Status and process analysis of koche, a traditional pastoral meat product in Kenya by Grace Werikhe, Catherine N. Kunyanga, Michael W. Okoth, Hassan G. Roba

“…A cross-sectional survey was therefore carried out in Isiolo and Marsabit towns to assess and analyse processing of koche product. …”
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Genomic analysis of group B Streptococcus from milk demonstrates the need for improved biosecurity: a cross-sectional study of pastoralist camels in Kenya by Dinah Seligsohn, Chiara Crestani, Taya L. Forde, Erika Chenais, Ruth N. Zadoks

“…Results Using whole genome sequencing, we analysed 65 camel milk GBS isolates from 19 herds in Isiolo, Kenya. Six sequence types (STs) were identified, mostly belonging to previously described camel-specific STs. …”
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Spatial location, temperature and rainfall diversity affect the double burden of malnutrition among women in Kenya by Japheth Muema Kasomo, Ezra Gayawan

“…Findings show that women in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Baringo, Garissa, and West Pokot counties are more likely to be underweight than women in other counties while being overweight is prevalent in Kirinyag'a and Kitui counties. …”
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Beta hemolysin gene of Staphylococcus phage 3AJ_2017 genome is a suitable molecular marker for identification and characterization of pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus by Silviane A. Miruka, Gabriel O. Aboge, Rosaline W. Macharia, George O. Obiero, Isaac M. Omwenga

“…Methods Using culture and biochemical methods, 148 S. aureus (87 %) were isolated from 170 raw milk samples taken from 10 dairy farms in Marsabit and Isiolo counties in Northern Kenya between June 2016 and February 2017. …”
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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. …”
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EVOLUTION AND TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS GROUP A (HRSVA) ACROSS KENYA FROM 2007 - 2010 by J. Wangui, J. Nokes, G. Gachara, C. Agoti, J. Ngeranwa, W. Bulimo

“…Phylogeographic analysis suggested the virus in Kericho spread to the sites in the West before dispersing to the East, whereas the virus in Nairobi dispersed to Isiolo (central-northern) and New Nyanza (West). Furthermore, six sites experienced multiple introductions of the virus during the study period, but data suggest the virus in Alupe and Malindi sites were from single source of New Nyanza and Port Reitz respectively. …”
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Revisiting the 4 R’s: Improving post-release outcomes for rescued mammalian wildlife by fostering behavioral competence during rehabilitation by Shifra Z. Goldenberg, Jenna M. Parker, Jenna M. Parker, Stephen M. Chege, Stephen M. Chege, Alison L. Greggor, Matt Hunt, Nadine Lamberski, Kellie A. Leigh, Hendrik H. Nollens, Kirstie A. Ruppert, Chris Thouless, George Wittemyer, George Wittemyer, Megan A. Owen

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Modeling Invasive Plant Species in Kenya’s Northern Rangelands by Edward Ouko, Steve Omondi, Robinson Mugo, Anastasia Wahome, Kenneth Kasera, Emmanuel Nkurunziza, John Kiema, Africa Flores, Africa Flores, Emily C. Adams, Emily C. Adams, Samson Kuraru, Margaret Wambua

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Prevalence, types, patterns and risk factors associated with drugs and substances of use and abuse: A cross-sectional study of selected counties in Kenya by Collins Okoyo, Elizabeth Njambi, Vincent Were, Sylvie Araka, Henry Kanyi, Linnet Ongeri, Elizabeth Echoka, Charles Mwandawiro, Doris Njomo

“…<h4>Methods</h4> A descriptive cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted in four counties; Isiolo, Kajiado, Murang’a and Nyamira, all purposively selected from the 47 counties of Kenya based on the review reports of the Kenya Medical Research Institute’s County Cluster Coordinators which indicated that DSA was a priority health concern in the selected counties. …”
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Prevalence, types, patterns and risk factors associated with drugs and substances of use and abuse: A cross-sectional study of selected counties in Kenya. by Collins Okoyo, Elizabeth Njambi, Vincent Were, Sylvie Araka, Henry Kanyi, Linnet Ongeri, Elizabeth Echoka, Charles Mwandawiro, Doris Njomo

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A descriptive cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted in four counties; Isiolo, Kajiado, Murang'a and Nyamira, all purposively selected from the 47 counties of Kenya based on the review reports of the Kenya Medical Research Institute's County Cluster Coordinators which indicated that DSA was a priority health concern in the selected counties. …”
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The ecology and evolution of human‐wildlife cooperation by Dominic L. Cram, Jessica E. M. van derWal, Natalie Uomini, Mauricio Cantor, Anap I. Afan, Mairenn C. Attwood, Jenny Amphaeris, Fatima Balasani, Cameron J. Blair, Judith L. Bronstein, Iahaia O. Buanachique, Rion R. T. Cuthill, Jewel Das, Fábio G. Daura‐Jorge, Apurba Deb, Tanmay Dixit, Gcina S. Dlamini, Edmond Dounias, Isa I. Gedi, Martin Gruber, Lilian S. Hoffmann, Tobias Holzlehner, Hussein A. Isack, Eliupendo A. Laltaika, David J. Lloyd‐Jones, Jess Lund, Alexandre M. S. Machado, L. Mahadevan, Ignacio B. Moreno, Chima J. Nwaogu, Raymond Pierotti, Seliano A. Rucunua, Wilson F. dosSantos, Nathalia Serpa, Brian D. Smith, Hari Sridhar, Irina Tolkova, Tint Tun, João V. S. Valle‐Pereira, Brian M. Wood, Richard W. Wrangham, Claire N. Spottiswoode

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Safeguarding human–wildlife cooperation by Jessica E. M. van der Wal, Claire N. Spottiswoode, Natalie T. Uomini, Mauricio Cantor, Fábio G. Daura‐Jorge, Anap I. Afan, Mairenn C. Attwood, Jenny Amphaeris, Fatima Balasani, Colleen M. Begg, Cameron J. Blair, Judith L. Bronstein, Iahaia O. Buanachique, Rion R. T. Cuthill, Jewel Das, Apurba Deb, Tanmay Dixit, Gcina S. Dlamini, Edmond Dounias, Isa I. Gedi, Martin Gruber, Lilian S. Hoffmann, Tobias Holzlehner, Hussein A. Isack, Eliupendo A. Laltaika, David J. Lloyd‐Jones, Jess Lund, Alexandre M. S. Machado, L. Mahadevan, Ignacio B. Moreno, Chima J. Nwaogu, Valdomiro L. Pereira, Raymond Pierotti, Seliano A. Rucunua, Wilson F. dos Santos, Nathalia Serpa, Brian D. Smith, Irina Tolkova, Tint Tun, João V. S. Valle‐Pereira, Brian M. Wood, Richard W. Wrangham, Dominic L. Cram

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