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Assessment of human activities on the vegetation of tropical rain forest in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2016-11)The present research work was conducted from January to December, 2014 to assess human activities on the vegetation of Isecheno nature reserve part of the tropical rainforest of Kakamega County, Kenya. The objectives were ... -
Assessment of Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Food Security in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)There is an increasing need for food security assessment in the wake of today’s challenge of climate change and variability. This study aimed at assessing the impacts climate change and variability on food security in West ... -
An assessment of Jacaranda mimosifolia as an alternative wood carving tree species: the case of Machakos and Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-03-30)The Kenyan wood carving industry is highly dependent on indigenous tree species for its survival. However, continued harvesting of these species is threatening natural forests, as the estimated rates of harvesting are ... -
Assessment of long-term impacts of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil extractable phosphorous and carbon in Machang'a, Mbeere disctrict, Kenya
(2014-02-06)Decline in crop yields is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in semi-arid Kenya and the entire Sub-Saharan region. Soil organic matter is rapidly declining and phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) deficiencies are ... -
Assessment of people attitudes and perceptions towards environmental rehabilitation in North Horr division, Marsabit, Kenya.
(2012-02-10)North Horr division is situated at the edge of the Chalbi desert in Marsabit District in Northern Kenya. This area experiences problems revolving around dryland degradation manifested mainly in vegetation, soil degradation ... -
An assessment of perceptions towards land degradation in Kasikeu Division, Makueni County, Kenya
(2013-03-25)This study was conducted in Kasikeu Division, Makueni County, Kenya between August 2010 and December 2010. The main objective of this study was to assess the perceptions and attitudes towards land degradation. Survey ... -
An Assessment of Perceptions towards Land Degradation in Kasikeu Division, Makueni County, Kenya
(2012-10)This study was conducted in Kasikeu Division, Makueni County, Kenya between August 2010 and December 2010. The main objective of this study was to assess the perceptions and attitudes towards land degradation. Survey ... -
Assessment of physical and biochemical parameters of pollution in freshwater reservoirs in Kericho tea estates, Kenya
(2012-03-30)The physical, biological and biochemical characteristics in four small private man-made reservoirs in the central part of Kericho district, Kenya were studied between November 2001 and March 2002. The main aim of the study ... -
Assessment of Post-Harvest Losses of Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus) Incurred by Fishermen from Lake Victorla, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Post-harvest losses in small-scale fisheries can be among the highest for all the commodities in the entire food production system. One of the challenges facing the three East African states of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania ... -
Assessment of selected physico-chemical parameters of ground water in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)ABSTRACT Ground water contamination has become one of the main environmental issues and a challenge to the world population especially in arid and semi-arid areas. The levels of physico-chemical parameters of ground water ... -
Assessment of the hydrological and land use/land cover changes in Mutonga watershed, Kenya
(2012-04-03)Mutonga watershed, in the Tana basin has over time experienced significant changes in its hydrology and land use/cover characteristics which have implications on its resources. The nature of the changes in the hydrology ... -
An assessment of the impact of land use changes on human-elephant conflict in Laikipia West district, Kenya
(2013-07-24)Farmers in Laikipia West district like many other farmers living in wildlife dispersal areas have continued to suffer huge losses resulting from wildlife menace without adequate compensation. Land use has been changing ... -
Assessment of the opportunities and challenges of infrastructure development and service delivery in Kianda, Kibera Slums, Nairobi
(2011-10-31)Despite the increasing slum population, the problem of infrastructure and service delivery remains largely unresolved in Kianda village, Kibera slums. This has led to increased human and environmental health risks. This ... -
Assessment of the post drought recovery strategies among pastoralists in Turkana Central District
(2012-04-11)This thesis is an assessment of the post drought recovery strategies among pastoralists in Turkana Central district. The main objective of this study was to assess how the pastoralists' community in drought prone areas of ... -
An Assessment of the Water Quality of Lake Baringo, Kenya
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Assessment of water quality status using planktonic diatoms on river Kisat, Lake Victoria catchment, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Information on the quality of water is important as it forms a vital baseline for among others the detection of undesirable change in water quality. Diatoms often are used as water quality bio indicators in European ... -
Assessment of Yatta Canal Water Quality for Irrigation, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)The erratic global precipitation pattern over the years due to climate change coupled by rising human population has increased dependence on irrigated agriculture to meet food demand. Irrigated agriculture is essential ... -
Awareness of the need for environmental conservation among primary school GHC teachers in some schools of Ndanai division; Kericho district, Kenya.
(2012-06-08)The purpose of this study was to find out the extent of environmental awareness among GHC teachers in some primary schools of Ndanai Division of Kericho District. The method of the survey involved the use of a ... -
Bioprospecting for herbal medicine in Kenya: a case of Kakamega forest and it's environs
(2012-04-12)Until recently bioprospecting has received little attention in Kenya. However, a new flurry of interest and enthusiasm in biodiversity prospecting in the country is growing rapidly. If properly done, biodiversity prospecting ... -
The challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of cattle ranches in Kitui district, Kenya
(2011-08-09)The study pursued a concept of organizational differentiation with a particular reference to cooperative and group ranches to understand the challenges and opportunities for cattle ranches management. It evaluated the ...
