Patterns of self-harm presentations at a Tertiary Urban Hospital in Kenya: A retrospective 5-year study (2018-2022). by Willie Njoroge, Catherine Gitau, Everline Onchari, Linnet Ongeri, Linda Khakali, Murad Khan, Zul Merali, Lukoye Atwoli, Jasmit Shah

“…This study aims to explore the socio-demographic and clinical profile of patients presenting with self-harm and determine the common self-harm patterns at a tertiary facility in Kenya.<h4>Methodology</h4>We carried out a descriptive retrospective study and included patients from inpatient units and outpatient settings within the Secion of Psychiatry at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi from January 1st 2018 to December 31st 2022. …”
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Body size, richness, and abundance of Staphylinidae unaffected by landscape composition and cropping system in a push–pull maize system in Kenya by Nina Garcia Devine, Tim Luttermoser, Katja Poveda

“…Studies of local or landscape effects on functional traits are often contradictory in temperate regions, and absent from tropical regions. In Kenya, local pest management technologies, e.g. push–pull systems have been shown to increase biological control, but data is lacking on how local management could affect body size of natural enemies. …”
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Effect of Forest Management Types on Soil Carbon Stocks in Montane Forests: A Case Study of Eastern Mau Forest in Kenya by George K. Tarus, Stanley W. Nadir

“…Mau Forest, a major forest reserve in Kenya, has experienced anthropogenic disturbances through encroachment and forest fires. …”
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Preliminary Study on Disinfectant Susceptibility/Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Slaughtered Village Free-Range Chickens in Nairobi, Kenya by Igizeneza Acsa, Bebora Lilly Caroline, Nyaga Philip Njeru, Njagi Lucy Wanjiru

“…The aim of this study was, therefore, to determine disinfectant susceptibility/resistance patterns manifested by bacteria (to commonly used disinfectants), which were isolated from intestines of slaughtered indigenous chickens in Nairobi, Kenya. The method used was agar well diffusion, and the six disinfectants (their active ingredients are in brackets) tested were as follows: Kupacide® (glutaraldehyde; benzalkonium chloride); TH4+® (didecyl dimethyl ammonium HCl; dioctyl dimethyl ammonium HCl; octyl decyldimethyl ammonium HCl; alkyl dimethyl ammonium HCl; and glutaraldehyde); Noro cleanse® (glutaraldehyde; coco-benzyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride); Dettol® (chloroxylenol); Savlon® (chlorhexidine gluconate; cetrimide; and N-propylalcohol); and Jik® (sodium hypochlorite). …”
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Factors associated with hospital length of stay in patients admitted with suspected malaria in Kenya: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey by Hillary Kipruto, Beatrice Machini, Jacqueline Chesang, Beatrice Amboko, Thomas N O Achia

“…Strengthening clinical practices and nursing care according to national case management guidelines should be a priority for malaria control managers in Kenya.…”
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Intensity of Nematode Infection in Children Aged 3 to 5 Years Living in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slum Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya by Lynda Allan, Fiona N. Mbai, Dorcas S. Yole, Moses Owino

“…This study evaluated the intensity of nematode infections and assessed the status of deworming in children aged 3 to 5 years living in Mukuru slum settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya. Methodology. A total of 172 children aged between 3 and 5 years were sampled across the 5 major villages of Mukuru Slum settlement: Kwa Njenga, Vietnum, Wapewape, Kwa Reuben, and Motomoto. …”
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Village-Indigenous Chicken Bacterial Carriage after the Heavy Rains of 2018, Kenya: Indicator on Environmental Contamination with Pathogenic/Zoonotic Bacteria by Acsa Igizeneza, Lilly Caroline Bebora, Philip Njeru Nyaga, Lucy Wanjiru Njagi

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Potential of Sodom Apple (Solanum incanum L.) Fruit Extracts in the Management of Chilli Root Knot Disease in Nakuru County, Kenya by Charei Munene Waweru, Japhet Mburugu Muthamia, Daniel Otieno Otaye

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Food Insecurity and Not Dietary Diversity Is a Predictor of Nutrition Status in Children within Semiarid Agro-Ecological Zones in Eastern Kenya by Zipporah N. Bukania, Moses Mwangi, Robert M. Karanja, Richard Mutisya, Yeri Kombe, Lydia U. Kaduka, Timothy Johns

