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The Extent to Which Rainfall Variability has Affected Small Scale Dairy Farmers in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(IJRISS, 2023-09)Dairy farming in Kenya remains among the key wheelers to the Nations GDP contributor at about 6- 8%. Majority of the farmers in this sector, are small scale who mostly have no knowledge and capacity to handle challenges ... -
Analysis of Riparian Land Rehabilitation on Water Quality and Macro Invertebrates’ Diversity along Nairobi River, Kenya
(IJWR, 2023)Aquatic life has been facing a lot of threat from the anthropogenic activities occurring near water bodies. This calls for rehabilitation actions to save the lives. The aim of this study is to analyze the rehabilitation ... -
Improved Crop Productivity and Soil Properties under Varying Planting Densities of Pentaclethra Macrophylla Benth. and Acacia Auriculiformis A. Cunn. In Congo Basin
(Springer Link, 2023-09)Soil fertility depletion is a major constraint to agricultural production in the Congo Basin and is aggravated by climate change. Therefore, agroforestry systems (AFS) are used to improve soil fertility and crop ... -
Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates in Relation to Selected Environmental Parameters along Nairobi River, Kenya
(JGEESI, 2023)Aquatic diversity in riverine ecosystems is threatened by the intensification of unsustainable human actions in the river catchment areas. Nairobi River is one of the global wetlands that is experiencing high levels of ... -
Allometry and Aboveground Biomass of Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn.ex Benth Based Agroforestry Systems in Yangambi Landscape, Democratic Republic of Congo
(EANSO, 2023)Most of the population living near the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve lives mainly from slash-and-burn agriculture which causes deforestation. The agroforestry system (AFS) is reputed to stabilise agriculture, store carbon ... -
Effects of Rapid Population Growth on Waste Disposal in Thika Town, Kiambu County, Kenya
(IRJP, 2023)The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of rapid population growth on waste disposal in Thika town, Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was based on the Driving ForcePressure-State-Effect-Response (DPSER) model ... -
Changes in Water Quality Parameters along Thika River Sub-Catchment, Upper Tana, Kenya
(JARWW, 2023)Surface water pollution is a challenge due to effluent discharge from land-based factors like agro-based sectors, settlements, and poor sanitation. The research investigated the spatial and seasonal variation of ... -
Identification of Critical Sub-Watersheds Prone to Soil Erosion using Remote Sensing Data and Geospatial Techniques in Thiririka Watershed, Kenya
(IOSR, 2023)Morphometric Studies And Land Use/Land Cover Analysis Play A Key Role In Integrated Watershed Management. Sustainable Resource Utilization At A Watershed Level Requires An In-Depth Understanding Of Land Use, Drainage, ... -
Devolution of Agriculture and its Effects on Mango Marketing by Small-Scale Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya
(EANSO, 2023)The study aimed to evaluate the devolution of agriculture and its effects on mango marketing by small-scale mango farmers in Makueni County, Kenya. It utilised a descriptive research design and collected data in narrative ... -
Effectiveness of Technological Options for Minimising Production Risks under Variable Climatic Conditions in Eastern Uganda
(African Journals Online, 2014)This study employed the Just and Pope stochastic production frontier to assess the effectiveness of farmerpreferred technologies in reducing production risk related to climate variability in Eastern Uganda. Data for ... -
Women Participation on Rotating Savings and Credit Associations for Community Development in Muthara Division, Kenya
(Academia edu, 2020)The study evaluated women participation on rotating savings and credit associations for community development in Muthara division, Kenya. The study‘s objectives sought to:examine the existing by-laws governing day to day ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Jua Kali Metallic Artisan’s Businesses at Kamukunji Enterprise Cluster in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Global Scientific Journals, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing the performance of jua kali artisans’ businesses at Kamukunji enterprise cluster in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research employed descriptive research ... -
Marital Instability & its Impact on Female-Headed Household Livelihoods in Machakos County, Kenya
(Centre for Promoting Ideas, 2015)Marital instability is an emerging and increasing phenomenon in Kenyan societies. This study examined, the nature of marital instability among women in the rural areas, the major causes, and its impact on the femaleheaded ... -
Social Cultural Factors Affecting Fertility among Women Living With Disability in Bungoma County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences,, 2023)This research aimed to explore the childbearing gap created by sociocultural challenges among disabled women in Bungoma County. Using a pronatalist approach, the study explores the extent to which the level of education, ... -
Effects of Change in Land Use Activities and Land Cover on Ragati River
(Modestum Ltd, 2019)Changes in land-use and land-cover have negatively affected the hydrology of Ragati River. It is one of the many rivers in Kenya that are considered as hot spots due to over abstraction especially during the dry season. ...
