Groundnut rosette disease (GRD), caused by a complex of three viral agents, namely, groundnut rosette assistor virus (GRAV), groundnut rosette virus (GRV) and satellite RNA (Sat RNA), is the most destructive disease of ...

This study examined the pathogenic microbial levels in second hand undergarments and compared the effectiveness of disinfection methods used to reduce microbial load in the garments. Of special interest were pathogenic ...

Serving society has become a coherent mission of universities besides the traditional missions of education and research. This involves linking teaching, research and commercialization of research to create an entrepreneurial ...

In Kenya, banana production is constrained by among others, declining soil fertility. This is brought about by insufficient application of manure due to cost implications especially for the farmers without livestock, ...

This study evaluated the phytochemical and antimicrobial activities of green, orthodox and black Kenyan tea on five microorganisms with the possible purpose of determining their pharmacological significance/ medicinal ...

Gastrointestinal nematode infections in ruminants have direct effects such as mortality, weaknesses, loss of appetite, feeding efficiency and hence decreased productivity. Animal deaths due to nematode infections are common ...

Most mobile operators have rolled out third generation (3G) networks which have more benefits compared to first and second generation networks since it can support voice, data and multimedia applications. The rise in demand ...

Post-quarried sites require an informed management system in order to reduce environmental pollution as well as generate economic benefits for the land owners. Ndarugu region of Juja, Kiambu County has ...

Sweet potato leaf curl virus has been reported in different sweet potato growing regions of Kenya. Partial nucleotide sequences of Kenyan Sweet potato leaf curl virus isolates were compared with other isolates from ...

Despite the importance of helmeted Guinea fowls, little is known about their origin and genetic background. This study aimed to understand t he genet ic background of helmeted Guinea fowls in Kenya through ...