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ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF LEAVES AND ROOT EXTRACTS OF KENYAN POPULATIONS OF DODONAEA VISCOSA ON STREPTOZOTOCIN (STZ) INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, 2024-09)Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting more than 400 million people worldwide. There are three types of diabetes which includes type I diabetes mellitus (T1D), type II diabetes mellitus (T2D) and gestational diabetes. The ... -
Molecular phylogeny and genetic diversity of Dodonaea viscosa populations from North Rift and Coastal Kenya using ITS1 and rbcL markers
(International Journal of Applied Research, 2025-04)The genus Dodonaea (Sapindaceae) comprises slightly over 70 species. Dodonaea viscosa is a plant of Australian origin with seven subspecies. In Kenya, there are two subspecies. D. viscosa has been used medicinally to ... -
olecular Analyses of Genetic Variation and Phylogenetic Relationship in the Family Sapindaceae. A Review Paper
(Advanced Research Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2025-08)The Sapindaceae, commonly known as the soapberry family, is a cosmopolitan group of approximately 1900 species across 144 genera, forming part of the economically and ecologically significant angiosperm order Sapindales. ... -
Screening advanced potato mutant genotypes against bacterial wilt disease under different agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(International Journal of Current Research, 2025-06)Host plant resistance is a key tool in the management of plant diseases. Mutant lines (IP1, IP2, IP3 and IP4) were tested against other potato varieties (Shangi, Sherehekea, K. Mpya and Unica) in different agro-ecological ... -
Investigation of the morphological variation among taxa to determine species diversity within Cyperus dives complex in East Africa
(2025-04)The Cyperus dives complex, a group within the Cyperaceae family, exhibits substantial morphological diversity across East Africa, presenting a valuable opportunity for studying species diversity and ecological adaptation. ... -
Association of microclimatic and edaphic factors with sandfly abundance and distribution in Bungoma county, Kenya
(2025)Sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are the only known primary vectors of leishmaniases including cutaneous leishmaniasis. Infected female phlebotomine sandflies pass Leishmania parasites to humans and animals as they bite ... -
Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus Derived from Wound Samples of Diabetic Patients Attending the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Open Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2025)Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of delayed wound healing worldwide, especially among diabetic patients, due to the bacterium’s resistance to antibiotics. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, antimicrobial ... -
Profile of predominant gram-negative pathogenic bacteria in River Sosiani and wastewater systems in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(American Society for microbiology, 2025)Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria play a significant role in spreading infections, with some strains exhibiting resistance to multiple antibiotics. Aquatic and wastewater systems, which receive effluents from various ... -
Modification of Solution pH as a Mechanism of Tolerance to Acidity and Aluminium Stress in Selected Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) Cultivars
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025-10)Aluminium toxicity is a major constraint to crop production in soils with a pH below 5.5. However, plant species exhibit varied tolerance mechanisms. Nine (9) cowpea cultivars that were coded; UOE-COWPEA-1, UOE-COWPEA-2, ... -
Determination of cyanide concentration levels among cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Nutrition and Food Science, 2025)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major carbohydrate source in the human diet, yet certain varieties harbor high cyanogenic glycoside concentrations, posing risks of cyanide toxicity. This study sought to determine ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(African Journal of Applied and Theoretical Studies in Agriculture, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial staple crop in Kenya, but its genetic diversity has not been fully exploited in breeding programs. This study compares phenotypic and molecular characterisation methods ... -
Molecular characterization of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Agriculture, Horticulture and Entomology, 2024)Globally, as a staple food crop, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) provides millions of people with a substantial amount of carbohydrates. Selection of the appropriate parental forms for breeding programs is the most ... -
DELIMITATION OF CASSAVA GERMPLASM CLUSTERS IN KENYA BASED ON PHENOTYPIC TRAITS
(African Crop Science Journal, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple food and more lately, cash crop in Kenya, supporting millions of stakeholders along its value chain. However, the phenotypic variability of the crop in the country is not ... -
Phenotypic Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important cash crop for many small scale farmers in Kenya. The cassava genetic resources in Kenya are often underestimated due to improper characterization of the germplasm available. ... -
Growth Inhibitory Effect of Datura stramonium and Tamarindus indica on Resistant Malaria Mosquito Body Surface and Gut Microbiota
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2024)Bacteria mediated resistance which possibly is initiated when the vectors pick insecticides through feeding, inhalation or contact of their cuticle is threatening effective malaria vector control. This study tested growth ... -
Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Malarial Infections by the Marakwet Community in Kenya
(2022)Malaria continues to have a devastating impact on public health in Kenya. Resistance to conventional antimalarial drugs is a threat to the treatment of malaria. Globally, medicinal plants have been used to treat malaria ... -
Neonatal Factors Predisposing Neonates to Nosocomial Infections at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024)Nosocomial infections occur during healthcare service delivery as an adverse outcome of medical care. They account for approximately 40% of all childhood mortality and are more common among premature neonates and those ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Status of Bloodstream Infections in Children Presenting with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia occurs mainly in children leading to immunocompromised patients susceptible to bloodstream infections. Choice of antimicrobial treatment requires the epidemiological knowledge of pathogens, ... -
MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF KENYAN BRACHIARIA ECOTYPES TO DROUGHT STRESS
(E. Afri. Agri. For. J, 2022)Brachiaria, native to Africa, also known as signal grass, is a plant that uses C4 fixation pathway (C4 ). The grass exhibits advantages that include tolerance to drought, sequestration of carbon, enhancing nitrogen use ... -
Influence of Banana Production Practices and Constraints in Banana Production among Small-holder Farmers in Masaba South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research, 2024-12)Globally, consumption of banana (Musa spp) as fruit is due to its high nutritional and medicinal value and thus, it is considered as a powerhouse of nutrients that maintain good health. However, banana production has ...
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