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Influence of institutional factors on tree cover in public primary schools in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The entire world benefits from diverse forest biological compositions and services. However, due to natural calamities and human activities, Kenya had only 7.4% forest cover against its 2010 Constitution’s minimum of 10%, ... -
Determinants of utilization of research findings and policy implication on environmental management among fisher folks in Kisumu city, kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Around the world, human activities such as resource exploitation and pollution have put the natural environment in peril. Lake Victoria is no exception to this dilemma, as it suffers from pollution and over-exploitation ... -
An assessment of the viability and potential of bamboo Micro enterprises in environmental conservation and Poverty alleviation in Nairobi city, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)Nairobi, Kenya's capital city has undergone rapid urbanization which has been associated with a number of development challenges. Key among these challenges is deterioration in urban environment and urban poverty. Bamboo ... -
Role of informal plastic waste recovery in solid waste Management and planning in Kisumu town, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)The rapid rate of urbanization throughout the world has contributed to increased amounts of waste thus pausing difficulties for disposal The problem is more acute in developing countries including Kenya, where economic ... -
The Impacts of Unplanned Growth of Nyalenda Informal Settlement on Environment and Public Health, Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)The unplanned growth of Nyalenda informal settlement, in Kisumu Municipality, is rapid. Consequently, this urban dwelling faces numerous problems such as high concentration of human population that affect the environment ... -
Assessing Sources, Levels and Discharge Loads of Nitrogen And Phosphorus of River KISAT into Lake Victoria - Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)River Kisat is a perennial river draining the Mamboleo - Kisumu basin between Latitude 0°04'12.42" S and Longitude 34°46'33.86" E to the North and Latitude 0°05' 13.52" S and 34°45'00.15" E to the South. It drains a ... -
Assessment of the effects of pesticides used on floricultural farms on water quality and \water bird numbers in lake Naivasha,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Lake Naivasha and its environs experienced increased levels of pesticideapplication due to the direct flow of agrochemicals pollution into water bodies from rapid expanding floricultural farms. The situation had recently ... -
Assessment of the sustainable utilization and management of papyrus (cyperus papyrus ) in Dunga wetland,Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Papyrus, a natural wetland product is an important resource for man's livelihood, and ecosystem functions. Its value in the past was not fully recognized, thus degraded. Its loss and degradation leads to loss of local ... -
An assessment of sanitation situation and potential for applying public private partnership in its management in lower Migosi estate, Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Achieving sustainable Environmental Sanitation Management (ESM) in urban centres especially in developing countries is difficult unless urban authorities involve all stakeholders in adopting in urban wide strategy. Kisumu ... -
Integrating the informal recycling sector into solid waste management planning in Nairobi city
(Maseno University, 2002)The demand for promotion of Solid Waste Management (SWM) services is growing steadily with the current rates of urbanisation not only in the industrialised countries, but also throughout the developing world. In Nairobi ... -
Ecological Factors Influencing Large Herbivore Distribution in Ruma National Park in Homabay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Understanding ecological factors influencing large grazing herbivores distribution (LHD) in . terrestrial ecosystems is a fundamental goal of ecology. However, herbivores are distributed in areas where they can maximize ... -
Effects of artisanal gold mining on agricultural land use in Karemo division, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Artisanal Gold Mining (AGM) is an economic activity particularly in developing countries. The activity has various negative effects on agricultural productivity like loss of farm land as reported in Peru and Ecuador. In ... -
An assessment of socio-economic factors influencing electronic waste management in Kisumu Central business district, Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2016)The ever increasing levels of electronic waste (e-waste) and limited capacities for disposal and recycling have worsened e-waste management considering only 10% of e-waste is properly managed globally. In developed countries, ... -
Contribution of ecosystem services to livelihoods in Kibwezi sub-county, Makueni county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Worldwide people depend on ecosystem services for their survival but the nature of that dependence is hardly ever fully understood. While many researches describe links between ecosystem services and dimensions of poverty, ... -
Effect of pesticides use on honeybee (apis mellifera l.) mortality and honey production in Transmara West sub-county, Narok county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) produces honey and cross pollinates plants for improved socioeconomic wellbeing. However its colony populations globally and locally have been declining. In Transmara West Sub-county, hive ... -
An analysis of socio-economic and demographic determinants for estimating solid waste generation in households in estates in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Globally, the amount of solid waste (SW) generated has increased proportionately with urbanization. Estimating SW generation in households is vital for sustainable SW management, however, this has not been easy ... -
Effects of rainfall variability on farming activities in Machakos sub county, Kenya
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Influence of Artisanal Fishing Gears Use on Water Physico-Chemical Parameters and Fish Community Structure in Ferguson’s Gulf of Lake Turkana, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The artisanal fishing sector provides approximately 45% of the world’s fisheries and nearly a quarter of the world catch. It is vital to livelihoods and food security. However, the decline of fish resources have been linked ... -
Influence of Planted Riparian Buffer Vegetation Cover and Water Quality on The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Kuywa River, Bungoma County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT The Kuywa River watershed has undergone riparian vegetation planting since 2006 in order to improve the river health. Studies undertaken elsewhere have investigated how environmental factors affect ecosystem ... -
Diversification of household livelihood strategies for tobacco small-holder farmers: a case study of introducing bamboo in South Nyanza region, Kenya
(2014-12-16)In Kenya, tobacco is grown in four provinces, namely, Nyanza (Migori, Kuria, Suba and Homa bay districts), Western (Bungoma, Busia, Teso and M ount Elgon districts), Central (Kirinyaga, Muranga, and Thik a districts) ...
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