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Evaluation of Occupational Health Practice in the Laundry and Linen Service at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health facility laundry ensures provision of enough, dirt free and continuous provision of garments for medical use. Main activities involve: Arranging, thorough cleaning, disinfecting, packing and dispatch of blankets, ... -
Effects of Landscape Structure and Bioclimatic Variables on Pollinators in Avocado Production Systems in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)One of the most essential ecosystem regulatory services is pollination. It enables the direct production of pollination-dependent food crops such as avocado. Recent climate change and human activities have affected landscape ... -
Gender Dynamics and Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human-Wildlife Conflict is a phenomenon that affects a wide range of the world’s population. Especially those who live in rural African communities. The people in the Mara are a good example of such a community that is ... -
Effects of Water Levelrise on Riparian Areas of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, lakes levels fluctuate naturally but when the rise is unprecedented the impact is far reaching. Kenya’s central rift valley lakes have swollen to the highest level in recorded recent history. The rise has severely ... -
Impacts of Climatic Variability on Wildlife and Livestock Composition and Productivity Index in Maasai Mara Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climatic variability is the spatial and temporal differences or fluctuations in climatic factors that include, total annual precipitation, timing of precipitation events, the amount of rain that falls during a single ... -
Flood Risk Management For Socio-Economic Development In Loko Community, Adamawa State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The goal of flood risk management is to reduce the socio-economic impact and loss of human resources that is caused by floods. Previous researches paid attention to the socio-demographic effects of disasters in general and ... -
Sorghum Production Using Zai Pits and Integrated Soil Fertilty Management in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Food insecurity in the arid and semi-arid land regions of Kenya is partly caused by climate change and variability resulting to prolonged dry periods and water scarcity directly affecting crop production. The dry lands of ... -
Impacts of Climatic Variability on Wildlife and Livestock Composition and Productivity Index in Maasai Mara Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climatic variability is the spatial and temporal differences or fluctuations in climatic factors that include, total annual precipitation, timing of precipitation events, the amount of rain that falls during a single ... -
Ecosystem restoration methods and livelihoods development in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-09)Among the highly degraded environments in the world are the arid and the semi-arid areas hence mostly vulnerable to Global warming, climate change, soil erosion and other environmental challenges. Understanding ecosystem ... -
Disaster Risk Interventions for Enhancing Resilience among Pastoral Communities of Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climate change is among the greatest challenges being experienced globally today and affects all aspects of sustainable development. Consequently, climate-related hazards have been recorded as the major triggers for major ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability on Rice Farming in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climate variability threatens agriculture at local and global scales. Resilience to climate variability impacts calls for adequate preparedness among affected populations. Farmers who rely primarily on rain-fed agriculture ... -
Contamination of Soil and Groundwater by Petroleum Products at the Mombasa Joint Terminal Changamwe, Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, soil and groundwater contamination with petroleum products is becoming an environmental concern especially during storage, transportation and handling of petroleum products. The overall research objective of the ... -
Water Sanitation and Hygiene Program and Its Impact on Public Health in Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2022)In most developing countries, there is a great challenge to provide sanitation services to the rising number of students enrolling in schools in relation to the scarce resources available. Research shows that sanitation ... -
Settlement Development and Its Implications on Nairobi River Riparian Zone, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A balance between the aquatic ecosystem such as a riparian zone and human settlement is vital for the socio-economic growth of urban areas. Human settlement is one of the primary element that characterizes urban development ... -
Role of Rendille Indigenous Environmental Knowledge in Conservation of Selected Tree Species in Laisamis, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Indigenous knowledge remains a critical holistic approach for environmental conservation worldwide. The knowledge practiced by various communities interlinks their natural ecosystems and the services leveraged from them. ...
