Knowledge and Attitude on Obstetric Effects of Female Genital Mutilation among Maasai Women in Maternity Ward at Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital, Kenya by Keddy Wanjiru Muchene, Irene Gacheri Mageto, Joyce Jebet Cheptum

“…Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the most harmful traditions still practiced in many parts of the developing world, including Kenya. The practice leads to permanent and irreversible health damages; however, knowledge and attitude of women towards its obstetric effects is scarce. …”
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Socioéconomie de la monnaie mobile et des monnaies locales au Kenya : quelles innovations monétaires pour quel développement ? by Tristan Dissaux

“…Monetary innovations, giving money new forms and characteristics, are now used to promote the process of economic development. In Kenya, they unfold in mobile money systems such as M-Pesa, as well as in several local currencies implemented on the model of the Bangla-Pesa. …”
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Understanding HIV care providers’ support for tobacco cessation among people living with HIV in Western Kenya: a formative qualitative study by Peter Magati, Maya Vijayaraghavan, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Craig R Cohen, Starley B Shade, Zachary Arochi Kwena, Linet Ongeri, Francesca A Odhiambo, Cirilus O Ogala, Yvonne A Olando, Greshon Rota, Purba Chatterjee, Christine A Osula, Jerry J Nutor, Stella S Bialous

“…We examined HIV care providers and PLHIV’s perceptions of support, and barriers, to providing tobacco cessation.Methods This qualitative investigation was part of a larger study seeking to integrate tobacco cessation into HIV care in Western Kenya (NCT05351606). We conducted 22 key informant interviews with HIV care providers and managers and four focus group discussions (n=28) with PLHIV. …”
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Coping Strategies of Social Protection Programs for Community Resilience to Climate Shocks in Tana North Sub-County, Tana River County, Kenya by Lucy Wangui Ikumu, Bessy Kathambi, Karatu Kiemo

“…This study examines the effectiveness of coping strategies of social protection programs in enhancing community resilience to climate shocks in Tana North Sub-County, Tana River County, Kenya. Despite its potential as a policy response, the effectiveness of social protection as a coping strategy in fostering community resilience remains underexplored. …”
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Effects of Adoption of Agricultural Technologies on Irish Potato Yield in Ol Kalou Sub-County Kenya: Application of Endogenous Switching Regression Model by David Kihoro, Geofrey Kingori Gathungu, Rael Nkatha Mwirigi, Vicky Nyambura Wairimu

“…However, despite the high potential of about 30 tonnes per hectare (ha), smallholder farmers in Kenya realize low Irish potato yields ranging from 4-8 tonnes per ha due to limited uptake of agricultural technologies. …”
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Derivation and validation of a clinical predictive model for longer duration diarrhea among pediatric patients in Kenya using machine learning algorithms by Billy Ogwel, Vincent H. Mzazi, Alex O. Awuor, Caleb Okonji, Raphael O. Anyango, Caren Oreso, John B. Ochieng, Stephen Munga, Dilruba Nasrin, Kirkby D. Tickell, Patricia B. Pavlinac, Karen L. Kotloff, Richard Omore

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Effects of health education using mobile technologies on caregivers’ knowledge of routine growth monitoring for children aged 9 to 24 months in Kenya by Justus O. S. Osero, Edna N. Osano

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46, XY Complete Gonadal Dysgenesis (Swyer Syndrome) Presenting as Primary Amenorrhea in a Normomorphic Adult Female From Kakamega, Kenya by Christian Omoaghe

“…A 19‐year‐old phenotypically normal female from Kakamega, Kenya, presented with primary amenorrhea. Physical examination revealed Tanner stage 3 breast development, Tanner stage 4 pubic hair, normal external genitalia, and a gynoid body shape. …”
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Manufacturers’ adoption of circularity science in supply chains and its perceived viability to promote sustainable performance: Qualitative-empirical evidence from Kenya by Mary Aming’a, Jonathan Annan, Reuben Marwanga

