Co-Infection of <i>Culex tarsalis</i> Mosquitoes with Rift Valley Fever Phlebovirus Strains Results in Efficient Viral Reassortment by Emma K. Harris, Velmurugan Balaraman, Cassidy C. Keating, Chester McDowell, J. Brian Kimble, Alina De La Mota-Peynado, Erin M. Borland, Barbara Graham, William C. Wilson, Juergen A. Richt, Rebekah C. Kading, Natasha N. Gaudreault

“…Cells derived from <i>Cx. tarsalis</i> or adult mosquitoes were co-infected with either two virulent (Kenya-128B-15 and SA01-1322) or a virulent and attenuated (Kenya-128B-15 and MP-12) strain of RVFV. …”
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Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged between 15 and 19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda by Isaie Nshimiyimana, Mochama Monica, Amos Habimana

“…Ethical approval was obtained from Mount Kenya University and Muhanga district administration. …”
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Factors Affecting Performance in Clinical Practice among Preservice Diploma Nursing Students in Northern Tanzania by Helena Marco Gemuhay, Albino Kalolo, Robert Mirisho, Beatrice Chipwaza, Elijah Nyangena

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Performance of Ground Clay Brick Mortars in Simulated Chloride and Sulphate Media by Festus Ngui Musyimi, Jackson Muthengia Wachira, Joseph Karanja Thiong’o, Joseph Mwiti Marangu

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Biological control of ticks in domestic environments: Modeling the potential impact of entomopathogenic fungi on the transmission of East Coast fever in cattle by Joseph Wang'ang'a Oundo, Nienke Hartemink, Mart C.M. de Jong, Constantianus J.M. Koenraadt, Shewit Kalayou, Daniel Masiga, Quirine ten Bosch

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The Effect of Waxing Options on Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of “ngowe” Mango Fruits under Different Storage Conditions by Benson Maina, Jane Ambuko, Margaret J. Hutchinson, Willis O. Owino

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Occurrence of Enteric Viruses in Surface Water and the Relationship with Changes in Season and Physical Water Quality Dynamics by Wasonga Michael Opere, Maingi John, Omwoyo Ombori

“…In this study, the relationship between the occurrence of enteric viruses with reference to adenoviruses and enteroviruses and the physical water quality characteristics was assessed from water samples collected from Lake Victoria (LV) in Kenya. In order to understand the dynamics of season driven enteric viruses’ contamination of the lake waters, we additionally analysed seasonal behavior of the lake’s catchment area in terms of rainfall effects. …”
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Isolation, screening and in-vitro characterization of plant growth-promoting Bradyrhizobium isolates from the nodules of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean) for potential use as... by Osman Abdulai Seidu, Stephen Mwangi Githiri, John Mwibanda Wesonga, Victoria Wambui Ngumi

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Current Trends of Nanobiosensors for Point-of-Care Diagnostics by Naumih M. Noah, Peter M. Ndangili

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Oral Lesions Induced by Chronic Khat Use Consist Essentially of Thickened Hyperkeratinized Epithelium by Ochiba Mohammed Lukandu, Lionel Sang Koech, Paul Ngugi Kiarie

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Power Prioritization and Load Shedding in an Island with RESs Using ABC Algorithm by L. O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe, M. J. Saulo

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Assessment of the Awareness of Public Health Officers on Food Safety Legislation Governing School Feeding Program and Quality of Maize From School Suppliers in Turkana County by Charles Mannara, Lucy Gicuku Njue, George Ooko Abong’

“…Recognizing this, many countries including Kenya have implemented school meal programs to mitigate hunger, improve attendance and academic outcomes and enhance children’s growth through better nutrition. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Polygonal and Cylindrical Ball Mills Using Discrete Element Method by Mathew Ndeto Kyalo, James Kuria Kimotho, Hiram Muriithi Ndiritu

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