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Factors Influencing Knowledge Levels of Climate Variability Adaptation Strategies among Small-Scale Farmers in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Climate variability poses as a major challenge for small holder rain fed agricultural production with a relatively greater impact on small scale farmers worldwide. Despite this, adoption of climate variability coping ... -
Effects of Human Encroachment on Natural Regeneration of Indigenous Trees Seedlings in Kimakia Forest, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Degradation of the world's forests has been increasing due to human induced activities. As the world population continues to increase so is degradation. Natural regeneration of indigenous trees seedlings is the most effective ... -
Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change Management on Rice Production Farmers in Bugarama Wetland, Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Rice production is mainly carried out in wetlands, and which are a major source of livelihood for many people practicing farming globally, Africa and specifically in Rwanda. Presently, there is limited literature on the ... -
Impact of Damming River Tana on Floodplain Livelihoods of the Pokomo Community in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, there are over 45,000 large dams with Africa having more than 1,300 dams constructed mainly to generate hydroelectric power, facilitate irrigation and supply water to municipalities. However, dams are associated ... -
Climate Variability Effects on Vector-Borne Livestock Diseases in Narok South Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Variability in climate has in recent decades caused adverse impacts on natural and human systems all over the world. Based on the most recent available projections, Kenya will be severely threatened by the direct and ... -
Utilization of Agricultural Food Waste Products for Bioethanol Generation, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Increase in food supply has led to the generation of high quantities of wastes from agricultural products. Globally, 40-50% of food wastes arise from fruits, cereals and vegetables. Wastes from agricultural food products ... -
Effects of Human Activities on Utilization and Conservation of Kerisoi Forest Station, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Forests in the world have immense importance ranging from productive to ecological services. Ecologically, forests are the world's largest water towers. They regulate hydrological cycles, pollution, and contribute to climate ... -
Assessment of Selected Trace Elements in Soil and Vegetable (Spinaca Oleracea) In Ruai, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)Urban farming makes a substantial influence on the household economy of the urban poor especially in developing countries. Urban soil the hot spot of urban farming is a natural sink for contaminants especially the potentially ... -
Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Enhancing Sustainability Awareness Among Learners in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Sustainable development is a critical undertaking that requires the support and commitment of everyone in making it a reality. The role of schools in sustainable development is significant. Being places of teaching and ... -
Impact of Fuelwood Consumption by Three Tea Factories on Environment and On-Farm Tree Production in Kangema Sub-County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-07)The tropical forest loss is increasing by 2,101 km2 per year. The factors causing the increasing tropical forest loss include agro-industrial development and exploitation of fuelwood by many countries. The role of human ... -
Contribution of Kitale Nature Conservancy Towards Creation of Environmental Awareness in Schools in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Education has been recognized as a very important tool to use in order to achieve ethics, values and behavior which promote sustainable development. Establishment of education centers which meet this standard has been ... -
Barriers to Implementation of Environmental education in Secondary Schools in Molo, Nakuru County,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Environmental degradation is among the world’s major threats to existence of humanity today. Policy meas ures have been put in place to curb degradation but the menace has escalated at an alarming rate. Due to th is, ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Maize Yield in Matungulu West, Machakos County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Climate variability is now a reality and its effects continue to affect agriculture especially crop yields. Maize is said to be one of the crops adversely affected by climate variability. It is projected that unless bold ... -
Adoption of Human Waste Biogas Technology by Rural Households in Kiganjo Division Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Biogas can be produced from biological waste materials which include waste from humans. Human waste can be transformed to eco-friendly and sustainable fuels that can help to reduce deforestation and methane emissions ... -
Effects Of Climate Variability On Water And Pasture Availability In Turbi Division Of Marsabit County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Water is life and the heart for existence in the biosphere. Where water is magnanimously plentiful, people and ecosystems thrive in abundance but in places where it is scarce, complex adaptation strategies and sophisticated ...