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The Extent to Which Rainfall Variability has Affected Small Scale Dairy Farmers in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(IJRISS, 2023-09)Dairy farming in Kenya remains among the key wheelers to the Nations GDP contributor at about 6- 8%. Majority of the farmers in this sector, are small scale who mostly have no knowledge and capacity to handle challenges ... -
Analysis of Riparian Land Rehabilitation on Water Quality and Macro Invertebrates’ Diversity along Nairobi River, Kenya
(IJWR, 2023)Aquatic life has been facing a lot of threat from the anthropogenic activities occurring near water bodies. This calls for rehabilitation actions to save the lives. The aim of this study is to analyze the rehabilitation ... -
Improved Crop Productivity and Soil Properties under Varying Planting Densities of Pentaclethra Macrophylla Benth. and Acacia Auriculiformis A. Cunn. In Congo Basin
(Springer Link, 2023-09)Soil fertility depletion is a major constraint to agricultural production in the Congo Basin and is aggravated by climate change. Therefore, agroforestry systems (AFS) are used to improve soil fertility and crop ... -
Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates in Relation to Selected Environmental Parameters along Nairobi River, Kenya
(JGEESI, 2023)Aquatic diversity in riverine ecosystems is threatened by the intensification of unsustainable human actions in the river catchment areas. Nairobi River is one of the global wetlands that is experiencing high levels of ... -
Allometry and Aboveground Biomass of Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn.ex Benth Based Agroforestry Systems in Yangambi Landscape, Democratic Republic of Congo
(EANSO, 2023)Most of the population living near the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve lives mainly from slash-and-burn agriculture which causes deforestation. The agroforestry system (AFS) is reputed to stabilise agriculture, store carbon ... -
Changes in Water Quality Parameters along Thika River Sub-Catchment, Upper Tana, Kenya
(JARWW, 2023)Surface water pollution is a challenge due to effluent discharge from land-based factors like agro-based sectors, settlements, and poor sanitation. The research investigated the spatial and seasonal variation of ... -
Effects of Rapid Population Growth on Waste Disposal in Thika Town, Kiambu County, Kenya
(IRJP, 2023)The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of rapid population growth on waste disposal in Thika town, Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was based on the Driving ForcePressure-State-Effect-Response (DPSER) model ... -
Identification of Critical Sub-Watersheds Prone to Soil Erosion using Remote Sensing Data and Geospatial Techniques in Thiririka Watershed, Kenya
(IOSR, 2023)Morphometric Studies And Land Use/Land Cover Analysis Play A Key Role In Integrated Watershed Management. Sustainable Resource Utilization At A Watershed Level Requires An In-Depth Understanding Of Land Use, Drainage, ... -
Devolution of Agriculture and its Effects on Mango Marketing by Small-Scale Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya
(EANSO, 2023)The study aimed to evaluate the devolution of agriculture and its effects on mango marketing by small-scale mango farmers in Makueni County, Kenya. It utilised a descriptive research design and collected data in narrative ... -
Women Participation on Rotating Savings and Credit Associations for Community Development in Muthara Division, Kenya
(Academia edu, 2020)The study evaluated women participation on rotating savings and credit associations for community development in Muthara division, Kenya. The study‘s objectives sought to:examine the existing by-laws governing day to day ... -
Effectiveness of Technological Options for Minimising Production Risks under Variable Climatic Conditions in Eastern Uganda
(African Journals Online, 2014)This study employed the Just and Pope stochastic production frontier to assess the effectiveness of farmerpreferred technologies in reducing production risk related to climate variability in Eastern Uganda. Data for ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Jua Kali Metallic Artisan’s Businesses at Kamukunji Enterprise Cluster in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Global Scientific Journals, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing the performance of jua kali artisans’ businesses at Kamukunji enterprise cluster in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research employed descriptive research ... -
Marital Instability & its Impact on Female-Headed Household Livelihoods in Machakos County, Kenya
(Centre for Promoting Ideas, 2015)Marital instability is an emerging and increasing phenomenon in Kenyan societies. This study examined, the nature of marital instability among women in the rural areas, the major causes, and its impact on the femaleheaded ... -
Social Cultural Factors Affecting Fertility among Women Living With Disability in Bungoma County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences,, 2023)This research aimed to explore the childbearing gap created by sociocultural challenges among disabled women in Bungoma County. Using a pronatalist approach, the study explores the extent to which the level of education, ... -
Effects of Change in Land Use Activities and Land Cover on Ragati River
(Modestum Ltd, 2019)Changes in land-use and land-cover have negatively affected the hydrology of Ragati River. It is one of the many rivers in Kenya that are considered as hot spots due to over abstraction especially during the dry season. ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability on Maize Yields in Bahati Sub-County, Kenya
(Science and Education Publishing, 2019)This study analyzed the effects of climate variability on maize yields among farm holders in Bahati Sub-County, Kenya for the period 1985 to 2015. The climate parameters used included rainfall onset, rainfall cessations, ... -
Performance of Household Water Treatment Methods for Microbial Removal under Household Conditions in Kabale District, Uganda
(Ommega publishers, 2016)Despite the Ugandan government efforts to improve access to safe water sources, the rate at which diseases spread as a result of unsafe drinking water is absolutely high. The purpose the study was to assess the performance ... -
Climate Variability: Attributes and Indicators of Adaptive Capacity in Semi-Arid Tharaka Sub-County, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2017)This study assessed the state of adaptive capacity in four agro-ecological zones of Tharaka sub-county, Kenya. The study utilized two data sets: household survey and key informants. At total of 326 household respondents ... -
Dimensions of Water Insecurity in Pastoralist Households in Kenya
(Practical Action Publishing, 2020): Pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya face increasing water security risks attributable to disruptions in their socio-ecological environments. Sedentarized pastoralists, women, and children are most vulnerable to ... -
Climate Variability and Causes: From the Perspective of the Tharaka People of Eastern Kenya
(Springer, 2017)The study assessed community understanding of climate variability in semi-arid Tharaka sub-county, Kenya. The study used four focus group discussions (FGD) (N = 48) and a household survey (N = 326) to obtain information ...
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