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Phytochemical profiling and antimicrobialpotential of the fruit and leaf extractsfrom Cucumis Aculeatus
(Discover Chemistry, 2026-11-06)Background Cucumis aculeatus is traditionally used to manage microbial infectionssuch as diarrhea, wounds, and gonorrhea, yet scientific data on its phytochemicalcomposition and antimicrobial potential remain limited. This ... -
Phytochemical correlation networks and synergistic insights in prostate cancer therapy: integrative profiling of four Kenyan medicinal plants
(Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources, 2026-09-12)Prostate cancer remains a leading cause of male cancer mortality, necessitating safer, multi-targeted therapeutic approaches. This study profiled methanolic extracts of Prunus africana, Bridelia micrantha, Psidium guajava, ... -
Corporate Storytelling Tactics for Branding of Public Universities in Western Kenya
(African Quarterly Social Science Review, 2026-08-31)As competition in higher education intensifies, university branding has attracted increasing scholarly attention. Corporate storytelling has emerged as a branding strategy through which universities communicate institutional ... -
Level of Implementation of Youth Empowerment Programs in Addressing Relative Poverty: Evidence from Vihiga County, Kenya
(Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 2025-09-25)Relative poverty among youth remains persistently high in Kenya despite the proliferation of youth empowerment programs. While outcomes such as employment and income are widely documented, evidence on how implementation ... -
Women Politicians’ Political Communication Strategies in Kenya’s Digital Space: An Afrocentric Perspective
(Journal of Linguistics, Literary and Communication Studies, 2025-09-19)This study explores how Kenyan women politicians articulate and negotiate political representation within the digital public sphere. Grounded in Afrocentricity (Asante, 1980, 2003) as both a philosophical paradigm and ... -
Populist Tendencies in Kenya’s Political Representation Practice: Digital and Discursive Dimensions
(Journal of Research and Academic Writing, 2025-09-20)This study investigates how populism is enacted in the practice of online political representation in Kenya, with a focus on the role of social media as a site of political engagement and discourse. Two guiding questions ... -
Digital media and citizen journalism in environmental reporting in Baringo County-Kenya, 2010–2015
(Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management, 2026-08-19)This article analyzes the history of digital media and citizen journalism in environmental reporting in Baringo County, Kenya from 2010 to 2015. The study suggests that mobile communication technologies and the advent of ... -
Antibiotic dispensing practices and antimicrobial stewardship gaps in community pharmacies in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Plos one, 2026-05-15)Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing a disproportionate burden. Community-level antibiotic dispensing practices remain poorly described in Kenya outside ... -
A Comparison of TPI Gene-Specific PCR and Stool Microscopy in Detecting Giardia lamblia Infection in Western, Kenya
(Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases, 2026-07-03)Background and study aim: Giardia lamblia is a widespread pathogen of gastrointestinal infection in Kenya, the diagnosis of which is mostly based on stool microscopy. Molecular assays against conserved genes e.g. Triose ... -
Antimicrobial stewardship challenges at a referral Hospital in Western Kenya: insights from a Kakamega–Cambridge health partnership
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2026-01-20)Objective: To identify ways of improving antimicrobial stewardship at Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital (KCTRH) in western Kenya.Methods: A knowledge and awareness test was conducted among surgical ward ... -
Effect of Risk Assessment on the Financial Performance of Deposit-Taking Saccos in Kenya
(Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2026-06-30)Purpose: To determine the effect of risk assessment on the financial performance of deposit-taking SACCOs in Kenya. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used the positivist research philosophy but employed descriptive ... -
Effect of Risk Identification on the Financial Performance of Deposit-Taking Saccos in Kenya
(Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2026-06-30)Purpose: To establish the effect of risk identification upon the financial performance of deposit-taking SACCOs in Kenya Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed the positivist research philosophy but opted for ... -
Impact of Unemployment Rate on Income Inequality in Kenya
(Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2026-06-30)Purpose: Impact of unemployment rate on income inequality in Kenya Design/Methodology/Approach: Through a longitudinal approach, secondary time series data from the World Bank, Transparency International, UNDP and SWIID, ... -
Urinary tract infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at Murang’a County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Reports, 2026-06-25)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) continue to pose a significant health risk during pregnancy, with growing antimicrobial resistance making effective management increasingly challenging. Of more significance is the emergence ... -
Assessing Digital Governance Initiatives and Equitable, Inclusive Service Delivery in Kenya: A Case of Kisumu, Busia and Kakamega Counties
(Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2026-07-06)This study evaluates digital governance initiatives and equitable and inclusive service delivery within the Kenyan context with a focus on Kisumu, Busia, and Kakamega counties. The study employs a convergent parallel ... -
LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ROUTINELY ANALYZED IRON PROFILE PARAMETERS IN ADULT POPULATION AGED 18-64 YEARS, IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-10)Reference intervals are regarded as golden tools used to guide clinicians to correctly diagnose and monitor diseases, assess patients' responses to therapy, and forecast any probable risk factors. However, reference intervals ... -
UTILIZATION OF HIV/AIDS CLINICAL CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES AMONG HIV-INFECTED ADULTS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2023-08)The burden of HIV/AIDS in Baringo County is highest among Adults (>18 years), with over 40% of hospital beds occupied by HIV-related illnesses. Despite the majority of HIV/AIDS clients being enrolled in care programs, ... -
UTILIZATION OF CULTURE IN PEACE-BUILDING AMONG THE POKOT AND MARAKWET COMMUNITIES OF ELGEYO MARAKWET AND BARINGO COUNTIES, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-06)Sustaining peace is essential for the advancement of any nation or region, and it also fosters cohesion among individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural practices and festivals, while sometimes ...