Benadir Region Research Articles

The impact of teacher training on the delivery of quality education: A study of schools in Mogadishu, Somalia

Today, improving the quality of education is central to Africa’s strategic goal of catching up with industrialized nations. This study focused on the effects of pre-service and in-service teacher training on the quality of education in private and public schools in the Mogadishu Benadir region of Somalia. The research used a quantitative approach, collecting data through a questionnaire distributed to a significant sample of individuals. Non-probability sampling was utilized, targeting teachers and school principals who were readily accessible and selected purposefully. The study involved 145 participants, including both principals and teachers from private and public schools in the region. Factor analysis was used to examine the relationship between pre-service and in-service teacher training and the provision of quality education. The findings indicated that both pre-service and in-service training are crucial investments for enhancing educational quality, with correlation coefficients of 0.648 and 0.660, respectively, showing a positive relationship with the quality of education. The study demonstrates the significant positive impact of teacher training on educational quality and suggests further research is needed to explore how this training aligns with educational curriculum and standards.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Measles-Containing Vaccines (MCV1 and MCV2) Utilization in Benadir Region, Somalia

The Impact of COVID-19 on Measles-Containing Vaccines (MCV1 and MCV2) Utilization in Benadir Region, Somalia

Prevalence of Hypersensitivity Reaction in Patients Attending Selected Diagnostic Centers NOVA/SOMLAB in Benadir Region, Somalia

Background: The immune system plays a crucial role in maintaining health and protecting the human body against microbial invasions. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the prevalence of hypersensitivities reaction in allergic patient attending selected diagnostic centers. Methodology: This cross- sectional was performed at selected hospitals. The study was carried out from 01st August 2023 to 30th November 2023 at the Immunology department of Nova Diagnostic and Research Institute, Somalia. There 300 samples were included in this study. Questionnaire and investigation (Sample Testing) was used as the main instrument for collecting patient socio-demographic profile and laboratory test were done at Nova diagnostic center. Results: A total 300 participants were enrolled in this study. Among the 300 the predominant the prevalence of respondents was high which was 273(91%) cases and most of the participants were Banana allergic which was 215 (71.7%) cases. Maximum cases were from age group of 2-20 years (48%) and followed by 21-39 years (22%), 40-58 years (17.67%) and >58 years (12.33%). There was a statistically significant correlation between allergic status and education (P=0.003), but not between allergic status and age group (P=00.219) or gender (P=0.456). Conclusion: The study revealed a significant correlation between allergic status and education, indicating that the majority of participants were allergic to bananas. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, December 2023;10(2):85-91

Nurturing Excellence: An Evaluation of the Higher Education Quality Assessment Model from the Perspective of Undergraduate Students in Somalia’s Benadir Region

Nurturing Excellence: An Evaluation of the Higher Education Quality Assessment Model from the Perspective of Undergraduate Students in Somalia’s Benadir Region

The Impact of Carrying Heavy Loads on the Donkeys Health in Benadir Region Somalia

Background The number of donkeys worldwide has increased from 37 million in 1961 to an estimated 44 million. However, they are not distributed evenly; the bulk of them reside in semi-arid and hilly areas. Most donkeys kept around the world are only utilized for work or transportation. Study A descriptive design was used to perform the study. This method was employed by the researcher to describe and examine the effects of carrying big loads on the health of donkeys in the Mogadishu, Somalia, Deynile neighborhood. Objectives The major goal of this study was to determine how large loads of donkeys affected their health in the Benadir region of Somalia. Results The study’s results showed that 160 (80%) of the respondents let the donkeys rest when they were ill, while 40 (20%) of the respondents did not let the majority of the respondents rest. According to the results of the current survey, 188 respondents (94%) believe that a donkey may experience pain, whereas 12 respondents (6%) disagree. This study found that the majority of donkeys do not have shelter at night, with 38 (19%) of respondents stating as much. These results also showed that the owners observed 146 (73%) lesions involving hair loss and 54 (27%) lesions involving minor abrasions in their heavily laden donkeys. The results of the current study also suggest that using donkeys to haul high loads is bad for their health. Out of 158 owners 80% strongly disagreed and out of 12 owners 6% strongly agreed and out of 6 owners 3% agreed. Conclusion According to the current study, donkeys who pull carts in and around the Banadir region of Somalia experience health problems as a result of carrying heavy loads. Health and welfare are complicated issues that we are addressing. The main causes of health and welfare problems included poorly made wooden carts, a lack of standards for harnessing equipment, an unapproved policy regarding working animals, a lack of knowledge regarding animal welfare, relying on cart work as a primary source of income, overloading, overworking, and work types. Recommendation The findings of this study strongly advise the Ministry of Livestock to create laws and rules governing donkey maintenance, health, and load-carrying capacity.

