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Molecular Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes During Glossina Morsitans Morsitans and Trypanosoma\Congolense Interactions
(Maseno University, 2018)African trypanosome, Trypanosoma congolense parasite transmitted by tsetse flies (Glossina spp) cause Animal African Trypanosomiasis in (AAT or Nagana) in animals. The parasite undergo cyclical ( development in the tsetse ... -
Molecular determination of Plasmodium falciparum parasites with histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletions in a holoendemic area, Siaya county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Malaria remains endemic in western Kenya despite the various control interventions. Accurate diagnosis is key to the treatment and control of malaria. As such, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends parasite-based ... -
Molecular Profiling and Phylogenetic Clustering of [Vigna Unquictdata (L.) Walp.] Gene Pools from the Gene Bank of Kenya and Ecotypes Based On Putative DNA Barcode Loci And intergenic Spacers
(Maseno University, 2017)Thenovelty of mtDNA gene loci, COl in DNA barcoding is undisputed. This is attributed to its standardized sequencing segment of the cytochrome c oxidase-l gene with the necessary universality and variability making it a ... -
Monitoring and Cancer Risk Assessment of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants in Nairobi City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)In Kenya, cancer is the third cause of death, after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. However, the causes of these high cancer burdens are not fully documented. Analysis of human milk from Nairobi City revealed ... -
Monitoring of carbofuran residues in Laikipia and Isiolo districts in Kenya for ecological risk Assessment
(Maseno university, 2010)Granular carbofuran which was widely used to control agricultural pests in Isiolo and Laikipia districts was also misused by local farmers and pastoralists to kill predators leading to massive deaths of Gyps vultures ... -
A morpho-phonological analysis of reduplication in Lukisa dialect
(Maseno University, 2022)Reduplication is a grammatical aspect that occurs in human language in which a whole linguistic constituent or part of it is repeated to form a new constituent. Reduplication can be both a morphological and phonological ... -
Morphological and molecular characterization, pathogenicity and co-infection effects of Ustilago kamerunensis with “candidatus phytoplasma oryzae” strain mbita 1 on napier grass growth tolerance under varying nutrients and moisture levels
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) is a leading feed for dairy animals in Eastern and Central Africa. In recent years the napier grass production has been threatened by napier head smut (NHS) and napier ... -
Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hiv Using Single, Dual And Triple Antiretroviral Prophylactic Regimens: Correlates and Turnaround Time in Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia Counties, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)The World Health Organization report indicates that in 2013, about 35 million people worldwide lived with HIV and AIDS.HIV can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, at childbirth and during breastfeeding. ... -
Mtazamo wa Wanafunzi wa Vyuo Vikuu Kuhusu Matumizi ya Lugha ya Kiswahili Katika Mabango Yenye Jumbe za Ukimwi
(Maseno University, 2021)Posters have been used as one of the strategies of creating awareness of the AIDS pandemic among the university students in Kenya. Despite this, the pandemic has continued to be a challenge in these institutions. As a ... -
Multifunctional land use planning for informal traders in the central business district in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Rapid urbanization in the global South has resulted into increased urban unemployment and the ultimate growth of informal trade. Despite its importance in employing about 60% of the world’s population and 52% in Kisumu ... -
Multilevel Analysis Applied to Binary Data: Malaria Prevalence in Sauri Millenium Village, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Millennium Villages Project is an initiative that is meant to demonstrate that the millennium development goals could be achieved in an integrated approach in putting a combination of interventions in place. Among these ... -
Multiple cytokine responses to mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens in bacille calmette guerrin vaccinated children at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral Hospital in KIsumu county, Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2016)The diagnosis and control of tuberculosis (TB) has taken various dimensions with interferon Gamma (IFN-γ) Release Assays (IGRA) currently employed for diagnosis of latent TB infection while the conventional method of ... -
Multiple linear regression analysis of mathematics, English, KCPE and KCSE in Ndhiwa sub-county Kenya
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Mwingiliano matini wa maumbo ya fasihi simulizi ya Kiafrika na matini teule za Biblia
(Maseno University, 2017)Biblia takatifu inayo misingi yake mikuu katika tamaduni za Wayahudi, yaani ni mkusanyiko wa vitabu vyenye maumbo ya fasihi simulizi. Ingawa kumekuwa na tafiti anuai kuhusu maumbo ya fasihi simulizi, chache zimefanywa ... -
The national government affirmative action fund and youth Employability: a comparative study of Homa Bay and Kisumu Counties, 2017-2022
(Maseno University, 2023)The global youth demographic bulge presents a pressing challenge that requires strategic public policy interventions. Projections indicate that the current youth population, as defined by the United Nations, will increase ... -
The natural pyrethrins and carotenoid pigments
(University of Nottingham, 1983)The thesis describes the chemistry of some commercial natural products obtained from plants indigenous to Kenya. The natural products are the insecticidal 'pyrethrins' obtained from flower heads of Chrysanthemum ... -
Naturally acquired immunity to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in Children less than four Years of age in a Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)The mechanism of age-dependent acquisition of immunity to P. Jalciparum in malaria endemic areas is less clear. Understanding how immunity is acquired with age in humans requires a rational design and development of ... -
The Nature of Dholuo Consonant Harmony
(Maseno University, 2017)Consonant harmony is complex phonological process which requires a theory-informed descriptive analysis to determine its occurrence patterns. Consonant harmony has previously been studied as an assimilatory process that ... -
The nature, causes and participation in traditional Oathing. The case of the Akamba in Mwala parish, Machakos diocese- Kenya
(The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (C.U.E.A.), 2003)The prevalence of traditional oathing in Mwala Parish prompted the researcher to undertake the study. There are conflicts between the traditional oathing and Christianity. Some of the Akarnba see traditional oath as an ... -
The nature, causes and participation in traditional oathing. The case of the Akamba in Mwala Parish, Machakos Diocese-Kenya.
(CUEA, 2003)The prevalence of traditional oathing in Mwala Parish prompted the researcher to undertake the study. There are conflicts between the traditional oathing and Christianity. Some of the Akarnba see traditional oath as an ...