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An Assessment of Electricity Wastage and Conservation Strategies Adopted By Selected Manufacturing Industries within ELDORET Municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Electricity is the most common and widely used type of energy globally because a large proportion of all the other types of energy are converted and distributed as electricity for endusers. In Kenya, electricity is the ... -
Effects of Sugarcane Farming on Agro-Biodiversity in Mumias Division, Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Sugarcane farming is a commercial mono cultural land use practice which can often lead to reduction in agro-biodiversity. Commercial sugarcane farming in western Kenya is cultivated underthree categories: small scale ... -
Alluvial Deposits and Their Effects On the Physical L Environment and Socio-Economic Activities On the Lower Course of River Kuja, Nyatike Division- Nyatike District, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2012)Alluvial deposits are features resulting from river deposition. They consist of gravel, sand and silt particles, formed on the lower course of a river. Deposition of sediments at the lower course of a river increases ... -
Comparing Lead and Cadmium Levels in Liver of Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) from Nyalenda waste Stabilization Ponds and Ogal Beach on Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)The bio accumulation of Cadmium and Lead metals in fish species poses danger to Kisumu city residents whose diet revolves around fish. Nyalenda Waste Stabilization Ponds (NWSPs), are sinks to domestic waste, hospital waste ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Mavuno Phosphorus-Based Fertilizer and manure On Soil Organic Carbon and Maize Productivity in Vihiga and Siaya Counties of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Low soil organic carbon in western Kenya can be attributed to low soil fertility. The soils are predominantly phosphorus (P) fixing making the applied P-based fertilizers not to benefit target crops fully. Efforts to improve ... -
Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Water Quality of Nyangores and Amala, Tributaries of Mara River, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Mara River and its tributaries are important, not only ecologically but socially, since they serve as the main source of water for inhabitants living within the basin. However, overdependence on their water resource ... -
Water Resources Allocation and use in the Lower Sondu Miriu River Basin in, Kenya
(2014)The adoption of a holistic approach to water resources allocation where all water resources in a river basin, their quality, quantity and the socioeconomic linkages are considered has been a global issue. However, small ... -
Effect of Papyrus (Cyperus Papyrus) On The Water Quality In Yala Swamp And Lake Sare, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Access to safe water is a fundamental need and basic human right. Wetlands around the globe are being modified, reclaimed and overexploited due to high levels of resource consumption and land conversion that alter the ... -
Water Resources Allocation and Use in the Lower Sondu Miriu River Basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The adoption of a holistic approach to water resources allocation where all water resources in a river basin, their quality, quantity and the socioeconomic linkages are considered has been a global issue. However, small ... -
Effects of Rainfall Variability on Subsistence Crop Production in Kahangara Division of Magu District, Tanzania
(Maseno University, 2013)ABSTRACT Rainfall variability is a major problem that affects subsistence crop production all over the world. African countries are most affected, because they are very much dependent on rain fed subsistence agriculture ... -
Effects of Drought Dynamics On Vegetation Cover and Water Resources in Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Droughtis a natural phenomenon that exists when precipitation is significantly below normal, affecting landresourceproduction systems. In the arid and semi-arid areas, where pastoralism is the main source of livelihood,droughts ... -
Effects of brick making activities on the biophysical And socio-economic environment of Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Brick making is alternative source of income in many localities. Low capital and other expenses required to start the business encourages the growth and expansion of brick making in Vihiga County. Bricks remain a cheap ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Effects of rainfall variability on farming activities in Machakos sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
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