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An analysis of the nature and extent of integration of Kenyas maize markets in trhe post liberalization era
(2012-01-19)Although Kenya completely liberalized its maize market in December 1993, the country continues to experience frequent food shortages that greatly compromise the welfare of its citizens, more so the poor. In Kenya, food ... -
Antecedents of adolescent parenthood: a study of Bombo and Nairobi districts in Kenya
(2011-08-15)The main objective of this study was to investigate factors that can explain high levels of adolescent parenthood in two districts in Kenya: Bondo and Nairobi. Nairobi represented an urban area while Bondo represented a ... -
Assessment of Past and Future Climate Change as Projected by Regional Climate Models and Likely Impacts Over Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Climate change and variability is one of the global challenges that is affecting development worldwide. In the recent time, Regional Climate Models have been relied upon to give high-resolution climate projection at a local ... -
A Climate-Proof Response-Capability for Green Water Saving and Agriculture Resilience in Semi-arid Watersheds Of Eastern region, Kenya
(2014-03-03)Climate change and deforestation are increasingly depleting the little “blue water” available in streams and groundwater in most tropical lands by increasing evapotranspiration and depleting plant water (“green water”). ... -
Demographic and spatial-temporal dimensions of marital instability and its effects on the family livelihoods in Machakos County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)This study aimed at establishing demographic and spatial-temporal dimensions of marital instability among women in the rural areas and its effects on their family livelihoods.The study adapted a case study design in which ... -
Determinants of Male Partners’ Level Of Participation in Maternal and Child Wellbeing Programmes. A Case of Kiambu County, Kenya
Extensive research shows that responsibility for uptake of maternal and child wellbeing (MCW) services are a responsibility for both female and male partners but in most of the cases it is looked at as a female‟s. International ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Water Resources and Livelihoods and State of Adaptive Capacity in semi-arid Tharaka district, Kenya.
(2013-08-12)This study adopted an integrated approach of vulnerability assessment to understand climate variability and its effects in Tharaka District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: (i) analyze the characteristics ... -
Effects of geomorphic processes and land use activities on slope stability in Mount Elgon region, Eastern Uganda
(2014)This study assessed the effects of geomorphic processes and land use activities on slope stability in Mount Elgon region, in Eastern Uganda. The main objective was to assess the stability of slopes in Mount Elgon so as to ... -
Effects of Land Use/Land Cover Change and Rainfall Variability on Hydrological Characteristics of River Ruiru Watershed, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Watersheds and their water resources are highly vulnerable to land use/land cover changes and seasonal rainfall variability as they directly influence basin hydrological characteristics in terms of water quantity and ... -
Enhancing Farmers'Agricultural Productivity Through Improved Field Management Practices in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(2013-03-21)Farmers in central highlands of Kenya have been experiencing declining crop yields in the recent past. Low water availability caused by low and unreliable rainfall, and poor water harvesting techniques coupled with low ... -
Environmental impact assessment of soil and water resources in the watershed of lake Nakuru
(2012-01-03)The study assesses the extent of change in some hydrological and geomorphological aspects within Lake Nakuru catchment area. To achieve this, trends in the climatic elements of rainfall and evaporation, and how they relate ... -
Examining the Poverty-Land Degradation Nexus in Kitui County, Kenya through a Political Ecology Lens
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The twin problems of poverty and landdegradation have persistently plagued Kenya in general and Kitui county in particular. Colonial and post-independence governments devised state policies and interventions to address ... -
Impact of community based ecotourism on households’ livelihoods and environmental management in Il Ngwesi and Lekurruki group ranches, Laikipia county, Kenya.
(2014-08-20)The rangelands in Kenya experience socio-economic challenges of poverty, low literacy, food insecurity, low incomes, unemployment and inequality in the context of environmental hardships of low unreliable rainfall, frequent ... -
Management practices of irrigation water and their effects on water allocation among farmers in Kiladeda sub-catchment, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)Irrigated agriculture plays a major role in the livelihoods of Kiladeda sub catchment, Pangani Basin, Tanzania. However, the sub catchment is experiencing a problem of inequitable distribution of irrigation water among ... -
Modification of the microclimate in a changing tropical urban environment: the case of Nairobi city
(2012-01-05)The main focus of this study was to examine both the long and short-term modification of Nairobi City's microclimate resulting from its changing urban environment. The specific objectives were to: (a) determine the temporal ... -
Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Fluxes and Derivation of Maize Cropping Calendar in Croplands under Rainfall Variability in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Increase in global atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHG) has led to an increase in the radiative forcing resulting in climate variability. The objective of this study was to identify the best management practice which ensures ... -
Sexual Concurrency among Married Couples in the Fishing Communities along Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2014-08-20)HIV remains a global problem accounting for 1.6 m illion deaths in 2012 alone. With just 12% of the world’s population and bearing 67% of HIV/AIDS burden, Sub- Saharan Africa is the m ost affected with large inter-country ... -
Sociol-economic and agronomic factors influencing soil erosion in the Masinga Dam catchment, Kenya
(2012-04-23)This research examines agronomic and socio-economic factors influencing soil erosion in the Masinga dam catchments. The study addresses soil erosion from a human point of view as opposed to the common and widespread ... -
Spatial Analysis of Constraints and Opportunities in Banana Value Chain in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The changes such as increases in urban dwellers and demand for high quality and safe products being witnessed in agrifood systems around the world present opportunities for farmers to orient production to meet the emerging ... -
Sustainable resource management for improved livelihoods:The case of human-wildlife relations in Nyeri County,Kenya
(2013-01-22)This study examined the nature and the pattern of Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in Nyeri County and the effects the management of wildlife resource has on human livelihoods. Nyeri County is rich in wildlife as it is ...