Prevalence and Distribution of Dermatophytosis Lesion in Cattle Farms in Benadir Region, Somalia

Prevalence and Distribution of Dermatophytosis Lesion in Cattle Farms in Benadir Region, Somalia

Factors influencing the performance of donkey welfare a case study in benadir region, Somalia

Animal welfare, refers to the ability of an animal to cope with its current living conditions. Such an animal is free from distress, pain and fear, and express innate behavior. This study sought to look at the factors that influence the performance of donkey welfare in Benadir region-Somalia. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of donkey owners’ perceptions on the performance of donkey welfare, to determine the influence of donkeys’ contribution to owners’/user’s livelihood on the performance of donkey welfare and to asses the influence of owner/user training on the performance of donkey welfare. A descriptive study design was used for the study and the sample size for the research study was hundred and eighty (180) donkey owners/users in Benadir region from the three Different districts: - Howlwadag, Warta nabada and Daynile. Quantitative data was collected and coded in SPSS Version 20 for analysis. The study found out that donkey owner’ perceptions, donkeys’ contribution to owner/user livelihood and owner/user level of training had statistically significance association to the influence of on performance of donkey welfare in Benadir Region-Somalia. Donkey owners’ perception affects how they treat the donkeys; donkeys contributed largely to the livelihood of the donkey owners and users. The findings of this study will be help to the donors and other stakeholders as they will help them to mainstream their programming to ensure donkey owners and users change their attitude thereby improving the performance of the donkey welfare. The findings of this study also will provide policy makers and Ministry of Livestock and range in Somalia with information that they will use to ensure that donkey owners and users have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle their donkeys well. The study has built on the existing study and also suggests area of further study and research. the recommendations of the study were that there is need for more sensitization and training to donkey owners or users on donkey welfare issues. In addition, to the government especially the ministry of livestock and range should be done to improve policies that protect the welfare of donkeys.

Prevalence of hemorrhagic septicemia in dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) of some selected farms at Benadir region, Somalia

Pasteurellosis (Hemorrhagic septicemia) is a common respiratory Disease of camel that is an acutely fatal disease caused by Pasteurella multocida type A or several serotypes of Mannheimia hemolytic, which also affect other animals. The disease had shown to spread between animals, across herds, and to humans. Meaning that the disease is Zoonosis. The study aimed at the establishment of seroprevalence of Pasteurellosis in some selected Districts of camel rearing in the Benadir Region. It was a cross-sectional study, where the study population was purposively chosen to consist of animals taken within three sub-Districts of Benadir Region, namely Sub-District (Daynile Township), Sub-District (Yaaqshid) Sub-District (kaxda). This was because they normally handle many camels in a day, thus making it easy for the investigator to access the required number conveniently; it was also assumed that data collected from these for-slaughter camels was representative of the situation in the sub-District/county. A total of one hundred and sixty camels were tested using four serological tests: Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT),) and Complex Fixation Test (CFT). The serological tests were purposively chosen to increase the chances of picking positive cases and also to compare their sensitivities, with respect to camel serum, since they were originally meant for use on bovine serum. Blood samples (15 ml) were collected for serum harvesting from the jugular veins of the animals as they were waiting to be examined. Rose Bengal plate test and CFT were run at a laboratory within the department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Horsed, 21 October campus; serum samples having been transported in a cool box. On average, out of an overall total of 300 serum samples tested, 180 samples were selected as sample procedures and were given eleven (11) positive results, amounting to a prevalence of 6.67%. For the three Districts, respective prevalence (averaged from the two (2) serological tests run) were: 7% (3/50) for Yaqshiid; 8% (3/60) for Deyniile, and 10% (3/70) for Kaxda. When sensitivities of the two (2) serological tests were compared, there was no significant difference between them, with respect to the picking of positive cases (p=0.05), The study has demonstrated presence of Pasterolosis in camels in the Benadir Region and the authors are, recommending the usage of RBPT and CFT as a screening test since they are cheap, quick, and easy to carry-out. Any of the other three involving tests can then be used if one wants to establish respective titers. Therefore, further detailed investigation needs to be conducted so as to understand specific etiological agents causing pasteurellosis in camels and can be instituted to optimize the benefit obtained from the camel sector.

