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Oxygen Access and Affordability in Health Facilities in Kenya
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2021-01)
Insufficient oxygen levels in the blood, referred to as hypoxaemia, is a potentially fatal complication of many causes of mortality. A topical example is the current COVID-19 pandemic, a result of the Coronavirus disease ...
Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: How Can They Make Informed Nutritional Decisions?
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-05)
In chronic kidney disease (CKD), the kidney’s functions of removal of waste product from the body are gradually impaired, causing the death of over 2.4 million people globally (International Society of Nephrology, 2018). ...
Drastic Massive Loss of Women’s Diets Diversity Due to Changes in Season
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-05)
Most causes of women’s nutritional problems are preventable. Lack of variety, poor quality, and sufficient food during pregnancy are important factors contributing to the health problems of expectant mothers and newborn ...
Key Fire Disaster Prevention Factors in Informal Settlements in Nairob
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-05)
Rapid and haphazard urban development has often placed homes dangerously close together. When fires start, they often spread easily and quickly. Given the density of many of these settlements, evacuations are chaotic and ...
Transformational Leadership in Adopting Online Learning
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2021-02-26)
The Government of Kenya has continually urged universities to come up with innovative ways of delivering higher education and meeting human resource needs in the country in support of vision 2030 social pillar. In the wake ...
Implications of the Minamata Convention on Mercury on Oral Health in Kenya
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-04-26)
Key Messages Dental amalgam is scheduled for a global phase-down. Several phase-down strategies are available to ensure that oral health is not affected by the unavailability of affordable dental treatment. The expected ...
Sanitation challenges, groundwater perspectives and their intertwined relationships in Kisumu, Kenya
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-04-26)
Key Messages
Groundwater is the preferred alternative water source during times of shortages and in areas not served by piped water supplies.Pit latrines are the main sanitation facilities in Kisumu where sewerage extends ...
Enhancing Sustainability in African Catfish Seed Supply for Improved Production in Kenya
(Kenya Policy Briefs, 2020-04-28)
Farmed catfish production is low due to poor survival of fry (larvae) reducing seed availability, forcing search for seeds from natural sources
Increases exploitation pressure on natural populations, exposes fishermen ...
Mangrove Degradation: Reversing the Trend through Community Engagemen
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-04-26)
Key Messages
Community Sensitisation on growth characteristics of mangrove species to understand implications of over-utilisation.
Development of holistic mangrove reforestation programme inclusive of all species.
Funding ...
Revisiting Kenya’s Ban on Plastic Carrier Bags. Kenya Policy Briefs
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2021-03-30)
Plastic waste is one of Nairobi’s and to a greater extent Kenya’s most visible environmental problems, with most of the flooding witnessed in cities attributed to plastic waste that clogs drainage systems, key among them ...