including open sun drying, solar drying and mechanical drying. The problems with open sun drying include contamination, and poor drying performance during rainy and cloudy seasons ...
• Evaluation of Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality and Sustainability Testing of Green Buildings in Nairobi, Kenya 

  Mulei, David Nzioka (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-01-15)

  Green buildings should save energy, be environmentally friendly and offer healthy and safe indoor conditions for the occupants. To reduce energy consumption and improve indoor air quality in buildings require innovative ...
• Diversity and Biogeography of Fungi within the Hot Springs of Soda Lakes in Kenya 

  Salano, Odilia Atamba (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-11-23)

  The East African Rift valley soda lakes are sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)-dominated extreme environments of active volcanoes and differ from other soda lakes due to the fact that the surrounding hot springs supply water to the ...
• Isolation and characterization of extremophilic bacteria from the hot springs of Lake Magadi, Kenya 

  Mulango, Eunice Mbuli (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-10-21)

  Hot springs are aquatic environments with extremely high temperatures. They harbor a group of extremophiles called haloalkaliphilic bacteria that have developed mechanisms to thrive at high temperature, pH and salinity ...
• Molecular Diversity and Risk Factors of Avian Paramyxovirus in Domestic poultry in Kenya 

  Ogali, Irene Nafula (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-10-21)

  Avian paramyxoviruses (APMV) circulating in domestic poultry in Kenya were evaluated for their genetic characteristics and identification of risk factors. Through a cross-sectional study of 225 poultry farms and 21 live ...
• Shelf Life Stability and Nutrient Content of Vegetable Amaranth 

  Nyaura, Jackline Akinyi (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-10-14)

  Poor storage and handling conditions causes over 30% losses in leafy vegetables after harvesting. To increase the shelf life of the vegetables during storage and handling, more efforts are being put forward as there are ...
• Investigating Origins and Spread of Human Rhinovirus in Kilifi, Rural Coastal Kenya by Analysis of Molecular Sequence Data 

  Morobe, John Mwita (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-10-14)

  Human rhinovirus (HRV) is recognised as the leading cause of upper respiratory tract infections, resulting in a significant socio-economic and public health burden. Understanding of HRV transmission in communities living ...
• Morphological and Transcriptome Analysis of Selected African Tomato and Eggplant Accesions for Improved Adaptability, Quality and Quantity 

  Mungai, Grace Wacheke (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-10-14)

  RNA sequence (RNASeq), a high – throughput sequencing technology that can generate information for characterizing RNA content and the composition of a given sample. African Solanaceae crops survive in very harsh conditions ...
• Characteristic Effects of Drying Processes on Bioactive Compounds in African Eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.) 

  Mbondo, Naomi Nammaiyan (JKUAT-IBR, 2020-10-14)

  African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.) is a rich source of bioactive compounds and functional constituents that are beneficial to human health. However, the short (3-5 days) shelf life can be a major cause of postharvest ...
• Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth. Resistance Mechanisms in KSTP’94 Maize Variety and Host Induced Gene Silencing of CYSTEINE PROTEASE 

  Mbula, Mutinda Sylvia (JKUAT-IBR, 2018-11-13)

  Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed that causes yield losses in maize-producing countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa. A number of control methods against the noxious weed have been employed with limited success. There ...
• In Vitro Regeneration, Virus Elimination and Transformation of Selected Cassava Landraces in Tanzania 

  Kidulile, Christina Edward (JKUAT-IBR, 2018-10-02)

  Cassava is among the most produced and consumed crops in Africa with an annual production of 176 million metric tons. Lack of clean planting materials of farmer-preferred cassava varieties is one of the main constraints ...
• Perfomance of Cotesia Flavipes cameron(Hymenoptera:Braconide)on stem bores of cereals and wild crops. 

  Obonyo, Meshack O (Jkuat-Agriculture, 2018-08-10)
• Micropropagation of allanblackia stuhlmannii cluciaceae:an economically important of wild trees species 

  Neondo, Johnsone Omukhulu (jkuat-IBR, 2018-08-10)
• SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS AND BIOASSAY STUDIES OF SCHIZOZYGIA COFFAEOIDES BAIL (MPELEPELE) FOR POTENTIAL EXPLOITATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES. 

  Naaty, Bashiloni (JKUAT IBR, 2018-02-01)

  Schizozygia coffeoides (Mpelepele) is an endangered medicinal shrub geographically distributed in Kenya, with substantial antifungal and antibacterial properties. The sustainable utilization of this shrub is hindered by ...
• Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Chromium Reducing Bacterial Strains from Selected Chrome Contaminated Tannery Waste Sites in Nairobi, Kenya 

  Langat, Nathan Kipkirui (JKUAT IBR, 2018-02-01)

  The leather industry a key agricultural sub-sectors in Kenya with a high potential towards contributing to economic growth, creation of wealth and employment. The Kenyan government is currently encouraging the setting up ...
• Population Genetic Analysis of Plasmodium falciparum from Lake Victoria Islands Using a Novel Single Fluorescent Labeled Microsatellite Assay 

  Mulenge, Felix Muthama (JKUAT IBR, 2018-02-01)

  Despite unprecedented efforts to control Plasmodium falciparum over decades, it remains entrenched in Africa, accounting for 90% of global malaria deaths. Control efforts have been difficult due in part to high levels of ...
• EXPLORING BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND TRANSGENIC WEED MANAGEMENT APPROACHES AGAINST INFESTATION BY STRIGA HERMONTHICA IN MAIZE 

  NEONDO, JOHNSTONE OMUKHULU (JKUAT, 2017-12-05)

  Striga hermonthica and low soil phosphorus (P) are major contributors to food insecurity in sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Infestation of cereal fields by S. hermonthica results in about 30% to 90% yield loss hence emerging as ...
• Molecular characterisation of honey bees, Apis mellifera subspecies in East Africa 

  Kibogo, Harrison Gathenga (IBR, JKUAT, 2017-03-29)

  Honey bee, Apis mellifera subspecies from East African populations were evaluated for phylogenetic relationships using mitochondrial markers. Apis mellifera scutellata, A. m. litorea and A. m. monticola were found to have ...

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