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Trends and Patterns of Climate Change and Variability Experienced in Bungoma County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2020-11)Issues of climate change and variability are posing concerns to governments and policymakers throughout the world. Global warming has caused greater climatic volatility such as changes in precipitation patterns and ... -
Determinants of Water-funded Projects in Mitigating Water Risks in Vihiga County, Kenya
(International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2021-03-16)Currently, 85 per cent of the world’s human population lives in the drier half of the Earth, which exacerbates the water risks including lack of access to safe water, poor basic sanitation and water-related disasters and ... -
Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Electoral Conflicts in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2020-06-06)This study sought to examine the challenges and opportunities in the management of electoral conflicts in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design. Questionnaires, interview guides, and FGDs were ... -
Effectiveness Of Energy Sector Quality Management Systems In Response To Electrical Fire Disaster In Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 2020-11)Globally, utility power transmission and distribution systems are described along with their observed vulnerabilities to natural and man-made hazards. At national level, approximately 40% of the load in the Western region ... -
Influence of Rice Husk Ash on Sub-Grade Bearing Strength in Stabilization of Expansive Soils for Low Volume Roads in Kenya
(Civil and Environmental Research, 2020-11-30)The cost of cement and lime used in stabilizing soils can be reduced by using locally available rice husk ash which is known to contain pozzolanic properties. This paper studies the variations in sub-grade bearing strength ... -
Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Programmes in Management of Juvenile Delinquency within Penal Institutions in Kakamega County, Kenya.
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research, 2020-09-06)Juvenile crime is a major concern Worldwide. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes in management of juvenile delinquency within penal institutions in Kakamega County, Kenya. ... -
Nutrition Status of the Vulnerable groups in flood prone areas of Bunyala and Nyando Sub Counties, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2020-09)The nutrition situation in flood affected areas in Kenya is precarious and is likely to deteriorate sharply in the coming years. Humanitarian crises exacerbate nutrition risks and poor food consumption practices thereby ... -
Food and Nutrition Coping Strategies in Flood Prone Areas of Bunyala and Nyando Sub Counties Kenya
(Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 2020-10-26)The nutrition situation in flood affected areas in Kenya is precarious and likely to deteriorate sharply in the coming years. Humanitarian crises exacerbate nutrition risks and poor food consumption practices thereby ... -
Structure of Eastern African Standby Force in Maintaining Peace and Security in Kenya and Somalia
(2020-12)Structural issues marred intrastate conflicts in the early nineties thus challenging regional security. This prompted the need for a collective regional response. Further, this explains the formation of a number of ... -
Analysis of Seasonal rainfall variability in Rainfed Agriculture in Homa Bay County
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2021-03)Rainfall variability exhibits spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall in the world. Extreme seasonal rainfall variability has led to lower or total failure of agricultural production in many parts of the ASALs in the ... -
Potential tropical climate-based spatio-temporal grass variability
(ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS, 2019-03-15)Numerous international agreements aimed at reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by signatory countries have been ratified in an attempt to combat the adverse varied impacts of climate change and promote resource use ... -
Infilling Monthly Rain Gauge Data Gaps with Satellite Estimates for ASAL of Kenya
(Hydrology, 2016-11-24)first_pagesettings Open AccessCase Report Infilling Monthly Rain Gauge Data Gaps with Satellite Estimates for ASAL of Kenya by William Githungo *,Silvery Otengi,Jacob Wakhungu andEdward Masibayi Department of Disaster ... -
The Strategies used by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in the Management of Conflicts within the Horn of Africa: Focus on the Larger Sudan
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021-05)The Horn of Africa has for decades been embroiled in various conflicts some of them being of very high magnitude creating unrest, forced migration, death and poverty among the citizenry hence attracting international as ... -
International Journal of Disaster Response and Emergency Management
(International Journal of Disaster Response and Emergency Management, 2020-07)This paper explores how PWD's well-being is realized in disaster situations in Kisumu County of Kenya. There is a significant population of 15,760 persons with disability across Kisumu County. Their well-being is protected ... -
Challenges and opportunities faced by informal peace committees in Peace Building in Nairobi County
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2020-10-10)In recent years, informal peace committees have rapidly made their mark either as precautionary or as response mechanisms to particular conflicts. The main purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of ... -
NVESTIGATION ON PRACTICES OF SUPPLEMENTS AS PRFORMANCE ENHANCING SUBSTANCES AMONG KENYAN ELITE MIDDLE AND LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2020-12)Research has demonstrated that elite athletes use supplements to enhance performance. The purpose of the study was to assess the current practices on the use of banned substances among elite athletes. The study hypothesized ... -
Conflict Trends in the Horn of Africa and Implications on Security: Special Reference to the Greater Sudan
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021-06-23)Peace building strategies in the management of conflicts in the horn of Africa has been studied through IGAD context, focusing on Sudan, 1956 to 2015. The study identified gaps which included persistent conflict despite ... -
INDIVIDUAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOMES AMONG MOTHERS REFFERED WITH OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES IN BARINGO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2021-02-08)Purpose: To determine the association between individual factors and maternal and fetal outcomes among mothers referred with obstetric emergencies. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study which employed a mixed ... -
Eastern Africa Standby Force’s Efforts in Execution of its Mandate in Maintaining Peace and Security In Kenya and Somalia
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2020-11)The nature and numbers of intrastate conflicts in the early nineties challenged regional security; thereby requiring a collective regional response. This explains the formation of a number of regional security mechanisms ... -
Evaluating the strategies employed by informal peace committees in peace building in Nairobi County
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2020-10)Background In recent years, informal peace committees have rapidly made their mark either as precautionary or as response mechanisms to particular conflicts. The main purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy ...
