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To evaluate the phytochemical composition and fertility enhancing properties of zingiber officinale and mondia whitei ethanolic extracts on reproductive hormones, selected sperm parameters and testicular histology in diabetic infertile male white albino rats
(Maseno University, 2026)Diabetes-induced male infertility (DIMI) affects approximately 48.5 million couples globally and contributes to 20-30% of male infertility cases associated with diabetes. The disease condition arises primarily from chronic ... -
Morphological and molecular characterization, yield determination and proteomic analysis of selected Bambara groundnut landraces in Lake Victoria basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Bambara groundnut (BGN) (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) is a drought-resilient, nutrient-rich legume indigenous to Africa. Despite its nutritional and agronomic potential, BGN remains underutilized in Kenya’s Lake Victoria ... -
Interrogating women’s agency, capabilities and the quota system in enhancing political participation in Zimbabwe
(Maseno University, 2026)Globally, women remain underrepresented in political leadership, constituting only 24% of representatives, with Sub-Saharan Africa trailing at 23.6%. Zimbabwe‘s National House of Assembly (NHoA) reflects a slightly higher ... -
Influence of silvicultural regimes on woody species density and abundance in Kimondi forest, Nandi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2026)Forest ecosystems are increasingly experiencing declines in woody species density and abundance due to inadequate and poorly implemented silvicultural practices. These changes threaten forest structure, biodiversity, and ... -
Effect of funding structure and liquidity on the financial performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)The sugar industry is critical, supporting over 100 million people globally by providing fuel and food. In Kenya, approximately 8 million individuals depend on the sugar firms for their livelihoods, whether directly or ... -
Contributions of participatory forest management practices to forest cover and livelihoods in Lembus forest ecosystem, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Globally, forests and its resources have supported the expansion of many economies with a direct employment of about 2 billion people. Recent studies show a drastic fall in the global and local forest cover to 30% and 7% ... -
Influence of institutional size on the relationship between equity financing and lending propensity of micro-finance banks in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Globally, bank lending remains a critical issue, sparking continuous debate in both policy and academic circles. The lending propensity of financial institutions, including microfinance institutions (MFIs), averages 133.8% ... -
Effects of spillover, boundary management, and social norms on employees’ work-life balance in national referral hospitals in Kampala, Uganda
(Maseno University, 2026)Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Uganda’s national referral hospitals struggle to achieve work-life balance (WLB) due to heavy workloads, workforce shortages, and limited supportive policies, leading to high stress levels and ... -
Optimizing pragmatic strategic management practices to augmentactive tuberculosis case finding within health facilities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Strategic management is essential for achieving organizational objectives; however, its application in healthcare—particularly in tuberculosis (TB) control—remains limited. The strategic management practices are known to ... -
Contributions of socioeconomic, cultural and institutional factors on climate change adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers in Homa bay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder farmers globally, particularly agricultural production in developing countries. This makes it necessary for agricultural systems to adapt to climate change effects. ... -
Moderating effect of financial sustainability on the Relationship between financial innovation and financial Growth of non-governmental organizations in lake Region economic bloc -kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a major role in supporting the well-being of underprivileged persons in less developed nations. Their funding stability and financial growth sustainability are foundamental to ... -
Effects of genetic variations and altered gene expression patterns on severe malarial Anaemia pathogenesis in children from siaya county
(Maseno University, 2025)Malaria remains a significant health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. In holoendemic Plasmodium Falciparum transmission regions, such as western Kenya, children aged <5 years are vulnerable due to naïve malarial immunity. ... -
Effect of financial information systems on the relationship between control activities, risk assessment, and revenue collection in lake region economic bloc counties in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Revenue collection is vital for financing public services and driving sustainable development. Advanced economies like the United States, China, and India have recorded notable gains, with the U.S. tax-to-GDP ratio rising ... -
Determinants, mechanisms, and association of water insecurity with HIV treatment outcomes among adults on art In Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2026)Despite progress in HIV management, resource insecurities threaten the gains made with antiretroviral therapy (ART) among adults globally. Water insecurity, a common problem in high HIV burden regions, has not received ... -
Renewable energy value chain dynamics and productive sector growth in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2026)Despite Kenya's substantial progress in renewable energy development, productive-sector growth remains constrained, raising concerns about whether the country's renewable energy transition is translating into improved ... -
Epidemiological and genetic analysis of quantitative resistance to gray leaf spot (cercospora zeina) in elite maize (zea mays l) genotypes
(Maseno University, 2025)Maize has a significant and increasingly crucial role in global food security systems, but the threat of gray leaf spot (GLS) disease, caused by Cercospora zeina, persists and continues to impact its yields on a global ... -
An assessment of the implementation of the national policy on older persons' objective to facilitate reasonable care and assistance by families and the state in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Population aging, also called the “graying of the planet” is increasing in developing countries. The UN Report on aging (2023) demand for long term care is soaring in many countries as the population of older persons ... -
Allelopathic potential of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A.Gray and Lantana camara L. Leafy materials on growth, photosynthetic performance and yield of SB 19 and SB 97 soybean varieties
(Maseno University, 2025)Soybean is a legume which is widely grown in western Kenya for its edible seed but their yields are reduced by the effect of low soil fertility. The use of forest tree species and weeds as green manure has exacerbated soil ... -
Assessment of the role of reverse logistics on supply chain optimization: a case of plastic manufacturing firms in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)The plastic industry in Kenya is currently facing a pivotal moment, contending with numerous challenges that hinder its sustainability and operational effectiveness. Plastic firms in Kisumu face inefficiencies in supply ... -
Effectiveness of community health worker-led educational intervention on the uptake of cervical cancer screening in rural Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)In Kenya, cervical cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and remains a significant contributor to illness and death, despite being preventable through screening. The national and regional cervical ...
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