MST-Department of Environmental Planning and Management
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Flood Occurrence and its Implication for Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Narok town in Kenya is among the most affected urban areas by the raging seasonal flooding in the recent past resulting to severe ill health, disrupted livelihoods, damage to infrastructure, deaths, injuries, and, and food ... -
Using Satellite Data as a Tool to Monitor Compliance and Enforcement of Forest Conservation Regulations: Karura Forest, Nairobi County.
(Kenyatta university, 2014-05)Conservation is important in maintaining the natural biodiversity fabric of a given ecosystem. Although remote sensing methods and techniques using satellite data have been useful tool in monitoring and mapping Environmental ... -
Small Scale Wood Carving Enterprises and their Contribution to Rural Livelihoods in Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-01)At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to ... -
Impacts of Land Use Changes on Ecosystem Services in Saiwa Wetland, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)Kenya has a number of wetland ecosystems that support diverse habitats both at the rural and urban areas. These wetlands provide a number of ecosystems services even though they are under tremendous threat due to land use ... -
Socio-Economic Effects of Traffic Congestion on Urban Mobility Along Jogoo Road, Nairobi City County - Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)An effective urban transport system should have the ability to deal with the high density that characterizes most urban areas while moving people and goods. However, the high rate of urbanization experienced in most ... -
Dynamics of Agricultural Developments Impacting on Biodiversity Conservation in Meru National Park, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-09)Meru National Park has witnessed a steady immigration of agricultural households from nearby high potential agro-ecological zones into its buffer zones. The situation has subjected natural habitats that formerly served as ... -
Investigation of public open spaces in Machakos town Municipality, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Public open spaces form an important part of urban life, giving services to people and protect urban environment. In effective regulations and standards for establishment, setting, management and maintenance of public ... -
Potential for on-farm approach in conservation of indigenous tree species among smallholder farmers of Murang'a district, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2002)Today the world suffers from several environmental problems such as resource degradation, which has prominently affected biological diversity. One of such biological resources is indigenous tree species. Currently, their ... -
Planning and management problems facing small urban Centres in Kenya a case study of Nyansiongo township, Nyamira District.
(Kenyatta University, 2002)Past experience has shown that there is rapid urbanization in most developing countries. Majority of the people are moving from the rural areas to the urban areas in search of services which cannot be offered in rural areas ... -
Impacts of fuel wood scarcity and coping strategies among rural households in Lurambi District, Kakamega County, Kenya
(2013)Rural households in Kenya are highly dependent on fuel wood for their energy needs. High population growth, deforestation at 20% (4061 ha degraded out of a possible 19792 ha according to the Kakamega forest management ... -
Human Perceptions and Their Implications to Wildlife Conservation in Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park- Machakos District,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005-05)Wildlifeis a renewable natural resource and has considerable economic value not only in Kenya but also all over the world. In Kenya it holds economic, cultural, aesthetic, spiritual and scientific values. When used wisely ... -
An assessment of the contribution of urban agriculture to households’ livelihoods in Roysambu Ward, Nairobi County.
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Urban agriculture plays a significant role in national development by contributing towards food security, employment creation and income generation. However, it is associated with diverse negative impacts on public health ...
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Flood Occurrence and its Implication for Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Narok town in Kenya is among the most affected urban areas by the raging seasonal flooding in the recent past resulting to severe ill health, disrupted livelihoods, damage to infrastructure, deaths, injuries, and, and food ... -
Using Satellite Data as a Tool to Monitor Compliance and Enforcement of Forest Conservation Regulations: Karura Forest, Nairobi County.
(Kenyatta university, 2014-05)Conservation is important in maintaining the natural biodiversity fabric of a given ecosystem. Although remote sensing methods and techniques using satellite data have been useful tool in monitoring and mapping Environmental ... -
Small Scale Wood Carving Enterprises and their Contribution to Rural Livelihoods in Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-01)At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to ... -
Impacts of Land Use Changes on Ecosystem Services in Saiwa Wetland, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)Kenya has a number of wetland ecosystems that support diverse habitats both at the rural and urban areas. These wetlands provide a number of ecosystems services even though they are under tremendous threat due to land use ... -
Socio-Economic Effects of Traffic Congestion on Urban Mobility Along Jogoo Road, Nairobi City County - Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)An effective urban transport system should have the ability to deal with the high density that characterizes most urban areas while moving people and goods. However, the high rate of urbanization experienced in most ... -
Dynamics of Agricultural Developments Impacting on Biodiversity Conservation in Meru National Park, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-09)Meru National Park has witnessed a steady immigration of agricultural households from nearby high potential agro-ecological zones into its buffer zones. The situation has subjected natural habitats that formerly served as ... -
Investigation of public open spaces in Machakos town Municipality, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Public open spaces form an important part of urban life, giving services to people and protect urban environment. In effective regulations and standards for establishment, setting, management and maintenance of public ... -
Potential for on-farm approach in conservation of indigenous tree species among smallholder farmers of Murang'a district, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2002)Today the world suffers from several environmental problems such as resource degradation, which has prominently affected biological diversity. One of such biological resources is indigenous tree species. Currently, their ... -
Planning and management problems facing small urban Centres in Kenya a case study of Nyansiongo township, Nyamira District.
(Kenyatta University, 2002)Past experience has shown that there is rapid urbanization in most developing countries. Majority of the people are moving from the rural areas to the urban areas in search of services which cannot be offered in rural areas ... -
Impacts of fuel wood scarcity and coping strategies among rural households in Lurambi District, Kakamega County, Kenya
(2013)Rural households in Kenya are highly dependent on fuel wood for their energy needs. High population growth, deforestation at 20% (4061 ha degraded out of a possible 19792 ha according to the Kakamega forest management ... -
Human Perceptions and Their Implications to Wildlife Conservation in Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park- Machakos District,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005-05)Wildlifeis a renewable natural resource and has considerable economic value not only in Kenya but also all over the world. In Kenya it holds economic, cultural, aesthetic, spiritual and scientific values. When used wisely ... -
An assessment of the contribution of urban agriculture to households’ livelihoods in Roysambu Ward, Nairobi County.
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Urban agriculture plays a significant role in national development by contributing towards food security, employment creation and income generation. However, it is associated with diverse negative impacts on public health ... -
Nexus between Environmental Safety and Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of the Kenya Defence Forces
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Sustainable Residential Neighborhood Planning, A Case Study Of Burandogo Village Taveta Constituency
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Urbanisation and population growth have led to impact that increasingly deplete the natural resources and threaten the existence of the ecosystem. This has led to an increased awareness that the development of land use ... -
The potential impact of railway infrastructure on connectivity within Nairobi metropolitan- a case of Limuru Town (Kiambu County)
(Kenyatta University, 2014)This study finds ground from the fact that railway infrastructure provide effective transport and plays a significant role in enhancing and improving urban growth and urban dynamics. Railway transport is the second most-used ... -
Evaluation of slum upgrading and redevelopment in promoting sustainable urban human settlements: a case study of Pumwani-Majengo Housing Project, Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The existence of slums has posed a huge problem for achievement of sustainable urban development in most ACP countries. Slum upgrading and redevelopment measures have been adopted worldwide as key components of the Millennium ... -
Sustainable management of Rail land: a case study of Nairobi Commuter Rail Network
(Kenyatta University, 2014)This study examined ways through which Rail Land can be managed in a sustainable manner within the commuter rail network in Nairobi. Even though the term sustainable management and development have existed and been used ...
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