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2D-Euler Deconvolution technique and Electrical Self-Potential analysis for subsurface structures delineation in Matuu, Machakos County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG), 2015-12) Odero E.O.; K’Orowe M. O; Githiri J. G.
In order to evaluate groundwater potential of Matuu-Kilango area faults and fractures which are groundwater conduits had to be delineated. Earlier use of geological reconnaissance report only in siting boreholes has led to recorded cases of borehole failure in Matuu. Integrated geophysical survey involving magnetics and electrical self-potential techniques was applied over a 25 square kilometre area. Qualitative interpretation involving generation of contour maps for magnetic anomaly as well as self-potentials was attempted. Euler Deconvolution solutions were obtained using a structural index of 0.5 that gave well clustered solutions and discontinuities over the anomalous zone. Fractured/faulted zone was identified to the west of Matuu-Kilango area with faults and fractures existing at 100m depth having general orientation of South-East to North-West. Along the faulted zone was prevalent negative self-potential values ranging from -10mV to about -100mV, an indication of availability of groundwater resource.
37 Copyright © 2022 Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), Nairobi, Kenya. http://cedred.org/jais/index.php/issues The Effect of Information System Usage on Employee Productivity: A Case of Bralirwa Limited, Rwanda
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2022-04) 1Judith Iradukunda, 2Dr. Moses Mpiima Kibirango and 3Prof. Philip Maiyo
While the utilization of Information System is widely regarded to have a great impact, on employee productivity, and acceptance, past research has found inconsistent associations between IS usage and employee productivity. The IS usage variable investigated in this study included IS usability, IS quality, technology interaction and task-technology adaptation while the dependent variable which was investigated in this study was employee productivity with work time reduction, innovation and creativity, cost reduction, competitiveness and motivation as the indicators. The study focused on employees in Bralirwa, Rwanda. This study used self-administered questionnaire as the instrument to gather data. The study was done in the two branches; Limonaderie of Kigali and the brewery of Gisenyi. This study used descriptive cross-sectional research design. The population of this study were all the 546 employees of Bralirwa Company, Rwanda. The population of the study comprised of the employees in the branches of Bralirwa LTD. Sample size was calculated using the Krejcie & Morgan (2010) table in selecting the employees. The sample size was derived from the study population of 546 employees working at the Company. Data that was gathered in this study was coded and entered into SPSS which was the software to be used in for data analysis. The study found out that in Bralirwa Company, employee productivity was high as the researcher found a total average mean of 4.326. Information system was used almost every time, and the study also found that information system usability, quality, technology interaction and technology adaptation effected Bralirwa employee to a large extent as evidence by the means of 3.986, 3.972, 3.996 and 4.022 respectively. The study found that there was a significant relation between employee productivity and IS usage (sig = 0.000). Among IS users, employee productivity has a positive weak and moderate relationship with IS usage, technology interaction and adaptation respectively. Among IS non-users, there is a moderate and strong negative significant relationship between employee productivity and technology adaptation, IS usage and IS quality respectively.