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Factors Influencing Knowledge Levels of Climate Variability Adaptation Strategies among Small-Scale Farmers in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Climate variability poses as a major challenge for small holder rain fed agricultural production with a relatively greater impact on small scale farmers worldwide. Despite this, adoption of climate variability coping ... -
Effects of Human Encroachment on Natural Regeneration of Indigenous Trees Seedlings in Kimakia Forest, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Degradation of the world's forests has been increasing due to human induced activities. As the world population continues to increase so is degradation. Natural regeneration of indigenous trees seedlings is the most effective ... -
Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change Management on Rice Production Farmers in Bugarama Wetland, Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Rice production is mainly carried out in wetlands, and which are a major source of livelihood for many people practicing farming globally, Africa and specifically in Rwanda. Presently, there is limited literature on the ... -
Impact of Damming River Tana on Floodplain Livelihoods of the Pokomo Community in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, there are over 45,000 large dams with Africa having more than 1,300 dams constructed mainly to generate hydroelectric power, facilitate irrigation and supply water to municipalities. However, dams are associated ... -
Climate Variability Effects on Vector-Borne Livestock Diseases in Narok South Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Variability in climate has in recent decades caused adverse impacts on natural and human systems all over the world. Based on the most recent available projections, Kenya will be severely threatened by the direct and ... -
Utilization of Agricultural Food Waste Products for Bioethanol Generation, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Increase in food supply has led to the generation of high quantities of wastes from agricultural products. Globally, 40-50% of food wastes arise from fruits, cereals and vegetables. Wastes from agricultural food products ... -
Effects of Human Activities on Utilization and Conservation of Kerisoi Forest Station, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Forests in the world have immense importance ranging from productive to ecological services. Ecologically, forests are the world's largest water towers. They regulate hydrological cycles, pollution, and contribute to climate ... -
Assessment of Selected Trace Elements in Soil and Vegetable (Spinaca Oleracea) In Ruai, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)Urban farming makes a substantial influence on the household economy of the urban poor especially in developing countries. Urban soil the hot spot of urban farming is a natural sink for contaminants especially the potentially ... -
Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Enhancing Sustainability Awareness Among Learners in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Sustainable development is a critical undertaking that requires the support and commitment of everyone in making it a reality. The role of schools in sustainable development is significant. Being places of teaching and ... -
Impact of Fuelwood Consumption by Three Tea Factories on Environment and On-Farm Tree Production in Kangema Sub-County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-07)The tropical forest loss is increasing by 2,101 km2 per year. The factors causing the increasing tropical forest loss include agro-industrial development and exploitation of fuelwood by many countries. The role of human ... -
Contribution of Kitale Nature Conservancy Towards Creation of Environmental Awareness in Schools in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Education has been recognized as a very important tool to use in order to achieve ethics, values and behavior which promote sustainable development. Establishment of education centers which meet this standard has been ... -
Barriers to Implementation of Environmental education in Secondary Schools in Molo, Nakuru County,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Environmental degradation is among the world’s major threats to existence of humanity today. Policy meas ures have been put in place to curb degradation but the menace has escalated at an alarming rate. Due to th is, ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Maize Yield in Matungulu West, Machakos County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Climate variability is now a reality and its effects continue to affect agriculture especially crop yields. Maize is said to be one of the crops adversely affected by climate variability. It is projected that unless bold ... -
Adoption of Human Waste Biogas Technology by Rural Households in Kiganjo Division Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Biogas can be produced from biological waste materials which include waste from humans. Human waste can be transformed to eco-friendly and sustainable fuels that can help to reduce deforestation and methane emissions ... -
Effects Of Climate Variability On Water And Pasture Availability In Turbi Division Of Marsabit County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Water is life and the heart for existence in the biosphere. Where water is magnanimously plentiful, people and ecosystems thrive in abundance but in places where it is scarce, complex adaptation strategies and sophisticated ... -
Adaptation Strategies to Adverse Effects of Climate Variability on Water and Sanitation Access in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slum, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)Climate variability is an environmental pressure to urban slum dwellers economic activities in most developing countries where households have been adapting to it for years. Slum dwellers are faced with inadequate access ... -
Climate Change Effects on Food Security and Coping Strategies by Women Groups in Gikindu Division, Kiharu Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The study sought to find out the climate change effects on food security, and the community coping strategies in Gikindu Division in Murang’a County. The study was in response to the profound climate change effects over ... -
Implications of Conservation Agroforestry on Carbon Sequestration, Soil Fertility and Costs in The Drylands Of Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Kenya’s drylands constitutes about 80% of the country’s size. These drylands are prone to relatively high vegetation and general environmental degradation; translating to changes in soil physical and chemical properties. ... -
Impacts of Effluent Discharge from Kapkoros Tea Factory into Kipsonoi River on the Local Community of Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Agro-industrial industries are among of the major contributors of industrial effluent. Poor management of these effluents has resulted in myriad challenges to developing countries on environment and human health. The ... -
Curriculum and its contribution to awareness of climate change among learners in secondary schools in Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-12)ABSTRACT Climate change poses a danger to the current and the future generations. Sad to note though is the fact that although developing countries have contributed the least to the current mess, they will be more ...
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