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Impact of Land Use /Cover dynamics on Streamflow: A Case of Nzoia River Catchment, Kenya
(Nile Basin Water Science& Engineering Journal, 2010)Degradation of watershed areas in Kenya’s basins is on the increase and is currently a major concern for the government. The main causes of watershe d degradation stem from the abuse and poor management of forests and ... -
Impact of Pesticides use on Honeybee Mortality, Honey Yields and Quality in Transmara West Sub County, Ke
(Research Square, 2021)Background: The honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) is an important insect that produces honey wax and royal jelly, and propolis that thought to fight infections. It also acts as a cross pollinator of both agricultural and wild ... -
Influence Buffer Zone Regimes Area on the Protected Tree Species Richness and Density in Kakamega Forest, Kakamega County, Kenya
(East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya, 2020-02)Buffer zone regimes (BZRs) enhance protection of forests in the world. For instance, they influence protection of about 50% in Latin America 30% in Sub-Saharan Africa and 63% in temperate countries. In Kenya, Nyayo Tea ... -
The Influence of acreage of Land under Artisanal Gold Mining on Maize Crop Yields in Ikolomani Sub County, Kakamega Kenya
(East African Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2021)Performance in Mathematics has been poor at secondary level in Kenya despite initiatives like Strengthening Mathematics and Science Studies Education (SMASSE), providing text books and employing trained mathematics ... -
Influence of Artisanal fishing Gears on Physico-Chemical Parameters of Ferguson’s Gulf in Lake Turkana, Kenya
(Scholars Academic and Scientific Publisher, 2015)The influence of gill net, purse seine and beach seine gears was assessed on the basis of water physicochemical parameters. The study considered a total of seven water quality parameters viz. Dissolved oxygen (DO), salinity, ... -
Influence of Artisanal fishing Gears on Physico-Chemical Parameters of Ferguson’s Gulf in Lake Turkana, Kenya
(2015)he influence of gill net, purse seine and beach seine gears was assessed on the basis of water physicochemical parameters. The study considered a total of seven water quality parameters viz. Dissolved oxygen (DO), salinity, ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Dykes’ Characteristics on Food Crop Production in Lower River Nyando Basin, Kenya
(EAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION, 2023-09-15)Dykes minimise flood risks among riparian communities. In Nyando basin, Kenya, dykes were constructed to minimise flood impacts on human activities in the riparian plains. The dyke characteristics could change the rate ... -
Influence of forest fragmentation on tree fragmentation on tree speciesdiversity in the detachment portions of Kakamega Forest, Kakamega County, Kenya
(East African Scholars Publisher, 2020)Forest fragmentation occurs when large continuous forests are perforated by small holes or broken up into edges and smaller patches to form a non-perforated matrix of open spaces. In various tropical developing countries, ... -
Influence of Geographical Segregation on Fertility of Women in Kisumu East Sub County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities (IJRSS), 2023-09-28)Fertility and geographical segregation are some of the major factors influencing human population growth. High fertility stagnates development by draining resources. The fertility rate of Kisumu East Sub County is rated ... -
Influence of Industrial Symbiosis on Solid Waste Reuse in Manufacturing Industries in Kisumu County, Kenya
(European Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, 2024-02-05)Industrial symbiosis (IS) is a practical approach to sustainable economic and environmental management involving exchanging materials, energy, water, and by-products among industries. While IS has been extensively studied ... -
Influence of Levels of Awareness, Willingness to Pay, and Incentives on Solid Waste Management Practices by Commercial Enterprises in Kakamega Town
(European Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, 2022)Globally, there has been an increase in population that has led to increased urbanization and change in consumption patterns. This has led to an increase in solid waste generation. Commercial enterprises have also ... -
Influence of Physiochemical Parameter on Fishing Efforts among Fisher Folks in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of physicochemical parameter on fishing effort in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya. Cross sectional descriptive survey design was used in this study. Households were the ... -
The influence of socioeconomic and demographic factors on rural-urban disparities in infant mortality in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
(GSC online press, 2024-02-02)Infant mortality, measured as the summation of neonatal and post-neonatal mortalities, remain unacceptably high in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. Reducing infant mortality is paramount not only ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Water Availability on Food Crop Production in Semi-Arid Areas in Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Kenya
(Arts Humanit, 2015)Ecosystems provide essential services like water regulation and other processes which sustain and fulfill human life by directly or indirectly supporting humans‟ survival and quality of life. However, there is insufficient ... -
Influence of Water Availability on Food Crop Production in Semi-Arid Areas in Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Kenya
(Arts Humanit, 2015)Ecosystems provide essential services like water regulation and other processes which sustain and fulfill human life by directly or indirectly supporting humans‟ survival and quality of life. However, there is insufficient ... -
Influence of Water Availability on Food Crop Production in Semi-Arid Areas in Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Kenya
(Arts Humanit, 2015)Ecosystems provide essential services like water regulation and other processes which sustain and fulfill human life by directly or indirectly supporting humans‟ survival and quality of life. However, there is insufficient ... -
Influence of Water Availability on Food Crop Production in Semi-Arid Areas in Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Kenya
(Arts Humanit, 2015)Ecosystems provide essential services like water regulation and other processes which sustain and fulfill human life by directly or indirectly supporting humans‟ survival and quality of life. However, there is ... -
Integration of Innovative Technology in Herbal Therapy in Kakamega County, Kenya
(GlobeEdu Group, 2015)Co-existence of a dual health care system is a global phenomenon.• In Africa traditional medicine was regarded as magic for a long time.• Kenya perceived herbal therapy as an unscientific, irrational and illegal practice.• ...