African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Characterization of clays from Tharaka-Nithi County in Kenya for industrial and agricultural applications

Njoka E. N
  • Njoka E. N
  • Department of Animal Sciences, Chuka University, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
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Ombaka O
  • Ombaka O
  • Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
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Gichumbi J. M
  • Gichumbi J. M
  • Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
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Kibaara D. I
  • Kibaara D. I
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Chuka University, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
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Nderi O. M
  • Nderi O. M
  • Department of Animal Sciences, Chuka University, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 20 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 03 February 2015
  •  Published: 30 March 2015

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