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HPV Infection Patterns and Viral Load Distribution: Implication on Cervical Cancer Prevention in Western Kenya
(European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2024)Human papillomavirus (HPV) coinfection remains common globally. However, its clinical significance compared to mono-infection remains controversial. Further, the epidemiology of HPV genotype combination in coinfection is ... -
Determining Sustainability of a community midwifery model in Siaya County, Kenya.
(Numid Publishers, 2018)Introduction: Reducing maternal mortality requires coordinated, long-term efforts. Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) states that “by 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 ... -
Roles and Challenges of Community Health Volunteers in Community Midwifery Practice in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 2017)One of the objectives of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was to reduce MMR by an average of 5.5% every year over the period between1990–2015. As a result, the first international meeting focusing on ... -
Socio-Cultural Dynamics Associated With Early Marriages in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2023)Given the high prevalence of early marriage and the corresponding socio-economic and health problems confronting the community, families, the county government and the married adolescents, a detailed understanding of the ... -
Spatiotemporal Dimensions of First Nuptial Age in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2023-06)Given the current high early marriage prevalence rate and corresponding high levels of socioeconomic and health problems, a detailed understanding of the dynamics of early age at first marriage is indispensable. The assessed ... -
Environmental Quality and Neighborhood Characteristics Trade Offs in Residential Choices in Kisumu City, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2025-04)The objective of the paper is to examine the influence of environmental quality and neighborhood characteristics on residential choices. A mixed-method research design was employed where quantitative and qualitative data ... -
Udhihirikaji wa Itikadi za Kisiasa Katika Midahalo ya Siasa za Uchaguzi wa 2022 Nchini Kenya Kupitia Jukwaa la Youtube
(East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 2025-01)Makala hii inalenga kudhihirisha kuwa itikadi ni dhana ya kimsingi na haina budi kuibuka kila wakati mwanasiasa anapozungumza wakati wa kampeni akiwa na nia ya kujielekezea mamlaka. Itikadi inayoibuka kutoka ... -
Effect of Strategy Implementation on Access to Water in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-10)Strategy implementation is a sub-process of strategic management and has been said to improve access to goods and services ‘It involves the actualization and translation of plans into action. This study focused on the ... -
An Assessment of the Drivers of Wetlands Transformation in Kisii Town, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2025-02)Wetlands are areas of importance according to Ramsar Convention. However, they are increasingly under threat as a result of unwise utilization which leads to undesired transformation. The study sought to assess how wetlands ... -
The Effect of Financial Assets as a Component of Corporate Disclosures and the Moderating Role of Firm Size on Market Returns of Manufacturing Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance (IAJEF), 2025-02-18)Corporate disclosures play a crucial role in enhancing investor confidence and improving market returns. However, challenges such as inadequate capital disclosures, regulatory constraints on financial and non-financial ... -
Norm-Attainable Operators in Operator Ideals: Characterizations, Properties, and Structural Implications
(2025-01)This paper explores the interplay between norm-attainable operators and operator ideals in the context of Hilbert spaces, providing a comprehensive characterization of their structural and geometric properties. We investigate ... -
Anonymous Authentication Scheme Based on Physically Unclonable Function and Biometrics for Smart Cities
(Wiley Online Library, 2024-12-20)Smart cities amalgamate technologies such as Internet of Things, big data analytics, and cloud computing to collect and analyze large volumes of data from varied sources which facilitate intelligent surveillance, enhanced ... -
The Role of Perceptions in Adoption of Cricket Farming for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods
(SSRN, 2025-03-06)This study assesses the relationship between farmers’ positive, negative, and food insecurity perceptions and the likelihood of cricket farming adoption. Using data from a cross-sectional survey of 892 rural households in ... -
Etiology of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Western Kenya
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2025-03-20)Approximately 11.1% of pregnant women in Africa experience asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), and its proper understanding is critical due to its risks, including pyelonephritis in mothers and fetal mortality. However, a ... -
Off-Grid Electrification Using Renewable Energy: Missed Windows of Opportunity for Small Wind Policy in Kenya
(SSRN, 2025-03-10)Different pathways have been used to achieve rural electrification in developing countries, including grid connections, stand-alone solutions and mini-grids. While mini-grids in many cases are identified as the optimal ... -
On Extended Spectrum of a Composition Operator on Sequence Spaces
(Annals of Mathematics and Computer Science, 2025-03-23)In this paper, we investigate the spectral properties of a composition operator Cα : ` p → ` p , where 1 ≤ p < ∞ and a null sequence α = (αk)k∈N, defined by Cαx = (0, α1x1, α2x2, . . .). In particular, we prove that the ... -
Analysis of the Determinants of Sweet Potato Value Addition by Smallholder Farmers in Kenya
(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education Publishers, 2017)Sweet potato value addition is increasingly being popularized among producers due to its potential to reduce wastage, increase market access and fetch optimal prices. Despite these documented benefits, smallholder sweet ... -
Cage fish culture in the lake victoria region Adoption determinants, challenges and opportunities.
(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2020-12)Fish cage farming was first introduced in Lake Victoria in 2005, however, its adoption and production has not met expectations. It is a promising venture that can help solve the problems of food insecurity, unemployment ... -
Usawiri wa Vijana wa Kisasa katika Riwaya ya Dunia yao ya Kiswahili.
(East African Nature and Science Organization., 2024)Makala hii itachunguza usawiri wa vijana katika dunia ya sasa inayobadilika kila uchao. Itafanya hivi kupitia uchanganuzi wa riwaya mpya ya Dunia Yao (2006) ya S.A Mohamed. Utafiti unaonyesha kwamba vijana kote duniani ... -
Nafasi ya Fasihi Simulizi katika Karne ya 21: Tathmini ya Nyimbo za Jando za Jamii ya Wakamba.
(Taasisi ya Taaluma za Kiswahili Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, 2022-06)Fasihi simulizi ni fani hai inayotekeleza majukumu muhimu katika karne ya 21. Kama ukumbusho wa maadili ya watu, fasihi simulizi hutoa mwonoulimwengu wa jamii na kutokana nayo, hali ya maisha ya kila siku huendelezwa. ...
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