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Our Publications in Numbers
56+Total Publications
32+Journal Articles
13+Reports & Briefs
5+Conference Papers
Showing 19–24 of 56+ publications
Report OPEN ACCESS
2025
Productive Uses of Renewable Energy: Techno-Economic Feasibility of Solar Hybrid Microgrids for Rural Agri-Enterprises
Eng. Patrick M. Ochola, Dr. Faith A. Otieno
Kisii University Energy and Technology Technical Series • Kisii University Press • 2025
Analysis of decentralised solar photovoltaic microgrids powering cold storage for fresh produce, grain milling and milk chilling in rural market centres in Western Kenya.
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Climate Variability, Water Quality, and Incidence of Waterborne Pathogens in Riparian Communities of the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
Dr. Collins O. Ouma, Prof. Peter K. Mbeche
Environmental Science and Pollution Research • Springer Nature • 2025
Extreme precipitation events and rising lake surface temperatures in the Lake Victoria basin have altered pathogen loads and seasonal epidemiology of Vibrio cholerae and Cryptosporidium parvum. Longitudinal water quality telemetry and spatial epidemiological analysis revealed significant correlations between extreme runoff events and spike pathogen densities at communal landing beaches.
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-025-32104-1
Policy Brief OPEN ACCESS
2025
Policy Framework and Institutional Mechanisms for Climate-Smart Agriculture Adaptation in Smallholder Farming Communities
Dr. Geoffrey M. Ondieki, Dr. Richard N. Momanyi
Kisii University Policy & Development Briefs • Centre for Sustainable Agriculture & Extension • 2025
Recommendations for county integrated development plans (CIDPs) to integrate drought-tolerant seed distribution, community grain aggregation warehouses, and micro-crop insurance subsidies.
DOI: 10.5555/ksu.pb.2025.008
Policy Brief OPEN ACCESS
2025
Decentralized Governance, Citizen Participation, and Fiscal Accountability: Evidence from Devolved County Governments in Western Kenya
Dr. Richard N. Momanyi, Dr. Faith A. Otieno
Kisii University Policy & Development Briefs • Kisii University Directorate of Research and Innovation • 2025
Policy guidance assessing the effectiveness of statutory public participation mechanisms in county budgeting, fiscal transparency metrics, and service delivery prioritization across south-western Kenya.
DOI: 10.5555/ksu.pb.2025.004
Report OPEN ACCESS
2024
Community Health Telemetry and Mobile Point-of-Care Screening for Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension in Rural Western Kenya
Dr. Collins O. Ouma, Sister Mary K. Kerubo
Kisii University Health Research & Epidemiological Reports • Kisii University Press • 2024
Comprehensive field trial report detailing the outcomes of deploying portable Bluetooth-connected blood pressure and electrocardiogram telemetry kits with community health promoters across 32 rural villages in Kisii County.
DOI: 10.5555/ksu.hr.2024.012
Journal Article
2024
Spicing up nutrition: investigation of trace elements in some spices locally sold in two markets in Kisumu, Kenya
Dr. Hezron Felix Odhiambo Ogutu
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment • 2024
This publication contributes evidence and practical insight to current research and development priorities.