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Evaluation of Occupational Health Practice in the Laundry and Linen Service at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health facility laundry ensures provision of enough, dirt free and continuous provision of garments for medical use. Main activities involve: Arranging, thorough cleaning, disinfecting, packing and dispatch of blankets, ... -
Effects of Landscape Structure and Bioclimatic Variables on Pollinators in Avocado Production Systems in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)One of the most essential ecosystem regulatory services is pollination. It enables the direct production of pollination-dependent food crops such as avocado. Recent climate change and human activities have affected landscape ... -
Gender Dynamics and Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human-Wildlife Conflict is a phenomenon that affects a wide range of the world’s population. Especially those who live in rural African communities. The people in the Mara are a good example of such a community that is ... -
Effects of Water Levelrise on Riparian Areas of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, lakes levels fluctuate naturally but when the rise is unprecedented the impact is far reaching. Kenya’s central rift valley lakes have swollen to the highest level in recorded recent history. The rise has severely ... -
Impacts of Climatic Variability on Wildlife and Livestock Composition and Productivity Index in Maasai Mara Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climatic variability is the spatial and temporal differences or fluctuations in climatic factors that include, total annual precipitation, timing of precipitation events, the amount of rain that falls during a single ... -
Flood Risk Management For Socio-Economic Development In Loko Community, Adamawa State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The goal of flood risk management is to reduce the socio-economic impact and loss of human resources that is caused by floods. Previous researches paid attention to the socio-demographic effects of disasters in general and ... -
Sorghum Production Using Zai Pits and Integrated Soil Fertilty Management in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Food insecurity in the arid and semi-arid land regions of Kenya is partly caused by climate change and variability resulting to prolonged dry periods and water scarcity directly affecting crop production. The dry lands of ... -
Impacts of Climatic Variability on Wildlife and Livestock Composition and Productivity Index in Maasai Mara Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climatic variability is the spatial and temporal differences or fluctuations in climatic factors that include, total annual precipitation, timing of precipitation events, the amount of rain that falls during a single ... -
Ecosystem restoration methods and livelihoods development in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-09)Among the highly degraded environments in the world are the arid and the semi-arid areas hence mostly vulnerable to Global warming, climate change, soil erosion and other environmental challenges. Understanding ecosystem ... -
Disaster Risk Interventions for Enhancing Resilience among Pastoral Communities of Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climate change is among the greatest challenges being experienced globally today and affects all aspects of sustainable development. Consequently, climate-related hazards have been recorded as the major triggers for major ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability on Rice Farming in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climate variability threatens agriculture at local and global scales. Resilience to climate variability impacts calls for adequate preparedness among affected populations. Farmers who rely primarily on rain-fed agriculture ... -
Contamination of Soil and Groundwater by Petroleum Products at the Mombasa Joint Terminal Changamwe, Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, soil and groundwater contamination with petroleum products is becoming an environmental concern especially during storage, transportation and handling of petroleum products. The overall research objective of the ... -
Water Sanitation and Hygiene Program and Its Impact on Public Health in Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2022)In most developing countries, there is a great challenge to provide sanitation services to the rising number of students enrolling in schools in relation to the scarce resources available. Research shows that sanitation ... -
Settlement Development and Its Implications on Nairobi River Riparian Zone, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A balance between the aquatic ecosystem such as a riparian zone and human settlement is vital for the socio-economic growth of urban areas. Human settlement is one of the primary element that characterizes urban development ... -
Role of Rendille Indigenous Environmental Knowledge in Conservation of Selected Tree Species in Laisamis, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Indigenous knowledge remains a critical holistic approach for environmental conservation worldwide. The knowledge practiced by various communities interlinks their natural ecosystems and the services leveraged from them. ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability on the Outbreak and Spread of Newcastle Disease in Poultry Farming in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Newcastle disease is an infection of domestic poultry and other bird species caused by Avian Paramyxovirus Type 1 virus. A highly contagious and often-severe disease that occurs globally and causes devastating losses in ... -
Ecological and Economic Benefits of Integrating Fish into Rice Farming at Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Asia and West Africa, there is growing evidence of the practicality of using fish into rice production. Nevertheless, locally, in Kenya, have not significantly addressed integrating fish into rice farming for economic ... -
Adaptive Capacity of Pastoralists to Climate Variability in Ngaremara, Isiolo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pastoralism is practiced for subsistence, commercial and cultural purposes. It’s a sustainable way of utilizing ASALs and contributes to 4% of Kenya’s GDP. Climate variability, population explosion, and poverty have lowered ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Rural Road Infrastructure and Greenleaf Transportation in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Climate variability is a global phenomenon that is posing threat to roads infrastructure in agricultural sector. Like other parts of the world, African region is said to be vulnerable due to its geographical location and ... -
The Status of Drinking Water at Gachagi Informal Settlement in Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)As a result of rapid urbanization in developing countries, majority of urban residents live in slums often characterized by lack of basic services, such as water and sanitation. The urban poor often use shallow pit latrines ...
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