Journal Articles

The status of pesticide usage in East Africa

Mbakaya, Charles; Ngowi, Aiwerasia Vera (Research Gate, 1994)

The assumption proposed by Gallo in 1984 that the cause of AIDS is infection with HIV was founded on the correlation between detection of antibodies to this virus and the onset of AIDS. This view became generally accepted, ...

Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors On The Utilization Of Uwezo Fund Among The Rural Youths: A Survey Of Migori County

Ouko; Calvine Ooko; Prof. Wilson A.P. Otengah (Amanxon publication, 2019)

Uwezo Fund is one of youth funds in Kenya which aims at enhancing self-employment among the youths. Utilization of this fund remains a challenge to the youths. This study sought to assess the influence of socio-economic ...

Micronutrient Zinc Deficiency as a Possible Co-factor in the Transmission and Progression of HIV/AIDS in Kenya

Mbakaya, Charles; D Bulimo, Wallace; Jumba, Isaac; Nyambaka, Hudson Nyabuga (2004)

Thirty-four HIVIAIDS patients at various stages of disease progression volunteered to manage their ealth using a nutritional supplement that contained several micronutrients that included a 15 mg daily dose of elemental ...

Selling Sprinkles micronutrient powder reduces anemia, iron deficiency, and vitamin A deficiency in young children in Western Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Mbakaya, Charles; Ruth, Laird J; Woodruff, Bradley A; Mandava, Usha; Ayala, Rafael Flores; Jefferds, Maria Elena D; Quick, Robert (2012)

Background: Although the efficacy of micronutrient powders [MNPs; eg, Sprinkles MNP (Sprinkles Global Health Initiative)] in the reduction of anemia has been established, the effectiveness of these powders in real-world ...

Institutional pluralism, access and use of wetland resources in the Nyando Papyrus Wetland, Kenya

Nasongo, A. A Serena; Zaal, Fred; Dietz, Ton; Owuor, J. B. Okeyo (Academic journal, 2005)

Wetlands support livelihoods of communities living around them as in the Nyando Papyrus Wetland in Kenya. The Nyando Papyrus Wetlands provide multiple resources hence there are multiple uses and users who often overlap ...

Larviciding potency of water and ethanol extracts of Phytolacca dodecandra (L’ Herit) on Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae)

Jared Owiti, Yugi; Joash Barack, Okeyo Owour; Caleb Auma, Awiti; Jacqueline India, Juma; Pamela, Were Kogogo; Vulule; John, . M (BIO publisher, 2015)

Introduction: Plant extracts are an attractive target for search of effective malaria vector control agents. The reason for this is that they present a cost effective, target specific and bio-degradable insecticides. The ...

Macroinvertebrate-based Index of biotic integrity (M-IBI) for monitoring the Nyando River, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya

Okoth Raburu, Phillip; Owuor, J. B. Okeyo; Onderi Masese, Frank (Academic journal, 2009-12)

A macroinvertebrate-based Index of Biotic Integrity (M-IBI) was developed to monitor ecological integrity of the Nyando River and its tributaries. Macroinvertebrates were sampled with a scoop net between September and ...

Nutritional status and morbidity among HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 6-9 years in Suba district, Kenya

Were, M.Gertrude; Omo, Ohiokpehai; Kimiywe, Judith; Mbagaya, M.Grace; Owuor, J.B. Okeyo; Joyce Kamau; Dorcas Mbithe (WFLPublisher, 2008)

The HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to claim lives and render many children orphans. More than 3 million people died from AIDS including half a million children. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that 12 million children ...

Qualitatative Study and Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya

Mbakaya, Charles; Moindi, Rodgers O.; Nyambati, Venny; Habtu, Michael (2015)

Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and majorities are associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, according to the demographic ...

Improving Seed Potato Leaf Area Index, Stomatal Conductance and Chlorophyll Accumulation Efficiency through Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Management

Aguyoh, Joseph Nyamori; Kingori, Gathungu Geofrey; Isutsa, Khasungu Dorcas (Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2016)

A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm, Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application on ...

Carpet characteristics of eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms (water hyacinth) in the winam gulf (lake victoria, kenya)

Otieno, Wagai; Opande, George; Onyango, Charles; Musyimi, David (2017-07-31)

The occurrence and spread of the water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms), in the Winam gulf has created numerous attributes to the human population that live around the lake, thereby making its control a ...

Influence of Parental Involvement On Academic Achievement Of Pupils In Public Primary Schools In Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Kenya

Oloo, Collins; Juma, Stella (2019-05)

There is increased demand for academic achievement in public primary schools in the world today. Parents of pupils in public primary schools are often faced with unique challenges that hinder them from meeting their ...

The influence of instructional resources on academic performance in mixed day secondary schools in Kisumu east district, Kenya

Adhiambo, Hellen Ahawo; Juma, Stella (African Journal of Education and Practice, 2018)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out how instructional resources influence academic performance in mixed day secondary schools in Kisumu East District. The objective of the study was to examine how the ...

Influence of Free Primary Education Policy on Pupil Access by Gender in Public Primary Schools in Rongo Sub-County, Kenya

Owino, Kennedy Odhiambo; Juma, Stella; Olunga, Obunga John; Monanda, Stephen Makoyo (2015)

Kenyan Government, in its efforts to attain gender parity and increased access at primary education level in 2003 implemented the Free Primary Education (FPE) Policy which narrowed gender gap nationally; public primary school ...

Laboratory Mix Design of Cold Bitumen Emulsion Mixtures Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt and Virgin Aggregates

Shitote, Stanley; Gariy, Zachary C. Abiero; Chelelgo, Kiplagat (2018-12-10)

Bitumen emulsion asphalts, especially those incorporating marginal and secondary aggregates, are energy efficient, environment friendly, and sustainable alternatives to hot-mix asphalts. This study set out to compare ...

Experimental Investigation on Engineering Properties of Concrete Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Rice Husk Ash

Shitote, Stanley; Getahun, Mulusew Aderaw; Gariy, Zachary C. Abiero (2018-06-11)

Waste generation from agricultural and construction industries is growing at an upsetting rate that causes a heavy burden on landfill facilities. On the other hand, the construction industry is exhausting natural resources ...