Gold Collection: Recent submissions
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Surveillance, preparedness and challenges of home-based care for COVID-19 patients and health workers in western Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2022-10-25)Study Objective(s): The main study objective was to report on surveillance data from, assess the preparedness and challenges of home-based care for COVID-19 patients and hhealth workers in four Counties (Kakamega, Vihiga, ... -
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in selected sewage sludge in Nigeria
(Elsavier, 2013-05-03)Levels of seven major perfluoroalkyl carboxylates (PFCAs) and three perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFSAs) were analyzed for the first time in sludge from wastewater treatment plants from Nigeria. Measurements were performed ... -
HIV-1 Drug-Resistant Mutations in Relation to Virological Failure among Adults in Busia County, Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2021-02-15)Introduction: Busia County of Kenya with a Human Immune-deficiency Virus prevalence rate of 7.7% is two-fold higher than the Kenyan national prevalence at 4.9%. Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy is standard care for all HIV ... -
Performance of Mwitemania Bean Under the Influence of Nitrogen-Fixing Rhizobium Inoculant, Water Hyacinth Composts and DAP Fertilizer in a Field Infested with Aphis fabae and Colletotrichum lindemuthianum
(Springer, 2021-11-10)The production of beans in the Lake Victoria basin of East Africa has been declining while the water hyacinth has been invasively spreading in the lake. These are understood to be effects of nitrogen (N) loss among other ... -
Viral synergism and its role in management of maize lethal necrosis disea
(African Journal of Plant Science, 2021-06-30)Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) in Kenya has been reported to be caused by a coinfection between a non-potyvirus Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and a potyvirus Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV). The control of the ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus-1 drug-resistant mutations among adults on first- and second-line antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited health facility in Busia County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2020-12-03)Introduction: in Kenya, about 1.5 million people are living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Antiretroviral therapy aids in viral suppression. However, drug-resistance threaten the gains of the HIV infection ... -
Correlation of HIV-1 drug resistant mutations and virologic failure
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-07-07)Introduction: mutations are important by ensuring that the HIV-1 agent remains fit in the environment and evades drugs that are developed purposely to kill them. In Kenya, mutations conferring resistance to available ARVs ... -
Rhizobia Contribute to Salinity Tolerance in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Cell, 2022-11-16)Rhizobia are soil bacteria that induce nodule formation on leguminous plants. In the nodules, they reduce dinitrogen to ammonium that can be utilized by plants. Besides nitrogen fixation, rhizobia have other symbiotic ... -
Production of Organic Compost from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms) in the Lake Victoria Basin: A Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes
(Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, 2016-12-14)The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) supports one of the poorest and most populous rural populations in the East Africa region. The dipping fsh population has forced the community around the Lake Victoria to turn to farming ... -
Effects of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) Compost on Growth and Yield Parameters of Maize (Zea mays
(Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2013-11-18)Aims: To evaluate the effects of water hyacinth compost prepared with various cultures on growth and yield parameters of maize. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Field experiments ... -
Influence of Capital Risk on Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-27)Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) services and activities in Kenya have helped the country reduce its poverty rate, but the country is still among the poorest in the world. Microfinance institutions in Kenya have also ... -
Evaluation of Government Programs in Mitigating Drug and Substance Abuse in Kilifi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-07)The issue of drug and substance abuse has become a major concern in Kenya, particularly in the coastal region. In response, the government has implemented various programs to mitigate the problem. The ... -
Post COVID-19 Analysis of the Status of online Infrastructure use by Public Universities in Kenya: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-29)The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of interference in learning institutions. Universities were not spared by this pandemic, and this brought about a need to reconsider modes of learning which had all ... -
Effect of Mobile Banking on Financial Inclusion among Small-Medium Enterprises in Kakamega County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-03)At the end of 2016, adults to the tune of 25 percent had not attained inclusion in financial matters. The general objective was to determine the effect of mobilebanking on financial inclusion among SMEs in Kakamega County, ... -
Effect of Expansion Decisions on the Financial Performance of SACCOs in Bungoma County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-27)The financial performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) in Kenya has been a major concern in recent years, as they play a critical role in promoting financial inclusion and economic development ... -
Effect of Performance Planning on Employee Productivity in Broadcast Media Outlets in Bungoma and Busia Counties, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Numerous worldwide institutions have encountered challenges in achieving their intended objectives. These difficulties have even caused some organizations to collapse, resulting in more significant and costly issues. ... -
Influence of Sexual Attitudes on the Education Participation of Secondary School Girls in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Secondary schooling for girls is associated with much vulnerability. Sexual research is sometimes curtailed by religious and cultural taboos that consider it inappropriate. Given that girls’ education participation continues ... -
Human Resource Factors Influencing Gender Disparity in Development of Early Childhood Education Teaching Profession in Kakamega East Sub-County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-09-30)Education determines how well people can relate to and communicate with one another. Despite this view, the gaps in education opportunities in most developing countries are large. Public schools in Kakamega East Sub-County ... -
Effect of Credit Monitoring Practices on Loan Nonperformance among Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-05)The Kenyan microfinance industry faces many challenges. Studies point to nonperforming loans as one of the main problems facing microfinance institutions in Kenya, which has led to reduced profitability and institutional ... -
Influence of Electronic Payment on Business Efficiency in Petrol Stations in Nyanza Region, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-03)The Oil Sector Over the centuries, the oil industry has remained a predominant player in the world’s economy. This sector is known for its great contribution to many nations. The National Oil Board states that consumption ...