• Targeting the Seven Cancer Hallmarks by Modulation of Oxidative Stress-induced Inflammation and Immune Activation: A Radical Therapeutic Approach 

  Mburu, S. (2016)

  Cancer killed approximately 8.8 million people in 2015 globally. Furthermore, more than 27,000 Kenyans die annually from cancers, making it number three killers after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. The current ...
• A Comparative study of microbiological and physio-chemical properties of three local alcoholic beverages produced and consumed in Mombasa County, Kenya 

  E. W. Mwakio; J. B. Malala; H. Makonde; J. M. Kahindo; M. M. Awadh; J. B. Msanz (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2016)

  Physico-chemical properties and micobial contamination of three local brews (Mnazi, Mchuchula and M’bangara) consumed in Mombasa County were assessed. The bacteria concentration enumeration was determined by incubation of ...
• HIV/AIDS Status Awareness among the Youth is Critical to Prevention: A Pilot Study 

  Mburu, S.; Mutuku, I. (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2016)

  Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is the leading cause of death among adolescents in Kenya according to National AIDS Control Council (NACC) report. For that reason, ...
• Male Students More Likely to Abuse and Become Addicted to Drugs Than Females; A Case Study of Kirinyaga University 

  M. Samuel; Sarah Joy Gitiri; I. Mutuku (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2016)

  The use of alcohol and other substances among students at institutions of higher learning impacts negatively on their studies, therefore affecting academic performances. The purpose of this study ...
• Heterogeneity in distribution of An. Gambiae s.I and 2la chromosomal inversion in western Kenya 

  Otsyula, M. (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2016)

  Environmental heterogeneity determines the distribution of disease vectors. Understanding vector distribution is important in evaluating malaria control measures. An assessment of distribution of An. gambiae ...
• Multiple Logistic regression modelling of drug abuse/exposure among the people of Kirinyaga Central, Kenya 

  Gideon, L.; Njeri, N.; Kinyanjui, J.; Gitonga, H. (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2016)

  The research study is to determine the relationship between drug abuse and the major factors that lead to drug abuse putting into consideration gender, and to ascertain if they really lead to drug abuse in the area. ...
• Tuberculosis and its Associated Factors in Mwea West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, Kenya 

  Butto, D. (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2018)

  Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest diseases known to affect humans and a major cause of mortalitiy worldwide. It is a global public health concern with majority of cases occurring in ...
• 17. Management of Diarrheal Diseases among Children Under Five Years (A Case Study of Mothers at Kakamega County, Kenya 

  Murigi, W. (KyU List of Abstracts 2016, 2016)

  Background: Despite much effort and successes in the management of diarrhoea, the disease has remained among the top five causes of mortality and morbidity in Kenya, particularly among infants and children below five years. ...
• Firm Characteristics and E-Commerce Usage in the Kenyan Banking Industry 

  Kabata, D (KyU List of Abstracts, 2016)

  The aim of this study was to investigate the firm characteristic drivers that influence e-commerce usage in the Kenyan banking industry. Despite clear evidence showing that e-commerce usage is moderated by local environment, ...
• Factors influencing selection, use and maintenance of protective clothing by students in technical institutions in Central Kenya 

  Kimemia, M. (KyU List of Abstracts, 2016)

  This research sought to investigate selection, use and maintenance of protective clothing; in Technical Institutions in Central Kenya. The objectives of this study were to investigate factors influencing selection of ...
• Effects of Ninhydrin Based Physical Processing of Latent Prints for Crime Investigations 

  Wamuyu, L. (KyU List of Abstracts, 2016)

  Detection of fingerprints at a crime scene is of prime interest to forensic investigators for identification purposes. Fingerprints are usually left at the scene of crime unintentionally after which they are detected and ...
• Effect of Soaking Coffee Cherries on Biochemical Composition and Cup Quality of Coffee Brew 

  Unknown author (KyU List of Abstracts, 2016)

  In Kenya, some coffee processing factories lack sufficient capacity to process coffee cherries immediately after harvest, especially during the peak season. Such processing delays lead to undesirable fermentation of ...
• Curbing Mobile Phone Terrorism and Financial Fraud: A Kenyan Perspective 

  Muriuki, P. (KyU List of Abstracts, 2016)

  Kenya being a leading mobile phone operator in Africa provides a suitable platform of understanding security weaknesses in relation to terrorism and financial frauds perpetrated through mobile phone technology. According ...
• Determinants of Interest Rate Spread Among Commercial Banks of Kenya 

  Unknown author (KyU List of Abstracts, 2016)
• Utilization of individual birth plan during pregnancy and its determinants in Makueni County, Kenya 

  Ndeto, John Kyunguti; Barasa, Sammy Onyapidi; Murigi, Mary Wanjiru; Keraka, Margaret Nyanchoka; Osero, Justus O. S. (ResearchGate, 2017)

  Background: All pregnant women are required to have an individual birth plan (IBP) to be discussed during each antenatal care clinic (ANC) visit. Birth preparedness increases the likelihood of seeking skilled care which ...
• Escherichia coli pathotypes and Shigella sero-groups in diarrheic children in Nairobi city, Kenya 

  Nyanga, Peter; Onyuka, Jackson; Webale, Mark; Were, Tom; Budambula, Valentine (Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, 2017)

  Aim: In the present study, we investigated the prevalence of E. coli pathotypes and Shigella sero-groups and their antimicrobial profiles among diarrheic children in Nairobi city, Kenya. Background: Although diarrheagenic ...
• Derivation Of The Cycle Index Formula Of The Affine ( ) Group As A Semidirect Product Of The Cyclic Groups An 

  Muthoka, G; Kamuti, I; Kavila, M (International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2019)

  Abstract In this paper, we derive the cycle index formula of an affine( ) group acting on the elements of the field ℤ.The resulting cycle index is given as;( , )= || +( − 1) + ∑∅( ) |( ) !.We further ...
• Distribution of Malaria Vectors Along Altitudinal Gradient in Western Kenya 

  Munyekenye, G.O; Shililu, J; Githeko, AK (kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Malaria is a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa where over 80% of estimated 2 million deaths occur annually. Partly, malaria control relies on measures targeting the vector. To correctly implement evidence based vector control ...
• Characterization of Norm-Attainable Operators On Non- Separable Hilbert Spaces 

  Kinyanjui, J.N (KyU list of Abstracts 2016, 2017)

  A number of mathematicians have studied Hilbert space over decades and various results have been obtained. There are several classes of Hilbert space operators and they include normal, positive, paranormal, hyponormal and ...
• Improving The Lives of Breast Cancer Survivors Through Clothes. 

  Thairu, E (kirinyaga University, 2017-06-29)

  Breast cancer is the second most common cancer found among women, second only to skin cancer. It is the leading type of cancer affecting women in Kenya. The most common surgical treatments for the disease are mastectomy ...

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