• High seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals amidst vaccination roll-out in western Kenya 

  Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Ochieng, Alfred Ochieng; Onyango, Benson; Magwanga, Richard Odongo; Were, Pamela; Ochung, Angeline Atieno; Okumu, Fredrick; Oloo, Marceline Adhiambo; Katieno, Jim Seth; Lidechi, Shirley; Ogutu, Fredrick; Awuor, Dorothy; Kirungu, Joy Nyangasi; Orata, Francis; Achieng, Justine; Oure, Bonface; Nyunja, Regina; Muok, Eric M. O.; Munga, Stephen; Estambale, Benson (PLOS ONE, 2022-12-22)

  The population’s antibody response is a key factor in comprehending SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology. This is especially important in African settings where COVID-19 impact, and vaccination rates are relatively low. This study aimed ...
• Effect of accounting information and communication control on financial performance of Sacco’s in Kenya 

  Wamukota, Mackline; Ondiek, Benedict; Musiega, Maniagi (international journal of research in business and social science, 2022-12-31)

  The study sought to examine the effect of Accounting Information and Communication control on the financial performance of Sacco’s in Kenya. The study employed a mixed research design targeting 175 Sacco’s with 875 ...
• Estimation of Spatially Varying Parameters with Application to Hyperbolic SPDES 

  Angwenyi, David (Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2023-01-10)

  Parameter estimation is a growing area of interest in statistical signal processing. Some parameters in real-life applications vary in space as opposed to those that are static. Most common methods in estimating parameters ...
• Estimation of Spatially Varying Parameters with Application to Hyperbolic SPDES 

  Angwenyi, David (Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2023-01-10)

  Parameter estimation is a growing area of interest in statistical signal processing. Some parameters in real-life applications vary in space as opposed to those that are static. Most common methods in estimating parameters ...
• Water quality status of a stream receiving fish pond discharge using physicochemical indicators in lake Victoria catchment, Kenya 

  Masaba, Jonathan; Wangila, Barasa; Lung’ayia, Henry (international Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2019-10-10)

  This study assessed the water quality of a stream receiving discharge from Tilapia and catfish fish ponds using some physicochemical parameters as key indicators. Measurements were done both in the field and in the laboratory ...
• A review of the state of sugar cane crisis in Kenya 

  Kombo, Josephat Barasa; Ndiema, Alice Chesambu (International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, 2022-10-29)

  In Kenya sugar cane farming was once vibrant and source 15% of the agricultural GDP. However, Kenya’s sugar industry is under a state of sugar cane crisis as reflected in limited availability of sugar cane for milling ...
• Simulation of deformation behaviour of Aluminium 7075 during Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) 

  Shagwira, Harrison; Obiko, Japheth; Mwema, Fredrick; Jen, Tien-Chien (MATEC Web of Conferences, 2023-01-05)

  This paper presents a finite element simulation of equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) since it is one of the most common and successful severe plastic deformation techniques. This study reports the influence of the most ...
• Exploring the Impact of Enquiry-Based Instructional Strategies on Students’ Attitudes towards Biology 

  Manishimwe, Henriette; Shivoga, William Aino; Nsengimana, Venuste (International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2022-12)

  Teaching methods dominated by teacher demonstration, chalk and talk, have been attributed as the main source of negative attitudes towards biology. This study aimed to explore the impact of enquiry-based learning on students’ ...
• Drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda during COVID-19 lockdown period: A systematic review 

  Masaba, Brian Barasa; Phetoe, Rose Mmusi; Odhiambo, Jacklyne Atieno; Rono, Bernard; Kabo, Jane Wamuyu; Moraa, Damaris; Rutto, Alex; Moturi, John Kennedy; Ng'Ambwa, Thomas Ong'ondo; Ochanda, Damaris; Mawia, Sammy Diana; Kipmerewo, Mary; Oyugi, Samuel; Ojiambo, Stephenie Lydia (Journal of Integrative Nursing, 2022-12-26)

  The present study aimed to explore the drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda during COVID-19 lockdown period. A systematic review design was adopted. The major online databases utilized were ...
• The estimation of broiler respiration rate based on the semantic segmentation and video amplification 

  Wang, Jintao; Liu, Longshen; Lu, Mingzhou; Okinda, Cedric; Lovarelli, Daniela; Guarino, Marcella; Shen, Mingxia (Frontiers in Physics, 2022-12-21)

