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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 ... -
Impact of land use and land cover change on stream flow in Nyangores sub-catchment Mara river, Kenya
(2016-11)The Nyangores sub-catchment of the transboundary Mara Basin of Kenya and Tanzania is an important upstream area due to its ecological composition. Like many other sub-catchments in Kenya, Nyangores sub-catchment has undergone ... -
Wastewater Management in Cotton Wet Processing in Thika Cloth Mills in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Wastewaters generated from textile industry are usually variable in composition, difficult to biodegrade and have been classified as potentially harmful to the environment. Research on the physico-chemical characteristics ... -
Farmers’ Perceptions on the Effects of Climate Variability on Dairy Farming in Masaba North, Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Climate variability is an emerging phenomenon that is threatening dairy farming globally. The dairy-climate change dilemma in Kenya cannot be mistaken. However, extensive research into dairy farming and an understanding ... -
Environmental Implications of Utilization of Rural Domestic Energy: the Case of Sabatia Division, Kakamega District
(Kenyatta University, 1992) -
The role of grassroots institutions in enhancing household adaptation to climate variability in farming systems in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-09)The highlands of East Africa are the food baskets of the region, yet the livelihoods of communities in these areas are at risk with increase in climate variability. Adaptation measures are needed to cushion these communities ... -
Effects of climate variability on livestock production and coping strategies in my maikona location, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)Climate change is viewed as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity manifested in form of variation in amount and distribution of precipitation, ocean salinity, wind patterns and aspects of extreme weather leading ... -
Attitudes influencing adoption of biogas fuel among workers and learners in selected Christian based training institutions in Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-09)Over-dependence on unsustainable wood fuel and other forms of biomass energy as the primary source of fuel to meet household energy needs has contributed to environmental drawbacks. Adoption of biogas as alternative source ... -
Factors Influencing Awareness and Participation of Secondary School Students in Environmental Education Activities in Dagoretti -West Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Widespread environmental degradation persists, despite teaching of environmental education at various levels of education. The objectives of this study were to establish the level of awareness and participation on Environmental ... -
Impact of climate variability on selected Kipsigis sacred plant species in Belgut division, Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Indigenous plant species have salient socio-cultural significance among many peoples of Africa. In Kenya, certain plant species are important for ceremonial functions such as marriage and rites of passage. Among the Kalenjin, ... -
Effects of climate variability on livestock production and coping strategies in Maikona Location, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)Climate change is viewed as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity manifested in form of variation in amount and distribution of precipitation, ocean salinity, wind patterns and aspects of extreme weather leading ... -
Farmers’ perception and its impacts on adoption of new agroforestry tree (gliricidia sepium) in Mwala Division, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-03)Mwala Division, Machakos County, suffers from different forms of land degradation which include low soil fertility, soil erosion and loss of soil biodiversity. Traditionally, small-scale farmers in the Division intercropped ... -
Effects of selected soil water conservation strategies on maize yield in farmer managed trials in Embu and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-04)Smallholder farmers in Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties have experienced a decline in crop yields in the recent decades due to continuous cropping without addition of adequate fertilizers and manures, and nutrient loss ... -
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of sand harvesting on the community in river kivou catchment, Mwingi sub county, Kitui County, Kenya
(2015)Sand harvesting is a worldwide activity in both developed and developing countries. The leading nations in sand harvesting are United States of America, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, India, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya ... -
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 ...
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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 ... -
Impact of land use and land cover change on stream flow in Nyangores sub-catchment Mara river, Kenya
(2016-11)The Nyangores sub-catchment of the transboundary Mara Basin of Kenya and Tanzania is an important upstream area due to its ecological composition. Like many other sub-catchments in Kenya, Nyangores sub-catchment has undergone ... -
Wastewater Management in Cotton Wet Processing in Thika Cloth Mills in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Wastewaters generated from textile industry are usually variable in composition, difficult to biodegrade and have been classified as potentially harmful to the environment. Research on the physico-chemical characteristics ... -
Farmers’ Perceptions on the Effects of Climate Variability on Dairy Farming in Masaba North, Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Climate variability is an emerging phenomenon that is threatening dairy farming globally. The dairy-climate change dilemma in Kenya cannot be mistaken. However, extensive research into dairy farming and an understanding ... -
Environmental Implications of Utilization of Rural Domestic Energy: the Case of Sabatia Division, Kakamega District
(Kenyatta University, 1992) -
The role of grassroots institutions in enhancing household adaptation to climate variability in farming systems in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-09)The highlands of East Africa are the food baskets of the region, yet the livelihoods of communities in these areas are at risk with increase in climate variability. Adaptation measures are needed to cushion these communities ... -
Effects of climate variability on livestock production and coping strategies in my maikona location, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)Climate change is viewed as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity manifested in form of variation in amount and distribution of precipitation, ocean salinity, wind patterns and aspects of extreme weather leading ... -
Attitudes influencing adoption of biogas fuel among workers and learners in selected Christian based training institutions in Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-09)Over-dependence on unsustainable wood fuel and other forms of biomass energy as the primary source of fuel to meet household energy needs has contributed to environmental drawbacks. Adoption of biogas as alternative source ... -
Factors Influencing Awareness and Participation of Secondary School Students in Environmental Education Activities in Dagoretti -West Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Widespread environmental degradation persists, despite teaching of environmental education at various levels of education. The objectives of this study were to establish the level of awareness and participation on Environmental ... -
Impact of climate variability on selected Kipsigis sacred plant species in Belgut division, Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Indigenous plant species have salient socio-cultural significance among many peoples of Africa. In Kenya, certain plant species are important for ceremonial functions such as marriage and rites of passage. Among the Kalenjin, ... -
Effects of climate variability on livestock production and coping strategies in Maikona Location, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)Climate change is viewed as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity manifested in form of variation in amount and distribution of precipitation, ocean salinity, wind patterns and aspects of extreme weather leading ... -
Farmers’ perception and its impacts on adoption of new agroforestry tree (gliricidia sepium) in Mwala Division, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-03)Mwala Division, Machakos County, suffers from different forms of land degradation which include low soil fertility, soil erosion and loss of soil biodiversity. Traditionally, small-scale farmers in the Division intercropped ... -
Effects of selected soil water conservation strategies on maize yield in farmer managed trials in Embu and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-04)Smallholder farmers in Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties have experienced a decline in crop yields in the recent decades due to continuous cropping without addition of adequate fertilizers and manures, and nutrient loss ... -
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of sand harvesting on the community in river kivou catchment, Mwingi sub county, Kitui County, Kenya
(2015)Sand harvesting is a worldwide activity in both developed and developing countries. The leading nations in sand harvesting are United States of America, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, India, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya ... -
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 ... -
Farmers’ Perception and Its Impacts on Adoption of New Agroforestry Tree (Gliricidia Sepium) in Mwala Division, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Mwala Division, Machakos County, suffers from different forms of land degradation which include low soil fertility, soil erosion and loss of soil biodiversity. Traditionally, small-scale farmers in the Division intercropped ... -
Assessment of Stakeholder Participation in Water Resources Management in Machakos Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Stakeholder participation has been shown to be an effective approach in increasing access to safe water and sanitation in many parts of the world. This study investigated stakeholder participation in management of water ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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