The Relationship Between Head Teachers’ School Rules’ Implementation and Student Academic Performance In Secondary Schools

This study examined the relationship between head teachers' enforcement of school rules and students' academic achievement in private secondary schools. The school rules and academic performance are interrelated and key to the realization of good performance. The goal of this study was to ascertain how the application of school rules and regulations by head teachers and students’ academic achievement are related to one another in secondary schools in Mogadishu, Benadir region. The theories X and Y put out by Douglas McGregor were the focus of this study. The intended populations consists of 2040 students from eight secondary schools, 68 instructors who serve on disciplinary committees, and 34 head teachers. Thus, there were 2142 target populations in total. 307 respondents made up the sample, and they were distributed as follows: 8 head teachers, 8 teachers who serve on disciplinary committees, and 291 fourth-grade pupils from the 8 chosen schools are included. The validity of the content was assessed using professional judgment. The test-retest approach was used to determine the instrument reliability. By using professional judgment, the validity of the questionnaire was guaranteed. The information was gathered through questionnaires and interview schedules. The descriptive statistics used specifically for quantitative data analysis using SPSS were frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation. Frequency tables, bar graphs, and charts were used to display the study's findings. Themes derived from the objectives were used to analyze the qualitative data and were then presented through narrations. The study discovered that the application of school regulations had a favorable and considerable impact on students' academic performance in Mogadishu. The results of this study may help stakeholders and those in charge of policy at the education ministry understand how head teachers might improve students' academic performance by implementing school rules. In conclusion, the head teachers’ school rules implementation had a reasonable affirmative relationship and account for variance in academic performance in secondary schools. It showed that academic performance increases among students with an increase in the level of school rules implementation by the head teacher. For Private Organizations managers, to function most effectively, the study recommends that leaders need to avail themselves for training on how best to manage student discipline in schools in the course of school rules implementation.

Public Health Awareness Status of Zoonotic Diseases in Mogadishu-Somalia

Zoonotic diseases cause mild-to-severe illnesses in humans that transmitted from vertebrate animals. The majority of the human diseases originate from animals (61%), and 70% of them are emerging diseases. This study was conducted with the main objective of public health awareness of Zoonotic diseases in Benadir region. Questionnaire was structured into 4 sections namely, socio- demographic characteristics of residents, awareness on domestic animals, wild animals transmission of zoonotic diseases and Zoonotic diseases you heard. Simple random sampling with a total of 80 questionnaires were administered and descriptive statistics was used to analyzed data. The 56 respondents (70%) had domestic animals at home while 27 (33.75%) caged their domestic animals and 36 (45%) respondents vaccinated their domestic animals. The 59 respondents (73.75%) were aware of that the domestic animals (dog, cat, bird, rabbit, goat and cattle) can transmit disease to human. Resident awareness on wild animals’ Zoonosis, showed that 36 (45%) respondents were known of wild animals, while 11 respondents (13.75%) caged their wild animals (Monkey). The 49 respondents (61.25%) were conscious about the transmission of disease to human. Result revealed that the study areas were well aware of zoonotic diseases from both domestic and wild animals. List of Zoonotic diseases that respondents heard were tuberculosis (25%), brucellosis (22.54%), anthrax (17.5%), rabies (20%) and toxoplasmosis (15%). Therefore, we recommend that the people should try the best way to avoid diseases acquired from contact with animals is to thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after close contact with animals can be supervised among adult and young to avoid zoonosis diseases in human. Animal owners must carefully practice biosecurity measures to keep away from diseases contamination both in the animals and human.

