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Influence of Social, Environmental and Technological Factors on Management of Faecal Matter in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas: A Case of Isiolo Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Access to safe and adequate sanitation remains a significant challenge in arid and semi-arid areas. To address this issue, onsite sanitation facilities have gained global acceptance, where financial constraints often ... -
Weakly Sign Symmetric P0 -Matrix Completion Problem for Patterns of Digraphs Oforder5with Up to 5 Arcs
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Matrix completion problem involves determining whether or not a completion of a partial matrix exist for a certain class of matrices satisfying a number of prescribed properties or not. Research on completion of various ... -
Impacts of Sand Dams On Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services: Case Study of Kikuu Sand River, Makueni County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)This study investigates the environmental impacts of sand dams on biodiversity and ecosystem services along the Kikuu River in Makueni County, Kenya, an arid and semi arid region where water scarcity and food insecurity ... -
Revenue Collection Administration and Revenue Growth in County Government of Marsabit
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The 2010 Constitution of Kenya was expected to enhance service delivery to Kenyans by devolving political and administrative responsibilities to county government. Resources required to support service delivery are from ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Sanitation Systems in Rural Communities: Case of Tharaka-North Subcounty, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the variables impacting the adoption of sanitation systems in rural communities of Tharaka-North Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study's objectives were to assess how ... -
Influence of Social, Environmental and Technological Factors on Management of Faecal Matter in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas: A Case of Isiolo Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Access to safe and adequate sanitation remains a significant challenge in arid and semi-arid areas. To address this issue, onsite sanitation facilities have gained global acceptance, where financial constraints often ... -
Influence of Social, Cultural and Environmental Factors on Public Perception Towards Sewerage Treatment Plants in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Effective wastewater management is essential for nature conservation and promotion of health. Although Government efforts in supporting establishment of wastewater treatment plants have been shown, the projects are at times ... -
Assessment of Women Participation In Sanitation in Low-Income Rural Area Sigoji East, Abogeta East and Mitunguu Wards In South Iment ISub-County in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Public participation is extensively recognized as essential for the success of sanitation and water projects in rural areas of developing countries. Women, being the primary users of water schemes in these areas, hold ... -
Evaluating Human Excreta Management and Sanitation Services Using a Shit Flow Diagram at Iten Municipality, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)In low- and middle-income countries such as Kenya, access to safe sanitation is a significant challenge contributing to public health issues and economic burdens. Various sanitation interventions have been implemented to ... -
Assessment of Societal Norms, Health Effects, and Coping Strategies Influencing Raw Sewage Disposal in Water Sources of Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Globally, approximately 1.7 billion people lack basic sanitation, with 494 million practicing open defecation, and dire situation in slums. However, despite national sanitation policies and global efforts, over two million ... -
Evaluation of Lactic Acid Produced By Fermentation of Selected Vegetable Waste As a Treatment in Faecal Sludge
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Effective faecal sludge treatment is essential for pathogen reduction and compliance to World Health Organization standards for disposal or reuse. In developing countries, these treatments are frequently absent, ineffective, ... -
Influence of Social-Cultural and Economic Factors On Access to Safely Managed Sanitation Facilities in Pastoral Communities in Sakusub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim for universal access to safely managed sanitation by 2030 and also emphasizes eradication of open defecation as a way to promote pathogen-free environment. Despite efforts to ... -
Social, Cultural, and Economic Factors Influencing Promotion of Latrine Utilization In Laisamis Sub county, Marsabit, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The issue of sanitation has long existed and drawn criticism from figures like Mahatma Gandhi, who stated that sanitation in a community is more important than independence. Latrine utilization is among ways of ensuring ... -
Enhanced Security Monitoring in Internet of Things Systems Through Intrusion Detection Model
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Intrusion detection systems (IDS) play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating potential threats and vulnerabilities in IoT devices. IoT devices holds crucial data. Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly evolved ... -
A Hybrid Ensemble Boosting Model for Enhanced Blood Donor Retention
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Blood donor retention is critical for maintaining a stable and reliable blood supply, yet predicting donor retention remains a complex challenge. Previous attempts to develop blood donor retention models relied on ... -
Assessment of Societal Norms, Health Effects, and Coping Strategies Influencing Raw Sewage Disposal in Water Sources of Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Globally, approximately 1.7 billion people lack basic sanitation, with 494 million practicing open defecation, and dire situation in slums. However, despite national sanitation policies and global efforts, over two million ... -
Influence of Psychosocial Factors on the Adoption of Community-Led Total Sanitation:
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The primary objective of Sustainable Development Goal 6.2 is to achieve universal access to adequate sanitation and hygiene and eliminate open defecation by 2030. One of the key strategies toward this goal is the implementation ... -
Urine Stabilization Using Lactic Acid from Fruit and Vegetable Peels Fermentation: A Potential Source of Nitrogen Fertiliser
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Poor sanitation costs Kenya about 1-2% of its GDP per year, emphasising the crucial need for sustainable solutions. Source separation of excreta is a viable option because it allows for nutrient recovery. However, its ... -
Assessment of Fecal Coliforms (Khat) Twigs Along the Value Chain in Igembe South Sub-County, Meru, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Catha edulis is a plant that is commonly used as a recreational drug in many parts of the world. Catha edulis twigs have been found to contain high levels of fecal coliforms, exceeding recommended limits for safe consumption ... -
Influence of Social, Cultural, And Household Ability Factors on Adoption of Community-Led Total Sanitation (Clts) in Laisamis Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) is a behaviour change approach designed to promote sustainable and equitable access to sanitation and hygiene. Despite more than a decade of CLTS implementation in Kenya, open defecation ...