Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Assessment"

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A comparative study of the physiochemical and bacteriological parameters of potable water from different sources in Kitui county, Kenya

T., Wambua; Hunja, Carol W.; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Muluvi, Geoffrey M.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Mutiso, Festus; Githenya, L.; Ndufa, James K.; Mutati, Kennedy (IISTE, 2022-11)

Developing nations are experiencing an ever-increasing demand for safe water due to climate change and the ever-increasing human population. Various strategies including construction of shallow wells, boreholes and sand ...
Heavy metal concentrations in vegetables cultivated and sold in Machakos Municipality, Kenya

Tomno, R. M.; Kitulu, L.; Nzeve, J. K.; Waswa, F.; Mailu, S. N.; Shitanda, Douglas (2020-12)

Heavy metal contamination of vegetables is a key aspect of food quality assurance since vegetables form a substantial proportion of the daily human diet. Health risks in urban populations due to exposure to heavy metals ...
Mapping of groundwater through the integration of remote sensing and vertical electrical sounding in ASALs: a case study of Turkana south sub-county, Kenya

Nyaberi, Daniel M.; Basweti, Evans; Barongo, Justus O.; Ogendi, George M.; Kariuki, Patrick C. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-11)

Turkana South Sub-County falls in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya, which are characterized temperatures of 20°C to 41°C with an average of 30.5°C and precipitation in the range of 52 mm to 480 mm per year. The area ...

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