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Effects of land use change on land degradation reflected by soil properties along Mara River, Kenya and Tanzania
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2015-01-01)
Human-induced changes to natural landscapes have been identified as some of
the greatest threats to freshwater resources. The change from natural forest cover to
agricultural and pastoral activities is rampant especially ...
Spatial distribution and habitat characterization of mosquito species during the dry season along the Mara River and its tributaries, in Kenya and Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2018-01-12)
Vector-borne diseases are increasingly becoming a major health problem among
communities living along the major rivers of Africa. Although larger water bodies such as
lakes and dams have been extensively researched, ...
Effects of regional climate variability on the prevalence of diseases and their economic impacts on households in the Lake Victoria basin of Western Kenya
(Inderscience Publishers (IEL), 2016)
Climate variability has a strong influence on disease prevalence and subsequently on
economic wellbeing of the affected households. In this study, six regions were selected and
clustered into three groups based on their ...