Leveraging on Place brand Architecture for competitive advantage: A mediated regression analysis - Rop, Wendy; Akunja, Lydia; Simon Thiong’o (Journal of Tourism Quarterly, 2021)

Leveraging on place brand architecture for competitive advantage: A mediated regression analysis - Rop, Wendy; Akunja, Lydia; Thiong'o, Simon (Journal of Tourism Quarterly, 2021)

Loan Growth, Loan Deposit Ratio and Prediction of Bank Fragility in Kenya Using Generalised Linear Model - Bwire, Albert C; Tenai, Joel K; Odunga, Robert M (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)

Local community perceptions of their participation in community primary schools sustainability in Kinkiizi West Constituency, Uganda - Mandela, Nelson; Wambuwa, Kyalo B (IJSSES, 2021)

Longer duration of anti-retroviral therapy is associated with decreased risk of human papillomaviruses detection in Kenyan women living with HIV - Aaron Earmel; Han Tong; Phillip Tonui; Omenge Orang’o; Kapten Muthoka; Nelson Wong; Titus Maina; Stephen Kiptoo; Patrick J. Loehrer; Darron R. Brown (International Journal of STD & AIDS, 2021)

Longitudinal-Survival Models for Case-Based Tuberculosis Progression - Kiplimo, Richard; Kosgei, Mathew; ann Mwangi; Onyango, Elizabeth; Ogero, Morris; Koske, Joseph (Frontiers in Public Health, 2021)

Low-coverage sequencing cost-effectively detects known and novel variation in underrepresented populations - Martin, Alicia R.; Atkinson, Elizabeth G.; Chapman, Sinéad B.; Stevenson, Anne; Stroud, Rocky E.; Abebe, Tamrat; Akena, Dickens; Alemayehu, Melkam; Ashaba, Fred K.; Atwoli, Lukoye; Bowers, Tera; Chibnik, Lori B.; et al. (The American Journal of Human GeneticsThe American Journal of Human Genetics, 2021)
Summary Genetic studies in underrepresented populations identify disproportionate numbers of novel associations. However, most genetic studies use genotyping arrays and sequenced reference panels that best capture variation most common in European ancestry populations. To compare data generation strategies best suited for underrepresented populations, we sequenced the whole genomes of 91 individuals to high coverage as part of the Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Population-Psychosis (NeuroGAP-Psychosis) study with participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda. We used a downsampling approach to evaluate the quality of two cost-effective data generation strategies, GWAS arrays versus low-coverage sequencing, by calculating the concordance of imputed variants from these technologies with those from deep whole-genome sequencing data. We show that low-coverage sequencing at a depth of ≥4× captures variants of all frequencies more accurately than all commonly used GWAS arrays investigated and at a comparable cost. Lower depths of sequencing (0.5–1×) performed comparably to commonly used low-density GWAS arrays. Low-coverage sequencing is also sensitive to novel variation; 4× sequencing detects 45% of singletons and 95% of common variants identified in high-coverage African whole genomes. Low-coverage sequencing approaches surmount the problems induced by the ascertainment of common genotyping arrays, effectively identify novel variation particularly in underrepresented populations, and present opportunities to enhance variant discovery at a cost similar to traditional approaches.
Keywords: Africa; cost comparison; Gwas; GWAS arrays; low-coverage sequencing; study design; whole-genome sequencing

Magnetic resonance imaging pattern and mechanisms of spinal injury at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya - Adhiambo, Daisy Denga (Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, 2021)

Male Partner Involvement in the Continuum of Pregnancy and Childbirth in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 2021 - T. Kamau, R. Rianga, L. Mwanzia, E. Buluku, C. Sawe, B. Wambugu, K. Patel, J. Mutai, P. Jomo, S. Kemboi, P. Talam; C. Sang (International Conference on Gender Studies in Africa, 2021)

Management of Ambulance services at Eldama Ravine Subcounty Hospital, Baringo County , Kenya - Omollo Gabriel, Akama Gladys (IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2021)

Manufacturing Lot Size Optimization Under Demand Uncertainty: A Stochastic Goal Programming Approach - M. Ssempijja; P. Mubiru; Ochola, J; S. Namango (International Journal of Academic Engineering Research (IJAER), 2021)

Maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with eclampsia by mode of delivery at Riley mother baby hospital: a longitudinal case-series study - Koech Irene; Poli Philippe Amubuomombe; Richard Mogeni; Cheruiyot Andrew; ann Mwangi; Orang’o Elkanah Omenge (BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021)

Maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with eclampsia by mode of delivery at Riley mother baby hospital: a longitudinal case-series study - Koech Irene; Poli Philippe Amubuomombe; Richard Mogeni; Cheruiyot Andrew; ann Mwangi; Orang’o Elkanah Omenge (BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021)

Maternal danger signs in pregnancy: adoption of a four-delay model in healthcare in Matayos subcounty, Busia, Kenya - Paul O Nyongesa; Faith H Yego; Philip K. Tonui; Benard M Sorre; Omar Egessah (JOGECA, 2021)

Maternal danger signs in pregnancy: adoption of a four-delay model in healthcare in Matayos subcounty, Busia, Kenya - Paul O Nyongesa; Faith H Yego; Philip K. Tonui; Benard M Sorre; Omar Egessah (2021)

Maternal danger signs in pregnancy: adoption of a four-delay model in healthcare in Matayos subcounty, Busia, Kenya JOGECA - Nyongesa Paul; Faith H Yego; Philip K. Tonui; Benard M Sorre; Omar Egessah (JOGECA, 2021)

Mental disorders among health care workers at the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya; findings of an online descriptive survey - Kwobah, Edith Kamaru; ann Mwangi; Patel, Kirtika; Mwogi, Thomas; KIPTOO, ROBERT; Atwoli, Lukoye (Frontiers in psychiatry, 2021)

Meta-analysis of chemotherapy in head and neck cancer (MACH-NC): An update on 107 randomized trials and 19,805 patients, on behalf of MACH-NC Group - Lacas, Benjamin; Carmel, Alexandra; Landais, Cécile; Wong, Stuart J; Licitra, Lisa; Tobias, Jeffrey S; Burtness, Barbara; Ghi, Maria Grazia; Cohen, Ezra EW; Grau, Cai; others (Radiotherapy and Oncology, 2021)

Mobile Banking Service Quality and Customer Retention: A Moderated Mediation Model of Customer Perceived Value and Perceived Corporate Image - Langat, Daniel Kipkirui; Bonuke, Ronald; Kibet, Yusuf (SEISENSE Journal of Management, 2021)

Modelling of supply and demand-side determinants of liquefied petroleum gas consumption in peri-urban Cameroon, Ghana and Kenya - Shupler, Matthew; Mangeni, Judith; Tawiah, Theresa; Sang, Edna; Baame, Miranda; de Cuevas, Rachel Anderson; Nix, Emily; Betang, Emmanuel; Saah, Jason; Twumasi, Mieks; others (Nature Energy, 2021)

