Department of Chemistry
P.O. Box 43844, -00100,
Tel: 020-810901 EXT 57455
NAIROBI





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Publications

  • Oyaro, N., Murungi, J.I., Chacha, S.J. (2006). Heavy Metals in the Soils in Nairobi City, Kenya Journal of The Kenya Chemical Society Vol. 3(1), pp 49- 55.
  • Murungi, J.I., Njogu, P.M and Wanjau, R.N.,( 2008).  Potential Environmental  Challenges Posed by the Disposal of Tea Leaves  into the Environment, International Journal of  Pure and Applied  Science  V(1) No 3  p 89-94.
  • Wanjau, R.N., Njogu, P.M. and Murungi, J.I. (2008), The Therapeutic, Nutritional Value of Tea Beverages in Respect to Active Metalloenzymes , Immune Boosters and Anti- oxidants: International Journal of Pure and Applied Science v ( 1 ) no 1 p 13 – 18.
  • Were, F.H., Njue, W., Murungi, J. I. and Wanjau, R. N  (2008). Use of Human Nails As Bio- indicator of Heavy Metals Environmental Exposure Among School Age Children in Kenya. Science of The Total Environment. Vol. 392 p 276 - 384.
  • Muchemi, G. N., Wanjau, R. N., Murungi, J.I. and Njue, W.,(2009) Determination of Some Immune Boosting Trace Elements in  Selected Food  Grains  Grown  in  Kenya. Journal of Kenya chemical Society.
  • Were, F.H., Njue,W., Murungi, J. and Wanjau, R. (2009.   Comparison of Some Essential and heavy Metals in Toes andFinger Nails in School-Age Children in Kenya. Bulletin of Chemical  Society of Ethiopia, 23 (1)1-6.
  • Owago, J.O., Murungi, J. and  Langat, C. ( 2009), A Survey of Blood Lead Levels in Pregnant Women Attending Two m Public Prenatal Clinic in Nairobi. Journal of American Science V 5 (3) pp 41- 51.
  • Karanja, W. M., Mdachi, R.E., Ngeranwa J.N. and Murungi, J.I. (2010). A Competitive Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Determination of Dimininazene Residues in Animal Tissue. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development  (V(10) No 9  p 3065 – 3079.
  • Kithure , J. G., Murungi, J.I., Wanjau,R.N. and Thoruwa, C.L. (2010) Determination of Deltamethrin Residue Levels in Selected Vegetables  Consumed in Nairobi, Kenya.  Journal of International Environmental Applications and Science, V 5(5): pp 801-805
  • Skudi, J.B., Wanjau, R.N., Murungi, J.I. and Onindo, C. ( 2011) . Alum Treated Grey Water for Toilet Flushing, Mopping and Laundry Work. Hydrology Current ResearchV 2: 114 - 118.
  • Nyachoti, S.K., Njue, W.M., Murungi, J.I. and Wanjau, R.N. (2011). Use of Urine as Biological Indicator of Cyanide Exposure Among  Smokers in Kenya, Journal of Kenya Chemical Society , Vol. 6 (1) pp 30 – 41.
  • Ndiritu ,J., Wanjau, R. and  Murungi, J. (2012).  Lead in Fingers Nails  and Scalp Hair of Adult Males in Kenya. International Journal of Physical and  Social Sciences Vol. 2 (10) pp 211- 224.
  • Nyambaka, H,., Nderitu, J., Nawiri, M.  and Murungi, J.(2012). Use of Kitchen Steel Wool as Oxygen Absorber Improves Storage of Beta-carotene in Solar –Dried Vegetables Mediteranean Journal of Chemistry Vol.2(1), pp 326-333.
  • Mogwasi, R., Nyambaka, H., Murungi, J., Getenga Z.., Kimwo, L., Okimbe,E. and Nyagaka ,B. (2012). Effect  of Environmental Exposure on the Lead Levels  in Human Blood  in Kenya. Journal of Environmental and Earth Science Vol.2 (10), 53-59.   
  • Nawiri , M. P., Nyambaka, H. and Murungi, J.I. (2013). Sun dried Cow Peas and  Amaranth Leaves Recipe  Improve β-carotene and Retinol Levels in Serum and Haemoglobin Concentration Among Pre-school Children. European Journal of Nutrition  Vol. 52.
  • Nyambaka, H,., Nderitu, J., Nawiri, M.  and Murungi, J.(2012). Use of Kitchen Steel Wool as Oxygen Absorber Improves Storage of Beta-carotene in Solar –Dried Vegetables Mediteranean Journal of Chemistry: Vol.2 (1), 326-333.
  • Chengo, K.,  Mbuvi, H.  and Murungi, J. (2013). Speciation of Zinc and Copper in Open-Air Automobile Mechanic workshop Soils in Ngara Area- Nairobi, Kenya. Resource and Environment: Vol. 3(4), 145-154.
  • Chengo, K.,  Mbuvi, H.  and Murungi, J. (2013). Speciation of Chromium and Nickel in Open-Air Automobile Mechanic Workshop Soils in Ngara Area-Nairobi Kenya. World Environmental Journal Vol. 3(5), 143-154.

Publications in Conference proceedings and manuals

  1. Murungi,J.I., Nyambaka, H. and Nawiri, M. Introduction to Classical Analysis (Module prepared for teaching distant learners K.U. 2003).
  2. Oyaro, N., Murungi, J.I. and Chacha , S.J.,( August 1999). Heavy Metals Content in Soils in the City of Nairobi and Its Outskirts as Indicators of Pollution.