The Factors Attributed to Students’ Low Performance in Secondary Leaving Examination: The Case of Secondary Schools in Benadir Region of Somalia.

The Factors Attributed to Students’ Low Performance in Secondary Leaving Examination: The Case of Secondary Schools in Benadir Region of Somalia.

Prevalence and Species Identification of Ixodid Ticks of Small Ruminants in Benadir Region, Somalia.

Ixodid ticks are one of the major health constraints on small ruminant productivity and contribute to significant economic losses in Somalia. An across-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 through December 2020 to identify hard tick species and determine the prevalence of tick infestation in small ruminants in the Benadir region, Somalia. Ticks were identified at the genera and species level by using morphological identification keys under a stereomicroscope. During the study period, a total of 384 small ruminants were examined for the presence of ticks through purposive sampling. All visible individual adult ticks were collected from the bodies of 230 goats and 154 sheep. A total of 651 Ixodid adult ticks were collected, of which 393 were male and 258 were female. The overall prevalence of tick infestation in the study area was 66.15% (254/384). The prevalence of tick infestation in goats and sheep was found to be 76.1% (175/230) and 51.3% (79/154), respectively. In the present study, nine species of hard ticks, which were grouped into three genera, were identified. The most abundant species found in this study were Rhipichephalus pulchellus (64.97%), Rhipichephalus everstieversti (8.45%), Rhipichephalus pravus (5.53%), Rhipichephalus lunulatus (5.38%), Amblyomma lepidum (5.22%), Amblyomma gemma (3.38%), and Hyalomma truncatum (2.62%) according to predominance. Rhipichephalus bursa (2.46%) and Rhipichephalus turanicus (1.99%) were the minor species observed in both species in the study area. The difference in the prevalence of tick infestation was found to be a statistically significant variation (p < 0.05) between species groups but not sex groups. In all cases, male ticks dominated female ticks. In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest that ticks were the most prevalent ectoparasites of small ruminants in the study areas. Therefore, the increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne pathogens of small ruminants warrants the urgent strategic application of acaricides and the creation of awareness among livestock owners to prevent and control tick infestations of sheep and goats in the study area.

Prevalence of Poultry Coccidiosis and Associated Risk Factors in Intensive Farm and Individual Small Holder Poultry Farm in Benadir Region, Somalia

A cross sectional study was conducted from September2021 to February2022 in Mogadishu, Somalia to determine the prevalence of poultry coccidiosis and associated risk factors in intensive farm and Individual smallholder poultry farm in Benadir region-Somalia. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of poultry coccidiosis, to assess the risk factors associated with poultry coccidiosis. However, floatation technique was used for isolation of coccidian oocysts obtained from 384 fecal samples of chicken and the prevalence revealed was 19.8%. There was no statistically significant difference in poultry coccidiosis between the different ages of chicken (P&gt;0.05) Where the young chickens (chicks) had shown slightly higher prevalence (20.4%) than adult chickens (18.8%). The effect of sex on the disease prevalence was assessed and relatively slightly higher prevalence was recorded in male chickens (20%) than female (19.4%). However, the difference between sex groups was not statistically significant (P&gt;0.05). According to the management system of the chickens, the study had shown a significant difference between extensive and intensive management systems, with the extensive system having a higher prevalence (25.5%) than intensive system (14%) with P-value (0.003). There was a significant difference in poultry coccidiosis between the different body condition score of chickens (P&lt;0.05), where those poor body condition (26.6%) are more prevalence than middle (16%) and good (8.8%) chickens. The study also revealed a statistically significant association between infection rate and housing methods with the chickens kept in floor house had a higher prevalence (25.5%) than cage house (14%) with P-value (0.003) However, appropriate control strategies should be designed considering important risk factors such as age, management system and housing system. Especially, focus should be given to biosecurity practices in the prevention and control of coccidiosis, and in addition, further studies are needed to be conducted to identify the prevalent Eimeria species for strategic control.

