IJEHS Publications

An analysis of Types of Traumatic Events Experienced among Children in Children’s Homes in Nyeri County, Kenya

International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 2(1), 2019 Authors: Peter Maina1, Alice Munene (Ph.D)2 and Sylvia Tuikong (Ph.D)3 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P.O. Box 288, Nyeri, Kenya Email: wachirampeter20@gmail.com 2Daystar University, P.O Box 444-00100. Nairobi, Kenya. Email: amunene@daystar.ac.ke 3Daystar University, P.O Box 444-00100. Nairobi, Kenya. Email: amunene@daystar.ac.ke Abstract Due to their tender […]

Factors Affecting the Use of Environmental Values and Ethics in Solid Waste Management Management in Nairobi County

The Kenyan 2010 constitution guarantees clean and healthy environment which seems to be threatened daily by the increased solid waste generation and mushrooming of dumpsites. This has been contributed by people’s negative attitude towards waste management, which is a common habit in developing countries; resulting to illegal dumping and littering of waste in open spaces, drains and gutters, impacting negatively on the environment and human health. However, environmental governance in Kenya still lacks enforcement and empowerment at institutional and citizen levels to deal with solid waste management efficiently. This study sought to identify the factors that affect the use of environmental ethics and values in solid waste management.

Causes and Effects of Poor Solid Waste Management in the Semi-urban Town of Ongata Rongai in Kenya

Solid Waste Management is one of the most neglected area of development in most developing and transition economies of the world. With rapid growth of urban and semi-urban towns in Kenya, the issue of solid waste management in the country continues to pose great threats to sustainable development. The main purpose of this study was to examine the causes and effects of poor solid waste management with reference to Ongata Rongai Town in Kenya

Utilization, Perception and Sources of Knowledge on VCT Services among Youth in Public Diploma Colleges in Nairobi, Kenya

HIV/AIDS discussion has revolved in Kenya for quite a number of years, triggered by the effects experienced both by individuals and communities. Various interventions such as VCT services were started to curb the pandemic. However, the utilization and perception of VCT services by the young people remain poor. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the utilization, perception and source of knowledge about VCT services by the youth in public diploma colleges in Nairobi.