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Selenium deficiency risk in central Kenya highlands: an assessment from the soil to the body
(Springer, 2020)
Selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with increased risk of clinical disorders. Yet, it has not been considered as an important public health issue in Africa. The health burden of this ‘hidden hunger’ remains largely ...
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 ...
Current status of utilization and potential of Dovyalis caffra fruit: Major focus on Kenya
(Elsevier, 2022)
Dovyalis caffra is an indigenous African tree originating from South Africa. It is resilient, with capability to remain green and productive in adverse conditions such as drought, frost and saline environments. Its ripe ...
Chemical and antioxidant characterization of Dovyalis caffra and Dovyalis abyssinica fruits in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2022-10-12)
This study aimed at chemical characterization of Dovyalis caffra (Hook.f. & Harv.) Sim. and Dovyalis abyssinica (A. Rich.) Warb. fruits from Kinamba Town (KT) in Laikipia county and Gitoro Forest (GF) in Meru county of ...