Browsing by Author "Zedekiah Sidha"

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    Determinants of Climate Action Integration in Health Sector Policy Making in Kenya
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-09) Loise Nyanjau; Joseph Mutungi; Zedekiah Sidha
    The increasing threat of climate change poses significant challenges to global health, with Kenya being particularly vulnerable to its impacts. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, the country faces a growing burden of climate-related health challenges such as vector-borne diseases, malnutrition, and waterborne illnesses. In response to this threat, Kenya has taken steps to integrate climate action into its health policies, recognizing the urgent need to address the nexus between climate change and health. Despite these efforts, climate action has not been fully integrated into the health sector policies, necessitating this study to establish the barriers thereof. The study used a mixed methods approach and integrated key informant interviews and surveys to collect data, which was then analyzed using various inferential statistics. Statistical techniques such as t-tests, chi-square tests, and regression analyzes were used to identify significant patterns and relationships within the quantitative data. In addition, thematic analysis was used to interpret the qualitative data from the interviews and highlight key themes and insights related to integrating climate action in the health sector. The mixed-methods design followed an explanatory sequential approach, first collecting quantitative data from surveys to provide a comprehensive overview of climate action integration, followed by qualitative interviews to explore these findings in more depth. The target audience consisted of health sector stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners and climate health experts. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure relevant expertise and perspectives, supplemented by snowball sampling to further broaden the participant base. This comprehensive methodology enabled a detailed examination of the motivations, contexts, progress and barriers impacting the integration of climate action. While existing policy frameworks demonstrate a commitment to addressing climate-related health issues, challenges such as institutional silos, resource disparities, conflicting priorities, and complex stakeholder dynamics emerged as significant barriers to effective integration. Despite these challenges, opportunities exist to enhance integration through targeted actions focused on increasing awareness, improving data availability, strengthening governance structures, and garnering political support at all levels of government.
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    Towards Sustainable Blue Economy: Community-Based Resource Management in the Fishery Sector in Kenya
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2025-10) Daniel Kipkoech Rotich; Zedekiah Sidha; James Kimuyu
    Community-Based Resource Management (CBRM) is pivotal in fostering a Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) within Kenya’s coastal fisheries sector. This study examined the role of CBRM in promoting SBE by exploring stakeholder experiences in Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and Tana River counties. Employing a descriptive survey design with mixed methods, the research sampled 408 participants. The samples included fishers, community leaders, policymakers and researchers. The study used purposive and random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), analyzed quantitatively via correlation analysis and qualitatively through thematic analysis. Findings reveal that CBRM enhances SBE by empowering local stewardship, improving fish stocks and fostering equitable resource sharing, as evidenced by Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs). However, challenges such as limited awareness, inadequate funding, weak governance and unequal participation, particularly among marginalized groups, hinder effectiveness. Socioeconomic benefits include increased incomes, gender equity and poverty alleviation through initiatives such as mariculture and ecotourism, though 45.6% of respondents felt excluded from decision-making. The study recommends harmonizing governance frameworks, enhancing stakeholder inclusivity and securing sustainable financing to strengthen CBRM’s contribution to SBE. Further research should assess long-term socioeconomic impacts and barriers to community engagement.