Phlebotomus (Larroussius) orientalis (Diptera: Psychodidae) as a probable secondary vector of visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya by Philip M. Ngumbi, Josyline C. Kaburi, Christopher O. Anjili, Fabian Haas

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Distribution and abundance of key vectors of Rift Valley fever and other arboviruses in two ecologically distinct counties in Kenya. by Rosemary Sang, Samwel Arum, Edith Chepkorir, Gladys Mosomtai, Caroline Tigoi, Faith Sigei, Olivia Wesula Lwande, Tobias Landmann, Hippolyte Affognon, Clas Ahlm, Magnus Evander

“…The presence and abundance of Aedes mcintoshi and Aedes ochraceus, the primary mosquito vectors associated with RVFV transmission in outbreaks, varied significantly between Tana-River and Isiolo. Ae. mcintoshi was abundant in Tana-River and Isiolo but notably, Aedes ochraceus found in relatively high numbers in Tana-River (n = 1,290), was totally absent in all Isiolo sites. …”
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Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul: managing threatened predators of endangered and declining prey species by Zeke Davidson, Marc Dupuis-Desormeaux, Arjun Dheer, Laura Pratt, Elizabeth Preston, Saibala Gilicho, Mary Mwololo, Geoffrey Chege, Suzanne E. MacDonald, C Patrick Doncaster

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High risk for human exposure to Rift Valley fever virus in communities living along livestock movement routes: A cross-sectional survey in Kenya. by Caroline Tigoi, Rosemary Sang, Edith Chepkorir, Benedict Orindi, Samuel Okello Arum, Francis Mulwa, Gladys Mosomtai, Samson Limbaso, Osama A Hassan, Zephania Irura, Clas Ahlm, Magnus Evander

“…CONCLUSION:This study demonstrated that although the Isiolo County has been classified as being at medium risk for RVF, virus infection appeared to be as prevalent in humans as in Tana River and Garissa, which have been classified as being at high risk. …”
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Movement of Rehabilitated African Elephant Calves Following Soft Release Into a Wildlife Sanctuary by Shifra Z. Goldenberg, Shifra Z. Goldenberg, Shifra Z. Goldenberg, Nathan Hahn, Jenna Stacy-Dawes, Stephen M. Chege, Stephen M. Chege, David Daballen, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Reuben R. Lendira, Reuben R. Lendira, Meshack J. Lengees, Meshack J. Lengees, Lemerketo Samuel Loidialo, Lemerketo Samuel Loidialo, Fred Omengo, Frank Pope, Chris Thouless, George Wittemyer, George Wittemyer, Megan A. Owen

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High quality, high reliability: The dynamics of camel milk marketing in northern Kenya by Michele Nori

“…Abstract In order to analyse the transformations faced by pastoralists in coping with the uncertainties of their livelihoods, this paper analyses the evolutions of the marketing of camel milk, which has turned from a local taboo into a critical asset for the pastoral communities of Isiolo, a county typically associated with the rearing of cattle. …”
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A ghost fence-gap: surprising wildlife usage of an obsolete fence crossing by Marc Dupuis-Desormeaux, Timothy N. Kaaria, Mary Mwololo, Zeke Davidson, Suzanne E. MacDonald

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La résilience des Turkana by Clémence Cantoni, Benoît Lallau

“…This article focuses on the adaptive strategies of Turkana pastoralists in Isiolo District (Kenya), coping with political and climate shocks. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practices on cholera in an arid county, Kenya, 2018: A mixed-methods approach. by Erick Otieno Orimbo, Elvis Oyugi, Diba Dulacha, Mark Obonyo, Abubakar Hussein, Jane Githuku, Maurice Owiny, Zeinab Gura

“…We assessed cholera KAP in a community in Isiolo County, Kenya. METHODS:This cross-sectional study involved a mixed-methods approach utilizing a questionnaire survey and focus group discussions (FGDs). …”
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Comparative spatial–temporal analysis and predictive modeling of climate change-induced malaria vectors’ invasion in new hotspots in Kenya by J. S. Kimuyu

“…Predictions from HADCM3 by the year 2050 has shown possible wide spread of malaria spatial extents in counties like Narok, Kajiado, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Meru, Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Baringo, West Pokot, Turkana and Mandera, while a few others of lower extent might have some emerging isolated hotspots. …”
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Demography and ranging behaviour of lions (Panthera leo) within a human-occupied landscape in northern Kenya by Bhalla, S

“…This study provides the first population insights into lions within the Samburu-Isiolo ecosystem; considering both the protected area network and the surrounding human-occupied landscape. …”

Kenya’s Life Lessons through the Lived Experience of Rural Caregivers by Amy Cappiccie, Mary Wanjiku, Cecilia Mengo

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An Outreach Experience With Cleft Lip/Palate Surgery in selected Hospitals in Kenya by Wanjala N, Khainga S

“…Setting Smile train-facilitated surgical outreach programs at the following hospi-tals: St Elizabeth Mission Hospital Mukumu, St Francis Mission Hospital, Mwiki, Embu Provincial General hospital , Isiolo District Hospital.and Alupe Subdistrict Hospital. …”
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The promotion of pastoralist heritage and alternative ‘visions’ for the future of Northern Kenya by Cormack, Z

“…An important example is the attempts in Isiolo County to reinvent and strengthen a Borana customary institution for grazing management: a council of elders called dedha. …”

The role of agroforestry in building livelihood resilience to floods and drought in semiarid Kenya by Amy Quandt, Henry Neufeldt, J. Terrence McCabe

“…Here, we strive to answer the call for more empirical evidence by drawing on field work in Isiolo County, Kenya to ask the research question: How does agroforestry help smallholder farmers build livelihood resilience to floods and drought? …”
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A creative approach to participatory mapping on climate change impacts among very young adolescents in Kenya by Carmen H Logie, Sarah Van Borek, Anoushka Lad, Lesley Gittings, Julia Kagunda, Humphres Evelia, Clara Gachoki, Kevin Oyugi, Mercy Wanjiru Chege, Beldine Omondi, Maryline Okuto, Lina Taing

“…The aim of this paper is to describe the design of a multi-media participatory mapping tool to identify and address the interconnections between social, health, and environmental well-being with very young adolescents (aged 10-14 years) in six geographically-diverse, climate-affected regions of Kenya (Nairobi, Kisumu, Kilifi, Naivasha, Isiolo, and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement). The authors describe methods used to develop a strengths-based multi-media participatory mapping approach that combines user-friendly geographic information system (GIS) technology with arts-based methods (dance, drawing, music, video). …”
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Agroforestry trees for improved food security on farms impacted by wildlife crop raiding in Kenya by Amy Quandt

“…This study draws on household surveys and interviews conducted in 2014-2015 from the communities of Burat and Kinna in Isiolo County, Kenya. From the results, 56% of research participants reported that agroforestry can provide both income and food in cases of wildlife crop raiding. …”
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SECURING AND MANAGING COMMUNITY LAND: LESSONS FROM KENYA by IBRAHIM MWATHANE, Mwenda Makathimo, Robert Kibugi, Elvin Nyukuri

“…The study sites are in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, both in the Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) Northern Kenya. …”

Testing the effects of perimeter fencing and elephant exclosures on lion predation patterns in a Kenyan wildlife conservancy by Marc Dupuis-Desormeaux, Zeke Davidson, Laura Pratt, Mary Mwololo, Suzanne E. MacDonald

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Awer Honey-Hunting Culture With Greater Honeyguides in Coastal Kenya by Jessica E. M. van der Wal, Isa I. Gedi, Claire N. Spottiswoode, Claire N. Spottiswoode

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