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Slope stability analysis at soapstone mining sites in Nyamarambe, Kisii County, Kenya
(International journal of Geography, Geology and Environment, 2024-04-02)Abstract Soapstone mining designs cause slope instability, resulting in quarry accidents causing injuries, and death to artisanal miners. Slope destabilization of soapstone strata and sliding of rock masses into open pits ... -
Psycho-social support to children infested by jigger in Kisii County: Social work perspective
(International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies, 2022-12-30)Social workers are critical in assessing the social care needs of individuals and providing psycho-social support. However, the management and containment of jigger infestations are not adequately addressed despite tungiasis ... -
HEROIN ABUSE: Addiction, Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration
(LAP Lambert Academic, 2015-03)This book is a culmination of close to a decade of research, heroin rehabilitation and social reintegration work at the coast of Kenya. Inspiration to develop this manuscript was drawn from the author's practical ... -
Food Residue Analysis on Prehistoric Pottery from Kaya Bate Site on The Coastal Hinterland of Kenya New Methodological Applications in the Region
(E&D Vision, 2009)This paper explores the potential of archaeological potsherds for micro-food residue analysis. It is a report on the progress of microscopic analysis of food residues on pottery from Kaya Bate in the coastal-hinterland of ... -
Faunal Remains from Kaya Bate, an Ancient Mijikenda Settlement on the Northern Kenya Coast
(Dar es Salaam University Press, 2007)This chapter presents the results of the analysis of faunal remains from Kaya Bate site on the Kenya coast. The evidence shows that the inhabitants of the site, dated to the period between the 7th-10th centuries AD were ... -
Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment in Kenya
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Decoding The Swahili: An Integrated Archaeological and Genetic Study of The Swahili of East Africa
(E&D Vision, 2011)Current studies of ancient urbanism readily recognize the role of regional and interregional interaction processes in the development and sustenance of urbanism. Although trade and immigration were inherent in the origins ... -
Access and Utilization of Healthcare services
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013-09-09)This work examines the factors that influence household access and utilization of healthcare services. This is motivated by the fact that healthcare is becoming increasingly recognized as becoming inaccessible and worrisome ... -
Kiswahili :past, present, and future horizons
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Health Care Services Delivery in Kenya: Crisis, Reforms and Transition
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2010)This book traces the health care crisis, reforms and transition in Kenya. The application of the various health care policy reforms and transformational strategic approaches, however, is not designed exclusively for ... -
Drought and Famine Mitigation Strategies: Basics, Concepts and Strategies
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011)This book is a culmination of many years of research, consultancy and lecturing in the field of disaster management, with core focus on the role of sociological knowledge in drought and famine management in selected ...
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