“…Methods/Analysis: Using constant comparison analysis, multiple case-qualitative pursuits utilizing semi-structured interviews from nine manufacturing organizations in Kenya were used to make sense of this through purposive sampling. …”
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Molecular Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) Associated with Carissa edulis, an Endangered Plant Species along Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya by Benard O. Ogoma, Stephen F. Omondi, Jane Ngaira, Josephine W. Kimani

“…The species is widely used in the preparation of various herbal medicines. Earlier works in Kenya show that an aqueous extract from the roots of C. edulis has remarkable anti-herpes simplex virus. …”
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Evaluation of Polyethylene-Based Long Lasting Treated Bed Net Netprotect on Anopheles Mosquitoes, Malaria Incidence, and Net Longivity in Western Kenya by M. T. O. Odhiambo, O. Skovmand, J. M. Vulule, E. D. Kokwaro

“…We studied the effect on malaria incidence, mosquito abundance, net efficacy, net use rate, chemical analysis, and holes of a long lasting insecticide treated bed net (Netprotect) in western Kenya, 2007–2010. Nets were hung in 150 households 6 months before they were hung in a second, 2 km away. …”
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Editorial: Trust, participation and pandemic politics in Africa by A. Carl LeVan, Yahaya Baba, Abdu Mukhtar Musa

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African women and young people as agriculture service providers—business models, benefits, gaps and opportunities by Mariam Kadzamira, Florence Chege, Chubashini Suntharalingam, Mary Bundi, Linda Likoko, Deogratius Magero, Dannie Romney, Monica Kansiime, Joseph Mulema

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Time to first antenatal care visit and its predictors among women in Kenya: Weibull gamma shared frailty model (based on the recent 2022 KDHS data) by Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Kusse Urmale Mare, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Kebede Gemeda, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Bezawit Melak Fente, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Tsion Mulat Tebeje

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The importance of market signals in crop varietal development: lessons from Komboka rice variety by Mary Ng’endo, MaryLiza Kinyua, Lourine Chebet, Samuel Mutiga, Joseph Ndung’u, Oliver Nyongesa, Simon Njau, Ajay Panchbhai, Ruth Musila, Rosemary Murori

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Trends and constraints of utilization of preserved cowpea leaves among households in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya: a convergent mixed method study by J. O. Owade, G. O. Abong’, M. W. Okoth, A. W. Mwang’ombe

“…Method A mixed method convergent design that included household survey of randomly sampled cowpea producing households and focus group discussion and key informant interviews with stakeholders in the ASAL areas of Kitui and Taita Taveta Counties of Kenya was conducted. Results The study found that the utilization of preserved forms of cowpea leaves in the in-season was by 58% of the respondents. …”
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Assessing the application of adapted theory of planned behaviour in predicting postpartum family planning intentions in a pragmatic randomized control trial in Western Kenya. by Morris Senghor Shisanya, Mary Kipmerewo, Everlyne Morema, Collins Ouma

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>In developing countries like Kenya, addressing the high population growth rate necessitates a focus on early Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) use. …”
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Evaluation of pathology resources for cervical cancer detection between 2018 and 2022: a retrospective study at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya by Nelson Anangwe, Jon Steimgrimson, Susan Cu-Uvin

“…Abstract Background Cervical cancer cases are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, exacerbated by inadequate histopathology resources, posing a significant barrier to timely diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Stocking Density Induced Stress on Plasma Cortisol and Whole Blood Glucose Concentration in Nile Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis niloticus) of Lake Victoria, Kenya by Elija Odhiambo, Paul O. Angienda, Patrick Okoth, David Onyango

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A pilot study of dimeticone oils versus sodium carbonate treatment for tungiasis: A randomized cohort trial in Homa Bay County, Kenya. by Kana Suzuki, Yasuhiko Kamiya, Chris Smith, Satoshi Kaneko, Gordon Okomo, Asiko Ongaya, Evans Amukoye

“…Two-component dimeticone (NYDA) is the only treatment for tungiasis recommended by the World Health Organization; however, this topical drug is not available in Kenya. In Western Kenya, sodium carbonate is commonly used in the treatment of tungiasis. …”
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