The use of biomass as renewable energy source is of interest in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and associated impacts of climate change. Water hyacinth (WH), an invasive aquatic plant of environmental concern has ...

The study is primarily focused on the assessment of groundwater quality in the Yatta Plateau of Kitui County. The study focused on the spatial temporal distribution of key chemical parameters namely pH, TDS, Colour, Total ...

The purpose of this study was to establish the different energy sources used in public secondary schools in Mtito Andei Division, Makueni County, investigate the factors determining the choice of the energy sources and ...

Woodlands in Kenya are under pressure from agriculture, livestock keeping and a host of timber and non-timber forest uses, including charcoal production. However, the exact influence of charcoal production and other ...

Aims: To determine the effects of salt harvesting on ground water quality in Gongoni ward, Kilifi County. Study Design: The study design was purposive where sampling points were deliberately chosen. Place and ...

The climate is changing, and such changes are projected to cause global increase in the prevalence and geographic ranges of infectious diseases such as anthrax. There is limited knowledge in the tropics with regards to ...

Makueni County is located in the semi-arid south-eastern Kenya region characterized by unreliable rainfall and limited surface water resources. This necessitates a high reliance on groundwater for domestic and agricultural ...

Variability in physico-chemical water column structure along a gradient between Nyanza Gulf and Lake Victoria was characterized, and the exchange between the two basins estimated. Specific conductivity (SC) measurements ...

Measurements of nutrient concentrations and physicochemical parameters were carried out monthly between March 2005 and March 2006 along a transect between the Nyanza Gulf and the open waters of Lake Victoria to evaluate ...

Aims: To assess the suitability of the Athi River water for irrigation in Athi River area and its environs . Study Design : The study design was purposive with sampling points deliberately chosen ...