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Assessment of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) Uptake among Healthcare Workers at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya: Barriers and Recommendations

Lilian Kinya Kinyua, Jane Rutto, Elias Kinoti & Fredrick Otieno · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in high-burden tuberculosis (TB) settings face elevated occupational risk of latent TB infection (LTBI). Although Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) reduces progression risk by 60–90%, uptake among Kenyan HCWs remains suboptimal. Aim: To a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101443

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Community Health Promoters in Hypertension Care in Imenti North Sub-County, Kenya

Vincent Mukundi Gitonga, Ananias Njagi Nkonge, Elias Kinoti & Patrick Kubai · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Hypertension remains an important public health challenge in Imenti North Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya, where Community Health Promoters (CHPs) support community-based screening, monitoring, education, and treatment adherence. Aim: This study assessed the effectiven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91434

Assessment of Tuberculosis Laboratory Capacity within Meru Municipality in Meru County, Kenya

David Mwenya Nakitare · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health concern, and timely laboratory diagnosis is  essential for effective case detection and disease control. This cross-sectional study assessed TB diagnostic laboratory capacity in selected laboratories within Meru Municipality, M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81776

Assessment of Associated Sanitary Practices and Bacterial Contamination of Cooked Ready-to-eat street-foods Sold in a Kenyan Rural Center

Sharzlyn I. Kanari & Michael N.I. Lokuruka · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Aim: This study aimed at assessing the nature and application of sanitary practices at food handling and the extent of bacterial contamination of cooked ready-to-eat street-foods in a Kenyan rural, commercial and residential center. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i1845

Sickle Cell Disease Impact on Youth Health-Related Quality of Life in Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya

Alloysius Luambo Omoto, Alfred Owino Odongo, Dominic Mogere & Nahashon Mwirigi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic inherited hemoglobinopathy associated with recurrent pain, emotional distress, and functional impairment that collectively diminish health-related quality of life (HRQoL). In Kenya, limited evidence exists on HRQoL among youths l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i121336

Selected haematological markers and C-reactive protein, not AGTR1 SNP, are associated with essential hypertension in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Amos Mbaabu, Caroline Mangare, Collins Wangulu & Amos Mbugua · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Essential Hypertension (EH) accounts for majority of hypertension cases globally. Genetic factors along with haematological and biochemical changes may underlie EH and these have not been well studied in Kenya. A meta-analysis in African populations (excluding East Af...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10875

Vendor Characteristics, Practices, Microbial Contamination of Fish and Oil Quality in the Street Vending of Deep-fried Fish in Peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya: Case of Kasarani Sub-county

Martha N. Simiyu, Jasper K. Imungi & Lucy G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Aim: The main objective of the study is to assess the vendor and environmental hygiene, microbial contamination of deep-fried tilapia sold, and the quality of the oil used in the streets of Kasarani sub-county Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Kasa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i430285

Moisture and Aflatoxin Contents of Kenyan Market Peanuts and Decontamination with Water, Lime and Ultraviolet Radiation Treatments

Joyce W. Wanjiru, Jasper K. Imungi & Lucy G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

In the recent past, aflatoxin in peanuts and products has been a subject of controversy in Kenya. In the early 2019, some brands of locally manufactured peanut butter were withdrawn from the market shelves on account of containing aflatoxin higher than the national tolerance. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i130185

Influence of Climate Variation on Growth of Tropical Tree Species in Western Kenya

Eric T. David, Sophan Chhin & David Skole · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2018

Aims: Growth-climate relationships were examined in 7 tropical tree species growing in the Yala river basin of western Kenya: Acacia mearnsii, Cupressus lusitanica, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalytus saligna, Mangifera indica, and Markhamia lutea. Methodology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2018/v8i427186

Mycological Quality of Relief Maize Meal and Nutritional Supplement of Maize Product (Unimix) in Moyale, Northern Kenya

Samson Chebon & Mohamed Asafa Aila · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: Determination of mycological quality of relief maize meal and Nutritional supplement of maize product (Unimix) in Moyale, Northern Kenya as regards aflatoxin producing fungi and aflatoxin Contamination. Study Design: Purposeful sampling technique was applied targeting homes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/28684

Acacia senegal (L.) Wild. Associates with a Diversity of Beneficial Micro-symbionts in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya

Jacinta M. Kimiti, Joseph M. Machua & David W. Odee · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To determine the populations and diversity of beneficial microsymbionts (rhizobia and mycorrhiza) which associates with Acacia senegal varieties at selected sites in semi-arid areas of Kenya. Place and Duration of Study: Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Biotechnolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/21766

Status of Coffee Leaf Rust Resistance on Kenyan Commercial Resistant Cultivars

S. G. Ligabo, E. K. Gichuru, O. Kiplagat & B. M. Gichimu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) is a fungal disease caused by Hemileia vastatrix Berk. and Br. The pathogen is constantly evolving leading to rapid break down in resistance of once resistant coffee varieties. To date, more than 49 races of the pathogen have been characterized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16968