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Seasonality of Enteric Bacterial Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles among Diarrheic Children in Nairobi City, Kenya

Webale, K. M; Guyah, B; Wanjala, C; Munyekenye, G; Marwa, N; Ochieng’, EN; Shaviya, N; Lokamar, N. P; Webale, K. S; Kitungulu, N; Kiboi (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2019)

Although enteric bacterial pathogens are a leading cause of diarrhea in children under five years, their distribution and antimicrobial resistance is characterized by seasonal variation. This cross-sectional ...

Financial Sustainability of Sacco’s in Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities .

Mutiso, A. (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2019)

Saving and credit cooperative societies contribute immensely to economic development, alleviation of poverty and unemployment in the developing and developed nations. Despite this contribution, many Saccos have ...

COVID-19 Pandemic Silver Lining in the Context of Infectious Disease Control Africa

Unknown author (2020)

Corona Virus-19 disease (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory syndrome caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since the first reported cases in Wuhan China, COVID-19 has had a ...

Real Time Monitoring and Control of Scale Formation in the Geothermal Energy Generation Systems

Kiwiri, F (2020)

Exploration of Geothermal power has gained momentum in the recent past as it has proved dependable, has reduced green gas emissions, met diversification needs, provides least cost base load mode of power ...

Digital Learning in the Context of Covid-19 Crisis: Leveraging on “Big Data” Analytics

Mburu, S (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions in the higher learning institutions not only in Kenya but globally. The diagnosis of the first case in Kenya in March, 2020 marked the beginning of a ...

Soluble Betaglycan and Tgf-Β Signaling in Human Endometrial and Endometriotic Cells

Mwaura A.N.; Bobis G. S.; Maoga J.; Mecha E.; Omwandho C. O.; Riaz M. A; Konrad. L (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Endometriosis is characterized by presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. The TGF-β superfamily, consisting of TGF-βs, activins and inhibins, is expressed in the endometrium and is ...

Detection and Prevention of Cyber Threats Using Open-Source Applications for Startup-Fintech Firms in Kenya

Reuben, J. M; Obura, J (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Financial technology (fintech) is emerging as an innovative way to achieve financial inclusion and the broader objective of inclusive growth. With the rise in fintechs, Cybercrimes are steadily ...

Youth’s Perspectives on a Sustainable Model for the Provision of Youth Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Kenya: A Quantitative Approach

Murigi, M; Mogale, R; Moagi, M (2020)

Nearly half of the world’s population comprise youths. However, addressing their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) remains a challenge. Globally countries are mandated to continually provide ...

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Inmates on Haart at Embu Prison Dispensary, Comprehensive Care Clinic

Mutinda, L; Maina, E (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin; the components include increased insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. WHO defines HAART (highly ...

Control of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Water Using Actinomycetes Extracts at Egerton University, Kenya

Waithaka, P. N.; Gathuru E. M; Muriuki, B. G.; Kamunyi, J. N (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Diseases are the worst enemy to man currently. This study aimed at isolating pathogenic bacteria from shallow wells in Dundori Kenya and testing the isolates for sensitivity to antibiotic metabolites previously ...

Power Quality Model of Distributed Networks Integrated with Renewable Energy Sources

Mbaabu, L1; Itote (2020)

he integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the power system distribution network have proven to be beneficial to all the power sector players. These include: reduced greenhouse gas emission, ...

Could Renewable Energy Support Service Delivery during COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya?

Thimo, L; Mbaabu, L; Mwai, M. (2020)

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the power system distribution network have proven to be beneficial to all the power sector players. These include: reduced greenhouse gas emission, ...

orking Capital Management and Financial Distress of Non-Financial Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange

Muigai, R. G; Nasieku, T (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Financial distress is a common global phenomenon among the corporate entities. Locally, there is overwhelming evidence of firms that have undertaken financial restructuring, delisted from the exchange ...

Secure Savings and Credit Cooperatives’ Mobile Banking Service Provision through Cyber-Security Impact Mitigation

Nambiro, A; Wabwoba, F; Wasike, J (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

The rapid development of mobile technology has resulted in the domination of mobile devices as the main channel through which people conduct most of their day-to-day communication, business and leisure ...

The Impact of Macro-Economic Factors on Construction Output in Kenya

Mbusi, E. T; Peter, T. K; Muturi, W. M (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Currently in Kenya, the relationship between construction industry output and macro- economic factors is not clear. In actual practice, that relationship is normally expressed in qualitative and heuristic terms which ...

Control of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Water Using Actinomycetes Extracts at Egerton University, Kenya

Waithaka, P. N; Gathuru, E .M; Muriuki, B, G; Kamunyi, J . N (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Corona Virus-19 disease (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory syndrome caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since the first reported cases in Wuhan China, COVID-19 has had a ...

Factors Affecting Adherence to Antiretroviral Drugs among Adolescents [10-18] At Ahero County Hospital, Kisumu County, Kenya.

Kagoiyo N.S; Danga, A.A; Lukorito, L.K; Kagoiyo, S.W (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Appropriate use of ARVs has improved the lives of many HIV positive individuals. The effectiveness of HIV treatment depends on sustenance of high level of adherence to ARVs use. However, ARV regiments ...

B O O K O F A B S T R A C T S , 2 0 2 1 4th Annual 1nternational Conference Innovative Technology for a Dynamic World 36 Control of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Water Using Actinomycetes Extracts at Egerton University, Kenya

Unknown author (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

Diseases are the worst enemy to man currently. This study aimed at isolating pathogenic bacteria from shallow wells in Dundori Kenya and testing the isolates for sensitivity to antibiotic metabolites previously ...

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of school going children on Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis in East Kisumu Location, Kisa

Kagoiyo N.S; Kagoiyo S.W; Lukorito L.K; Obunde M.A (2020)

Globally, approximately 1.5 billion people are infected with soil transmitted helminthes and more than half a billion children live in high transmission areas and are in dire need of treatment and control interventions. ...

aspora Remittance Economic Growth and Development Nexus in Kenya

Muriithi, K.,; Waweru, G (KyU 4th Annual International Conference, 2020)

In the recent past, diaspora remittance has been a main and regular source of foreign currency in Kenya. Over the past decade, diaspora remittance has grown from 576 Million Dollars in 2010 ...

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