A Blend of Green Algae and Sweet Potato Starch as a Potential Source of Bioplastic Production and Its Significance to the Polymer Industry
(International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry, 2012-12) Terer Erick Kipngetich; Magut Hillary
Our research focus was to obtain an alternative source of biodegradable plastic from blue green algae and sweet potato starch to obtain a sustainable source of plastic synthesis. Different concentrations of starch and dried green algae were used to produce biopolymers. The amount of algae that produced the best bioplastic was the objective of the research. High percentages of dry algae produced material with high strength with a deep black colour. The concentration in percentage of sweet potato starch was varied from 25-87.5 while the algae powder was varied from 21.-75%. Cross-linking of cellulose polymers together through chemical processes produces tough material, which can be converted to various forms. The manufacture of plastics is a form of polymerization reaction. Bio-plastic or organic plastic is a polymer material obtained from renewable biomass sources such as vegetable oil, corn starch, potato starch, and pea starch unlike fossil-fuel plastics derived from petroleum. Starch is made of long chains of glucose molecules joined together. It contains two polymers: amylase which is straight chain and amyloceptin which is branched. When starch is dried from an aqueous solution it forms a film due to hydrogen bonding between the chains. However, the amyloceptin inhibits the formation of the bio-plastic. The reaction of starch with Hydrochloric acid breaks down the amylopectin forming an appreciable plastic.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIOLINGUISTIC PROFILES OF ENGLISH IN KENYA AND UGANDA
(JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA, 2017) Martha Michieka; Hellen Ondari
This paper compares the historical and sociolinguistic contexts of English in Kenya and Uganda addressing several questions such as: What are the similarities and differences in the sociolinguistic profiles of English in these two East African countries? How do the roles English plays in Kenya compare to its roles in Uganda? Who are the users of English in Kenya, and how do these compare with the users in Uganda? Although there are several similarities in the sociolinguistic profiles of English in Uganda and Kenya, due to the different historical and political experiences these two countries have had, their sociolinguistic profiles differ in subtle yet significant ways making it necessary for these varieties of English to be described as distinct varieties instead of being viewed as one unified East African variety.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TSC POLICY OF THE RESTRUCTURING OF TEACHER PLACEMENT AND ITS EFFECTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Baraton Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2016-01) Millicent Adhiambo Ojwan’g
This study sought to find out if there was a significant difference in implementation of TSC policy of the restructuring of teacher placement and its effects on teacher distribution and gender distribution in public secondary schools grouped according to: (a) Student composition (Girls’, Boys’, and Mixed) and (b) Category of schools (National, Extra-County, and District) in Nakuru county, Kenya. This study was informed and guided by the Theory of Change and the Discrepancy Evaluation Model. The study used concurrent mixed methods research design. The study employed a combination of Inclusive Criterion, purposive, and simple random sampling techniques to select seven districts and thirty seven schools under study. The findings showed that there was no significant difference in implementation of the TSC policy and its effects on teacher distribution and gender distribution in public secondary schools grouped according to student composition and category of schools. The study concluded that there is efficiency in service delivery because the TSC policy has been fully implemented; there is equity in teacher distribution and there is gender disparity. The study recommended that TSC should conduct thorough audit of all Secondary Schools Data Returns Forms so as to provide teachers to all needy schools regularly. The study was conducted between October 2014 and April 2015.
A Framework for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Curriculum in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges Kenya: Towards Best Practice Model.
(Kenya Education Research Institute, 2018-06) Benson Ngigi Kinuthia
This study focused on the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Curriculum in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya. The study utilized concurrent mixed method design. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used. Respondents were student teachers, tutors and administrators. Research instruments were questionnaires, interview schedules and observation sheet. Frequencies, means, standard deviations and Mann Whitney U test were used in analysis. PPTTC tutors rated themselves good in knowledge of usage if ICTS hardware and software, ICT subject tutors indicated they use ICTs hardware and software and other subjects’ tutors indicated that they do not use ICTs hardware and software. Tutors have positive attitudes on ICT control and usefulness. ICT subject tutors use aspects of ICTs in teaching and assessment while other subjects’ tutors do not. There was no administrative support toward ICT curriculum implementation. Colleges are adequately supplied with teaching and learning resources and provided reliable infrastructures for ICT curriculum implementation. PPTTC had majority of factors for Successful implementation and integration, few of internal barriers and majority of external barriers to ICT curriculum implementation and integration in PPTTC. The study recommended for adoption BNK Best Practice Model for implementation and integration of ICT curriculum.
A Model for Effective Management of Students Records in the Academic Registrars’ Offices in Kenyan Universities
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2022) Metto Elizabeth; Benson N. Kinuthia, PhD; Prof. Miriam Mwita
The delivery of records management services in businesses is significantly influenced by records management models. However, many colleges do not take into account the implementation models while designing records management programs. To provide a model that universities can utilize to execute records management, this study examined the records management methods used by the universities in Kenya. Data was gathered via a questionnaire. The findings show that the model that can be proposed to ensure effective management of student records in the academic registrar’s office in Kenyan universities should take cognizance of the differences between public and private universities. In old and new universities, there is no need for standardization of creation and classification of records, storing records, and disposal of records. Conversely, there was no need for the creation and classification of records, storing records, adoption of information technology, challenges faced in the management of student records, and disposal of records in old and new universities. However, with the adoption of information technology, challenges faced in the management of student records and retrieval and communication of records should be harmonized between both private and public universities as well as old and new universities. Exchange of best practices in these areas should also be undertaken in these areas. In the areas where there is no need for standardization, the universities should look outside the university ecosystem for improvements since the practices they were undertaking were similar in their category i.e. public/private and old/new. Once these areas are addressed, the effective management of students’ records in the universities would be realized.
