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Monitoring biodiversity loss in rapidly changing Afrotropical ecosystems: An emerging imperative for governance and research
(Royal Society, 2023)
Africa is experiencing extensive biodiversity loss due to rapid changes in the environment, where natural
resources constitute the main instrument for socioeconomic development and a mainstay source of livelihoods
for ...
Efficacy of Treating Wastewater from Wastepaper Recycling Mill by Blending Moringa Oleifera with Synthetic Coagulants
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023-09)
Wastepaper recycling is a growing global industry with worrying concerns in water pollution that emanate from defibering, deinking and paper making processes. This study sought to determine the efficacy of treating wastewater ...
Macro-invertebrate assemblages as indicator of ecological integrity of Kingwal Wetland
(IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 2021-09)
In Kenya, the wetlands are undergoing continuous human encroachment and anthropogenic activities that may
affect their ecological integrity. This study was conducted to assess this impact by establishing
macroinvetebrates ...
Water Hyacinth, an Invasive Species in Africa: A Literature Review
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2023-07)
Water hyacinth is without a doubt the water invader that causes the most harm to water bodies. Water hyacinths originated from Eastern Mediterranean, West Asia, and Central Asia; they are cultivated and loved worldwide. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...