Assessments of Physical Analysis on Water Quality in Benadir Region, Somalia

Pollution is a Presence of pollutant substances in the water which are harmful to man, plants, or property, pollutants are agents that can alter the normal characteristics of water. This needs to measure the concentration of the constituents in quantity for characterization of water for different methods and instruments or various other parameters. So that the objectives were to demonstrate a physical test (TDS, EC, PH, and Turbidity) of groundwater and to determine the water quality index in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: The study's design is a qualitative and quantitative descriptive study that involves diagnosing or testing 30 water samples gathered from 12 districts in Mogadishu's Benadir region from April to June 2022, Data was entered into Excel, and the data was evaluated using charts, and the water quality index (WQI). Result: In TDS concentrations ranged from 180 to 2966 mg/L (parts per million). TDS of drinking water should be less than 1000 mg/L, according to WHO recommendations, and EPA secondary drinking water regulations. TDS levels of 500 ppm are regarded safe. The pH levels were discovered to range from 5.5 to 7.0. The pH of drinking water should be between 6.5 and 8.5, according to WHO recommendations. Except for 17 samples that were out of normal range. The highest acceptable conductivity level, according to WHO [6], is 300

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 virus antibodies and sociodemographic features of pregnant women in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional survey study

ObjectiveRecent investigations have revealed that COVID-19 during pregnancy substantially increases the risk of harmful outcomes for mothers and neonates, including preterm death and stillbirth as well as severe maternal morbidity...

The prevalence of HIV among tuberculosis patients in Benadir, Somalia. Retrospective multi-center study

IntroductionIn 2020, 8% of TB patients were con-infected with the Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) and 50% in parts of southern Africa. Due to a lack of available data, we will determine the prevalence of HIV infection among TB patients in the Benadir region. MethodsThis is a record study of the HIV prevalence among TB cases in all Benadir TB centers from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. All those whose HIV status had not been identified and all drug-resistant cases were excluded from this study. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 20. Results46 out of 3061 (1.5%) patients were HIV/TB co-infected. 63% and 37% were males and females, respectively. 78.2% of HIV-TB co-infected cases were 20–49 years old, which was statistically significant (P = 0.00048). 75.6% of TB/HIV co-infected patients were bacteriologically confirmed cases. ConclusionThe prevalence of HIV among TB patients in Benadir is very low. This may imply that the prevalence of HIV in the general population is also very low.

Seroprevalence of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Benadir Region, Somalia.

Only little is known about the true extent of COVID-19 in Somalia. The study aims to assess the seroprevalence of the COVID-19 pandemics in the Benadir region using SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and estimate the number of inhabitants infected with SARS-CoV-2. Population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted to measure the seroprevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in the Benadir region (Mogadishu city). In the study, we enrolled 2500 Mogadishu city residents aged ≥18 years who did not receive the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The overall seroprevalence of IgG/IgM anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was 44.8%. The seropositivity in females (56.6%) was higher than in males (46.2%). The trend in seropositivity increased with age; however, the variation was only significant in the age group 38–57 with an odds ratio and p-value of 4.11 (1.475–11.47), p = 0.007. Families with >5 members (47.2%) were more likely to test positive than those with <5 members (37%). Participants who reported COVID-19 symptoms during the pandemics or who had contact with COVID-19 patients had significantly increased IgG prevalence. Participants with larger families, individuals working in the public sector, and students showed significant seropositive results. Therefore, precautionary measures should be heightened for individuals working in the public sector.

Knowledge Attitude and Practice towards Antenatal Care among Pregnant Women Attending for Antenatal Care in SOS Hospital at Hiliwa District, Benadir Region, Somalia

