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Seasonal assessment of groundwater quality in Ruiru Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Water is essential for life and the bloodstream of the green economy. Lack of access to wholesome drinking water adversely affects the public health of many developing countries and Kenya is not an exception. Ruiru, a ... -
Seasonal changes in physico-chemical status and algal biomass of lake Naivasha, Kenya
(2011-08-09)Lake Naivasha located at latitude 0° 45' S, and longitude 36° 20' E, was designated a Ramsar site in 1995. It is an important resource to many stakeholders and has a fragile ecosystem that experiences rapid changes associated ... -
Simulation of Water Resource Use and Allocation in Nyangores Sub-Catchment of the Upper Mara Basin, Bomet County
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Allocation of available water resources to various competing uses is increasingly necessary in basins that experience water scarcity. In the Nyangores sub-catchment, there are currently a number of water abstractors, ... -
Simulation Studies of Air Pollutants from Indoor Lighting Fuels and Respiratory Disease Incidence in Gadamoji Area, Marsabit District of Kenya
(2013-09-06)The study was conducted in Gadamoji Division of the hilly Marsabit district, an Arid and Semi-arid area. The aim was to determine the relationship between levels of indoor air pollutants from lighting fuels and respiratory ... -
Small-Scale Farmers’ Adaptation to Climate Variability in Manga, Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Agriculture is among the most vulnerable sectors to climate variability effects globally. This stems from climate variability extremes that paralyze farming systems and affect the socioeconomic status of farmers. As the ... -
Smallholder farmers' marketing channels for on-farm timber in Kenya: a case of Embu district
(2012-03-29)In response to the shrinking government-based natural and plantation forests, and the increasing population growth, smallholder farmers have turned to planting trees on their farms for commercial and domestic use.They need ... -
Smallholder Farmers’ Perception and Practice of On-Farm Tree Species Diversification in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-02)Biodiversity is an important component of agricultural landscape but has been under threat of depletion recently. This is because of the escalating poverty and pursuance by farmers to shield their households from hunger. ... -
Soil and Water Conservation under some Improved Fallow Plant Species in Vihiga District, Kenya.
(2002-07)Soils in parts of western Kenya are degraded due to continuous cultivation thus contributing to low crop yields. Alternative farming systems involving the use of short-term tree legume fallows are being encouraged instead ... -
Soil and water conversation under some improved fallow plant species in Vihiga district, Kenya
(2012-01-30)Soils in parts of Western Kenya are degraded due to continuous cultivation thus contributing to low crop yields. Alternative farming systems involving the use of short-term tree legume fallows are being encouraged instead ... -
Soil invertebrate macrofauna: population dynamics and their role in litter decomposition within a Hedgerow intercropping in Embu, Kenya
(2012-01-30)Decline in food production has been a major problem facing smallholder farming in Kenya and the entire Sub-Saharan region. This is attributed mainly to the mining of major nutrients due to continuous cropping without ... -
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 ... -
Spatial-temporal changes of landcover types in response to anthropogenic dynamics in Yala Swamp, Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016)Research in wetlands has made great progress and it is widely recognized globally that they are under threat of disappearing and degradation due to overexploitation of their products and services. The study was undertaken ... -
Spatio-temporal degradation detection and modeling future scenarios of embobut forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)It is evident that forests have been managed for several years in the world, but in most cases especially in the developing world, various regimes have tried to come up with an institutional framework to guide forest ... -
Status, values and management of indigenous plants of upper Imenti forest reserve, Meru district Kenya
(2012-02-24)Communities living around Tropical Rain Forest are have been referred to as bio-mass communities' due to their dependence on nature for most of their material as well as spiritual needs. Indeed, the same communities have ... -
A study of homescience teachers perception of domestic environment pollution in Limuru division primary schools Kiambu district.
(2012-06-07)This study aimed at investigating primary Home Science teachers' perceptions of domestic environmental pollution. The area under study was Limuru Division, Kiambu District. In particular, the study sought to ... -
A study of attitudes of primary school pupils from the slums of Nairobi towards environmental problems
(2012-06-14)The purpose of the study was to identify the attitudes held by primary school pupils from the slums of Nairobi towards some environmental problems affecting them. The slums in Nairobi as any others in the world have serious ... -
A study of primary teachers' attitudes towards environmental education in some schools in Bureti division Kericho district
(2012-06-08)The objective of the study was to find out attitudes held by Primary Teachers in Bureti Division towards environmental education. The study also aimed at finding out the following:- i) Primary school teachers awareness ... -
Suitability of waste water sludge for agricultural use: a case study of Ruai sewage treatment plant, Nairobi, Kenya
(2015-01)Information on heavy metals in sewage sludge is important as it forms a vital baseline for among others the detection of undesirable effects when used in agriculture as a fertilizer. The aim of this study was to determine ... -
Suitability of water hyasinth Eichhornia crassipes, as a substrate for edible mushroom production
(2011-12-01)Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes, can be used in agriculture as compost and mulch for food production. The purpose of this research study was to investigate the suitability of water hyacinth compost in edible mushroom ... -
A survey of children's views and factors on solving selected environmental problems in Webuye division, Bungoma district
(2012-06-07)1. Children's views and factors influencing the views on solving selected environmental problems were tested using a questionnaire. 2. A total of 261, standard six and eight pupils who were chosen from boarding, ...