“…Machakos and Makueni counties in Kenya are associated with historical land degradation, climate change, and food insecurity. …”
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Genomic and Pathogenic Characteristics of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Chicken in Live Bird Markets and Backyard Flocks in Kenya by Irene N. Ogali, Paul O. Okumu, Erick O. Mungube, Jacqueline K. Lichoti, Stephen Ogada, Grace K. Moraa, Bernard R. Agwanda, Sheila C. Ommeh

“…Newcastle disease (ND) causes significant economic losses in the poultry industry in developing countries. In Kenya, despite rampant annual ND outbreaks, implementation of control strategies is hampered by a lack of adequate knowledge on the circulating and outbreak causing-NDV strains. …”
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Age Determination of Gem-Quality Green Vanadium Grossular (Var. Tsavorite) from the Neoproterozoic Metamorphic Mozambique Belt, Kenya and Tanzania by Siyi Zhao, Bo Xu, Yi Zhao

“…Until now, the accurate crystallization age of the tsavorite in Kenya and Lemshuku (Tanzania) has remained unknown. …”
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Biology of the Endemic Endangered Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio desmondi teita (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), on Wild Citrus Species in Taita Hills, Kenya by Oliver C. Genga, Namikoye E. Samita, Ruth Kahuthia-Gathu, Esther N. Kioko

“…The Taita Hills swallowtail butterfly, Papilio desmondi teita, was reared in captivity on wild citrus (Rutaceae), Toddalia asiatica and Clausena anisata, in Ngangao Forest, Taita Hills, Kenya. The butterflies were exposed to the host plants for oviposition inside the laying buckets under ambient laboratory conditions. …”
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The Kenyan assistive technology ecosystem: a network analysis by Emma M. Smith, Stephanie Huff, Rose Bukania, Bernard Chiira, Catherine Holloway, Malcolm MacLachlan

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Kenyans’ Perceptions of the Risks of COVID-19 Vaccines: A Scoping Review by Faith Anyango Ochieng’, Donal O'Mathuna

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An assessment of the capacity and responsiveness of a national system to address the threat of invasive species: a systems approach by F. Williams, K. L. Constantine, A. A. Ali, T. W. Karanja, S. Kibet, E. K. Lingeera, G. Muthike, I. Rwomushana, J. Godwin, R. Day

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Cardiovascular risk factors and markers of myocardial injury and inflammation in people living with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya: a pilot cross-sectional study by Pablo Perel, Kuan Ken Lee, Anoop SV Shah, Mohammed K Ali, Shirjel R Alam, Jasmit Shah, Hassan Adan Ahmed, Jeilan Mohamed, Isaiah G Akuku, Sherry Eskander, Michael H Chung

“…Objectives To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and explore associations with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hscTnI) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kenya.Design Pilot cross-sectional study.Setting Data were collected from community HIV clinics across two sites in Nairobi, Kenya, from July 2019 to May 2020.Participants Convenience sample of 200 PLHIV (≥30 years with no prior history of CVD).Outcome measures Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and its association with hsTnI and hsCRP levels.Results Across 200 PLHIV (median age 46 years, IQR 38–53; 61% women), the prevalence of hypercholesterolaemia (total cholesterol &gt;6.1 mmol/L) and hypertension were 19% (n=30/199) and 30% (n=60/200), respectively. …”
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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya's ASAL: A qualitative study. by Esther Jebor Chongwo, Barack Aoko, Martha Kaniala, Moses Esala, Phillis Magoma, Eunice Njoroge, Susan Nyamanya, Joyce Marangu, Anil Khamis, John Ng'asike, Anja C Huizink, Amina Abubakar

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Children growing up in arid and semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face heightened risks, often resulting in poor developmental outcomes. In Kenya, the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) exhibit the lowest health and developmental indicators among children. …”
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Determination of Activity Concentration of Natural Radionuclides and Radiation Hazards’ Assessment of Building Materials in High Background Radiation Areas of Homa and Ruri, Kenya by Willis Otieno Gor Odongo, Margaret Chege, Nadir Hashim, Shinji Tokonami, Kranrod Chutima, Charles Rotich

“…The areas around Homa and Ruri hills in Homa Bay County in Kenya are associated with high background radiation levels. …”
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Nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and resilience in urban informal settlements: Insights from kibera, kenya and Villa 20, Argentina by Caroline Kibii, Flávia Guerra, Philip Bonera Bananayo, Simone Sandholz

“…Based on surveys and interviews in the informal settlements of in Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya) and Villa 20 (Buenos Aires, Argentina), implemented NbS, their particular benefits and perception as well as key factors influencing their implementation, effectiveness and acceptance were identified. …”
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