Background: Antenatal care is one of the strategies aimed at addressing maternal mortality as it facilitates the identification and avoid pregnancy related problems and save lives of mothers and babies. Purpose: This study aimed knowledge attitude and practice towards antenatal care among pregnant women attending for antenatal care in SOS Hospital, Hiliwa District, Benadir region, Somalia during the period of the study from April 2021-July 2021. Methodology: The study was descriptive cross-sectional, retrospective hospital based; a total of 60 of pregnant women were enrolled in this study. Data were collected through interview method using structured questionnaire. Data analysis was used Statistical Package for Social Science version 20 for analysis (SPSS). Results: The study discovered a total of 60 respondents have participated of which 45 (75%) had knowledge towards antenatal care, while the study found that the sources of antenatal care information was; 23 (38%) from health care providers at health centers and 10 (17%) from husbands. Among the study respondents 48 (80%) have convenience and accepted the utilization of antenatal care and a total of 51 (85%) were seeking permission for antenatal care visit. Also study respondents about 35 (58%) utilized antenatal care visit during their previous pregnancies and 25 (42%) did not. About 22 (36%) were preferred mother and child health centers, 10 (16%) were preferred public hospitals and few proportion 2 (5%) were preferred private hospital for antenatal care visit respectively. Finally the study showed that, multigravida, gestational months, seeking permission and spouse accompany to the antenatal care visit and level of awareness significantly contributed to the utilization of ANC by pregnant women in this study. Significant difference was strongly observed (P = 0.000). Conclusion and Recommendations: In conclusion, there was good knowledge and positive attitude towards ANC despite poor antenatal care utilization, the study recommended; the federal ministry of health incorporation with federal member states ministry of health should intensify national health education programmers aimed at promoting utilization of antenatal care services by increase the knowledge of mothers about importance of antenatal care and timely antenatal care booking and continue provide capacity building for health care providers across the country on national antenatal care ANC guidelines and policies.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPTs) of Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending for Antenatal Care in Benadir Hospital at Benadir Region, Somalia

Background: Malaria in pregnancy is a preventable public health concern leading to a high prevalence of maternal morbidity, maternal mortality and adverse birth outcomes. Intermittent Preventive Treatment during pregnancy using Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is one of the main strategies used to prevent malaria in pregnancy. This study was aimed to determine knowledge attitude and practice regarding intermittent preventive treatment IPT of malaria in pregnancy utilization among pregnant women attending antenatal center in benadir hospital wadajir district benadir region somalia during the period of the study from April 2021-July 2021. Methods: The study was descriptive cross-sectional retrospective Hospital based. The sample size was 60 respondents of pregnant women at 20 weeks to 36 weeks of gestation. Data were collected by interview method using structured questionnaire. The data were collected and then entered to Statistical Package for Social Science version 20 for analysis. Results: The study displayed that the majority of the respondents (58%) were in the 25 - 34 years’ age group. A total of 51 (85%) were married, while 17 (28%) had primary school education. 43 (72%) were housewives while only 11 (18%) were employed. A total 32 (53%) were had gravid more than Four times, while the study showed that, the majority of mothers 39 (65%) were had knowledge about Intermittent Preventive Treatment during pregnancy using Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP). The study showed that majority of the respondent 25 (42%) were getting health education awareness towards IPTp were from health care providers at health centers while 8 (13%) from Friends/relatives/neighbors, followed by 4 (6%) from their husband. And 34 (57%) were had convenience IPTp-SP tablet consumption at their current pregnancy while 26 (43%) did not. Conclusion and Recommendations: Inclusion there was good knowledge and positive attitude towards IPT despite poor utilization, the study recommended the ministry of health especially health promotion, maternal and reproductive health and national malaria control programe should intensify strategies and policies to ensure 3 doses of IPTp-SP given at antenatal care centers target coverage in Somalia and provide capacity building for all health care providers. Also, there should be continuous sensitization of pregnant women on the importance of intermittent preventive treatment during each pregnancy by healthcare workers.

Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Microfinance Institutions and Small Businesses: Empirical Survey from Somalia

The microfinance institutions promote the entrepreneurial innovations that contribute the fundamentals of a healthy economy and job creation opportunities. In Somalia, the small businesses have ever been valuable resources to encourage the economic sustainability of Somali country. After the destruction in January 26, in 1991, the people of Somalia have relied on the entrepreneurial skills to develop small businesses on which the lives of many Somali people have hinged. Therefore, this study assesses the economic impacts of covid-19 on microfinance institutions and small businesses. The study follows descriptive correlation. The overall sample consisted of 40 participants in Benadir region. The study found that covid-19 has negative impact on both microfinance institutions and small businesses as shown by the mean index of microfinance institutions 1.72 and standard deviation 0.48, likewise, the mean index of small businesses scored 1.86 and standard deviation 0.69. Key words: Economic impacts , Covid -19, Microfinance Institutions, Small Businesses, Benadir region DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/13-6-21 Publication date: March 31 st 2021