Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on camel respiratory diseases and conditions in Garissa and Isiolo, Kenya by Joseph Othieno, Joseph Othieno, Obadiah Njagi, Sophie Masika, Michael Apamaku, Evans Tenge, Bridgit Mwasa, Peter Kimondo, Emma Gardner, Sophie Von Dobschuetz, Joseph Muriira, Ben Adul, Lawrence Mwongela, Haret A. Hambe, Thomas Nyariki, Folorunso O. Fasina, Folorunso O. Fasina

“…However, it still faces many health and production challenges; to identify infection drivers and risky behaviors for camel respiratory illnesses and conditions in Kenya, we conducted a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) survey.MethodUsing a set of tools (questionnaires, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions), we interviewed camel owners, herders, agro-veterinary outlets, and other relevant value chain stakeholders in Garissa and Isiolo counties (n = 85). Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytic statistics.ResultsMost camel owners/herders are male and most are relatively uneducated (85.5%). …”
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The prevalence, antimicrobial sensitivity, and factors associated with camel mastitis in Isiolo County, Kenya by Willy Edwin Mwangi, George Karuoya Gitau, Davis Ikiror, Peter Kimeli, Moses Irungu Gakuru, Douglas Machuchu, Wallace Kingori

“…This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, risk factors, and antimicrobial sensitivity of mastitis-causing pathogens in lactating camels in Isiolo County, Kenya. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in July and August 2021. …”
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Brucellosis risk factors and milk hygiene handling practices in pastoral communities in Isiolo county, Kenya by Diana Lynette A. Onyango, Javier Guitian, Imadidden Musallam

“…Abstract The study was conducted from June to August 2014 in Isiolo Central division of Isiolo Sub‐County and Sericho division of Garbatulla Sub‐County and comprised two components: (i) a cross‐sectional study on the milk‐handling hygiene practices, where milk traders’ households were the study units and (ii) a case‐control study on the risk factors for Brucella spp. infection in humans. …”
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Open Defaecation and Its Effects on the Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Isiolo County, Kenya by Joab Odhiambo Okullo, Wilkister Nyaora Moturi, George Morara Ogendi

“…Background information: The post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals for sanitation call for universal access to adequate and equitable sanitation and an end to open defaecation by 2030. In Isiolo County, a semi-arid region lying in the northern part of Kenya, poor sanitation and water shortage remain a major problem facing the rural communities. …”
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Environmental Factors Influencing the Sustenance of the Camel Milk Value Chain in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya by Steve N. Machan, Jones F. Agwata, Nicholas O. Oguge

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Ethnic groups' knowledge, attitude and practices and Rift Valley fever exposure in Isiolo County of Kenya. by Hippolyte Affognon, Peter Mburu, Osama Ahmed Hassan, Sarah Kingori, Clas Ahlm, Rosemary Sang, Magnus Evander

“…We investigated how communities in Isiolo County, Kenya were affected, in relation to their knowledge, attitude and practices, by the RVF outbreak of 2006/2007. …”
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Camel health management and pastoralists’ knowledge and information on zoonoses and food safety risks in Isiolo County, Kenya by Peter Obimbo Lamuka, Francis M. Njeruh, George C. Gitao, Khalif A. Abey

“…This study investigated camel health management and its implications on zoonoses and food safety in Isiolo County, Kenya. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 150 households, 15 agro-veterinary shops, 15 community-based animal health workers (CBAHWs) and 10 veterinary officers to collect information on camel health management. …”
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Managing livelihood risks: Income diversification and the livelihood strategies of households in pastoral settlements in Isiolo County, Kenya by Gargule Andrew Achiba

“…This paper explores the socio-economic determinants of pastoral income diversification using rural household data collected from three pastoral settlement in Isiolo County, northern Kenya. This study is concerned with the patterns and determinants of participation in non-pastoral income-earning activities (NPIs), including emerging household strategies and their impact on pastoral livestock production with particular reference to household dependence on livestock income. …”
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Aspects of the sustainability of the camel milk value chain and its regulatory framework in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya by Steve Machan, Jones Agwata, Nicholas Oguge