Modelling of Survival Time Among Adult HIV/AIDS Patients Under Antiretroviral Therapy in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya - Robert, Mengich Kibichii; ann Mwangi; Kerich, Gregory Kibet; Cornelious, Nyakundi Omwando (International Journal of Statistical Distributions and Applications, 2021)

Moderating Effect of Board capital on Firm Leverage and Financial Performance of Firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya - K. Cornelius; J. Tenai; P. Limo (Journal of Business Management and Economic Research, 2021)

Moderating Effect of Political Instability on ICT and Economic Growth Nexus in Kenya: ARDL Bound-Co-Integration Approach - Matundura, Erickson; Serem, Alfred; Kiano, Elvis (Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Studies, 2021)

A Multivariate statistical evaluation of actual use of electronic health records systems implementations in Kenya - P. Ngugi; A. Babic; Were, M.C. (PLoS One, 2021)

Narrowed posterior nasal airway limits efficacy of anterior septoplasty - Campbell, David A; Moghaddam, Masoud Gh; Rhee, John S; Garcia, Guilherme JM (Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 2021)

Neonatal hypothermia and adherence to World Health Organisation thermal care guidelines among newborns at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya - Nyandiko, Winstone Mokaya; Kiptoon, Paul; Lubuya, Florence Ajaya (PloS one, 2021)

Novel implementation of virtual interviews for otolaryngology resident selection: reflections relevant to the COVID-19 era - Davis, Morgan E; Jafari, Aria; Crawford, Kayva; MacDonald, Bridget V; Watson, Deborah (Oto Open, 2021)

Numerical Analysis of Crimping Behaviour of Triaxial Braided Structures - Ochola, J; B. Malengier; L. Van Langenhove (Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2021)

Is olfactory training effective treatment for postinfectious smell loss? - Jafari, Aria; Lehmann, Ashton E; Metson, Ralph (The Laryngoscope, 2021)

Optimization of process conditions of silk fabric dyeing with galinsoga parviflora leaf extract for antibacterial application - Musinguzi, Alex; Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi; Ildephonse, NIBIKORA; Nzila, Charles Kyuti (2021)

Organizational factors Influencing the adoption of electronic publishing among book and journal publishers in Kenya - Okinda, Thomas Ibrahim; Chacha, Shadrack Marwa (Moi University, 2021)

Outcomes of Newborns with Surgical Conditions at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital: The Context of a Structured Standard Operating Procedure for Newborn Transport - Saula, Peter Walter (JKUAT-COHES, 2021)

Overweight and Obesity Among Moi University Nairobi Campus Undergraduate Students, Kenya - Buluku, Twafik, Fetohy, Waudo, El-Sahn (Journal of Health Education Researcg and Development, 2021)

Oviposition behavior of Telenomus busseolae, Telenomus isis and Trichogramma bournieri on eggs of east African cereal stemborers - Bruce, Anani Y; Schulthess, Fritz; Makatiani, Jacqueline K; Tonnang, Henri EZ (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2021)

Pain management among patients with bone malignancies at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya - Kaggwa, Andrew (Moi University, 2021)

Patterns of computed tomography scan findings in patients with suprahyoid neck masses at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital - Ndugire, TK (Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, 2021)

Pay-as-you-go liquefied petroleum gas supports sustainable clean cooking in Kenyan informal urban settlement during COVID-19 lockdown - Shupler, Matthew; O'Keefe, Mark; Puzzolo, Elisa; Nix, Emily; de Cuevas, Rachel Anderson; Mwitari, James; Gohole, Arthur; Sang, Edna; Čukić, Iva; Menya, Diana; others (Applied energy, 2021)

Perceived Influence of Performance Standard on Quality Public Service Delivery in National Government Administration in Elgeyo Marakwet County - Sirkoi, Kibet Rodgers; Omboto, Peter; Musebe, Richard (East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021)

Perspectives of education sector stakeholders on a teacher training module to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma in Western Kenya - Chory, Ashley; Nyandiko, Winstone; Beigon, Whitney; Josephine Aluoch; Ashimosi, Celestine; Munyoro, Dennis; Scanlon, Michael; Apondi, Edith; Vreeman, Rachel (BMC public health, 2021)

Perspectives of key stakeholders on implementation of the gender quota threshold in devolved governance of selected counties in kenya - Kilelo, Hellen (Moi universty, 2021)

A pilot study of a mobile intervention to support mental health and adherence among Adolescents living with HIV in Western Kenya - Josephine Aluoch; Nyandiko, Winstone; Chory, Ashley; Callen, Grant; Njoroge, Tabitha; Ashimosi, Celestine; Scanlon, Michael; McAteer, Carole; Apondi, Edith; Vreeman, Rachel (Springer, 2021)

The Place of Livestock in the Social, Political and Economic Organization of the Akamba of Machakos during the Pre-Colonial Period - Mwikali, Winnifred; Makana, Nicholas (International Journal of History and Cultural Studies (IJHCS), 2021)

Plasmodium falciparum Biomass and Haematological Changes during Treatment of HIV/AIDS Patients in Western Kenya. - "Kirinyet, J. K. and Mulambalah, C. S." (International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2021)

Postpartum depression and anxiety among mothers of preterm neonates in western Kenya - Sakari, Philip Simiyu; Mwanzia, Lydia; Chesire, Irene (African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 2021)

The Potential of Differentiation-Related Gene-1 (DRG1) as a Biomarker for Metastasis of Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer - Bor, Hillary; Maina, Esther N; Nyambega, Benson; Patel, Kirtika Tushar; Ochieng’Olwal, Charles; Nalyanya, Walter; Gavamukulya, Yahaya (Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research (JAMMR), 2021)

Potential of wood ash in purification of biogas - Mulu, Elshaday; M'Arimi, Milton M; Ramkat, Rose C; Mecha, Achisa C (Energy for Sustainable Development, 2021)

PREDICTORS OF HUMAN-TO-MOSQUITO PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM TRANSMISSION IN A HIGH TRANSMISSION AREA OF WESTERN KENYA - Zeno, Erica E; Sumner, Kelsey M; Freedman, Elizabeth; Abel, Lucy; Obala, Andrew; Mangeni, Judith; Pence, Brian W; Wesolowski, Amy; Prudhomme-O'Meara, Wendy; Taylor, Steve M (AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 2021)

Predictors of Quality-of-Life Improvements Following Global Head and Neck Surgery Trips to Underserved Regions - Panuganti, Bharat A; Jafari, Aria; Shen, Sarek; Qualliotine, Jesse R; Schueth, Elizabeth A; Campbell, Bruce; Ngoitsi, Henry; Cordes, Susan (The Laryngoscope, 2021)

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among HIV Patients - "Mbuthia, G"; "Magutah, K"; "McGarvey, S " (International Journal of Hypertension, 2021)

Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome and its components in adults with psychotic disorders in Eldoret, Kenya - Kwobah, Edith; Koen, Nastassja; ann Mwangi; Atwoli, Lukoye; Stein, Dan J (Plos one, 2021)

Prevalence of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infection and mortality associated with them from population-based surveillance of young infants from birth to 2 months of age - Puri, Dhruv; Nisar, Yasir Bin; Tshefu, Antoinette; Longombe, Adrien Lokangaka; Esamai, Fabian; Irene Marete; Ayede, Adejumoke Idowu; Adejuyigbe, Ebunoluwa A; Wammanda, Robinson D; Qazi, Shamim Ahmad; others (Plos one, 2021)

Procedural Pain in Hospitalized Neonates in Kenya. - Kyololo, O. M.; Stevens, B. J.; J. Songok (Journal of Pediatric nursing, 2021)

Prolapsed Nasal Polyp Causing Acute Airway Obstruction: An Exceptional Presentation - Patel, Krupa R; Lehmann, Ashton E; Jafari, Aria; Faden, Daniel L (ORL, 2021)

Psychological distress prevalence and associated stressors and supports among urban-displaced Congolese adults in Kenya. - Tippens, Julie A; Hatton-Bowers, Holly; Honomichl, Ryan; Wheeler, Lorey A; Miamidian, Helen M; Bash, Kirstie L; Howell Smith, Michelle C; Nyaoro, Dulo; Byrd, J Joshua; Packard, Samuel E; others (American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 2021)

PUBLIC HOSPITALS PREPAREDNESS IN THE PROVISION OF BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SERVICES IN BUSIA AND TRANS-NZOIA COUNTIES IN KENYA. - Mwaura, Grace Wandia; Limo, OK; Lwande, GO; Too, K; Mugo, R; Mwangi, AW; Kirui, N; P. Tonui; P Itsura; Kamano, J. (2021)

PUBLIC HOSPITALS PREPAREDNESS IN THE PROVISION OF BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SERVICES IN BUSIA AND TRANS-NZOIA COUNTIES IN KENYA - Peter Itsura; Mwaura, Grace W; Limo, Obed K; Lwande, Gerald O; Too, Kenneth; Mugo, Richard; Mwangi, Ann W; Kirui, Nicholas; Philip Tonui; Gathecha, Gladwell; others (medRxiv, 2021)

Radio Exposure and Drivers of Electoral Participation among Women Voters under the New Devolved Political Structure in Kenya - Okinda, Thomas Ibrahim; Nyambuga, Charles Ongandi; Ojwang, Benson Oduor (Romanian Journal of Communication and Public Relations, 2021)

A randomized clinical trial of a group cognitive–behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus-infected outpatients in western Kenya - Papas, Rebecca K.; Gakinya, Benson N.; Mwaniki, Michael M.; Lee, Hana; Alfred K. Keter; Martino, Steve; Debra A. Klein; Tao Liu; Michelle P. Loxley; Sidle, John E.; others (Addiction, 2021)

Rate and Factors Associated With Change in Surgeon for Revision Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Jafari, Aria; Panuganti, Bharat A; Crawford, Kayva L; Shen, Sarek; DeConde, Adam S (The Laryngoscope, 2021)

Real constitutional change in Sub-Saharan Africa - Okubasu, D (Montaigne Center Round Table Talk, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 2021)

Regularization of Poisson–Boltzmann Type Equations with Singular Source Terms Using the Range-Separated Tensor Format - Benner, Peter; Khoromskaia, Venera; Khoromskij, Boris; Kweyu, Cleophas; Stein, Matthias (SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, 2021)
In this paper, we present a new regularization scheme for the linearized Poisson–Boltzmann equation (PBE) which models the electrostatic potential of biomolecules in a solvent. This scheme is based on the splitting of the target potential into the short- and long-range components localized in the molecular region by using the range-separated (RS) tensor format [P. Benner, V. Khoromskaia, and B. N. Khoromskij, SIAM J. Comput., 2 (2018), pp. A1034–A1062] for representation of the discretized multiparticle Dirac delta [B. N. Khoromskij, J. Comput. Phys., 401 (2020), 108998] constituting the highly singular right-hand side in the PBE. From the computational point of view our regularization approach requires only the modification of the right-hand side in the PBE so that it can be implemented within any open-source grid-based software package for solving PBE that already includes some FEM/FDM disretization scheme for elliptic PDE and solver for the arising linear system of equations. The main computational benefits are twofold. First, one applies the chosen PBE solver only for the smooth long-range (regularized) part of the collective potential with the regular right-hand side represented by a low-rank RS tensor with a controllable precision. Thus, we eliminate the numerical treatment of the singularities in the right-hand side and do not change the interface and boundary conditions. And second, the elliptic PDE need not be solved for the singular part in the right-hand side at all, since the short-range part of the target potential of the biomolecule is precomputed independently on a computational grid by simple one-dimensional tensor operations. The total potential is then obtained by adding the numerical solution of the PBE for the smooth long-range part to the directly precomputed tensor representation for the short-range contribution. Numerical tests illustrate that the new regularization scheme, implemented by a simple modification of the right-hand side in the chosen PBE solver, improves the accuracy of the approximate solution on rather coarse grids. The scheme also demonstrates good convergence behavior on a sequence of refined grids.

Relationship between Career Trips and Students’ Career Choice Development in High Schools in Ainamoi Sub County - Joy Moriasi; Ogoma, Shadrack; Margret Disiye (Journal of Psychology, 2021)

The Relationship Between Household Microfinance Group Participation and Vaccine Adherence Among Children in Rural Western Kenya - Deyoe, Jessica E; Amisi, James Akiruga; Szkwarko, Daria; Tran, Dan N.; Luetke, Maya; Kianersi, Sina; Lee, Shin H; Namae, Jane; Genberg, Becky; Laktabai, Jeremiah; others (Maternal and child health journal, 2021)

Religious Perspective - Omare, Simon Gisege (Black Lives Matter Vs. All Lives Matter: A Multidisciplinary Primer, 2021)

Responses and Impacts of COVID-19 on East Africa’s Tourism Industry. - Ezra, P.M; Kitheka, B.M; Sabuhoro, E; G. K. Riungu; Sirima, A; Amani, A.K (African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2021)

Revenue diversification and financial sustainability of microfinance institutions - Githaiga, Peter Nderitu (Asian Journal of Accounting Research, 2021)

The Rise of Jihad, Killing of ‘Apostate Imams’ and Non-Combatant Christian Civilians in Kenya: Al-Shabaab’s Re-definition of the Enemy on Religious Lines - Ndzovu, Hassan J. (Fighting in God’s Name, 2021)

The Role of Colonialism in the Transformation of Livestock Economy among the Akamba of Machakos, Kenya, 1895-1919 - Mwikali, W; Tanui, P (Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021)

