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Occupational Exposure to Arsenic in Moi University and University of Eldoret Instructional Laboratories and Potential Carcinogenic Risks
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)
Virtually, all occupations to some extent have inherent risks. The objective of the study was to assess the role of arsenic (As) in universities’ instructional laboratories indoor settled dust as an occupational carcinogenic ...
Understanding Ecosystem-Based Adaptation to Climate in Kenya’s Mt. Elgon Forest Ecosystem: Definitions, Opportunities and Constraints
(Research Open Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, 2019)
A number of approaches have been employed across the world to address adaptation to climate change impacts. The role of ecosystems in adaptation to climate change impacts has been recognized at the international level more ...
Influence of Stakeholder Analysis on the Performance of Water and Sanitation Projects in Homabay County, Kenya
(International Journal of Strategic Management and Procurement (IJSMP), 2019)
Water supply and sanitation are instrumental in the development of a community. Delays in completion of water projects in WSBs in Kenya are a common phenomenon. The main purpose of the study was ...
Spatial Temporal Variation of Selected Water Quality Parameters along River Sosiani, Uasin Gishu County
(Africa International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (AIJMR), 2018-10)
Surface water is a vulnerable resourceto pollution onthe earth surface due to the deterioration of its quality attributed to diverse sources of pollution. Thispaper sought to assess ...
Heavy metal remediation from municipal waste water using arrowroots (Amaranta arundinacea)
(2018)
Municipal wastewater contains high levels of pollutants since it is a collection of wastes from various sources of human activities. Municipal treatment of such wastewater is usually aimed at lowering the ...
Dryland farming and food security in Kenya: challenges and research priorities
(Elixir International Journal, 2011)
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya and employs the highest proportion of the population,
accounts for approximately a quarter of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and
close to two-thirds of total exports, ...
GENDER, LAND OWNERSHIP AND FOOD PRODUCTION NEXUS IN MBEERE DRYLANDS, KENYA: IMPLICATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY
(European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2018)
Land ownership gives an individual the confidence and dignity required to be active in
society. Indeed, land ownership and rights are important for effective utilization of
farmland for food production to alleviate ...
Assessing Willingness to Accept Compensation and Willingness to Pay for Kipkunur Forest Ecosystem Conservation in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Economy, Energy and Environment, 2019)
Public forests provide a variety of goods and services to communities whose opportunity cost is related to the
value of alternative goods and services. This study sought to assess expressed conservation value of Kipkunur ...
Total Economic Value of Kingwal Wetland to the Surrounding Community, Nandi County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2019)
This study was undertaken in Kingwal wetland. The objective of the study was to evaluate
the estimated economic value of Kingwal wetland. This was meant to help policy makers and
conservationists develop effective ...
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT IN A CHANGING CLIMATE IN NAKURU TOWN, KENYA
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2019)
The close connection between the climate and the hydrological cycle makes
climate change to have a significant impact on water resources with regard to
variability, distribution and occurrence. Research wise, climate ...