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Prokaryotic diversity and potentially pathogenic bacteria in vended foods and environmental samples
(BMC, 2021-07)
Purpose: Ready-to-eat fast food vending outlets provide a cheap and readily available food. Foodborne diseases
have been previously reported in Embu, Kenya, but data on the prokaryotic metagenome in vended foods is
scanty. ...
Incidence of Brucella infection in various livestock species raised under the pastoral production system in Isiolo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2021-10)
Background: We implemented a longitudinal study to determine the incidence of Brucella infection in cattle, camels,
sheep and goats that were being raised in a pastoral area in Isiolo County, Kenya. An initial cross-sectional ...
Determinants of Participation of Smallholder Farmers in Weather Index Insurance in Embu County, Kenya
(Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2021-07)
The study examined how multiple factors influence participation of farmers in Weather Index Insurance WII in Embu County, Kenya. Data wer e collected from a sample of 401 smallholders following multi stage sampling technique ...
Fintech, Asset Portfolio Modeling and Financial Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya
(IDOSI Publications, 2021)
The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of fintech asset portfolio modeling on the
financial performance of investment firms in Kenya. The study was guided by capital asset pricing model.
Both descriptive ...
Modeling the Effect of HIV/AIDS Stigma on HIV Infection Dynamics in Kenya
(springer, 2021-03-15)
Stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has impeded the response
to the disease across the world. Widespread stigma leads to poor adherence of preventative measures while also causing PLWHA to avoid testing and ...