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Two longitudinal studies were carried out in northwest and southwest Uganda to examine the relationship between anthropometry and childhood mortality. Although the prevalence of malnutrition was significantly different between the two geographic areas, the relative risk for mortality associated with low levels of anthropometry was similar. When the anthropometric parameters were compared among each other, mid-upper arm circumference was found to be the most powerful predictor of mortality. The findings of this study confirm that mid-upper arm circumference is the indicator of choice to identify children at higher risk of death.

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As a multidisciplinary process, Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) is meant to foster efficient lifelong learning throughout life. To achieve this, it should be geared towards providing knowledge, skills as well as attitudes that ensure equal opportunities to life, meeting the needs of individuals of all ages so as to understand the world and the changes being experienced. In a bid to attain a newly industrialized status, Kenya's Vision 2030 development plan endeavours to develop the relevant human resource base through, among others, ACE. However, the provision of ACE in Kenya faces such challenges as inappropriate learning environment, inadequate instructional materials and the inability to balance career and family demands. This is partly due to inept leadership, non-adherence to the relevant policy guidelines and pieces of legislation. In this paper, it is asserted that in order to achieve the aims of ACE, embracing transformative leadership is paramount. Thus, this piece of work is informed by the theory of transformational leadership which lays emphasis on how leaders, in various fields, can actually impact and or transform their subjects positively, and vice versa. In addition to exploring the policy and legislative frameworks concerning the provision of ACE in Kenya, this paper provides some intervention measures to the outstanding challenges.