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Adoption of soil and water conservation technologies for sustainable watershed management and planning in Ngachuma sub-catchment, Kenya
(2012-02-20)Soil erosion is detrimental and affects the chemical, physical and biological properties of the soil. One of the ways of managing soil erosion in a catchment is by the use of soil and water conservation (SWC) technologies ... -
Agricultural decision-making and farmers choice of strategies in Trans-Nzoia district, Kenya
(2012-05-16)This study examines agricultural decision -making and farmers' choice of strategies in Trans-Nzoia District, Rift Valley province, Kenya. The aim is to elucidate the influence of the farmers' perception and knowledge of ... -
Analysis of economic efficiency of irrigation water-use in Mwea irrigation scheme, Kirinyaga district, Kenya
(2011-07-11)Given the increasing freshwater scarcity, the performance of irrigation is critical in increasing and sustaining agricultural productivity in the water-scarce and largely arid and semi-arid Kenya. Irrigation currently ... -
An analysis of factors influencing adoption of the recommended maize technology's package in Makuyu Division, Murang'a South District, Kenya
(2011-11-03)Maize is the most important staple food and the major source of sustenance for the majority of the Kenyans. The increasing population trend in the face of declining yields in maize production has intensified the food ... -
Analysis of Farmers’ Soil Conservation Practices in Cirhanyobwa Catchment, South-Kivu Province, DR Congo
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The livelihood of majority of south-Kivu population in Eastern DRC depends on agriculture. However, in many catchments within the province, especially where hillsides have been cultivated, land productivity is threated by ... -
Analysis of household water demand, distribution and community management strategies in Nyangores subcatchment, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)Access to quality water remains a key indicator of an improved social and economic life of any community. Due to an increasing human population, changes in land use activities and climate variability, Nyangores Basin in ... -
Analysis of Rainfall Variability on Irish Potato Production in Ol-joro-orok Division, Nyandarua County, Kenya.
(2014-02-19)This study analysed the effect of rainfall variability on potato yields in Oljoro-orok Division, Nyandarua County. The objective was to investigate the relationship between rainfall variability and Irish potato production ... -
Analysis of Runoff, Infiltration Rate, Sediment Release and Nutrient Drain From Four Vegetation Types in South Kinangop Forest, Nyandarua County
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Availability of quality water supply is essential for a healthy nation and development. Water resources in Kenya are threatened by overuse, misuse and pollution as a result of destruction of vegetation in the watersheds. ... -
An Analysis of the Determinants of Fertility in Matuga Division, Matuga Sub-County, Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)The world total fertility rate has dropped from 4.95 births per woman to 2.36 births per woman in the last 50 years. In developing countries the total fertility rate has dropped from 6.0 births per woman in the 1960s to ... -
Analysis of the effects of water supply management on socio-economic welfare in Southern Bugesera, Rwanda
(2012-12-03)Water supply systems are critical for improved access to potable water, social well-being and economic prosperity of rural communities. Yet, these systems are being threatened in Southern Bugesera Catchment of Rwanda due ... -
Analysis of the limiting factors in soil water management practices of small holder farmers in Magamba sub-catchment of Lushoto district, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01)It is increasingly difficult to ignore the role of soil water management practices in watershed conservations. Watershed degradation has been a major intimidating problem in many catchments of developing countries, Tanzania ... -
An analysis of urban residents' participation in outdoor recreation in urban forested areas: the case of Nairobi city, Kenya
(2011-11-03)With the rapidly changing world coupled with changes in tastes and lifestyles among Urban residents, there is need to diversify the range of outdoor recreation opportunities in Urban areas. This is with specific reference ... -
Anthropogenic impact on the population of vepris glandulosa (Hoyle and ledkey) Kokwaro (Rutaceae), and endangered tree species in Muguga South forest reserve, Kenya
(2012-04-19)Vepris glandulosa (Hoyle and Leakey) Kokwaro (Rutaceae) is a rare, shade loving lower canopy tree, previously known to occur only in Muguga South Forest Reserve (MSFR) (Kiambu), but has now been discovered in Ragati (Nyeri) ... -
Assesment of Water Resource Accessibility and Conservation in Ngaciuma/Kinyarithia Sub-Catchment,Imenti North District,Kenya
(2013-03-21)The aim of the study was to assess water resource accessibility and conservation in Ngaciuma/Kinyaritha sub-catchment in Imenti North District, Kenya. The study was prompted by unsustainable use of water resources in the ... -
Assessing Gender Roles in Dagaa Fishery Value Chain Among Fishing Communities on Lake Victoria Beaches in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Fisheries in the East Africa region have suffered due to less emphasis given to some fishery specifically Dagaa (Rastrineobolaargentea), whose quantity is the highest of all the species in the Lake Victoria. Despite the ... -
Assessment and Mapping of Groundwater Quality in the Thiririka Sub Catchment Kiambu County, Kenya
(2014-08-18)Groundwater is an important natural resource used for drinking by many people globally, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, but this resource cannot be sustainably used unless its quality is ascertained. Urbanization ... -
An Assessment of Community’s Perception on Landslides vulnerability In Meteitei Highlands, Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)As idevelopment iexpands, ithe ipressure iof iincreasing ipopulation ihas iresulted iin ian iincrease iin ilandslide ilosses iin iKenya iand iaround ithe iworld. iThis istudy iassessed iCommunity‟s iPerception ion iLandslides ... -
An assessment of effects of human activities on vegetation characteristics in Chepalungu Forest; Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)Biodiversity values at forest ecosystem depend on how people use, manage and interact with the forest trees and trees outside the forest. Between 1990 and 2010 Kenya‟s forest cover significantly reduced by 6.5%. The aim ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing the Performance of Metallic Artisans at Kamukunji Enterprise Cluster, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The informal sector (Jua Kali) is significant to the developments of many countries. Its importance is reflected in terms of employment generation, interlink between various firms and contribution towards the Gross Domestic ...
