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Health providers’ perspectives on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and anti-epidemic measures on maternal health services in Nairobi, Kenya: a qualitative study
(BioMed Central, 2025-04-11)The first case of COVID-19 in Kenya was confirmed in March 2020; the Kenyan government swiftly introduced measures to curb transmission, some of which negatively impacted maternal health services. Most research on the ... -
Caregivers’ lived experiences of childhood probable pneumonia through a gendered lens in western Kenya
(AOSIS, 2025-07-08)Gender intersects with multiple forms of socio-cultural, economic and health system factors to influence the overall care-seeking experiences of caregivers. -
Caregivers’ perceptions of childhood pneumonia in Western Kenya: a theory of practice perspective
(F1000 Research Limited, 2025-08-05)Caregivers' beliefs about their children’s health, perceived causes of illness, and approaches to treatment significantly influence health-seeking behavior. Using Bourdieu’s Theory of Practice, we explore the influence of ... -
The potential of natural products in metabolic disease management: a thorough exploration of the case of Uganda
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2025-01-10)As Ugandans grapple with an increase in metabolic diseases, researchers are turning to their rich tradition of natural remedies. This review explores promising plants, such as Moringa oleifera, bridging the gap between the ... -
Dataset for AABS baseline/characterization in Kenya (wp3)
(2024-10-31)This baseline study was conducted in October 2024 as part of the Asia Africa BlueTech Superhighway project. The study comprised of different modules: demographic characteristics, personal characteristics, market dynamics, ... -
Exploring regenerative aquaculture initiatives for climate-resilient food production: Harnessing synergies between technology and Agroecology
(MDPI, 2024-12-05)This review evaluates regenerative aquaculture (RA) technologies and practices as viable pathways to foster resilient, ecologically restorative aquaculture systems. The key RA technologies examined include modern periphyton ... -
Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
(WorldFish, 2024-12-13)This study aims to closely explore the potential of sustainable climate smart aquaculture (CSA) technologies, innovations and management practices (TIMPs) and sustainable fisheries management practices to reduce GHG emissions ... -
Nutritional Profile of Economically Valuable Fish Species in the Lake Victoria Basin: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security Among Local Communities
(researchgate, 2025-04-30)Fish can help address human nutrient deficiencies but is often overlooked in nutrition policies due to insufficient evidence. This study evaluates the nutritional profiles of five economically significant fish species ... -
Historical Origin of Trout Farming in Kenya: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects
(Wiley, 2025-08-12)Rainbow trout farming in Kenya remains an underdeveloped yet high-potential sector within the country’s aquaculture industry, despite the availability of suitable ecological conditions in high-altitude regions. This review ... -
A synthesis of agroecology indicator frameworks and application for East Africa
(CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 2025-09-03)Agroecology has the potential to address food security and sustainability challenges in East Africa, but regional complexities require customized indicator frameworks that stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, ... -
Optimizing Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) production: effects of substrate variation on biomass, nutritional quality, hatchability, fecundity, and frass quality
(Frontiers, 2025-07-16)Insects such as the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens, BSF) are increasingly recognized for their potential to convert organic waste into high-quality protein and fertilizer inputs, contributing to circular bioeconomy ... -
Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Aquaponics Enhances the Productivity of Fish and Crops: Trials on Nile Tilapia, African Catfish, Lettuce, Spinach and Basil
(wiley, 2025-08)This study investigated the efficiency of nutrient film technique (NFT) aquaponic systems in enhancing the productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), and leafy vegetables ... -
Synergistic Microbial Interactions Between Algae and Bacteria Augment Growth and Immune Performance in Red Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)
(MDPI, 2025-08-25)This study investigated the effects of integrating biofloc with microalgae on growth performance and immune gene expression in red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.). The experiment consisted of four treatments: C (Biofloc), T1 ... -
Effects of Farmers' Socio-economic Characteristics on Adoption of Push Pull Technology in Western Kenya: Insights from UPSCALE Project
(SSRN, 2025)Agricultural technologies are being developed and improved to help in curbing constraints associated with agricultural production and income. Push pull Technology (PPT) is an organic approach in pest management that ... -
The Effect of Cropping Systems on component crop productivity and Land Resource Use
(SSRN, 2025-06-27)Adoption of intercropping has the potential to make efficient use of scarce land resource in densely populated AEZs of western Kenya and provide both livestock feed and human food while ensuring climate resilience. Most ... -
Effect of waterlogging on growth and development of selected green gram varieties
(Conscientia Beam, 2025-06-25)This experiment studied the effect of waterlogging on growth and development of selected green gram varieties so as to recommend to farmers the variety that can withstand waterlogging. The seeds of the three selected green ... -
Management of microbial keratitis by private pharmacies in Uganda: a study of knowledge, attitude, and practice.
(Pubmed central, 2025-01-27)To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacy attendants in the management of microbial keratitis. -
Facilitators and barriers of Community Case management of Malaria implementation in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2025-08-21)Community Case management of malaria (CCMm) is a strategy used in malaria-endemic areas to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality. CCMm involves providing malaria diagnosis and treatment within the community by trained ... -
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health care services utilization and pregnancy outcomes at a tertiary hospital in western Kenya
(AJOL, 2024-11-25)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic occasioned significant disruptions in the delivery of healthcare services globally. There is limited knowledge on the effect of the pandemic on the utilization of maternal ... -
Participatory development and initial pilot run of the Shauriana program to integrate sexual health and mental health support for young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men in Kenya
(University of California Press, 2025-03-06)Gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are at elevated risk for HIV, especially in rights-constrained settings such as Kenya, where stigma and discrimination have impeded access to HIV prevention. ...
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