Staff Publications: Recent submissions
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Characterization of On-Site Sanitation Material and Products: VIP Latrines and Pour-Flush Toilets
(Water Research Commission, 2018)When eThekwini Municipality was established in 1999, over 60 000 Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrines were inherited from the incorporated local entities. In 2009, the municipality set out to empty over 35 000 VIP latrines, ... -
LaDePa’ Process for the Drying and Pasteurisation of Faecal Sludge from VIP Latrines using Infrared Radiation
(Elsevier, 2018)This paper studies a faecal sludge treatment process, LaDePa (Latrine Dehydration and Pasteurization), which includes: (i) the characterization of the rheological and plastic behaviour of faecal sludge in the feeding ... -
An evaluation of the limitations of sanitation chain in low income, high density settlements: Case study, Kibera, Kenya.
(CRC Press, 2021)Achieving an operational onsite sanitation chain requires well-managed services in all aspects of excreta management: collection, emptying, transport, treatment and disposal/ reuse. To cover the full chain, however, remains ... -
Biogas evaluation during anaerobic stabilization of Urine Diverting Dehydrating Toilet Faeces (UDDT-F) in urban poor settlements: single vs two stage
(Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 2019)Biochemical energy recovery using digestion and co-digestion of faecal matter collected from urine diverting dehydrating toilet faeces (UDDT-F) and mixed organic market waste (OMW) was studied under laboratory- and pilot-scale ... -
Build-up and impact of volatile fatty acids on E. coli and A. lumbricoides during co-digestion of urine diverting dehydrating toilet (UDDT-F) faeces
(Elsevier, 2018)This study examined the potential of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) eggs inactivation in faecal matter coming from urine diverting dehydrating toilets (UDDT-F) by applying high ... -
A Portable Computer Network Laboratory Model for Competency-Based Curriculum
(Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies, 2022-02-15)Computer networking technology has greatly evolved and continues to be an integral part of different aspects of our lives. The technology is no longer confined to business settings but is now predominant in personal and ... -
The Influence of County Government Financial Mobilization on Service Delivery in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Finance, 2022-05-18)Purpose: The purpose of the study wasto identifythe influence of countygovernment financial mobilizationon service delivery in Meru County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose, the study hypothesized that ... -
The pathogenicity of blood stream and central nervous system forms of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense trypanosomes in laboratory mice: a comparative study
(F1000 Research Limited, 2022-03-02)Background: Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) develops in two stages namely early stage when trypanosomes are found in the blood and late stage when trypanosomes are found in the central nervous system (CNS). The two ... -
Credit risk management regulation and profitability of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance (IAJEF), 2021-06-08)Commercial banks’ working environment is the most highly regulated environment around the globe and this explains why banking regulations continually attract theoretical scrutiny. In Kenya, the Central bank of Kenya sets ... -
Camels, Camel Milk, and Camel Milk Product Situation in Kenya in Relation to the World
(Hindawi, 2022-03-08)Kenya is the leading camel milk producer globally, with an annual production volume of 1.165 MMT, followed by Somalia (0.958 MMT) and Mali (0.271 MMT). In Kenya, pastoral tribes in North-Eastern parts rear about 4.722 ... -
Rethinking of botanical volatile organic compounds applied in food preservation: Challenges in acquisition, application, microbial inhibition and stimulation
(Elsevier, 2022)Abstract Background With the rising demand of microbiologically and chemically safe food products, conventional chemical preservatives are gradually fading away from the interests of both researchers and consumers. Thus, ... -
The Administrative Use of Information Communication Technology in Management of Secondary Schools
(Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2022-04-19)This research sought to determine the management of public day secondary schools through infusion of information and communication technology. The study was carried out in Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, Kenya. ... -
Effects of Aw Storage Condition on Quality Deterioration of Dried Cabbages
(Wiley, 2022-02-11)Quality deterioration of dried vegetables often occurs during storage, and there is limited information about the quality and microbiota of dried cabbages during storage. In the present study, the appearance, physical and ... -
The characteristics of the film assembled by caffeic acid-grafted-chitosan/polylactic acid and its effect on the postharvest quality of Agaricus bisporus
(Elsevier, 2022-02-14)In this study, a new type of packaging film assembled by caffeic acid-grafted-chitosan/polylactic acid (CA-g-CS/PLA) was prepared, and its characteristics, migration properties and effect on the postharvest quality of ... -
Transforming the Mindset of Youths towards Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse through Social Media
(Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2022-02-18)Substance use among students in Kenyan institutions of higher learning has risen substantially in recent years. This has necessitated innovative intervention responses to curb the growing trend. The Alcohol Drugs and ... -
Estimating a Finite Population Total using a Density Function
(Eurasian Bulletin of Mathematics, 2021-05-02)An improved method for finite population total estimation is proposed using a multiplicative semi-parametric bias reduction density function. The density is first applied to estimate a non-parametric regression model which ... -
A survey of intestinal helminths in domestic dogs in a human–animal–environmental interface: the Oloisukut Conservancy, Narok County, Kenya
(Journal of Helminthology, 2021)Dogs living in a domestic–wildlife interface can serve as reservoirs and sentinels of parasites shared among humans, domestic animals and wildlife. In Kenya, the epidemiology of intestinal parasites of dogs and their role ... -
Credit risk management regulation and profitability of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 2021-06)Commercial banks’ working environment is the most highly regulated environment around the globe and this explains why banking regulations continually attract theoretical scrutiny. In Kenya, the Central bank of Kenya sets ... -
Incorporating Social-Media to Enhance Collaboration in Online Learning
(Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies, 2022)Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, opening up new possibilities for learning. The majority of learning institution stakeholders, particularly professors and students, have cell phones and computers ... -
Extent of Home Based Care Program Support to Hospital Based Care for Children with Chronic and Terminal Illness in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-06-05)Chronic and Terminal illnesses continue to increase and aggravate the burden of disease and the diminish space in our hospitals and communities, Worldwide, 57 million persons died in 2008, an estimated 40 million were in ...