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Effect of Nitrogen Sources On Nitrous Oxide Emission, Maize (Zea Mays L) Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Nitrogen deficiency is a major limiting factor for maize production in western Kenya, therefore,
nitrogen fertilizer inputs are required to increase yields in the region. However, most resource
poor farmers use ...
Co-infection of salmonella typhi and soil-transmitted helminths and antimicrobial profiles in individuals attending Ukwala sub-county hospital, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal infections, such as soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and Salmonella typhi infection, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In rural areas of Kenya, 9.1 million people are at ...
Influence of Planted Riparian Buffer Vegetation Cover and Water Quality on The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Kuywa River, Bungoma County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
The Kuywa River watershed has undergone riparian vegetation planting since 2006 in order to improve the river health. Studies undertaken elsewhere have investigated how environmental factors affect ecosystem ...
Perspectives on contribution of the Catholic Church to management of public Catholic sponsored Secondary schools in Kisii central sub - county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
The Kenya’s Basic Education Act 2013 empowers religious sponsors to participate in appointment of principals, provision, of instructional, financial and infrastructural resources to the schools they sponsor. In ...
Correlations between schistosoma mansoni-specific immunoglobulins (igg1, igg2, igg3, igm), infection intensity and age among school pupils in Asembo area, western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Schistosoma mansoni is a blood parasite that is common among school going pupils living near water bodies. It causes a disease known as schistosomiasis or bilhaziasis. Infected pupils stand higher risks of ...
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Carica papaya l. Var. Wainamalo extracts against selected microorganisms in Maseno, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Carica papaya L. Variety Wainamalo has been used by the Luo community in Lake Victoria region as medicine for a long time and this constitute the reason for choice of this plant for this study. The number of ...
In vitro antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and anti-proliferative properties of selected medicinal plant extracts used in management of aids-related opportunistic infections in the Lake Victoria basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
The current management of HIV and its related opportunistic infections involves use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), however this regimen is characterized by challenges such as toxicity, emergence ...
Socio-cultural factors influencing the utilization of first-line Antibiotics in Manyatta 'a' sub-location, Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics in Kenya in 2009 was 58.2%, in
Nyanza 68.5% and Kisumu 64.8%. Although antibiotics resistance is primarily a medical
problem, factors influencing its spread ...
Impact of Free Secondary Education On Internal Efficiency of Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT -"
Low enrolment and wastage in secondary schools are areas of great concern to educational
administrators in Kisumu East Sub-county. The Sub-county recorded secondary Net Enrolment
Rate (NER) of 22.2% and ...
Challenges Faced by The Learners with Visual Impairement In Reading and Writing English Braile Grade in Selected Special Primary Schools in Kisumu and Siaya Counties - Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Learners with visual impairment (VI) depend on Braille as a medium of instruction and
communication. According to a report by the Ministry of Education, only 45 (30.6%) out of
147(100%) of learners with VI ...