Mwania, Felistas Mbinya
Muriu, Simon Mwangi
Gichuru, Virginia Gathoni
Teucher, Mike
Habel, Jan Christian
Article History
Received: 10 May 2024
Accepted: 9 December 2024
First Online: 16 January 2025
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Pwani University Ethics Review Committee (PUERC), affirming that the research posed no harm to individuals or the environment. Furthermore, a research permit was secured from the National Council on Science and Technology (NACOSTI). Prior to the commencement of the study, both verbal and written agreements were obtained from the elders of the community, who serve as custodians of the research site.
: This article adheres to the standard licensing terms of the journal.
: The authors declare no conflicts of interest pertaining to this research.