A study to assess knowledge and perception on obesity among female aged eighteen years and above living in ladies dorm at UEAB, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2018-03) Poornima Ramasamy; Njeru David; Wafula Zipporah; Violah Kiplagat
Background: Obesity is an ongoing problem in the developed countries and it’s a new and growing problem in the developing countries. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception on obesity among female aged 18 years. Methods: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional research design on 186 students of UEAB in 2017. In order to collect the data was used a self-administered questionnaire, which will be used to measure the knowledge level and perception to gather factual information about the respondents. This questionnaire will involve a set of closed-ended questions. The data were analysed using SPSS 23. The researchers used descriptive statistics including mean, median and mode. Results: The knowledge on obesity, it was found that most of the participants have heard of obesity and they term it as the excessive fat accumulation to body. Participants also indicated that they knew the causes of obesity and in degrees of whether they agree or disagree, indicated that they strongly agreed and agreed that consumption of junk foods and lack of physical exercise caused obesity and they agreed that family history may also cause obesity. The perception on obesity, participants viewed obesity to be average among undergraduate ladies residing in ladies’ dorm. It was also revealed that 7.5 percent of the participants think they are obese and they are unsatisfied with their body weights. Conclusions: The study exposes the lack of knowledge regarding obesity. However, perceptions of the participants were promising. This is because nearly all of them felt those who are not obese should be encouraged to maintain their weight and the overweight people should lose weight or be treated to achieve medical benefit.
ADEQUACY OF POSTNATAL CARE EDUCATION GIVEN TO MOTHERS PRE DISCHARGE IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY
(ADEQUACY OF POSTNATAL CARE EDUCATION GIVEN TO MOTHERS PRE DISCHARGE IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, 2016-05) Immaculate Wambui Kamau; Peter K. Njoroge; Joyce Olenja; Albert Burudi Wakoli
Appropriate care for mother and newborn during postnatal period is vital to preventing complications and deaths that occur immediately after child birth. This study investigated adequacy of postnatal education provided by health workers to postpartum mothers prior to discharge in various health facilities in Nairobi County. A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. A sample of 422 mothers was selected from 18 health facilities. Semi-structured questionnaires were used for data collection. The Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) was used to determine adequacy of knowledge. Chi-square test was used to find associations at a significance level of 0.05. From the study findings, less than a half (49%) of mothers had adequate knowledge. Evaluation of knowledge on components of postnatal care education indicated mothers’ knowledge on breast feeding components as highest with a mean of 74.8±28.7 and knowledge on baby care components as lowest with a mean 54±11.
Adherence to iron deficiency interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ubungo municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2025-01-22) Glory Benjamin; Ezra J. Mrema; Nchang’wa Nhumba; Albert Burudi Wakoli; Hussein H. Mwanga
Abstract Background Iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women remains a public health concern despite iron deficiency interventions that have been implemented. This study investigated adherence to iron deficiency interventions and the associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ubungo Municipality. Methods This cross-sectional study used a systematic random sampling technique to obtain 503 participants from the surveyed clinics. Interviews were conducted by using interviewer-administered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Stata version 17. The study employed binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis to determine factors associated with adherence to iron deficiency interventions. Results In this study, 72% of participants were non-adherent and 28% were adherent to the interventions. In multivariable regression analysis, participants who forgot to take their iron tables on most days (AOR 2.35; 95% CI 1.23–4.48) and those who reported that not enough time was spent on education and counseling during antenatal clinic visits (AOR 3.87; 95% CI 1.08–13.84) were more likely to be non-adherent to iron deficiency interventions. Conclusions Majority of pregnant women in Ubungo Municipality were non-adherent to iron deficiency interventions. Non-adherence was associated with a tendency to forget taking iron tablets, and lack of enough time in providing health education and counseling. Improving the quality of health education and counseling could increase adherence to iron deficiency interventions and reduce maternal–child morbidity and mortality rates.
