School of Science: Recent submissions
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MODELING RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SNAKEBITE MORBIDITY USING MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS:A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN CHEMALINGOT IN BARINGO COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Snake bite envenomation is a major but neglected public health problem especially in resource poor rural areas. In Kenya, the burden of morbidity attributable to snakebite has been increasing in many areas. Chemalingot ... -
THE POTENTIAL OF KENYA'S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TO EXCLUSIVELY MEET ELECTRIC VEHICLES ELECTRICITY DEMAND
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study investigates the potential of sustainable energy resources to exclusively satisfy the electrical energy demand of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kenya by examining vehicle growth dynamics, charging infrastructure ... -
DETERMINATION OF DIABETIC WOUND HEALING, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF Cyathula uncinulata CRUDE LEAF EXTRACT IN FRUCTOSE-INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR RATS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The treatment of a wound in a diabetic patient is difficult for clinicians and researchers since it often heals very slowly, due to lasting inflammation and is subject to prolonged oxidative stress. The current treatments ... -
GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE IN Trichilia emetica Vahl. IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Trichilia emetica Vahl. Commonly known as Natal Mahogany (Family: Meliaceae) is a multipurpose tree of high ecological and socio-economic value across sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, however, its genetic resources remain ... -
EFFECT OF MULTIVITAMINS ON THE FERTILITY O F NEEM (Azadirachta indica) TREATED LABORATORY FEMALE ALBINO RATS ( Rattus norvegicus)
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Azadirachta indica (Neem) is a widely used medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties, particularly in regions with limited access to conventional healthcare. It has been reported to exert antifertility effects ... -
IMPACT OF WATER QUALITY AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ON THE PATHOGENS OF FARMED FISH (Oreochromis niloticus) IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Aquaculture is increasingly recognized as a sustainable strategy for meeting the rising global demand for protein, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya where capture fisheries are under pressure. Despite ... -
MACHINE LEARNING BASED CERVICAL CANCER DETECTION MODEL IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Kenyan women, with approximately 3,200 deaths reported annually, driven mainly by low screening uptake (16%) and late diagnosis. The aim of this study ... -
GENETIC DIVERSITY, CROSS PATHOGENICITY AND CONTROL OF BACTERIAL BLIGHT OF COWPEA USING BACILLUS SP. AND SELECTED BOTANICALS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an economically important crop cultivated both for domestic and commercial purposes. It is one of the most resilient crops suited to arid and semi-arid areas. Cowpea production ... -
AQUEOUS FLUORIDE BIOSORPTION USING CALCIUM-SPIKED AND NON- SPIKED Moringa oleifera SEED POWDER: INFLUENCE OF DOSAGE, PARTICLE SIZE, AND PROCESS PARAMETERS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Excessive fluoride concentrations in drinking water pose serious public health risks, including dental and skeletal fluorosis, particularly in rural, semi-arid and arid regions of developing countries where groundwater ... -
GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE IN Trichilia emetica Vahl. IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Trichilia emetica Vahl. Commonly known as Natal Mahogany (Family: Meliaceae) is a multipurpose tree of high ecological and socio-economic value across sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, however, its genetic resources remain ... -
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED KENYAN POPULATIONS OF DODONAEA VISCOSA (SAPINDACEAE)
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The family Sapindaceae is diverse, with four subfamilies. The genus Dodonaea (Sapindaceae) is endemic to Australia and widespread in Kenya in various habitats. There are two varieties found in Kenya. The taxonomic ... -
GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT: UTILIZING RICE HUSKS, COCONUT SHELLS AND CLAY AS ADSORBENTS FOR BASIC DYE RHODAMINE B AND SELECTED HEAVY METALS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Accumulation of heavy metals such as cobalt, copper, and lead and dyes such as rhodamine B (RB) released by various industries, poses a potential ecological risk of contamination due to their persistent nature and ... -
TAXONOMIC STUDY OF THE Cyperus dives DELILE COMPLEX IN EAST AFRICA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cyperus dives complex comprises four taxa: Cyperus alopecuroides Rottb, Cyperus dives Delile, Cyperus imbricatus Retz and Cyperus exaltatus Retz; whose taxonomic recognition varies among different authors. This study ... -
Genetic diversity and population structure of Trichilia emetica Vahl in western Kenya using ISSR markers
(New forests, 2025-12)Loss of habitat and land-use changes can alter genetic variation in tropical trees, un- derscoring the need for molecular information to support species conservation. Trichilia emetica is an indigenous multipurpose ... -
MODELLING TRAFFIC FLOW BEFORE AND AFTER ROUNDABOUT USING NAVIER-STOKES AND ADVECTION-DIFFUSION EQUATIONS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Traffic congestion remains a persistent challenge in urban areas, with roundabouts playing a pivotal role in enhancing road safety, improving traffic flow, and minimizing congestion. Understanding traffic dynamics before ... -
MODELLING GEOMETRY INTERRUPTION, VASCULAR STRESS, AND PULSATILITY IN CAROTID ARTERY BLOOD FLOW USING POISEUILLE-BASED EQUATIONS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The Poiseuille equations are instrumental in modeling blood flow, particularly within large and medium-sized arteries where laminar flow predominates. Derived under the assumption of steady, incompressible, Newtonian ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF SANDFLY POTENTIAL VECTORS AND RESERVOIR HOSTS OF CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS AND THEIR HABITATS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania parasites and transmitted by sandfly vectors, is a significant health concern in Bungoma County, and other Kenyan leishmaniasis-endemic ... -
Antibiotic sensitivity of bacterial isolates from farmed fish in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2025)The study was conducted with the aim of investigating the antibiotic sensitivity of bacterial isolates from farmed fish to commonly used antibiotics in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, a region experiencing rapid aquaculture ... -
Improving aquaculture productivity in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya: Addressing pathogens, water quality, and management challenges
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2025-03)Aquaculture in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, has grown significantly due to government support, favorable climatic conditions, and an increasing demand for fish as a protein source. However, fish farming in the region faces ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Guizotia scabra LEAF, STEM BARK AND ROOT EXTRACTS FOR DENTAL CARIES CONTROL
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Medicinal plants offer promising alternatives for treating oral infections. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Guizotia scabra tender leaf, stem bark, and root extracts ...
