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Antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera and Moringa stenopetala methanol and n-hexane seed extracts on bacteria implicated in water borne diseases
(African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2011)The anti-bacterial activity of methanol and n-hexane extracts of Moringa oleifera and Moringa stenopetala seeds was conducted on 3 bacterial species (Salmonella typhii, Vibrio cholerae and Escherichia coli) which normally ... -
Mugabe must go: Textual Meanings of the Representation of the Zimbabwean Situation by the South African Press
(Indiana University Pres, 2011)This article is a textual analysis of the South African press representation of the political, economic, and social situations in Zimbabwe. The article argues that the South African press presents a stereotypical and ... -
Harvesting surface rainwater – purification using Moringa oleifera seed extracts and aluminum sulfate
(Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2011)Ground water harvesting is a method of collecting surface runoff from a catchment’s area and storing it in surface reservoirs. The water harvested is usually contaminated and turbid. Methods used to purify water include ... -
Effects of concept mapping teaching strategy on students' attitude towards secondary school Biology
(Kenya Journal of Education Planning, Economics & Management, 2011) -
Reducing Gender Differences in Achievement in Biology through Concept Mapping Strategy
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A Glance on Manpower in Public Library System in Kenya
(2011-05-27)Every public library in the community is unique and different in one way or the other by the community needs and services required by those it services, it should be reflected in distribution of manpower, also posting of ... -
Soil organic carbon content under different land uses in the mt. elgon ecosystem, Kenya
(Research gate, 2011-10)This study compared total soil organic carbon in soils from a mature primary undisturbed 30- year old forest with that from 5-year old secondary forest plantation and 20-year old coffee plantation in Cheptais forest of ... -
A case study of users’ survey in public libraries in Kenya
(International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies, 2011-10-04)Library users are the fundamental component of any given library as they are the customers for which the library is meant for. Their opinion, views and feelings account most in the fulfillment of the core objectives the ... -
E-Insurance: An Empirical Study of Perceived Benefits
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2011-11)The recent evolution of Information technology in the financial services industry is changing the pace of providing insurance services, not only in India but in the world over. This paper is an attempt to analyze the ... -
E-Insurance: An Empirical Study of Perceived Benefits
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E-Insurance: An Empirical Study of Perceived Benefits
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2011-11)The recent evolution of Information technology in the financial services industry is changing the pace of providing insurance services, not only in India but in the world over. This paper is an attempt to analyze the ... -
Community Based Approach to the Management of Nyando Wetland, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(Mcpowl Media Ltd, 2012)Tropical wetlands are known to be very productive, providing water and primary productivity upon which large numbers of plants and animal species depend for survival. In the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB), wetlands are part ... -
Selling Sprinkles micronutrient powder reduces anemia, iron deficiency, and vitamin A deficiency in young children in Western Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
(2012)Background: Although the efficacy of micronutrient powders [MNPs; eg, Sprinkles MNP (Sprinkles Global Health Initiative)] in the reduction of anemia has been established, the effectiveness of these powders in real-world ... -
Some aspects of the biology and life-history strategies of Oreochromis variabilis (Boulenger 1906) in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 2012)Oreochromis variabilis (Boulenger), a fish species endemic to Lake Victoria, was abundant, forming an important component of the indigenous fisheries stocks before and up to the late-1950s. Catches declined drastically ... -
The Future of Education and Its Challenges in Africa.
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2012)Looks at the need for quality education that will propel the African continent into the future. The assesment of theory and industrial needs are addressed in the light of future demands. Change of current educational ... -
Response of three mosquito species to recombinant bacterial toxins from bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Israelensis expressed in two model systems
(Baraton Interdisplinary Research Journal, 2012)Toxicity of lyophilized powders prepared prepared 16 combinations of four genes, cry4Aa, cry11Aa, cyt1Aa and p20 from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.israelensis (Bti) expressed in Escherichia coli were examined against ... -
Factors contributing to bacterial diversity and load in Bulawayo restaurants, Zimbabwe
(Baraton Interdisplinary Research Journal, 2012)An analysis of factors contributing to bacterial diversity and count was done on Bulawayo restaurants. Focus was on equipment, foods, personnel and working surfaces. Twenty five restaurants were selected using simple ... -
Information Security Policy Trend as a Foundation to Protecting Information Resources
(International Journal of Computer Science and Telecommunications, 2012)Although many institutions have implemented technical solutions to protect information resources from adverse events, internal security breaches continue to occur. An approach that emphasizes on information security ...