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Effects of Locations On-and Off-Epigeal Termitaria on Vegetation Lifeforms in Katolo Sub-Location of Kisumu County, Kenya
(SCIRJ, 2017)
Epigeal termitaria host richer vegetation assemblages ascribed partly to their elevated nutrients levels in savannah
ecosystems. However, elaborate quantitative description of how abundance of various vegetation lifeforms ...
Relationship between riparian vegetation cover and macroinvertebrate assemblages in Kuywa River, Kenya
(2017-02-01)
The Kuywa River watershed has undergone riparian vegetation planting since 2006 in order to improve the
river health. The planted riparian buffer zone vegetation was to improve channel stability, promote biodiversity,
and ...
Relationship Between Water Quality Indicators And Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages In The Kuywa River, Kenya
(2017)
The Kuywa River watershed has undergone riparian vegetation planting since 2006 in order to improve the river health. The planted riparian buffer zone vegetation was to improve channel stability, promote biodiversity, and ...
Effects of water physico-chemical parameters on tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) growth in earthen ponds in Teso North Sub-County, Busia County
(BioMed Central, 2017)
Small-scale fish farmers in developing countries are faced with challenges owing to their limited information on aquaculture management. Nile tilapia farmers in Teso North Sub-County recorded lower yields than expected in ...
Sociocultural Risk Factors Associated With HIV Seroconversion among Breastfeeding Women at a Rural County in Kenya
(IJRRIS, 2017)
Abstract: Postpartum period is a period after birth which is the most neglected aspect of maternal health, yet a
time of high risk for maternal mortality. While many women access antenatal care, much fewer women globally
have ...
Modeling Vegetation Lifeforms Abundance based on Epigeal Termitaria Physiography and Altitude in Tropical Savannah of Katolo Sub-Location, Kisumu County
(2017)
Termite mounds are major sites of functional heterogeneity in the tropical ecosystems globally; through their prodigious influence on vegetation and soil perturbation. They aid soil aeration, water infiltration and catabolism ...
Modeling Household Solid Waste Generation in Urban Estates Using SocioEconomic and Demographic Data, Kisumu City, Kenya
(2017)
Knowledge on household solid waste quantity is essential for planning solid waste management strategy for a given city. Lack of reliable studies on household solid waste (HSW) generation is a key challenge in proper HSW ...
Influence of Dissemination Channels on Utilization of Research Findings in the Management of Environment and Fisheries by the Fisher Folks in Kisumu Municipality Kenya
(2017)
The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of dissemination channels on utilization of research findings in the management of Environment and Fishing Efforts in Kisumu Municipality kenya. The objective of this ...
Effects of drought dynamics on vegetation cover in Marigat sub-county , Baringo county, Kenya
(2017-05-05)
Drought is a norm rather than exception in Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County in Kenya where it adversely affects vegetation and water resources which are key resource for pastoralism. However, the effects vary depending ...
Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Utilization of Research Findings among the Fisher Folks in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(2017)
The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of socio-economic factors on utilization of research findings in the management of Environment and Fishing Efforts in Kisumu Municipality kenya. The objectives of this ...