The Role of Friends African Mission in the historical development Of Lugulu And Chwele Girls Secondary Schools from 1902-1988 in Bungoma County, Kenya - Namatsi, Beatrice Ashika (Moi University, 2021)

Role of ICT4D in the Growth and Development of SMES: A Solution To Digital Divide - Benard, Masese Chuma; Thaiya, Mbugua Samwel; Nduta, Korongo Julia; Kiptoo, Joram Mutai; Wechuli, Nambiro Alice (2021)

Role of ICT4D in the growth and development of SMES: A solution to digital divide - Masese, Chuma Benard; Mbugua, Samwel Thaiya; Korongo, Julia Nduta; Kiptoo, Joram Mutai; Nambiro, Alice Wechuli (2021)

Safety of daily low-dose aspirin use during pregnancy in low-income and middle-income countries - Short, Vanessa L; Hoffman, Matthew; Metgud, Mrityunjay; Kavi, Avinash; Goudar, Shivaprasad S; Okitawutshu, Jean; Tshefu, Antoinette; Bose, Carl L; Mwenechanya, Musaku; Chomba, Elwyn; others (AJOG global reports, 2021)

Safety of daily low-dose aspirin use during pregnancy in low-income and middle-income countries - Nyongesa, Paul; Short, Vanessa L; Hoffman, Matthew; Metgud, Mrityunjay (AJOG global reports, 2021)

Session 8: Exploring Education in and out of the Centers of African Excellence - Chang’ach, John; Kurgat, Susan (Past and Future Research for Inclusive and Sustainable Development at the DAAD Centers of African Excellence, 2021)

Sichale, Kiage and Okwengu: Judging Judges - Okubasu, DM (The Plaform for Law, Justice and Society, 2021)

Single shot Fascia iliaca compartment block by an orthopaedic resident analgesia following hip surgery - Maoga, N; Nguku, S; Lelei, K; Siika, KW (East African Orthopaedic Journal, 2021)

Social Capital for Agribusiness Incubation and its implication on Livelihood Security in Bungoma County, Kenya - Jane, Khasoa L; Peter, Omboto (IJRESS, 2021)

Social Stigma Related to COVID-19 Disease Described by Primary and Secondary School Teachers and Adolescents Living With HIV in Western Kenya - Chory, Ashley; Nyandiko, Winstone; Ashimosi, Celestine; Josephine Aluoch; Martin, Roxanne; Biegon, Whitney; Munyoro, Dennis; Apondi, Edith; Vreeman, Rachel (Frontiers in Public Health, 2021)

Social Work with Refugees and Migrants in Kenya - Rono, Joseph K; Ombaka, Dickson M (International Social Work and Forced Migration: Developments in African, Arab and European Countries, 2021)

Socioeconomic factors affect presentation stage and survival in sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma - Jafari, Aria; Shen, Sarek A; Qualliotine, Jesse R; Lehmann, Ashton E; Humphreys, Ian M; Abuzeid, Waleed M; Bergmark, Regan W; Gray, Stacey T (The Laryngoscope, 2021)

The Socio-Economic Implications of Somali Refugees to the Host community at the Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya - Somo, Ahmed Haithar; Kurgat, Alice (Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2021)

Sports-based attitudes and sports participation among the deaf primary school pupils in Emgwen sub-county, Nandi county, Kenya - E.C. Sigot; Ogoma, S. O. (European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 2021)

Stakeholders’ participation in School Management and enhancement of learner’s academic achievements in Government aided schools in Uganda - Nakiyaga, D; Serem, DK; Ssentamu, N.P. (IJBM Journal, 2021)

Status of biofertilizer research, commercialization, and practical applications A global perspective - Aloo, B. N.; Makumba, B. A.; Mbega, E. R. (Biofertilizers: Advances in Bio-inoculants, 2021)

Stochastic meta-frontier function analysis of the regional efficiency and technology gap ratios (TGRs) of small-scale cassava producers in Liberia - Dogba, Kollie B; Kosura, Willis Oluoch; Chumo, Chepchumba (African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics Volume, 2021)

Strategies Adopted by Airlines to Sustain Ticket Sales Performance Post the Zero Commission Policy: A Case of Kenya Airways (KQ) - Judy Kibe; Hellen Ogutu; Wesley Kasanzu (Universal Journal of Management, 2021)

Strengthening weak healthcare systems for maternal and neonatal care in low and middle income countries: The missing link - Nyongesa, Paul; Yego, Faith; Philiph Tonui; Peter Itsura; Bennad Sorre; Egessah O Omar (2021)

Strengthening weak healthcare systems for maternal and neonatal care in low and middle income countries: The missing link - Nyongesa, Paul; Yego, Faith; Philiph Tonui; Peter Itsura; Bennad Sorre; Egessah O Omar (Advances in Sexual Medicine, 2021)

Strengthening Weak Healthcare Systems for Maternal and Neonatal Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: The Missing Link - Nyongesa, Paul (Advances in Sexual Medicine, 2021)

A Study of the Effects of a Thermally Evaporated nanoscale CsBr layer on the Optoelectronic Properties and Stability of Formamidinium-rich Perovskite Solar Cells - Richard K Koech; Reisya Ichwani,; Julia L. Martin; Julia L. Martin; Deborah O. Oyewole,; Omolara V. Oyelade; Yusuf A. Olanrewaju; Oluwaseun K. Oyewole; Esidor Ntsoenzok; Winston O. Soboyejo (AIP Advances, 2021)

Sudden Death After Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Context of Coronavirus Disease 2019 - Hillow, Mohamed Aden; Kwobah, Edith Kamaru; , Benson Gakinya; Omari, Felicita (The Journal of ECT, 2021)

Supply-chain strategies for essential medicines in rural western Kenya during COVID-19 - Tran, Dan N.; Were, Phelix M; Kangogo, Kibet; Amisi, James A; Manji, Imran; Pastakia, Sonak D.; Vedanthan, Rajesh (Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2021)

Sustainable Food Production Systems for Climate Change Mitigation: Indigenous Rhizobacteria for Potato Bio-fertilization in Tanzania - Aloo B. N.; Mbega E. R.; Makumba B. A. (African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, 2021)

Sustainable tourism planning and management for sustainable livelihoods - Matiku, S. M.,; Zuwarimwe, J.,; Tshipala, N (Development Southern Africa,, 2021)

SYMPTOMATIC MALARIA IS ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED RISK OF REINFECTION WITH PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM PARASITES HARBORING HOMOLOGOUS CIRCUMSPOROZOITE PROTEIN EPITOPES - Petersen, Jens E; Sumner, Kelsey; Freedman, Elizabeth; Mangeni, Judith N; Abel, Lucy; Obala, Andrew A; Prudhomme-O'Meara, Wendy; Taylor, Steve M (AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 2021)

Technical Efficiency of Kenyan Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Different Agro-ecological Regions - Ngeno, Vincent; Chumo, Chepchumba (2021)

