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In Silico Identification of New Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) Molecules with Pharmacokinetic Properties from Natural Sources Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations and Hierarchical

Abstract Infectious agents such as SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 have emerged in recent years causing epidemics with

Distribution, Characterization and the Commercialization of Elite Rhizobia Strains in Africa

Abstract Grain legumes play a significant role in smallholder farming systems in Africa because of their contribution to

Synthesis of mesoporous akaganeite functionalized maize cob biochar for adsorptive abatement of carbamazepine: Kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics

Abstract In this work, akaganeite (β-FeO(OH)) impregnated maize cob biochar (Fe-MCB) was prepared by direct hydrolysis, a

Prevalence and diversity of Plasmodium species in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in selected health centers of Kakamega County, Western Kenya

Abstract Malaria remains a major public health concern around the world with tropical and sub-tropical regions bearing th

Simulation of deformation behaviour of Aluminium 7075 during Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP)

Abstract This paper presents a finite element simulation of equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) since it is one of the

Assessment of rainwater harvesting potential of Rachuonyo North Sub-Catchment in Kenya using the Australian water balance model

Abstract Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is emerging as a promising alternative source of water in sub-Saharan Africa. It can

Vital relations in the metaphors of Covid-19 in Lukabaras

Abstract Since the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic in late 2019, the metaphorical framing of this respiratory disease also

The estimation of broiler respiration rate based on the semantic segmentation and video amplification

Abstract Respiratory rate is an indicator of a broilers’ stress and health status, thus, it is essential to detect respir

Distribution of hemoglobinopathy phenotypes in western Kenya: a retrospective study done at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

Abstract Background Hemoglobinopathies are inheritable disorders of hemoglobin and are the most common genetic defects in

High-performance liquid chromatography local reference ranges of hemoglobin fractions (HbA, HbA2, and HbF) in detection of hemoglobinopathies in western Kenya

Abstract Background Western Kenya, being a malaria-endemic region, has a high prevalence of hemoglobinopathies mostly sic

The Ecology and Economic Practices of the Isukha and Idakho Communities in Colonial Period 1895-1963

Abstract The penetration of colonialism in Isukha and Idakho can best be understood within the general framework of the g

N Empirical Investigation of Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes as the Correlates of Environmental Identity among Pre-Service Biology Teachers in Tanzania

Abstract espite the extant literature that discusses the potentiality of environmental identity in shaping people’s engag

Influence of Participative Leadership Style on Public Health Service Delivery in County Governments in the

Abstract Poor health service delivery has been linked to the devolution of health services, with some health workers walk

Therapeutic uses of stingless bee honey by traditional medicine practitioners in Baringo County, Kenya

Abstract African traditional medicine knowledge, skills and practices have often been passed verbally from the older gene

Drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda during COVID-19 lockdown period: A systematic review

Abstract The present study aimed to explore the drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda durin

The Cell Membrane of a Novel Rhizobium phaseoli Strain Is the Crucial Target for Aluminium Toxicity and Tolerance

Abstract Soils with low pH and high aluminium (Al) contamination restrict common bean production, mainly due to adverse e

Status of Micro-Hydrokinetic River Technology Turbines Application for Rural Electrification in Africa

Abstract Energy accessibility, reliability and availability are key components of improved quality of life and human deve

Hotel facilities’ management practices and employee performance in Kenya

Abstract This study investigated the efficacy of hotel facilities’ management practices on employee performance. A descri

Effect of COVI-soup on cd4 cell count and haemoglobin among patients with diabetes type ii and hypertension in Kakamega County, Kenya: a randomized control trial

Abstract Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) diseases are part of the world’s challenges in achieving s

Enhancing students’ achievement in biology using inquiry-based learning in Rwanda

Abstract Students in secondary schools in Rwanda manifest difficulties in learning science subjects including biology. St

Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)

Abstract The unit-based sustainability assessment tool (USAT) was administered at Masinde Muliro University of Science an

Mutational signatures for breast cancer diagnosis using artificial intelligence

Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide. Its diagnosis and prognosis remain scanty,

Whole Transcriptome Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes in Cultured Nile Tilapia (O. niloticus) Subjected to Chronic Stress Reveals Signaling Pathways Associated with Depressed Growth

Abstract Chronic stress is a serious threat to aquaculture as it lowers fish growth performance and compromises fish welf

Effects of climate variability on maize yield in the arid and semi arid lands of lower eastern Kenya

Abstract Background Climate is a key input of rain-fed agriculture. Climate variability and change has been the most impo

Screening and Prioritization of Pesticide Application for Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks in Largescale Farms in Western Kenya

Abstract Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However, human pesticide po

Transformational leadership and innovation in deposit taking SACCOs. The moderating role of competitor orientation

Abstract With the drive for enhanced financial inclusion of the population through encouraging savings and investments in

Shareholder Rights and Performance of Deposit Taking SACCO’s

Abstract Purpose:Greater attention has paid on shareholder rights in the 21st century by shareholders, regulators and the

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Pond Fertilization in Western Kenya

Abstract In the recent past, fish farming has gained great prominence in Kenya as the country straggles to meet food secu

Optical modelling of TCO based FTO/TiO2 multilayer thin films and simulation in hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cell

Abstract Hydrogenated Amorphous silicon (a:Si:H) has low amounts of defects making it attractive for photovoltaic applica

Maternal Mental Health Needs When the Unexpected Happens: A cross-sectional study among mothers with preterm infants in Western Kenya

Abstract Background: Mothers of preterm infants are usually unprepared for the baby’s birth earlier than expected, making