  Respiratory rate is an indicator of a broilers’ stress and health status, thus, it is essential to detect respiratory rate contactless and stress-freely. This study proposed an estimation method of broiler respiratory rate ...
• High-performance liquid chromatography local reference ranges of hemoglobin fractions (HbA, HbA2, and HbF) in detection of hemoglobinopathies in western Kenya 

  Mutua, Benard; Chelangat, Rose; Mustafa, Barasa; Were, Tom; Makani, Julie; Sowayi, George; Okoth, Patrick (The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022-12-29)

  Background Western Kenya, being a malaria-endemic region, has a high prevalence of hemoglobinopathies mostly sickle cell and thalassemia. The hemoglobin fractions or variants, HbA, HbA2, and HbF, serve as biomarkers for ...
• n Empirical Investigation of Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes as the Correlates of Environmental Identity among Pre-Service Biology Teachers in Tanzania 

  Nkaizirwa, Josephat Paul; Aurah, Catherine Musalagani; Nsanganwimana, Florien (Sustainability, 2022-12-30)

  espite the extant literature that discusses the potentiality of environmental identity in shaping people’s engagement with nature, there is little evidence of which specific domains of environmental attitudes and knowledge ...
• The Ecology and Economic Practices of the Isukha and Idakho Communities in Colonial Period 1895-1963 

  Muchanga, Kizito Lusambili (Athens Journal of History, 2023-01-01)

  The penetration of colonialism in Isukha and Idakho can best be understood within the general framework of the global imperialism of the nineteenth century, with Europe being the hub of global imperialism where the ...
• Images of Women in Selected Luhyia Popular Music 

  Wechuli, Christopher, M.; Omuteche, Jairus; Wasike, Chrispinus (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-11-14)

  The study, ‘Female Images in selected Luhyia Popular Music’ sets out to examine the gender issues expressed in the popular songs composed and performed by the two selected Luhya artists. The impetus of this study was borne ...
• Perception and Level of Preparedness of Clinical Medicine Department Towards Clinical Assessment at the Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Western Kenya 

  Bitonye, Jacinta; Mengich,   Gladys; Chemjor, Harun (European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2022-11-09)

  Assessment of clinical instructional strategies, learning activities, and clinical experiences occurs in a systematic and continuous manner through the process of clinical assessment. There is an evident gap between theory ...
• Therapeutic uses of stingless bee honey by traditional medicine practitioners in Baringo County, Kenya 

  Kiprono, Sabella J.; Mengich, Gladys; Ondigo, Bartholomew N.; Mutai, Charles; Kimoloi, Sammy (Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 2022-12)

  African traditional medicine knowledge, skills and practices have often been passed verbally from the older generation to the younger generation. However, the current traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) are rapidly ...
• Status of Micro-Hydrokinetic River Technology Turbines Application for Rural Electrification in Africa 

  Awandu, Willis; Ruff, Robin; Wiesemann, Jens-Uwe; Lehmann, Boris (MDPI-Energies, 2022-11-28)

  Energy accessibility, reliability and availability are key components of improved quality of life and human development in all spheres. As the United Nations’ SDG 7 calls for access to electricity for all by 2030, Africa ...
• Hotel facilities’ management practices and employee performance in Kenya 

  Were, Simon O; Maranga, Vincent N (Research in Hospitality Management, 2022-11-21)

  This study investigated the efficacy of hotel facilities’ management practices on employee performance. A descriptive research survey was applied, while the study area was Nairobi County. The sampling techniques applied ...
• Representation of disability in the media: A review of Kenyan newspaper reports of 2015-2016 

  Bukhala, Peter W. (Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 2022-11-13)

  Throughout history many societies have dealt poorly with disability. In Kenya, persons who have different types of disabling conditions have been excluded or isolated from mainstream society and denied opportunities due ...
• The Cell Membrane of a Novel Rhizobium phaseoli Strain Is the Crucial Target for Aluminium Toxicity and Tolerance 

  Wekesa, Clabe; Muoma, John O.; Reichelt, Michael; Asudi, George O.; Furch, Alexandra C. U.; Oelmüller, Ralf (CELL, 2022-03-03)

  Soils with low pH and high aluminium (Al) contamination restrict common bean production, mainly due to adverse effects on rhizobia. We isolated a novel rhizobium strain, B3, from Kenyan soil which is more tolerant to Al ...

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