Enhancing Ecologically Sustainable Management of Deadwood in Kenya’s Natural Forests by Sylvester Ngome Chisika, Chunho Yeom

“…Through a review of the existing literature, this study sought to promote consciousness and awareness on the value of deadwood using the case of Kenya’s natural forests in the wider context of biodiversity conservation and climate change. …”
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The conundrum of motherhood: house helps and the mediated motherhood discourses in Kenya by Gladys Muasya

“…A total of 71 stories from 2009 to 2022 related to mothering were collected from two leading newspapers in Kenya – Daily Nation and The Standard – which feature lifestyle issues. …”
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Emic definitions of empowerment for just development: learnings from Kenya by Haley Zaremba, Eileen Bogweh Nchanji, Nadia Guettou Djurfeldt, Hanna North, Vanya Slavchevska, Annarita Macchioni Giaquinto

“…Abstract This mixed-methods study examines how men and women of different ages engaged in agriculture in Kilifi and Kiambu counties in Kenya define empowerment and describe empowerment pathways, and how empowered people are perceived by their families and communities. …”
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Skilled Birth Attendance among Women in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya by Eliphas Gitonga

“…The level of skilled birth attendance among women in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya, despite being higher than in some counties, requires improvement.…”
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Correction: Emic definitions of empowerment for just development: learnings from Kenya by Haley Zaremba, Eileen Bogweh Nchanji, Nadia Guettou Djurfeldt, Hanna North, Vanya Slavchevska, Annarita Macchioni Giaquinto

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Morphological and Molecular Identification of the Causal Agent of Anthracnose Disease of Avocado in Kenya by S. K. Kimaru, E. Monda, R. C. Cheruiyot, J. Mbaka, A. Alakonya

“…Anthracnose disease of avocado contributes to a huge loss of avocado fruits due to postharvest rot in Kenya. The causal agent of this disease has not been clear but presumed to be Colletotrichum gloeosporioides as reported in other regions where avocado is grown. …”
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Prevalence and Types of Coinfections in Sleeping Sickness Patients in Kenya (2000/2009) by J. M. Kagira, N. Maina, J. Njenga, S. M. Karanja, S. M. Karori, J. M. Ngotho

“…The occurrence of coinfections in human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) patients was investigated using a retrospective data of hospital records at the National Sleeping Sickness Referral Hospital in Alupe, Kenya. A total of 31 patients, 19 males and 12 females, were diagnosed with HAT between the years 2000 and 2009. …”
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Variation in Malaria Transmission Dynamics in Three Different Sites in Western Kenya by S. S. Imbahale, W. R. Mukabana, B. Orindi, A. K. Githeko, W. Takken

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Physicochemical Properties of Bottom Sediments in Maruba Dam Reservoir, Machakos, Kenya by Allois Luvai, John Obiero, Christian Omuto

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Gross and Histopathology of Goats Feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya by Jackson M. Ncebere, Paul G. Mbuthia, Robert M. Waruiru, Peter K. Gathumbi

“…Opuntia stricta has invaded the northern part of Laikipia County, Kenya, and its fruits are protected by small spines called glochids. …”
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Plants Used in Antivenom Therapy in Rural Kenya: Ethnobotany and Future Perspectives by Timothy Omara

“…Snake envenomation is one of the neglected tropical diseases which has left an intolerable death toll and severe socioeconomic losses in Kenya. In a continued effort to identify some antiophidic East African botanical species, this study generated ethnobotanical information on antivenom plants reported in Kenya, with a view to identify potential species which could be subjected to in vitro and clinical studies for possible development into antivenoms. …”
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Plasma Cell Leukemia: A Review of 3 Cases Managed in Kenya by Matilda Ong’ondi, Elizabeth Kagotho

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Public Perception of Genetically Modified Organisms and the Implementation of Biosafety Measures in Kenya by Kunyanga Nkirote Catherine, B. Roy Mugiira, N. Josephat Muchiri

“…This study collected data on the threats and effects of the GMO ban and the status of implementation of Biosafety Act and Cartagena Protocol on biosafety in Kenya. A cross-sectional survey was used with 216 participants sampled purposively and 16 key informants interviewed in a qualitative survey with triangulation of data from a scoping literature review. …”
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Quality Differentiation Strategies: Implications For Edible Oils Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. by Mwazunai, Alice Ngele

“…The target population was 104 middle and top-level managers from the marketing departments of edible oils manufacturing firms in Kenya. Complete enumeration was used to include all 104 respondents as the study’s sample size. …”
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La résilience des Turkana by Clémence Cantoni, Benoît Lallau

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Nutrient Budget and Economic Assessment of Blended Fertilizer Use in Kenya Tea Industry by Kibet Sitienei, Hellen W. Kamiri, Gilbert M. Nduru, David M. Kamau

“…Kenya’s tea industry depends predominantly on imported compound NPK fertilizers to replenish nutrients removed through plucking. …”
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Biology of the Wild Silkmoth Anaphe panda (Boisduval) in the Kakamega Forest of Western Kenya by N. Mbahin, S. K. Raina, E. N. Kioko, J. M. Mueke

“…A study on the life cycle of the silkmoth Anaphe panda (Boisduval) was conducted in two different habitats of the Kakamega Forest in western Kenya: Ikuywa, an indigenous forest, and Isecheno, a mixed indigenous forest. …”
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