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Cooperation among small urban centres in the Lake Victoria Basin as a necessary strategy for managing solid waste: the case of Kisii, Homa Bay and Migori municipalities
(Inderscience Publishers, 2014-01)Solid waste management remains a daunting task for small municipalities found in the Lake Victoria Basin. The situation is aggravated by low prioritisation of solid waste management, limited revenues for financing waste ... -
Designing Institutional Arrangements for Collaborative Governance of Forests in Kenya Using a Delphi Process
(Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 2019)The focus of the study is to examine the institutional arrangement for forests governance in Kenya to understand the important design issues that can improve their performance in the delivery of sustainable livelihoods ... -
Does participatory forest management change household attitudes towards forest conservation and management?
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2012-05)The study assessed the impact of participatory forest management (PFM) on household attitudes towards conservation and management of Arabuko–Sokoke Forest. The results obtained show that the impact of the forest on households ... -
Effect of Land tenure change on Land use in Machakos County, Kenya.
(International Cartographic Association, 2019)Land tenure is considered an important issue of development agenda and this has led to land allocation and titling in developing countries across continents. As a result, a massive transfer of land rights. Land tenure has ... -
The effect of spatial planning patterns on distribution of pedestrians in public spaces of residential neighbourhoods in the city of Nairobi
(2013)This study focuses on public spaces of residential neighbourhoods in the City of Nairobi. It establishes various spatial characteristics, hence patterns, that have a bearing on the distribution of ... -
The Effect of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Infestation on Phytoplankton Productivity in Lake Naivasha and the Status of Control
(David Publishing, 2011)The paper presents data collected in an assessment of the effects of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation on phytoplankton productivity in Lake Naivasha. A summary of the status of control and strategies used ... -
Effect of Water Hyacinth Infestation on the Physicochemical Characteristics of Lake Naivasha
(2005)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an invasive aquatic macrophyte associated with major negative economic and ecological impacts in the Lake Naivasha region since the plant’s introduction into the lake in 1986. The ... -
Effect of Water Hyacinth Infestation on the Physicochemical Characteristics of Lake Naivasha
(2012-04)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an invasive aquatic macrophyte associated with major negative economic and ecological impacts in the Lake Naivasha region since the plant’s introduction into the lake in 1986. The ... -
The effect of water Hyacinth, Eichhornia Crassipes, infestation on phytoplankton productivity in Lake Naivasha and the status of control
(2012-10-15)The paper presents data collected in an assessment of effects of water hyacinth infestation on phytoplankton productivity in Lake Naivasha. A summary of the status of control and strategies for the future is given. ... -
Effects of land use changes on airport and flight safety; a study of Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to: promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Effects of Population Growth on Urban Infrastructure and Services: A Case of Eastleigh Neighborhood Nairobi, Kenya
(2013)There is an increasing recognition that the growth of cities is inevitable and the solution to urban problems depends heavily on effective urban planning, infrastructure development and management. Rapid and often unplanned ... -
Effects of spreading patterns of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) on zooplankton population in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), 2014)This study sought to examine the effects of spreading patterns of water hyacinth on zooplankton populations of Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) was introduced into Lake Naivasha basin in 1986 and ... -
Environmental Planning and Management
(2012-02-22)This study investigated the anthropogenic activities in Lake Naivasha Basin and how they are influencing the quality of water resources. The poor quality of water in the lake is seen from the presence of water hyacinth ... -
Evaluating the Relationship between Drought and Vegetation Greenness in Chyulu- Amboseli Rangeland, Kenya
(AJOL, 2020)Remote sensing techniques have been widely used to monitor moisture-related vegetation conditions. Vegetation vigour response to drought however is complex and has not been adequately studied using satellite sensor ... -
Exploring How Subaltern Actions and Do-It-Yourself Strategies are Evolving and Creating Order in New Urbanizing Areas of Developing Countries: Reflection on Urbanisation in Nairobi’s Peri-Urban Areas, Kenya
(Contemporary Research Center (CRC), Australia, 2013-02)The process of urbanization is one of the most important dimensions of economic, social and physical changes. It is almost a truism that the planet’s future is an urban one and that the largest and fastest growing cities ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Biomass Energy Conservation Technologies in Selected Areas of Kitui County, Kenya
(Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, 2019)In Kenya, demand for biomass energy has increased due to increasing population and urbanization and high cost of alternative energy sources. This coupled with use of inefficient production and utilization technologies, ... -
Fish Productivity Response to Water Quality Variations: A Case Study of Nyumba ya Mungu Dam, in Pangani Water Basin, Tanzania
(ije, 2023)Fish habitat degradation, such as water pollution due to the rapid expansion of incompatible land uses, is one of the noteworthy challenges to freshwater ecosystems. Elevated contents of nutrients and contaminants in water ... -
GeoInspirations: Simon Onywere - Shining A Geospatial Light in East Africa and Beyond
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The Impact of Export Processing Zone Development on Employment Creation in Kenya
(WILEY, 2002-12-19)This paper examines the contribution of Export Processing Zones (EPZ) to employment creation in Kenya. The results suggest that employees in non-EPZ businesses are better paid than those in the EPZ. Firms in the EPZ employ ... -
The Impact of Initial Phase Principles on Project Performance within the Building Industry in Abuja, Nigeria
(Center for Promoting Ideas (CPI), 2015)The building industry is a key player of the Nigerian socio-economic development is saddled with the challenges of project management. The Nigerian Building Industry has adopted the traditional project management system ...