An Analysis of the Pragmatic Functions of Vague Language in Ekegusii
(Journal of Language, Technology & Entrepreneurship in Africa, 2012) Hellen Ondari; Martha Michieka
This paper provides an analysis of the pragmatic function of vague language use in everyday interactions in Ekegusii. The paper analyses the types of meanings conveyed by referring expressions such as: The plural “you” for singular reference, The inclusive “we”, The pronoun “they”, Down toners and Placeholders. The analysis applies Grice’s (1975) Cooperative Principle and Brown and Levinson’s (1987) Politeness Principle. The paper maintains that vague language is not a deviation from precision and clarity, but that it has a critical role that cannot be achieved through precise language.
An investigation of the effect of hall current and rotational parameter on dissipative fluid flow past a vertical semi-infinite plate
(Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 2011-10) J. G. Abuga; M. Kinyanjui; J. K. Sigey
Magneto hydrodynamics (MHD) stokes problem for a vertical semi-infinite plate in a dissipative rotating fluid with hall current has been considered. The partial differential equations governing the problem are framed and then solved using numerical methods of implicit finite difference approximations. An analysis of effects of parameter on the velocity (both primary and secondary) profiles and temperature distribution profiles are shown graphically and the results are discussed.
Analysis of Behavioral Factors Influencing Investment Performance of Individual Investors in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2022-11) Jackson Oyaro Ong’eta; Eric J. Nasution
Investment decisions are usually influenced by various behavioural factors. The assumption is that herding, prospecting and heuristics influence personal investment decisions among investors in the stock market. The main objective of this study was to analyze the behavioral factors influencing investment performance of individual investors in Nairobi Security Exchange. The specific objectives of the study were; assess whether the following factors-herding, prospect (loss aversion, regret aversion, and escalating the commitment), heuristic (availability bias and overconfidence) and investment decisions-are significantly correlated with each other in the NSE and establish whether the following behavioural factors-herding, prospect (loss aversion, regret aversion, and escalating the commitment) and heuristic (availability bias and overconfidence) combined together significantly influence the investment performance in the NSE. The investigator hypothesized that H01: The following behavioral factors-herding, prospect (loss aversion, regret aversion, and escalating the commitment) and heuristic (availability bias and overconfidence) and investment decisions-are not significantly correlated with each other in the NSE and H02: the following behavioural factors-herding, prospect (loss aversion, regret aversion, and escalating the commitment) and heuristic (availability bias and overconfidence) combined together do not significantly influence the investment performance in the NSE. In order to achieve the set objective, the investigator adopted survey research design targeting 1,196,995 individual investors in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Slovin’s formula was used to estimate the 400 sample size of a population whereas the researcher took the high limit of 500 individual investors in Nairobi Securities Exchange. Structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data. The study established that loss aversion and overconfidence behaviour was displayed by the individual investors at a high level. The researcher recommends that The individual investors should be encouraged to avoid the influence of loss aversion. Instead, they should rely on fundamental analysis of the stocks to make decisions.
Analysis of Nutritive and Medicinal Values of Selected Edible Mushrooms at the University of Eastern Africa Baraton Farm, Nandi County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04) Maiyo C. Grace; Kemboi B.
