This paper analyzes the suitability of organic dyes (hibiscus, Solanum nigrum, beetroot and eggplant) that are locally available in East Africa for low-budget dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The natural dyes were ...

Crickets have been promoted as a possible animal protein source in child feeding by enriching porridge with cricket powder due to its nutritional contribution and affordability. The aim of this study was ...

Maize is the most important staple food for 96 percent of Kenya’s population. However, maize productivity in Kenya is low averaging 1800kg/ha compared to a yield potential of over 6000kg/ha. Weed management has been ...

A study was done to determine the feasibility of improving bitumen retention of open graded asphalt (OGA) concrete through the use of sisal fiber and a blend of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ...

Convective heat transfer in a homogeneous fluid flow Reynolds number of order less than 2000 over an immersed axi-symmetrical body with curved surfaces has been investigated. The fluid flow in consideration was unsteady ...

The rise in antibiotic resistance has resulted in decreasing numbers of effective antimicrobial agents available to treat infections caused by multi‐drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. This has necessitated a search for new ...

Background and Objective: In the present study, which is the second in a series of three publications on a project aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of utilizing African Safou (Dacryodes ...

Magadi area is located in the southern part of the Kenyan rift, an active continental rift that is part of the East African Rift system. Thermal manifestations in the form of hot springs in the northern and southern shores ...

Kenya realised tremendous growth in maize production between 1964 and 1997, fueled by the introduction of high yielding hybrid maize. However, from 1997, there has been a decline in yield from 1.85 to 1.57 metric tones ...

In Kenya, quality control of concrete involves taking samples of poured concrete and preparing specimens which are then stored under controlled conditions in laboratories. The specimens are subjected to strength testing ...