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Valuation of recreational benefits and assessment of tourists satisfaction in Kakamega forest, Kenya
(2011-10-31)Forests have both use and non-use values and play an important role in promoting sociocultural and economic development of a country. Forest provides a good habitat for wildlife and varied species biodiversity. They are ... -
The value of wetland resources and its implications on their conservation: the case of Rurie and Nkunga wetlands, Meru district, Kenya
(2012-02-24)Wetlands are important life support systems. They possess a wealth of biological resources, which range from micro-organisms to complex and diversified forms of flora and fauna species. These are utilized by man for food, ... -
Voltametric study of stability constants and speciation of lead in a tropical freshwater environment (lake Baringo)
(2012-04-11)The study was undertaken to determine the stability constants of mononuclear complexes of lead with the major inorganic ligands that naturally exist in lake Baringo and from such constants assess the probable speciation ... -
Vulnerability to Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Small Scale Farmers in North Kinangop Location,Nyandarua South District,Kenya
(2013-03-21)The current climate in East Africa is characterized by large variability in rainfall with occurrenceof extreme events in terms of droughts and floods. From 1996 to 2003, there has been a decline in rainfall of 50-150 mm ... -
Water quality and plant species composition within Chemususu Dam, Baringo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Chemususu Dam, a newly constructed dam, receives water through forest surface run-off and Barain and Sawich rivers. The aim of the study was to assess the water quality and plant species composition of Chemususu Dam. The ... -
Water Quality Assessment Of Nyakomisaro Tributary Of River Kuja, Kisii County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Water is an essential resource on our planet. Freshwater is a necessary component for life and also for several other activities such as human consumption, agricultural and industrial processes. However, it remains a scarce ... -
Wind Resource Potential for Electricity Generation Using Micro - Hybrid Systems in Northern Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-05)Currently the world is embracing renewable energy not only to enhance energy capacity but also to mitigate problems associated with green house gas emissions. North eastern Kenya region lagged behind others parts of the ... -
Woodfuel and tree regeneration among the small scale farmers in Makuyu division, Murang'a district
(2012-06-08)The study addressed itself to the woodfuel situation and tree regeneration among the small-scale farmers of Mukuyu division. A total of 180 farmers were selected and interviewed. Data were also collected from the Forest ...