“…Our study analyzes the drivers and processes influencing the sustainability of the camel milk value chain in Isiolo County, northern Kenya. In this paper, we report on aspects of the characteristics of the value chain players and effi­cacy of its regulatory frameworks, and propose a model for an enhanced system. …”
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Seroprevalence and related risk factors of Brucella spp. in livestock and humans in Garbatula subcounty, Isiolo county, Kenya. by Athman Mwatondo, Mathew Muturi, James Akoko, Richard Nyamota, Daniel Nthiwa, Josphat Maina, Jack Omolo, Stephen Gichuhi, Marianne W Mureithi, Bernard Bett

“…These findings emphasize the need for targeted prevention and control measures to curb the spread of brucellosis and implement a One Health surveillance to ensure early detection of the disease in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya.…”
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Determinants of pastoralists’ participation in commercial fodder markets for livelihood resilience in drylands of northern Kenya: Case of Isiolo by Saada Mohamed Sala, David Jakinda Otieno, Jonathan Nzuma, Stephen Mwangi Mureithi

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Factors associated with total coliform and total viable bacterial count in camel milk from Isiolo County, Kenya by George Karuoya Gitau, Peter Kimeli, Davis Ikiror, Willy Mwangi, Douglas Machuchu, Moses Irungu Gakuru, Genevieve Owuor

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study targeted the camel pastoralists in Isiolo County, in the northern central part of Kenya. …”
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Incidence of Brucella infection in various livestock species raised under the pastoral production system in Isiolo County, Kenya by Josiah Njeru, Daniel Nthiwa, James Akoko, Harry Oyas, Bernard Bett

“…Abstract Background We implemented a longitudinal study to determine the incidence of Brucella infection in cattle, camels, sheep and goats that were being raised in a pastoral area in Isiolo County, Kenya. An initial cross-sectional survey was implemented to identify unexposed animals for follow up; that survey used 141 camels, 216 cattle, 208 sheep and 161 goats. …”
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Seroprevalence of Brucella spp. and Rift Valley fever virus among slaughterhouse workers in Isiolo County, northern Kenya. by Richard Nyamota, Josphat Maina, James Akoko, Daniel Nthiwa, Athman Mwatondo, Mathew Muturi, Lillian Wambua, Earl A Middlebrook, Andrew W Bartlow, Jeanne M Fair, Bernard Bett

“…This study investigated seroprevalence and co-exposure of Brucella spp. and RVFV and associated risk factors among slaughterhouse workers in Isiolo County, northern Kenya. A cross-sectional serosurvey was done in all 19 slaughterhouses in Isiolo County, enrolling 378 participants into the study. …”
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Correction: Incidence of Brucella infection in various livestock species raised under the pastoral production system in Isiolo County, Kenya by Josiah Njeru, Daniel Nthiwa, James Akoko, Harry Oyas, Bernard Bett

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Development agents and their role in cushioning the pastoralists of Isiolo Central Sub-County, Kenya, against negative effects of climate variability by Anastasia Wanjiku Kagunyu, Elias Gitonga Thuranira, Joseph Gatura Wanjohi

“…For the pastoralists of Isiolo County to benefit from development agents there is need for proper coordination of development agents assisting livestock communities in Isiolo County. …”
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Effect of predisposing factors on microbial loads in camel milk along the pastoral dairy value chain in Kenya by Samuel Muyoma Nato, Joseph Wafula Matofari, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Christian Huelsebusch

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The factors driving land cover transitions and land degradation and the potential impacts of the proposed developments in the Isiolo dam watershed, LAPSSET corridor, Kenya by Catherine C. Sang, Daniel O. Olago, Zedekia J. Ongeri

“…Abstract Isiolo dam is planned to be constructed along the Ewaso Nyiro River to provide water to the planned Isiolo resort city, one of the Lamu Port and Southern Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor projects. …”
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Assessment of delayed tuberculosis diagnosis preceding diagnostic confirmation among tuberculosis patients attending Isiolo county level four hospital, Kenya by David Majuch Kunjok, John Gachohi Mwangi, Susan Mambo, Salome Wanyoike

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Comparing performance of mothers using simplified mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) classification devices with an improved MUAC insertion tape in Isiolo County, Kenya by Angeline Grant, James Njiru, Edgar Okoth, Imelda Awino, André Briend, Samuel Murage, Saida Abdirahman, Mark Myatt

“…The study took place in twenty-one health facilities providing integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) services in Isiolo County, Kenya. Mothers/caregivers classified their child (n=1040), aged 6–59 months, using the “Click-MUAC” devices and a MUAC insertion tape. …”
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