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Impact of Agroforestry Technologies on Livelihood Improvement among Smallholder Farmers in Southern Province Of Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The natural forest of Rwanda is under threat as a result of rising rural population and subsistence cultivation. As a result, the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture has deployed agroforestry technologies in forest-dependent ... -
The impact of communication of water quality information on awareness creation within primary schools In Nakuru Municipality, Nakuru County
(2013-08-14)Nakuru municipality has serious water resource problem brought about by contamination and pollution of the drinking water. The Water source within most of the schools in Nakuru municipality is from piped water mains, rain ... -
Impact of farmers knowledge, attitude and land use practices on the conservation status of hinde's babbler (turdoides hindeiy in Mukurwe-ini valleys, Nyeri County.
(2013-03-26)The country has identified 60 Important Bird Areas (IBA). These are areas with special bird species. Mukurwe-ini valleys are one of them. Half of the world’s population of Hinde’s Bablers are round here. It is a Kenyan ... -
The impact of hedgerows on diversity of ants (Hymenoptera: formicidae) in the farmlands adjacent to Kakamega forest, Kenya
(2012-04-11)African rainforests are lost at a high rate every year and most of the cleared areas are transformed to agricultural land. Such anthropogenic influences potentially result in biodiversity changes of major conservation ... -
Impact of herbivory on a semi-arid ecosystem: a compararative assessment of Lewa wildlife coservancy and Ol Pejeta ranch, Kenya
(2012-02-10)The and and semi arid lands (ASALs) are fragile zones with high risk of degradation if improperly used. The zones have low and erratic forage supply yet this forage is expected to meet a relatively constant demand from ... -
Impact of human population on land degradation in former Lugari district, Kakamega county, Kenya
(2013-07-22)The increase in human population has put tremendous pressure on natural resources. In Kenya, the growing human population is associated with an increase in developmental needs thus posing a threat to the land resource. ... -
The impact of increased population and sedentarization of the pastoral communites on the land cover and the resources of mount Marsabit forest and the surrounding lands
(2012-04-04)This study was carried out to examine and determine the impacts of increased human population and the sedentarization of pastoral communities on the land cover and resources of Mt. Marsabit Forest and the immediate surrounding ... -
Impact of khat cultivation on educational performance among upper primary schools pupils in Gachoka Division, Embu County, Kenya
(2013-08-14)Catha edulis (Khat) leaves are chewed by a high proportion of both adults and youth in Kianjiru location, which hosts Kianjiru education zone, for their stimulant effect. The habit of Khat chewing is widespread in Kianjiru ... -
Impact of nutrients on phytoplanton productivity of the coastal marine waters of Mtwapa, Mida and Kilifi creeks, Kilifi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Major sources of coastal and marine pollution affecting coastal condition vary throughout the world, and there is an increasing body of research indicating that the nature and intensity of development activities, the state ... -
Impact of Solid Wastes on Groundwater Quality in Dandora, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Management of solid waste and related environmental impacts presents a challenge to both developing and developed countries. Dumpsites facilities are responsible for the gradual quality degradation of groundwater reservoirs ... -
Impact of water pollution on Nairobi river, Kenya
(2011-10-24)Nairobi River, like many other rivers in sub-Saharan Africa, is facing serious water pollution problems due to increased discharge of industrial, commercial and domestic effluents into the river system. Extensive literature ... -
Impact of water quality changes of riverine macrozoobenthic diversity: a case study of river Gatharaini, Kiambu district, Kenya
(2012-04-11)This study investigated the impact of water quality changes on the ecological structure of macro invertebrates in a tropical river. The macro-fauna was expected to change with changes in water characteristics. River ... -
Impact of woodfuel demand on Marsabit forest
(2012-04-11)Agricultural wastes are a possible resource for the establishment of rural industries in many, especially tropical, parts of the world. This thesis considers the critical problems of monoculture plantation ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Impacts of Dumpsite and Domestic Waste Leachate on Groundwater Quality within Kilifi Town in Kilifi County, Kenya
(2014-07-29)The day today demands for water mainly for domestic uses have exceeded the supply from waterworks which has resulted into extensive exploitation of groundwater in Kilifi town and its environs. Groundwater refers to water ... -
Impacts of Geothermal Power Station on Avifauna at Hell’s Gate National Park, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)Geothermal energy counts among renewable energies sources, with a long tradition, experience and great potential for the future. However, most of the geothermal power plants globally are located within important conservation ... -
Impacts of participatory forest management approach in ol bolossat forest, nyandarua county, kenya
(2014)Forests are valuable for environmental, ecological, cultural, social and economical support to natural systems and improvement of human welfare. The world‟s forest cover is estimated to be about 3.6 billion ha. Out of this ... -
Impacts of sand harvesting on the riparian land along Nyamasaria River in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Sand is an important mineral for the construction industry in the Kenyan society at large. However, protecting the environment in areas where this practice of sand mining takes place has become an environmental concern ... -
The Impacts of Solid Waste on Ground and Surface Water Quality in Kisii Municipality, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-10)Leachate flow from urban municipal dumpsites into surface and ground water sources can be detrimental to the urban population who use these waters sources. Gradual accumulations of contaminants in the water sources can ...
