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Comparison of volatile blends and gene sequences of two isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae of different virulence and repellency toward the termite Macrotermes michaelseni.
(PudMed, 2011-03)Previously, we reported an interesting relationship between virulence and repellency of different isolates of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae towards the termite Macrotermes michaelseni: the higher the virulence of a ... -
Comparison of Volatile Blends and Nucleotide Sequences of Two Beauveria Bassiana Isolates of Different Virulence and Repellency Towards the Termite Macrotermes Michealseni.
(2012)Isolates of the fungus Beauveria bassiana have different levels of virulence and repellency against the termite Macrotermes michaelseni. In the present study, we compared the volatile profiles and gene sequences of two ... -
Compilation of an informative microsatellite set for genetic characterisation of East African fi nger millet ( Eleusine coracana )
(Elsevier, 2015)Background Genetic diversity of finger millet (Eleusine coracana), a nutritious neglected staple cereal in Africa and South Asia is largely uncharacterized. This study analysed 82 published SSR markers for finger millet ... -
THE CONCENTRATION OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS IN RIVER MUKURUMUDZI , KWALE COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2016-11)Rivers are the major sources of water used in cities and its suburbs. This water may either be treated or untreated. River banks could be very busy, with varied activities ranging from farming to industries and other ... -
CONCENTRATIONS OF H2S IN AIR AROUND THE OLKARIA GEOTHARMAL FIELD,KENYA
(2000-06)Changes in concentration of H2S with distance away from the Olkalia geothermal power station ,and at one discharging well were continuously monitored over periods of up to 11days .The changes inH2S were corrected with ... -
CONCOMITANT CO-INFECTIONS OF MALARIA AND SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-08-07)Background: The wide and overlapping distribution of parasites in Africa often results in high co-infection rates. The main factors influencing this phenomenon, also known as multi-parasitism, include high frequencies of ... -
CONCOMITANT HEROIN USE AMONG RECIPIENTS OF MEDICALLY (METHADONE) ASSISTED THERAPY ENROLLED IN MALINDI SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-09-05)Concomitant Heroine Use (CHU) negatively impacts the success of Medically (Methadone) Assisted Therapy (MAT) against substance abuse among addicts. We aimed to assess the prevalence, risks factors and context of CHU among ... -
Confusion on road after county reroutes vehicles to beat jams
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Conservation And Cultural Aspect Of Mkilua Fragrans Verdc. At The Kenyan Coastal Lowlands
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2014-05)Mkilua fragrans Verdc belongs to the Annonaceae family and is part of the biological diversity of the coastal forests of east African coast region. The Swahili and Digo communities of the kenyan coastal lowlands have engaged ... -
CONSTRUCTING SOCIAL IDENTITIES THROUGH ORAL NARRATIVE PERFORMANCE: A PERSPECTIVE OF THE GIKUYU OF MURANG’A COUNTY, KENYA.
(Pwani University, 2022-10-29)This study set out to examine oral narrative performance among the Gikuyu people of Murang’a County and how it constructs social identity within the community. The research examined performance of Gikuyu oral narratives ... -
Contamination of Groundwater Resources by Pit Latrines in Kwale District, Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2001)Waters from springs, wells and boreholes were analysed for chemical and biological quality. Although most of the waters were found to be chemically suitable for drinking, 69% of the wells, 30% of the springs and 13% of the ... -
Contextualizing Theological Education in East Africa: A Case of the Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya (FPFK)
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011)The presence of religion in higher education institutions as an academic discipline has far reaching implications. Indeed, its agenda, whether it is meant to train for religious ordinances and reflect on dogma (theology) ... -
A contextually relevant approach to assessing health risk behavior in a rural sub-Saharan Africa setting: the Kilifi health risk behavior questionnaire
(BMC Public Health, 2018)Background: Health risk behavior (HRB) is of concern during adolescence. In sub-Saharan Africa, reliable, valid and culturally appropriate measures of HRB are urgently needed. This study aims at assembling and ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL STABILITY: AN EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-10-08)For a bank to sustain long-term profitability and a competitive advantage, the bank must respond strategically to challenges arising from credit risk. Over the years, there have been an increased number of significant bank ... -
The Contribution of Drinking Water towards Dental Fluorosis: A case study of Njoro Division, Nakuru District, Kenya
(2002)This study was carried out to measure the fluoride levels of water consumed in the Njoro division of Nakuru district, Kenya. The sources of drinking water, methods of water storage and utilisation, as well as the perceptions ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF MOMBASA MARINE NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEIGHBOURING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
(Pwani Unversity, 2016-06-05)Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve (MMNP&R) in Kenya was established in 1986 but came into operation in 1991. The Marine protected Area (MPA) was established to enhance biodiversity conservation, to attract tourists ... -
Control of Witchweed Striga hermonthica by Intercropping with Desmodium spp., and the Mechanism Defined as Allelopathic
(Spingerlink, 2002)During investigations into the control of insect damage to maize crops in subsistence farming in Kenya, which involved intercropping with repellent plants, the fodder legumes silverleaf (Desmodium uncinatum) and greenleaf ... -
Control of Witchweed Striga hermonthica by Intercropping with Desmodium spp., and the Mechanism Defined as Allelopathic
(Spingerlink, 2002)During investigations into the control of insect damage to maize crops in subsistence farming in Kenya, which involved intercropping with repellent plants, the fodder legumes silverleaf (Desmodium uncinatum) and greenleaf ... -
Correlation of Memory T Cell Responses against TRAP with Protection from Clinical Malaria, and CD4+ CD25high T Cells with Susceptibility in Kenyans
(PLoS ONE, 2008-04-30)Abstract Background: Immunity to malaria develops naturally in endemic regions, but the protective immune mechanisms are poorly understood. Many vaccination strategies aim to induce T cells against diverse pre-erythrocytic ... -
County honours fallen freedom fighter Menza
(The Standard, 2013-08-15)Kaya elders and other leaders from Kilifi converged at the burial site of the late freedom fighter Mekatilili wa Menza to mark the 100th year of her death.