To feed, or not to feed? Evaluating enteral nutrition practices in surgical neonates - Anderson, Cassandra; Bhatia, Manisha; Hunter-Squires, JoAnna; Saula, Peter; Gray, Brian (Proceedings of IMPRS, 2021)

TOILING FOR NIL; Women in the Western Kenya Sugar Industry - M.D. Mukhwana; Leen K (Himalayan Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, 2021)

A Tourism Framework for Community-Driven Sustainable Livelihood: A Comparative Study - Matiku Susan Mbithe (Institute for Rural Development, University of Venda, 2021)

Transportation: The un-slayed dragon in sugarcane farming in Western Kenya - M.D. Mukhwana (Net Journal of Social Sciences, 2021)

Treatment of tungiasis using a tea tree oil-based gel formulation: protocol for a randomised controlled proof-of-principle trial - Abrha, Solomon; Christenson, Julia K; McEwen, John; Tesfaye, Wubshet; Vaz Nery, Susana; Chang, Aileen Y; Spelman, Tim; Kosari, Sam; Kigen, Gabriel; Carroll, Simon; Heukelbach, Jorg; Feldmeier, Hermann; et al. (BMJ Open, 2021)
Introduction Tungiasis (sand flea disease or jigger infestation) is a neglected tropical disease caused by penetration of female sand fleas, Tunga penetrans, in the skin. The disease inflicts immense pain and suffering on millions of people, particularly children, in Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, there is no standard treatment for tungiasis, and a simple, safe and effective tungiasis treatment option is required. Tea tree oil (TTO) has long been used as a parasiticidal agent against ectoparasites such as headlice, mites and fleas with proven safety and efficacy data. However, current data are insufficient to warrant a recommendation for its use in tungiasis. This trial aims to generate these data by comparing the safety and efficacy of a 5% (v/w) TTO proprietary gel formulation with 0.05% (w/v) potassium permanganate (KMnO4) solution for tungiasis treatment.Methods and analysis This trial is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in primary schools (n=8) in South-Western Kenya. The study will include school children (n=88) aged 6–15 years with a confirmed diagnosis of tungiasis. The participants will be randomised in a 1:1 ratio to receive a 3-day two times a day treatment of either 5% TTO gel or 0.05% KMnO4 solution. Two viable embedded sandflea lesions per participant will be targeted and the viability of these lesions will be followed throughout the study using a digital handheld microscope. The primary outcome is the proportion of observed viable embedded sand fleas that have lost viability (non-viable lesions) by day 10 (9 days after first treatment). Secondary outcomes include improvement in acute tungiasis morbidities assessed using a validated severity score for tungiasis, safety assessed through adverse events and product acceptability assessed by interviewing the participants to rate the treatment in terms of effectiveness, side effects, convenience, suitability and overall satisfaction.Ethics and dissemination The trial protocol has been reviewed and approved by the University of Canberra Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC-2019-2114). The findings of the study will be presented at scientific conferences and published in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numbers Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12619001610123); PACTR202003651095100 and U1111-1243-2294.

Tripartite of Malnutrition: Co-existence of Underweight, Overweight and Micronutrient Deficiency Among Children in Kisumu County, Kenya - Sawe, Caroline J; Kogi-Makau, W; Ettyang, Grace AK; Kimamo, CO (2021)

Ultrasonographic patterns and comparison of ankle brachial index and peak systolic velocities in peripheral artery disease among diabetic patients in MTRH, Eldoret - Mwangi, Teddy Irungu (Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, 2021)

Uncomplicated gastroschisis care in the US and Kenya: Treatment at two tertiary care centers - Anderson, Cassandra; Li, Helen; Cheboiwo, Vivian; Fisher, Sarah; Chepkemoi, Eunice; Rutto, Emmy; Carpenter, Kyle; Keung, Connie; Saula, Peter; Gray, Brian (Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2021)

Use of Elastomeric Half Face Respirators (EHFRs) in controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst dental and other health care workers: a review. - Okemwa K.A. (2021)

Use of machine learning techniques to identify HIV predictors for screening in sub-Saharan Africa (BMC Med Res Methodol, 2021)

Users’ Perception on Factors Contributing to Electronic Medical Records Systems Use: A Focus Group Discussion Study in Healthcare Facilities Setting in Kenya - P. Ngugi; Were, M.C.; A. Babic (BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2021)

Using a mobile application to improve pediatric presumptive TB identification in western Kenya - Szkwarko, D; Amisi, JA; Peterson, D; Burudi, S; Angala, P; Carter, EJ (The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2021)

Variant anatomy of the extrahepatic biliary system and its blood supply among black Kenyans - Ndiwa, Dan Kipsang (Moi University, 2021)

Variation of yield and chemical composition of essential oil from Cupressus lusitanica growing in different Agro-ecological zones of Rwanda - Makatiani, Jacqueline; Muhizi, Théoneste; Nteziyaremye, Papias (Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, 2021)

Variation of Yield and Chemical Composition of Essential Oil from Cupressus lusitanica Growing in Different Agro-ecological Zones of Rwanda - Nteziyaremye, Papias; Cherutoi, Jackson; Makatiani, Jacqueline; Muhizi, Théoneste (2021)

Viral load status before switching to dolutegravir-containing antiretroviral therapy and associations with HIV treatment outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. - Romo, Matthew L; Edwards, Jessie K; Semeere, Aggrey S; Musick, Beverly S; Urassa, Mark; Odhiambo, Francesca; Diero, Lameck; Kasozi, Charles; Gad MURENZI; Lelo, Patricia; others (Clinical Infectious Diseases: an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2021)

Viral Load Status Before Switching to Dolutegravir-Containing Antiretroviral Therapy and Associations With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Treatment Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa - Romo, Matthew L; Edwards, Jessie K; Semeere, Aggrey S; Musick, Beverly S; Urassa, Mark; Odhiambo, Francesca; Diero, Lameck; Kasozi, Charles; Gad MURENZI; Lelo, Patricia; others (Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2021)

Is what is good for the gander also good for the goose?” gender quota implementation in county governments in Kenya - Kilelo, Hellen; Ong’ondo, Charles Ochieng; Kurgat, Alice (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology,, 2021)

What is News? A Young Peoples’ Perspective in Kenya - Tallam, Edwin (African Journalism Studies, 2021)

Access and Use of Information by Rural Communities in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya: The Case of Maarifa Centres - C. Chege; Kiplang’at, J; D.C. Rotich (Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2020)

Access to and use of Information on Credit Facilities by Farmers in Kiambu County - Wambui, Phyllis Wagacha; Cephas, Odini (Scholars Middle East Publisher,, 2020)

Access to and use of information on Environmental issues by farmers in Kiambu County - Wagacha, Wambui Phyllis; Cephas, Odini (SJASS, 2020)

Adherence to national healthcare referral guidelines and its effect on the management outcomes among children seen at a Teaching Hospital in western Kenya - Njanwe, Paul Jairus; Irene Marete; Ayaya, Samuel (medRxiv, 2020)

