School of Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management: Recent submissions
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LAND USE LAND COVER CHANGES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS ON LAND DEGRADATION IN ELGEYO ESCARPMENT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024-06)Land use land cover (LULC) changes have become common experience globally with detrimental impacts on the environment. In Elgeyo Marakwet County, agriculture and settlements have extended to the Elgeyo escarpment. However, ... -
EVALUATION OF FARM-MADE AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS ON GROWTH AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus LINNAEUS, 1758) IN LIBERIA
(University of Eldoret, 2014-01)A study on the effect of farm-made and commercial feeds on nutritional quality, growth, water quality and economic performance on Nile tilapia in landlocked Counties of in Liberia was done. Interviews and focus group ... -
DIVERSITY, ABUNDANCE, DISTRIBUTION, AND CONCORDANCE OF ANURAN SPECIES IN KINGWAL SWAMP AND NORTH NANDI FOREST RESERVE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024-01)Anuran species are one of the good environmental indicators of habitat quality in ecosystems due to their amphibious life modes and sensitivity to environmental change caused by a rapid expansion of anthropogenic activities ... -
Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud., an endangered African sandalwood tree species
(Tropical Plant Research, 2016)Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. is a multipurpose tree species widely spread in many of the sub-Saharan countries ranging from Algeria to Ethiopia all the way to South Africa. In Kenya, the species is endemic to the Arid ... -
INFLUENCE OF LAND USE LAND COVER CHANGES ON SOIL EROSION IN ELGEYO ESCARPMENT, KENYA
(ResearchGate, 2022-06)Land use land cover changes (LULC) are known to cause land degradation in various forms including soil erosion. The Elgeyo Escarpment is within the Kenya’s Rift Valley, a mountainous section with rugged terrain and receives ... -
SPATIO-TEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF LAND USE AND LAND COVER IN ELGEYO ESCARPMENT, KENYA
(ResearchGate, 2022)The Elgeyo Escarpment has undergone land use and land cover (LULC) changes over the last five decades. However, past LULC change assessments focused on forests and river basins and little on LULC changes and their drivers ... -
EFFICACY OF TREATING WASTEWATER FROM WASTEPAPER RECYCLING MILL USING A BLEND OF Moringa oleifera Lam AND SYNTHETIC COAGULANTS
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Wastepaper recycling is an imminent industry globally to cater for the growing demand for paper and related paper products. The wastepaper recycling industry is characterized by high concentrations of pollutants and toxic ... -
PLANNING FOR SMART TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN URBAN KENYA A CASE OF ELDORET MUNICIPALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Transport Systems are essential for the development of economies of nations. Even so, transportation itself, and more so, the use of automobiles has negative environmental externalities that threaten the very existence ... -
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING OF WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY: THE CASE OF OKANA WETLAND IN THE LOWER NYANDO RIVER BASIN, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Wetlands are areas, which are temporarily or permanently waterlogged by either saline, brackish or freshwater. They have provided socio-cultural, economic and ecological values to the local communities since time immemorial. ... -
AVAILABILITY AND MOBILITY OF ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS ALONG THE SLOPES OF OROBA VALLEY, WINAM GULF CATCHMENT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The human body depends solely on the soil to obtain essential elements for proper physiological function; therefore, depletions or inadequate uptake of essential elements from soil would negatively affect the health of a ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Anthropogenic effects of habitat modification on anuran species diversity in a swamp forest area, Kenya
(Wiley Journals, 2023-11)Anuran species are some of the good environmental indicators of habitat quality and condition in ecosystems. This is due to their amphibious life modes and sensitivity to environmental change caused by rapid expansion ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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, ... -
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 ...