The analysis of nutritive and medicinal values of selected edible mushrooms that is oyster, button and ordinary native mushroom consumed in the University of Eastern Africa Baraton were evaluated. The objectives of the study were; to determine the nutritive value of the selected mushrooms in the University of Eastern Africa Baraton, farm, to analyze the presents of minerals in the selected mushrooms and to determine the medicinal nature of the analyzed minerals and nutrients found in the mushrooms. The mushroom varieties were harvested and dried, then proximate, mineral and vitamin analyzed to determine their presence and their nutritive and medicinal values of the minerals determined. Standard scientific methods were used to analyze for approximate nutrient and mineral composition. The approximate content of the mushroom was found to be in the range of 7.80 – 23.40% for protein, 6.40 – 8.01% for fat, 2.40 – 11.74% for fibre, 2.48 – 4.08% for ash matter and 58.60 – 63.20% for carbohydrate. Five key essential mineral elements were analyzed: magnesium, selenium, iron, zinc and iodine having values of 0.80 to 2.76%, 2.90 to 6.02%, 2.72 to 4.50%, 3.38 to 4.44% and 0.30 to 0.62% respectively. The order of performance from the analysis showed that ordinary native, button and oyster mushroom respectively have the highest level of nutrients and minerals. In addition, the results showed that mushrooms have high nutrient potentials hence it will serve as a good means of reducing the incidence and high prevalence of malnutrition in UEAB and Kenya at large given that it is affordable when it comes to the indigenous mushrooms and even the propagated ones.
Analysis of the Relationship between Management Remuneration and Financial Performance of Selected Public Listed Companies in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2021-08) Mobegi Fred Morara; Dr. Meshack Misoi; Dr. Jackson Ong’eta Oyaro
Abstract: This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between management remuneration and financial performance of selected listed companies in Nairobi Securities exchange and adopted quantitative research method while utilising secondary data from the companies’ websites and the 2016 – 2018 annual financial reports and stratified and criterion sampling. The study considered salary, benefits, bonus and allowances on remuneration and ROA and ROE for financial performance. Based on analysis using both descriptive and inferential analysis (Spearman correlation analysis) in the Stata statistical software, the study has established that, the financial performance (ROA and ROE) differed from company to company in the three years evaluated, with, average annual ROA and ROE both decreasing from 3.5 and 0.113 to 3.1 and 0.068 respectively. Management remuneration strategies also differed from company to company with salary (all companies) and benefits (83.3%) being the most utilised. Bonus was the only management remuneration strategy that significantly correlated with ROE (r value= 0.4737) and ROA (r value= 0.3941). It is thus recommended that organisation to leverage management remuneration strategies such as salary, benefits and bonus to improve overall financial performance.
Analysis of the Relationship between Management Remuneration and Financial Performance of Selected Public Listed Companies in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2021-08) Mobegi Fred Morara; Dr. Meshack Misoi; Dr. Jackson Ong’eta Oyaro
This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between management remuneration and financial performance of selected listed companies in Nairobi Securities exchange and adopted quantitative research method while utilising secondary data from the companies’ websites and the 2016 – 2018 annual financial reports and stratified and criterion sampling. The study considered salary, benefits, bonus and allowances on remuneration and ROA and ROE for financial performance. Based on analysis using both descriptive and inferential analysis (Spearman correlation analysis) in the Stata statistical software, the study has established that, the financial performance (ROA and ROE) differed from company to company in the three years evaluated, with, average annual ROA and ROE both decreasing from 3.5 and 0.113 to 3.1 and 0.068 respectively. Management remuneration strategies also differed from company to company with salary (all companies) and benefits (83.3%) being the most utilised. Bonus was the only management remuneration strategy that significantly correlated with ROE (r value= 0.4737) and ROA (r value= 0.3941). It is thus recommended that organisation to leverage management remuneration strategies such as salary, benefits and bonus to improve overall financial performance.
Anglican Church of Uganda Involvement in Curriculum Management and Quality Assurance in Uganda
(2520-7504 (Online), 2024) Samson Basome; Petronila Mwangi; Gude Korso
In the context of higher education, active Church involvement in Curriculum Management and Quality Assurance plays a crucial role in the 21st century. A descriptive Research Design was used in this study to obtain findings from 471 (93% of respondents) from four universities selected using stratified, purposive, and simple random selection techniques. The questionnaire, interview guide, observation check list and documentary analysis were used to collect data. The findings indicated that among the respondents of the study, 62.2% were males and 37.8% were female; with 73% possessing master’s degree while 11% with a PhD. The Anglican Church of Uganda (ACOU) involvement in curriculum management and quality assurance was low, with M: 1.999 SD: 1.084. It was recommended that the Province of the ACOU should empower and support the provincial directorate of Education and Commission for higher education to get fully involved in Curriculum Management and Quality Assurance through routine monitoring and support supervision of her universities of higher learning.
