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Food Residue Analysis on Prehistoric Pottery from Kaya Bate Site on The Coastal Hinterland of Kenya New Methodological Applications in the Region
(E&D Vision, 2009)This paper explores the potential of archaeological potsherds for micro-food residue analysis. It is a report on the progress of microscopic analysis of food residues on pottery from Kaya Bate in the coastal-hinterland of ... -
Genetic and economic evaluation of a basic breeding programme for Kenya Boran cattle.
(Springer, 2009-08-27)The objective of this study is to describe the present organisational structure of Boran cattle breeding and develop a model breeding programme using a deterministic approach under the current structure of the Boran Cattle ... -
Genetic diversity for resistance to larger grain borer in maize hybrids and open pollinated varieties in Kenya
(2010-09)Modern maize varieties and hybrids possess improved agronomic performance and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. However, breeding for the traits that contribute to resistance to post harvest pests have not been ... -
Genetic evaluation of growth of Dorper sheep in semi-arid Kenya using random regression models
(ELSELVIER, 2010-10)Data consisting of 8922 weight records from 2642 Dorpersheep from 20 to 380 days of age spanning 1981–1996 were used to model the growth trajectory using randomregression (RR) and estimate genetic parameters. The independent ... -
Genetic variation in the marbled lungfish Protopterus aethiopicus in Lake Victoria and introduction to Lake Baringo, Kenya
(ResearchGate, 2006-11)Marbled lungfish Protopterus aethiopicus in Lake Victoria and two nearby smaller lakes were found to have high levels of DNA sequence variation in their mitochondrial control regions (35 haplotypes in 61 fish) but no ... -
GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDY FOR AGRO-MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS AND PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT TO ASSESS POPULATION STRUCTURE IN FINGER MILLET
(Pwani University, 2022-11-03)Finger millet is a small-grained millet that is ranked as the third most important after pearl millet and foxtail millet. There are diverse finger millet varieties that are grown in eastern Africa characterized by diverse ... -
GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDY OF VITAMIN D STATUS IN KENYAN CHILDREN IN KILIFI AND GAMBIAN CHILDREN IN WEST KIANG
(Pwani University, 2022-11-11)Vitamin D deficiency is a major public health issue linked to autoimmune disorders, cancer, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases among other medical conditions. The link between vitamin D status and these diseases ... -
GENOMIC AND SUB-GENOMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SARS-COV-2 SAMPLES IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-03)Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiological agent of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread rapidly across the human population, resulting in up to 213 million confirmed cases ... -
Geochemicalstudies of the geothermal systems in Kenya: II. The Majimoto geothermal field
(Elsevier, 1992)The Majimoto geothermal field discharges at the boundary between metamorphic schists and gneisses of Precambrian age, and Pleistocene volcanic ashes. The waters are near neutral, low salinity waters. Calculated ... -
Geology of the IthangaHills are in Kenya
(ELSELVIER, 1985)The geology of the IthangaHillsarea is composed of high grade late Precambrian metamorphic rocks of the Mozambique belt, Tertiary (?) volcanics, largely tuffs, that overlie the Mozambiquian rocks unconformably and Recent ... -
Geology of the IthangaHills are in Kenya
(Elsevier, 1984)The geology of the IthangaHillsarea is composed of high grade late Precambrian metamorphic rocks of the Mozambique belt, Tertiary (?) volcanics, largely tuffs, that overlie the Mozambiquian rocks unconformably and Recent ... -
Geothermalenergy research in Kenya: a review
(ELSELVIER, 1996)Geothermalenergy for electricity generation is likely to become increasingly important in Kenya in the future. There are numerous centres of thermal activity in Kenya, particularly within the Rift Valley, although aridity ... -
Groundwater resources and sea water intrusion in Kwale District
(CSA, 1998)This work describes the results of water quality analysis carried out along the coastal plains of Kwale District, Kenya, to determine the influence of sea water intrusion, the relationship between tidal changes and water ... -
Groups seeks health tender documents to prove bias allegations
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Growth and economic performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) fed on three brans (maize, wheat and rice) in fertilized ponds
(Wiley Online Library, 2006-06)Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) was fed rice bran (RB), wheat bran (WB) and maize bran (MB) at 1.5% body weight. Fingerlings averaging 14 g were stocked at 19 462 fish ha−1 in three treatments with six replicates ... -
GROWTH AND YIELD POTENTIAL OF SORGHUM AS INFLUENCED BY MANURE AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER IN POST MINED SOILS
(Pwani University, 2022-12-12)Mining plays an important role in Kenyan economy through provision of employment opportunities, raw materials for industries as well as foreign income. Despite the important role played by this sector, it is associated ... -
Habitat characteristics of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the western North Pacific: a remote sensing perspective
(Wiley Online Library, 2010-09)Skipjack tuna habitat in the western North Pacific was studied from satellite remotely sensed environment and catch data, using generalized additive models and geographic information systems. Weekly resolved remotely sensed ... -
The Haptoglobin 2-2 Genotype Is Associated with a Reduced Incidence of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Children on the Coast of Kenya
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2007-03-15)Background—Haptoglobin (Hp) genotype determines the efficiency of hemoglobin clearance after malaria-induced hemolysis and alters antioxidant and immune functions. The Hp2 allele is thought to have spread under strong ... -
Health Care Services Delivery in Kenya: Crisis, Reforms and Transition
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2010)This book traces the health care crisis, reforms and transition in Kenya. The application of the various health care policy reforms and transformational strategic approaches, however, is not designed exclusively for ... -
HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS OF SOILS, PLANTS, FISH AND WATERS FROM MTONDIA DUMPSITE IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA.
(Pwani University, 2023-03-15)Heavy metal contamination occurs when concentrations exceed the recommended limits in the soil, water or plants resources and would have negative effects on the humans or animals, (Akanchise et al., 2020 and Nwaubani et ...