Floods are devastating natural disasters frequently occurring in many river basins such as Gucha-Migori River Basin, Kenya. However, non-structural countermeasures such as hydrologic modelling, flood proofing, and continuous ...

Developing countries are witnessing rapid expansion of electrical infrastructure to meet increasing energy demands, prompting a critical need to assess the potential impact on avian biodiversity. Leveraging open access ...

The world's water resources are running out, and this situation is made worse by how quickly people are populating new areas, particularly in developing nations. This has highlighted the critical requirement for prepared ...

Fish farming has gained importance in the provision of dietary protein in Kenya. Many challenges have faced the sector from water to predation in semi- arid regions. This study therefore sought to assess the prevalence, ...

The study evaluated the effects of climate change on the availability of NTFPS in Kavonge and Museve hilltop forests in Kitui County, Kenya. The specific study objective was to assess local community perception on rainfall ...

Despite the known advantages of the rain water harvesting technologies, studies show that the utilization rate at community level continues to be lower than expected. The current study focused on socio-economic factors ...

Recent years have marked the emergence of the innovation systems approach as a shift from the conventional linear models of technology transfer. Linear technology diffusion models hinder participatory approaches of local ...

Maize and green grams are important food security crops grown and consumed in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. High temperatures and low soil moisture lead to yield reduction. A two-season study was conducted to ...

Soils perform various functions for the purpose of supporting agroecosystems. Numerous agroecosystem support functions rely on the properties of soils. Inappropriate agricultural techniques and land usage have led to a ...

As climate change continues to impact negatively on crop productivity, hardy crops such as sorghum could end severe food insecurity due to their potential to withstand adverse conditions. Farmers rely on localized indigenous ...