Browsing MST-Department of Environmental Education by Issue Date
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An assessment of the incorporation and the teaching of environmental studies in primary schools in Murang'a District
(1987)This study assessed the extent of incorporation and the teaching of Environmental studies in primary schools in Murang'a district. The upper primary syllabuses were examined to ,identify topics on Environmental studies ... -
Environmental Implications of Utilization of Rural Domestic Energy: the Case of Sabatia Division, Kakamega District
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Soil fertility technologies for increased food production in Chuka, Meru south district, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2003)The high population pressure in Chuka has led to continuous cultivation with minimal additional of inputs, leading to soil nutrient depletion. Research work has reported positive results from the use of manure and biomass ... -
Climate variability and response strategies among the Gadamoji agro-pastoralists of Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013)Climate is perceived to be changing thus calling for livelihood adaptation strategies and integrated understanding at local level to guide in developing climate-resilient livelihoods. The objective of this study was to ... -
Awareness and Sources of Climate Change Information among Secondary Students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The study investigated the awareness and sources of climate change information among the secondary school students in Nairobi County. The objectives of the study were to find out whether students and teachers are aware ... -
Challenges and opportunities of teaching environmental education in secondary schools in Kenya: the case of Ruiru district
(2014-01-31)The primary objective of this study was to investigate the challenges faced and opportunities available in the teaching and learning of Environmental Education in secondary schools in Kenya using Ruiru District in Central ... -
Assessing Women Domestic Chores and Vulnerability to Climate Variability in Chepseon Sub location, Nakuru County, Kenya
(2014-02-19)Climate change is a major challenge of mankind in the 21st century. While climate change existed even in the pre-industrial era, recent trends exacerbated by human activities have raised global concern that climate change ... -
Contributions of conservation Education Centres Towards Sustainable Environmental Awareness in Schools, A Case of Giraffe Centre Nairobi County
(2014-02-22)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the contributions of conservation education ncentres in creating awareness to promote sustainable environmental conservation in schools. In this regard, public education is critical ... -
Impact of Drought on Primary Schools Learning in Laikipia West District of Laikipia County, Kenya
(2014-02-22)Laikipia West district receives between 500 mm and 950mm of rainfall annually. It is therefore, classified as a semi arid region with harsh and fragile environment. The low and erratic rainfalls govern vegetation dynamics, ... -
Effects of Natural Resource based Conflicts on Community Livelihoods in Lake Ol’bolossat Catchment area, Nyandarua County, Kenya
(2014-02-24)One of the major challenges to sustainable use of wetlands is lack of awareness by communities on the values of these ecosystems. Wetland resources are important for socio-economic, cultural and ecological supply of goods ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Pastoral Livelihoods in Marigat District, Baringo County, Kenya
(2014-03-05)The expected global temperature increase, more intense rainfall and more frequent droughts will have devastating effects on pastoral livelihoods. The economy of the affected areas also dwindle in the event of these ... -
Promotion of Environmental Education Through Environmental Committees: a Case of Korr Location, Marsabit County, Kenya.
(2014-03-06)This study was carried out in Korr Location of Marsabit County in Northern Kenya from April, 2009 to December, 2010. Marsabit County is a land of diverse ecological, biogeographical and cultural importance but is currently ... -
Energy Efficient Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation: Fuel Briquettes in the Ruiru Municipality, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(2014-03-10)Energy is essential for development. It is needed for cooking, providing light, refrigerating food and medicine, supplying fresh water, eliminating household wastes, heating and cooling buildings. Annual total greenhouse ... -
Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting as Adaptation to Climate Change: the Case of Murang'a East District Primary Schools in Murang'a County, Kenya
(2014-03-10)Climate Change has a wide range of impacts and exacerbate existing poverty related problems such as availability of fresh water in developing countries. Kenya is onesuch country that experiences ramifications of climate ... -
Climate Change Impacts on Water Use Strategies in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(2014-03-10)Climate change and variability will severely effect agricultural development in tropical countries where the poor and most vulnerable population resides. Africa in particular, has poor irrigation infrastructure due to ... -
Institutional Synergies towards Mitigating Climate Change through Decentralization of Forest Resources: A Case Study of Kakamega Forest in Kenya
(2014-08-21)Climate change impacts have been exacerbated by extreme weather events among others and have led to disappearance of certain species of both food crops and trees. The adaptive capacity of the local community has mainly ... -
Climate change awareness and policy implications among primary school teachers in Kisumu City, Kenya
(2014-08-28)Climate change awareness is much needed for public support in its mitigation and adaptation. In this regard, public education is critical in raising levels of awareness on the subject. This research was designed to assess ... -
Environmental awareness, attitude and participation among secondary school students: a comparative study of Kasarani and Kibera Divisions, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-09-03)Environmental degradation poses a major threat to the existence of humanity today both in rural and urban settlements. In such a scenario, the importance and need for environmental education as a tool for environmental ... -
An assessment of factors influencing adoption of improved mango varieties as an adaptation to climate variability in Kibwezi division, Kenya
(2014-09-08)Farming in most sub-tropical Savannah regions in Africa is largely rain-fed. Literature review indicates that rainfall seasons have become irregular, long rains duration and intensity have decreased while temperatures ... -
The performance of local generic allometries in estimating biomass carbon of trees in agriculturally dominated landscapes of Nyando basin, Kenya
(2014-09-08)Climate change is a real phenomenon whose effects ought to be mitigated, based on assessments that are informed by scientific evidence. Trees in agricultural landscapes play a significant role in mitigating climate change ...