Adolescent Girls Communicating About Their Menstrual Experiences in Kibera Slums of Kenya - Chebii, S (African Communication Research, 2020)

Analysis of Conflict Resolution Strategies among Pastoralist Communities of Kenya - Chelang’a, JK; Chesire, M (Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2020)

Analysis of HIS1 reduction of calcium dissolution from hydroxyapatite during simulated caries like conditions - Ochieng Maurine Akinyi (2020)

Analysis of metal ions, fluorides and chlorides in reduction of calcium dissolution from hydroxyapatite under simulated caries like conditions - Ochieng Maurine Akinyi (2020)

Analysis of StN21 and HIS1 reduction of calcium dissolution from hydroxyapatite during simulated caries like conditions - Ochieng Maurine Akinyi (2020)

Analysis of StN21 reduction of calcium dissolution from hydroxyapatite during simulated caries like conditions - Ochieng Maurine Akinyi (2020)

Application of Library Service Charter in Quality Service Delivery in University Libraries - Waweru, Ng'ang'a J; Odero, D; Buigutt, K. S. A. (Library Philosophy and Practice, 2020)

Appreciating Meja Mwangi’s Going Down River Road via a Post- Modernist Lens - Maina T. Sammy (2020)

Are the Batura a Bukusu Clan? A Linguistic Indexing of the Batura Identity - Kisembe, Lynn (International Mother Language Day (IMLD) Conference, 2020)

ASSESSING ENTERPRISER PROFILES ON ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES IN ELDORET, KENYA - Mwaniki, Mary Nyiva; Maket, Lydia (2020)

Assessment of HIV Data Reporting Performance by Facilities During EMR Systems Implementations in Kenya - P. Ngugi; Gesicho, M; A. Babic (Stud Health Technol Inform, 2020)

Bachelor of Science Environmental Health graduates’ academic competencies and public health work expectations in Kenya: Graduate and employer perspectives - Jepngetich, Hellen (Moi University, 2020)

Book Review: The Sage of Moroni: The Intellectual Biography of Sayyid Omar Abdallah, a forgotten Muslim Public Intellectual. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau, 2019. 144 pp - Ndzovu, Hassan J. (Research Africa Reviews, 2020)

Brand Image as a Determinant of Customer Loyalty in Selected Nairobi Hotels - Akunja, Lydia Aluoch (East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2020)

Bullying in Public Secondary Schools in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya: Appraisal of Administrative Interventions - Lugulu, Joyce MA; Joseph Katwa (Journal of African Studies in Educational Management and Leadershi, 2020)

Burden of Hepatitis B Infection among High Risk Populations in Western Kenya. - Karoney MJ, Koskei AK, Rugut ZC, Faraj FS, Gardner A (J Infect Dis Epidemiol, 2020)

Burden of Hepatitis B Infection among High Risk Populations in Western Kenya - Karoney, Mercy Jelagat; Some, Fatuma Faraj; Dip, HIL; Dip, EW; Murgor, Laban Kipkemei; others (J Infect Dis Epidemiol, 2020)

Burden of Hepatitis B Infection among High Risk Populations in Western Kenya. - Citation Karoney MJ, Some FF, Dip HIL, Dip EW, Murgor LK, et al. (2020 (Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, 2020)

Cancer reporting in British and American Vogue from 1990 to 2010. - Maraga Edith; Reilly J (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2020)

Carbon dioxide gas sensing, capture, and storage potential of calcium oxide surface and single walled carbon nanotube: insights from ab initio simulation - Kibet Too Philemon, Kiprono Kiptiemoi Korir (Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 2020)
Single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) and alkaline metal oxide have been identified as potential materials for management of CO2 emission. Yet the underlying operating mechanism is still not well understood, while an in-depth understanding would possibly lead to development of superior CO2 monitoring, capture, and storage devices. Here we present ab initio density functional theory calculations to provide a comprehensive description of CO2 gas interaction with SWCNT and CaO surface. In particular, our results revealed that CO2 is chemisorbed on CaO surface with negligible effect on electronic properties of the absorbent, while CO2 interaction with SWCNT can be categorized as physisorption interaction a process that can be easily reversed using thermal treating of the tube at 150 °C. Thus CaO is found to be ideal for long term storage of CO2 while SWCNT reported superior performance in CO2 sensing and capture. This work may guide the development of better devices based on CaO and SWCNT for CO2 sensing, capture, and storage.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Profile of patients attending Medical Outpatient Clinics in Three hospitals in western Kenya. - Kamano JH, Okidi E, Too K, Some FF, Vengrouve M, Bloomfield GS, Inui TS (Journal of Kenya Association of Physicians, 2020)

Career planning and employee commitment: Does rewards system matter; a reflection from manufacturing firms in Kenya - Awino, Molly; Kipsang, Stanley (Economic Research, 2020)

Career Training, Rewards System and Employee Commitment; Moderating Approach; Evidence from Kenyan Manufacturing Firms - Awino, Molly; Korir, Michael (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)

A case of cured Type 2 Diabetes - Said, Jamil (The 6th biennial East African Diabetes Study Group (EADSG) conference, 2020)

A Case Report of Pregnancy Outcome Following Four Consecutive Complete Molar Pregnancies: Review of Genetic Basis of Recurrent Molar Pregnancies and Pillars of Management - Poli PA; Kanji J; Jesani; Nakhanu RN; Orang’o EO (J Gynecol Women’s Health, 2020)

Causality between Foreign Trade and Economic Growth: Evidence from Kenya (1970-2017) - Monayo, Eric O; Kongo, Yabesh O (Target Journal of Economics, 2020)

Causality between Foreign Trade and Economic Growth: Evidence from Kenya (1970-2017). - Onsando P.L. (Journal of Economics, 2020)

Causative organisms, antibiotic sensitivity patterns and risk factors associated with neonatal sepsis at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya - Ateka, Benard Mageto; Songok, Julia; Nyandiko, Winstone (medRxiv, 2020)

Challenges and innovations in achieving zero hunger and environmental sustainability through the lens of sub-Saharan Africa - Moses Okello; Lamo, Jimmy; Ochwo-Ssemakula, Mildred; Onyilo, Francis (Outlook on Agriculture, 2020)

Change in surgeon for revision rhinoplasty: The impact of patient demographics and surgical technique on patient retention - Crawford, Kayva L; Lee, Jason H; Panuganti, Bharat A; Burton, Brittany N; Jafari, Aria; Hom, David B; Watson, Deborah (Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2020)

Chronological Age, Dental Age And Nutritional Status Among 3-5-Year-Olds With Early Childhood Caries In Nairobi, Kenya - Omuok, Joyce A (University of Nairobi, 2020)

The City and the Comic: Gikuyu Comedies in Nairobi - Ndogo, Samuel (Matatu, 2020)

Cointegrating Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and Stock Market Prices in Nairobi Securities Exchange - Serem, Cornelius Kiprono; Saina, Ernest; Serem, Alfred (Journal of Global Economics, 2020)