Antibacterial activity and Preliminary phytochemical screening of hot- aqua extract of Tetradenia riparia leaves
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY & LIFE SCIENCES, 2014-08) Mueni Hellen Ndiku; Mutuku Chrispus Ngule
Nature is a paradise of medicinal solutions to all ailments affecting human beings. Medicinal plants have been used widely to treat against the currently widespread strains of drug resistant bacteria. Green medicine has attracted great interest due to the belief that it is safe, cheap and more dependable than aliphatic drugs, which have adverse side effects. The current study was done to analyze the Phytochemical and antibacterial activity of hot – aqua extract of Tetradenia riparia leaves. The Phytochemical results showed the plant to contain very important compounds (Table 1). The infused plant extract (Table 2) inhibited the growth of all the microorganisms tested. Bacillus cereus was the microorganism which had the highest zone of inhibition of 22.67± 0.453, followed by Serratia liquefaciens with an inhibition zone of 21.00±0.577, Enterobacter aerogenes inhibition zone of 14.33±0.333, Salmonella typhi, 13.33±0.333 and Escherichia coli, 13.33±0.887. Penicillin which was used as the positive control inhibited all the microorganisms while dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) which was used was used as the negative control did not show any zones of inhibition against the microorganisms used in the study. The results obtained in this study shows that the plant’s potency in the treatment against all the bacterial organisms tested. However further research needs to be done to isolate the active compounds, determine their structure, their mode of action and their effect in the in vivo environment.
Antibacterial activity of Methanolic extracts of Cola nitida Seeds on Selected Pathogenic Organisms
(International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS), 2014) Jackie K. Obey; T.Anthoney Swamy
Cola nitida has been used in folk medicine and is a member of the family Steculicca. The aim of the current study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of Cola nitida. Antibacterial screening was done using agar well diffusion method against Bacillus cereus, Serratia marcescens, Staphyloccus epidermidis, Proteus vulgaris and Salmonella typhi. The results of antibacterial activity of red Cola nitida showed a zone of inhibition of 23.67±0.882 on Bacillus cereus, 22.67±1.452 on Serratia marcescens, 24.33±0.667 on Staphyloccus epidermidis and 13.00±0.577 on Proteus vulgaris. The penicillin control showed large zones of inhibition except for B. cereus and DMSO did not show any zones of inhibition. The antibacterial property shown by the plant extracts is an evidence of the ethnomedicinal uses of the plants. Incorporation of active compounds isolated from the methanol extract of Cola nitida into conventional drug preparations can also tackle the challenges posed by drug resistant microorganisms.
Antidiarrheal activity of Tetradenia riparia and Wubergia ugandensis ethnobotanical plants in Kenya
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014-09) Mutuku Chrispus Ngule; Hellen Mueni Ndiku
Diarrhea continues to be a major problem especially in developing countries, affecting majorly young children under the age of 5 years. Plants have been used since time immemorial in the treatment against diarrhea. Due to increased drug resistant microorganisms the search for new antibiotics remains to be inevitable. The study was done to analyze the antibacterial potential of the selected two plants against diarrhea causing microorganisms. The plant samples were collected, identified, voucher specimen prepared and allowed to dry under room temperature. The dried samples were powdered and extracted using hydromethanolic solvent system. The bioassay was done using well diffusion method. From the results Tetradenia riparia had the highest zones of inhibition as compared to Wubergia ugandensis (Table 1). Tetradenia riparia extract highly inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli with an inhibition zone of 13.33 ±0.333 and Salmonella typhi an inhibition zone of 12.00 ±0.000 (fig. 1). Wubergia ugandensis inhibited Escherichia coli the most with an inhibition zone of 11.00 ±0.577 and Salmonella typhi an inhibition zone of 10.00 ±0.000. The two plants showed great potential in the fight against diarrhea causing microorganisms.

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