Journal Articles

Optimisation of plutonium separations using TEVA cartridges and ICP-MS/MS analysis for applicability to large-scale studies in tropical soils

Isaboke, Job; et al. (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023-08)

The analysis of plutonium (Pu) in soil samples can inform the understanding of soil erosion processes globally. However, there are specific challenges associated for analysis in tropical soils and so an optimal analytical ...

Anti-Bacterial Activities of Green Synthesized ZnO and CuO Nanoparticles from Leaf Extracts of Warburgia ugandensis

Njenga, Lemeitaron; et al. (American Journal of Nano Research and Applications, 2023-07)

This work reports for the first time the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) using leaf extracts of Warburgia ugandensis as encapsulating, stabilizing, and reducing ...

Clean Water Initiative for Health and Nutrition. A Case Study of Bungoma County

Lutta, Samson M.; Lusweti, Kituyi (University of Eldoret, 2023-04)

Water, especially in rural areas is normally found contaminated cause of inadequate protection of water points both surface and underground due to poor hygiene practices. Water contaminants contributes to various chronic ...

Heavy Metals and Pathways of Incorporation in the Soil, Sediments and Water Matrices of River Nzoia, Kenya

Tarus, S. J.; Kituyi, J. L.; Segor, F. K. (University of Eldoret, 2023-04)

For prudence in the management of lotic ecosystems, vital information on the degree of pollutant load is required. Several human activities are practiced within the River Nzoia catchment area, most of which result in ...

Pesticide Residue Levels in Nzoia River Catchment Area

Tarus, Susan, J.; Lusweti, Kituyi J.; Segor, Fredric (Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023)

A lot of pesticides are oftenused to control and manage pests in agricultural areas leading to theiraccumulation in various matricesand thus polluting the environment. Some of the applied pesticides are biodegradable while ...

Physical-Chemical Water Quality Asessment of Rivers within the Athi River Basin Area, Kenya

Masime, P.; et. al... (Africa Environmental Review, 2022)

One of the main issues affecting Kenya's management of its water resources is pollution. In this study, selected physical-chemical characteristics were used to evaluate the river water quality in the Athi Basin area. ...

Phytochemical Screening and Acute oral Toxicity Study of Root Extracts of Combretum hereroenseSchinz and Balanites aegyptiacaDel. Traditionally Used to Treat Female Infertility in Baringo County, Kenya

Kiptisia, Richard T.; Nandwa, Anastasia N. (European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2023)

Aims: To carry out phytochemical screening and acute oral toxicity test to validate their safety and efficacy.Study Design: Standard phytochemical screening tests were used to highlight phytochemicalcompounds of ...

Spatial and TemporalVariability of Phosphates, Nitrates and Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters of River Nzoia

Tarus, S. J.; Kituyi, J. L.; Segor, F. K. (Africa Environmental Review, 2022)

Several agricultural activities are practiced within the River Nzoiacatchment area, most of which involve application of chemicals in form of fertilisers and pesticides.Most of these chemicals end up in the ...

Evaluation of Anaerobic Microbial Community and Physicochemical Parameters in Small Scale Biodigesters within Uasin Gishu County

Oseso, F. A.; Rono, S.; Kipsumbai, P. (Africa Environmental Review, 2022)

Anaerobic digestion is a sequential biological activity that accepts the efficient capture ofmethane for energy production.The dependence on fossil and wood fuels as a primary energy source has led to multitudes of problems ...

Physical-Chemical Water Quality Asessment of Rivers within the Athi River Basin Area, Kenya

Masime, P.; et. al... (Africa Environmental Review, 2022)

One of the main issues affecting Kenya's management of its water resources is pollution. In this study, selected physical-chemical characteristics were used to evaluate the river water quality in the Athi Basin area. ...

Field Accumulation in Selected Heavy Metal Ions and Associated Health Risks in Irrigation Water, Soil and Tomatoes Collected from Homa Hills, Homabay County, Kenya

Akenga, Teresa; et. al. (Africa Environmental Review, 2022)

Accumulation of metal ions in irrigation water and soils can lead to uptake by food crops. The accumulated heavy metals when ingested pose a threat to human health. The current study intends to assess potential health ...

ASSESSMENT OF ZINC, LEAD AND CADMIUM CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION: A CASE STUDY OF MARAKWET EAST AND MARAKWET WEST SUB COUNTIES

CHEPKORIR, LOICE (University of Eldoret, 2022)

Globally, chronic heavy metal poisoning is of global concern, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality issues. This study assessed the relationship between heavy metals and ...

Effect of Computer-Based Laboratory Simulations (CBLS) in Acquisition of Scientific Inquiry Skills in Electro_ Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Bomet County

Chepkorir, Salome; Kafu, A. Patrick; Lusweti, Kituyi (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)

Computer technology has advanced to the point where it can significantly enable inquiry learning to be used at various levels, and offer new tools for representing the science nature in the classroom. It has been revealed ...

Discovery of Withaphysalin A and Limonin as Potential SARS-COV2 Papain-Like Protease Inhibitors

Barasa, S. S.; Okenyo, W. O.; Akenga, T. A. O. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Protease inhibitors are strategically and functionally important components of drug-hunters’ arsenal against pathogenic viruses including SARS-COV2, SARS-COV, MERS, Ebola and HIV. Drug discovery efforts reported in this ...

Fluoride Adsorption onto Sulphonated Polystyrene

Nasiebanda, Roselyn; Wambu, Eno; Lusweti, Kituyi (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)

Adequate fluoride (F-) taken in through food, soil and water is crucial for healthy bones and teeth building. Excess F- results in dental, skeletal and soft tissue damage unless controlled by its removal. People get ...

Investigation of Pavonia urens as Potential Biosorbent in Phytoremediation of Metal Pollutants through Complexation

Rutto, S.; et al. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Environmental pollution involving metal ions represents a potential threat to life. This is due to different chemical wastes discharged to the environment with no or minimal treatment to reduce and decrease the harmful ...

Selected Heavy Metal (Zn, Pb and Cd) Pollution in Soil and Water from Marakwet East and Marakwet West, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya

Chepkorir, L.; Kituyi, L.; Lutta, S. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Heavy metal pollution has become a global public health issue, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality challenges. The present study aimed at assessing selected heavy metal ...