African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2009)

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A Predictive Model for Cholera Risk in Monrovia's Informal Settlements Using Satellite-Derived Hydrological Data

Omondi Okoth, Department of Sustainable Systems, Strathmore University Fatuma Hassan, Department of Sustainable Systems, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Wanjiku Mwangi, Department of Electrical Engineering, Egerton University Kamau Waweru, Department of Civil Engineering, Egerton University
Published: March 20, 2009

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Engineering concerning Predicting Cholera Outbreaks in the Informal Settlements of Monrovia via Satellite-Derived Water Quality and Rainfall Data in Kenya. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A qualitative approach was used, drawing on recent literature and policy sources to frame the analysis. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Predicting Cholera Outbreaks in the Informal Settlements of Monrovia via Satellite-Derived Water Quality and Rainfall Data, Kenya, Africa, Engineering, conference paper This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Omondi Okoth, Fatuma Hassan, Wanjiku Mwangi, Kamau Waweru (2009). A Predictive Model for Cholera Risk in Monrovia's Informal Settlements Using Satellite-Derived Hydrological Data. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2009), 39-56.

Keywords

Cholera risk modellinginformal settlementssatellite hydrologywaterborne diseaseSub-Saharan Africapredictive modellingenvironmental health engineering

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