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Impacts of Invasive Species on Commercial Forest Plantations in Africa- A Review
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023-07)
Planting forests with non-native or exotic species are increasing worldwide as the demand for forest product, ecosystems and environmental benefits continue to grow. Characteristic life-history traits such as simple ...
ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF STORMWATER IN AUGMENTING DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES IN KAPSERET SUB-COUNTY, UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
Water is essential for human survival and development. However, many rural communities continue to experience various domestic water supply challenges. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of stormwater ...
INFLUENCE OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON NYANGONGO WETLAND IN NYARIBARI CHACHE SUB-COUNTY, KISII COUNTY-KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)
Wetlands have a variety of crucial functions, such as flood mitigation, groundwater recharge, climate regulation, erosion prevention, and the provision of water for human use and wildlife habitats. The Nyangongo Wetland, ...
THE ROLE OF WETLANDS IN ENHANCING HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN OKANA IN THE LOWER NYANDO RIVER BASIN, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation, 2023-06)
Wetland ecosystems have rich biodiversity ranging from various communities of flora and fauna to particular species. They provide numerous goods and services to the riparian communities. This is through their socio-cultural, ...
INFLUENCE OF HIPPO AND CATTLE DUNG ON THE NUTRIENT LEVELS, ALGAL DIVERSITY, COMPOSITION, BIOMASS AND ECOSYSTEM METABOLISM IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS: A MESOCOSM APPROACH
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)
Large mammalian herbivores (LMH) are major agents of the movement of terrestrial organic matter and nutrients into aquatic ecosystems, which can alter the structure and functioning of aquatic ecosystems. Populations of ...
EFFECTIVENESS OF MODIFIED BIOSAND FILTERS (BY INCORPORATING BAMBOO ACTIVATED CHARCOAL, DIATOMITE, BONE CHAR, AND STEEL WOOL) IN REMOVAL OF FLUORIDE, AND E. coli FROM WATER.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
The Rift Valley contains the most significant sources of fluoride exposure. People in the Rift Valley have been confirmed to drink water containing up to 33mg/L of fluoride. The WHO has set the maximum allowable limit for ...
ECOLOGICAL CARRYING CAPACITY AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) IN CAGE AQUACULTURE WITHIN KADIMO BAY, LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024-01)
Fish production in the wild is decreasing globally due to a number of factors including overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and climate change effects. In Kenya, fisheries contribute less than 1% to the national GDP ...
Influence of net cages on water quality and trophic status of Lake Victoria, Kenya: The case of Kadimu Bay
(Wiley Journals, 2023-03)
Water quality is a critical component regulating ecosystem functioning in aquatic
habitats, requiring regular monitoring for sustainable ecosystem services. Cage fish
farming has the potential to affect water quality ...
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND BIOASSESSMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF KING’WAL WETLAND, NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)
Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, providing valuable ecosystem services, and supporting socio-economic activities for local communities. However, wetlands worldwide, including the King‘wal wetland ...
ABUNDANCE AND SPECIES RICHNESS OF SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED MAMMALS ALONG A GRADIENT OF HUMAN DISTURBANCE AT MAU FOREST COMPLEX, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)
Anthropogenic influence on biodiversity results from the burgeoning human population and the associated human agricultural and infrastructural needs. The Mau Forest Complex (MFC) is a biodiversity hotspot, however, species ...