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Morphological Structure and the Anthropogenic Dynamics in the Lake Naivasha Drainage Basin and its Implications to Water Flows
(Summer School 2005, )Throughout its length, the Kenyan Rift Valley is characterized by Quaternary volcanoes. At Lake Naivasha drainage basin, the Eburru (2830m) and Olkaria (2434m) volcanic complexes and Kipipiri (3349m), Il Kinangop (3906m) ... -
In-kind transfers of maize, commercialization and household consumption in Kenya
(Journal of Eastern African Studies, 201)This article discusses in-kind food transfers and whether such transfers should be interpreted as a sign of the failure of grain markets to meet the food demands of the poor. The article elucidates on aspects of both ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Challenges Facing the Conservation of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(FWU Water Resources Publications, 2005)This paper shows that sustainability of Lake Naivasha is threatened by the land use transformation in the watershed. Lake Naivasha is the only freshwater lake in the Kenyan Rift Valley. The basin extends 60 North from the ... -
Urban Agriculture in East Africa: practice, challenges and opportunities
(City Farmer, 2006-03-20)This paper attempts to put into perspective urban agriculture in East Africa. The main themes of the paper are: definition of urban agriculture; characteristics of urban agriculture; role of urban agriculture in employment, ... -
Reconsidering Urban Sewer and Treatment Facilities in East Africa as Interplay of Flows, Networks and Spaces
(Springerlink, 2009)Urbanization has brought about concentrations of people in densely populated settlements, resulting in the generation of waste water that needs to be disposed off in a hygienic way to avoid the outbreak of diseases. Decisions ... -
Community and Social Responses to Land Use Transformations in the Nairobi Rural-Urban Fringe, Kenya
(2010)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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Challenge of Settlement in Budalangi and Yala Swamp Area in Western Kenya Using Landsat Satellite Imagery
(Bentham Science, 2011)The Budalangi area of Kenya exhibits high levels of rural poverty despite its natural resources potential and favourable climate. The area was mapped using multi-temporal remote sensing image data from 1973 to 2009 ... -
The Impact of Land Use Activities on Vegetation Cover and Water Quality in the Lake Victoria Watershed
(Bentham Open, 2011)The impact of land use activities on loss of vegetation cover and water quality was assessed in three selected sites within the Lake Victoria Basin using remote sensing technologies and standard water quality analysis ... -
Public open spaces in Nairobi City, Kenya, under threat
(Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2011-10)The paper demonstrates that public open spaces in Nairobi City have been increasingly threatened by congestion and deterioration as result of the rapid rate of urbanisation (5–7.5%), poor planning, weak management and ... -
Satellite Sanitary Systems in Kampala, Uganda
(Mary Anne Liebert, 2012)Satellite sewage collection and treatment systems have been independently developed and managed in East African cities outside the centrally planned and sewered areas. A satellite approach is a promising provisioning option ... -
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 ... -
Use of Remote Sensing Data in Evaluating the Extent of Anthropogenic Activities and their Impact on Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(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 ... -
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 ...