Combustion synthesis of battery-type positive electrodes for robust aqueous Hybrid supercapacitor - Abdulhakeem Bello; Dahiru Sanni; Sharafadeen Adeniyi; Victalis Anye; Kingsley Orisekeh; Moses Kigozi; Richard Koech (Journal of Energy storage, 2020)

Community-Driven Tourism Projects’ Economic Contribution to Community Livelihoods—A Case of Makuleke Contractual Park Community Tourism Project. - Matiku S.,; Zuwarimwe J.,; Tshipala N. (Sustainability, MDPI, 2020)
Abstract: Tourism is a known rural economic development tool. Furthermore, sustainable tourism seeks to enhance the quality of the resident lives through its economic benefits, among others. One way of diversification economic bases in rural areas is through community-driven tourism projects (CDTP). The tourism projects provide a livelihood strategy to the communities who are involved in the projects. This study makes an attempt to build an understanding of the economic contribution of community-driven tourism projects to sustainable livelihoods. The study draws on a qualitative survey carried out in South Africa’s Makuleke contractual Park Community Project. The study utilized the community capital framework (CCF) to examine the community tourism economic capitals’ (CTEC) contribution to the community livelihoods. The study also investigated on the ripple effect of the economic capital towards other capitals within the community. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data while descriptive statistics were used to analyze the demographic data. Findings indicate that through the Makuleke Contractual Park (MCP) tourism project, the community benefited economically in terms of employment and creation of small & medium tourism related enterprises which provided a livelihood strategy for the community. Through the projects’ partnerships with private investors, there was a ripple effect from the economic capital contribution to other community capitals (physical, human, social and natural). Community-driven tourism projects (CDTP) if well managed can transform community capital resources to economic multipliers which can be a livelihood strategy for the community.

Comparative Analysis of Spectral Theory of Second Order Difference and Differential Operators with Unbounded Odd Coefficient - Nyamwala, Fredrick Oluoch; Ambogo, David Otieno; Ngala, Joyce Mukhwana (Kyungpook Mathematical Journal, 2020)

A Comparison of Academic Performance of Learners in Day Secondary Schools and Those in Boarding Secondary School in Kenya - Ngetich, Solomon Kipyego (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2020)

A complex garment assembly line balancing using simulation-based optimization - Bongomin, Ocident; Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi; Nganyi, Eric Oyondi; Nibikora, Ildephonse (Engineering Reports, 2020)

Conception and Perception of Marriage among the Isukha People, Kakamega County, Kenya, 1990-2010 - Kavulavu, L; Chang’ach, JK; Tanui, PJ (Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2020)

Concha Bullosa Affects Baseline and Postoperative Quality-of-Life Measures in Surgically Managed Chronic Rhinosinusitis - Qualliotine, Jesse R; Jafari, Aria; Shen, Sarek; Bernstein, Jeffrey D; DeConde, Adam S (American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 2020)

Congenital mesoblastic nephroma: Case study - Kimani, Winfred; Ashiundu, Edwin; Saula, Peter W.; Kimondo, Mutambuki; Keitany, Kibet (Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2020)

Contribution of Enterprises towards TVET Teacher Training Programs: A Case of Rift Valley and Western Kenya Regions - Keter, Julius Kipkogei; Kanyiri, Joyce Wacuka; Murgor, Titus Kiptoo (IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, 2020)

Contributions of partnerships to conservation and development: Insights from Amboseli - MUGO, TABITHA; Visseren-Hamakers, Ingrid J; van der Duim, Rene (Tourism Review International, 2020)

Core principles in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum in Early Childhood Education - Syomwene, Anne (Researchjournali’s Journal of Education researchjournali.com, 2020)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Preventive measures, guidelines, and challenges for Dental practice in Kenya. - Arnaout M, Welime PK, Akama G. (2020)

Corporate Governance Practices and Tax Disclosure among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya - Kigo, Caroline; Limo, Patrick; Muraga, David (Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2020)

<? covid19?> Airborne aerosol generation during endonasal procedures in the era of COVID-19: Risks and recommendations - Workman, Alan D; Jafari, Aria; Welling, D Bradley; Varvares, Mark A; Gray, Stacey T; Holbrook, Eric H; Scangas, George A; Xiao, Roy; Carter, Bob S; Curry, William T; others (Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2020)

<? covid19?> Predicting COVID-19 Incidence Using Anosmia and Other COVID-19 Symptomatology: Preliminary Analysis Using Google and Twitter - Panuganti, Bharat A; Jafari, Aria; MacDonald, Bridget; DeConde, Adam S (Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2020)

Creating reflective space for reflective and “unreflective” medical students: exploring seminal moments in a large-group writing session - Campbell, Bruce H; Treat, Robert; Johnson, Benjamin; Derse, Arthur R (Academic Medicine, 2020)

Credit Risk Management and the Performance of Financial Institutions in South Sudan - Deng, Adire Simon; Rono, Lucy; Sang, Jane (Modern Economy, 2020)

Curriculum theory: Characteristics and functions - Syomwene, Anne (European Journal of Education Studies www.oapub.org/edu, 2020)

Deliver on Your Own: Disrespectful Maternity Care in rural Kenya - Lusambili, Adelaide M; Violet Naanyu; Wade, Terrance J; Mossman, Lindsay; Mantel, Michaela; Pell, Rachel; Ngetich, Angela; Mulama, Kennedy; Nyaga, Lucy; Obure, Jerim; Temmerman, Marleen (PloS one, 2020)
BACKGROUND: Under the Free Maternity Policy (FMP), Kenya has witnessed an increase in health facility deliveries rather than home deliveries with Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) resulting in improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite these gains, maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rates in Kenya remain unacceptably high indicating that more needs to be done. AIM: Using data from the Access to Quality Care through Extending and Strengthening Health Systems (AQCESS) project's qualitative gender assessment, this paper examines women's experience of disrespectful care during pregnancy, labour, and delivery. The goal is to promote an improved understanding of the actual care conditions to inform the development of interventions that can lift the standard of care, increase maternity facility use, and improve health outcomes for both women and newborns. METHODOLOGY: We conducted sixteen focus group discussions (FGDs), two each for adolescent females, adult females, adult males, and community health committee members. As well, twenty-four key Informants interviews (KII) were also conducted including religious leaders, and persons from local government representatives, Ministry of Health (MOH), and local women's organizations. Data were captured through audio recordings and reflective field notes. RESEARCH SITE: Kisii and Kilifi Counties in Kenya. FINDINGS: Findings show nursing and medical care during labour and delivery were at times disrespectful, humiliating, uncompassionate, neglectful, or abusive. In both counties, male health workers were preferred by women giving birth, as they were perceived as more friendly and sensitive. Adolescent females were more likely to report abuse during maternity care while women with disabled children reported being stigmatized. Structural barriers related to transportation and available resources at facilities associated with disrespectful care were identified. CONCLUSIONS: A focus on quality and compassionate care as well as more facility resources will lead to increased, successful, and sustainable use of facility care. Interpreting these results within a systems perspective, Kenya needs to implement, enforce, and monitor quality of care guidelines for pregnancy and delivery including respectful maternity care of pregnant women. To ensure these procedures are enforced, measurable benchmarks for maternity care need to be established, and hospitals need to be regularly monitored to ensure these benchmarks are achieved.
Keywords: *Attitude of Health Personnel; *Maternal Health Services; Adolescent; Adult; Delivery, Obstetric/*psychology; Female; Health Facilities; Home Childbirth/*psychology; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Kenya/epidemiology; Male; Midwifery; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women/psychology; Professional-Patient Relations; Quality of Health Care; Rural Population

Detection of types of HPV among HIV‐infected and HIV‐uninfected Kenyan women undergoing cryotherapy or loop electrosurgical excision procedure - Elkanah O Orang’o; Jordan P Emont; Aaron C Ermel; Tao Liu; Victor Omodi; Yan Tong; Peter M Itsura; Philip K. Tonui; Titus Maina; John M Ong’echa; Kapten Muthoka; Stephen Kiptoo; et al. (International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2020)

Determinants and Outcomes of Birth Positions among Women Giving Birth at Nakuru County Referral Hospital Kenya - Mutinda, Karen; Mosol, Priscah; Mang'eni, Judith (Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 2020)

Determinants of adoption and disadoption of cage tilapia farming in southern Ghana - Mantey, Vida; Mburu, John; Chumo, Chepchumba (Aquaculture, 2020)

Diabetes Care During Hajj - Shaikh S; Ashraf H; Shaikh K; Iraqi H; Ndour Mbaye M; Kake A; Mohamed GA; Selim S; Wali Naseri M; Syed I; Jamil AK Said; Raza SA; et al. (Diabetes Therapy, 2020)

Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in evaluation of BLUNT abdominal trauma based on surgical findings at MTRH, Eldoret-Kenya. - Simiyu, HW (Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, 2020)

Dietary intake and cognitive development among children in Kisumu County, Kenya - Sawe, CJ; Kogi-Makau, W; Ettyang, GAK; Kimamo, CO (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2020)

Diplomacy in the 21st Century: A Crossroad for “Small States” A mist Global Power Play - Juma, T., Kurgat, P.; Gitonga, M. (Journal of International and Global Strategy, 2020)

Diversity of Cultural Tourism Attractions in Nairobi Urban Destination - Grieveesbon, Muhoro; Wishitemi, Bob; Okello, Moses M (Journal of Tourism Management Research, 2020)

Do not forget families and households when addressing urban refugee education - Erwin, Sarah C; Sewall, Jennifer; Tippens, Julie A; Nyaoro, Dulo; Miamidian, Helen M (Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2020)

Does Portfolio Quality Influence Financial Sustainability? A Case of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya - BITOK, Stephen Kosgei; CHEBOI, Josephat; Kemboi, Ambrose (Journal of Economics and Financial Analysis, 2020)

Does portfolio quality influence financial sustainability? A case of microfinance institutions in Kenya - BITOK, Stephen Kosgei; CHEBOI, Josephat; Kemboi, Ambrose (Journal of Economics and Financial Analysis, 2020)

Does Quality of Corporate Governance affect Financial Performance of listed firms in NSE, Kenya? - J.K. Tuwey (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)

Dynamic Modelling of Low-Temperature Batch In-Bin Drying of Cobed Seed Maize: an Industrial Case Study - Makokha, Augustine B; Melly, Samwel C; Muchilwa, Isaiah E (Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2020)

Early cardiac dysfunction in children and young adults with perinatally acquired HIV - McCrary, Andrew W; Nyandiko, Winstone; Ellis, Alicia M; Chakraborty, Hrishikesh; Muehlbauer, Michael J; Koech, Myra; Daud, Ibrahim; Birgen, Elcy; Thielman, Nathan M; Kisslo, Joseph A; others (AIDS (London, England), 2020)

Early cardiac dysfunction in children and young adults with perinatally acquired HIV. Aids, 2020. - McCrary, Andrew W; Nyandiko, Winstone M.; Ellis, Alicia M; Chakraborty, Hrishikesh; Muehlbauer, Michael J; Koech, Myra M; Daud, Ibrahim; Birgen, Elcy; Thielman, Nathan M; Kisslo, Joseph A; others (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc, 2020)

Early surgical management outcomes of children with Wilms’ tumour at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret Kenya - Nyakundi, NK; Musau, P; P Saula (East African Medical Journal, 2020)

EARLY SURGICAL OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN WITH WILMS’TUMOR AT A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN WESTERN KENYA - Nyakundi, Nancy Kerubo; Musau, Pius; Saula, Peter (medRxiv, 2020)

Economic efficiency of cassava production in Nimba County, Liberia: an output-oriented approach - Dogba, Kollie B; Oluoch-Kosura, Willis; Chumo, Chepchumba (International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 2020)

Editorial: Debating Anti-Blackness in the Arab-Muslim World: The Case of Arab-Islamic Slavery. , Vol. 4(2), August, pp. 1-5. - Ndzovu, Hassan J. (Research Africa Reviews, 2020)

Effect of Employee Political Skills on Employee Performance in Kenyan Universities - Chelagat, Lelei Joy (JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH, 2020)

EFFECT OF FINANCIAL CAPITAL FUNDED BY MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN GARISSA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA - Abdi, Marian Garane; Odunga, Robert; Ayora, Joel (Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 2020)

Effect of Labor Productivity on Maritime Sector Performance in Enhancing Economic Growth in Kenya. - A. M. Sudi; T. Agak; K. R. Siele (2020)

Effect of Short Moderate Intensity Exercise Bouts on Cardiovascular Function and Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Sedentary Older Adults. - "Magutah, K"; "Patel, NB"; "Thairu, K" (BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 2020)

Effect of strategic orientation on financial inclusion among women owned enterprises in Kenya - Nguli, Judith Ndinda; Daniel Kipkirong Tarus (International Journal of Comparative Management, 2020)

Effect of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on feeding and weight of moderate and late preterm neonates - Nyaga, E.M., Basiouny, N.S., Esamai, O.E., & Mansy, G.E. (2020)

The effects of colonialism on indigenous conflict resolution systems among Pokot and Turkana communities - Mary Wahome; others (Chemchemi International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2020)

Effects of Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty in Selected Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya - Akunja, Lydia (2020)

Effects of school climate on indiscipline: Indiscipline among secondary school students and its causes - Chewen, B. J.; Ogoma, S.; Munyua, J. (Deutschland: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, 2020)

Effects of schools’ physical infrastructure on student discipline in secondary schools in Eldoret East Sub-county, Kenya - Chewen, Jepkorir; Munyua, Jennifer; Ogoma, Shadrack (Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2020)