Utafutaji School of Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management Kwa jina la Kitabu
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Aberrationof Metals Competing for Iron on Exposure to Lambda Cyhalothrin and Aflatoxins in Dietary Fish from Selected Aquatic Sources in Kenya
(Food Science and Nutrition Studies, 2018)Excess or deficiency of minerals may seriously disturb biochemical processes and upset internal homeostasis, leading to various diseases and disorders in fish species due to deficiency or excess ... -
ABUNDANCE AND SPECIES RICHNESS OF SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED MAMMALS ALONG A GRADIENT OF HUMAN DISTURBANCE AT MAU FOREST COMPLEX, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Anthropogenic influence on biodiversity results from the burgeoning human population and the associated human agricultural and infrastructural needs. The Mau Forest Complex (MFC) is a biodiversity hotspot, however, species ... -
ABUNDANCE AND SPECIES RICHNESS OF SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED MAMMALS ALONG A GRADIENT OF HUMAN DISTURBANCE AT MAU FOREST COMPLEX, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Anthropogenic influence on biodiversity results from the burgeoning human population and the associated human agricultural and infrastructural needs. The Mau Forest Complex (MFC) is a biodiversity hotspot, however, species ... -
ABUNDANCE, MOVEMENT AND HOME RANGE OF SHARPE’S LONGCLAW IN MONTANE GRASSLANDS IN TIMAU, KENYA
(2018)Sharpe’s Longclaw (SLC) is an endangered and endemic bird that is threatened by rapid reduction in the extent and quality of its habitat. It has a very small and highly fragmented range within the agricultural landscapes. ... -
Adoption of Tree Nursery Practices as Strategic Enterprise at Millenium Villages Project, Siaya County, Kenya
(Africa Environmetal Review Journal, 2019-02)he Millenium Villages Project (MVP) in Siaya County (Kenya) was part of a cluster of villages in 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa established to catalyse the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals ... -
ADSORPTION OF LEAD (II) IONS FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT BY USE OF EGGSHELL
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Heavy metals are major toxicants found in industrial effluent and have been known to contaminate the water resources. They include metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and chromium which pose a significant threat to the ... -
Allelopathic Effects of Vachellia nubica, Vachellia tortilis and Hyphaene compressa on Germination and Seedling Growth of Prosopis juliflora
(2024)Background: Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC is an invasive species negatively impacting plant ecology and livelihoods in introduced areas. Native tree species may produce allelochemicals that can inhibit growth of invasive ... -
ALLELOPATHIC EFFECTS OF Vachellia tortilis, Vachellia nubica, AND Hyphaene compressa ON EARLY GROWTH OF Prosopis juliflora
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC is an invasive species negatively impacting plant ecology and livelihoods in introduced areas. Native tree species may produce allelochemicals that inhibits growth of invasive species, resulting ... -
Analysis of Selected Factors Supporting Urban Sprawl Patterns Using Analytical Hierarchy Process Model: A Case Study of Areas Surrounding Eldoret Town, Kenya
(African Journal of Business Ethics, 2022-11)Eldoret town is currently experiencing rapid urban growth in all directions exerting great pressure on biophysical and socio-economic environments. This is evidenced by fertile agricultural land being converted into patches ... -
ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL AND SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF WATER QUALITY USING STATISTICAL, CCME-WQI AND GIS METHODS IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Nakuru Municipality lies in the larger Lake Nakuru basin where the natural chemistry of its watershed is characterized by high levels of inorganic salts posing a significant problem to water resources. River and ground ... -
Anthropogenic effects of habitat modification on anuran species diversity in a swamp forest area, Kenya
(Wiley Journals, 2023-11)Anuran species are some of the good environmental indicators of habitat quality and condition in ecosystems. This is due to their amphibious life modes and sensitivity to environmental change caused by rapid expansion ... -
ANTILEISHMANIAL ACTIVITY AND TOXICITY OF Momordica foetida SCHUMACH AND THONN EXTRACTS AGAINST Leishmania major
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Human leishmaniasis is a spectrum of diseases caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. About 350 million people are at risk of infection, 15 million clinical cases, 1.5million annual incidence and 20- 30 ... -
Antimicrobial Properties of Medicinal Plants Against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans Bacteria
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Herbal medicine has been used in Africa for centuries and continues to be an important aspect of traditional medicine in many African communities. While Euclea divinorum, Carissa edulis and Prunus africana has a long ... -
APPLICATION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) FOR SITING A SANITARY LAND FILL: A CASE OF FINLAY’S TEA (K) LIMITED KERICHO, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Solid waste disposal is one of the most troublesome challenges facing many developing countries including Kenya. Not only has the volume of solid waste increased rapidly in the past few years, but the available sites meeting ... -
Are Large Herbivores Vectors of Terrestrial Subsidies for Riverine Food Webs?
(Springer Science+Business Media New York, 2015-03-17)The tropical savannas of Africa have witnessed a dramatic reduction in native large mammalian herbivore populations. The consequences of these changes for terrestrial-aquatic food-web linkages are poorly documented. ... -
ASSEMBLAGE STRUCTURE OF DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS IN THE MALINDI-UNGWANA BAY, KENYA.
(2016-05-19)Decapod crustaceans support both the artisanal and semi-industrial fisheries in Kenya and the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Despite their commercial value, data on their assemblage structure is lacking in most of the ... -
Assessing community participation in the strategic environmental assessment and land use plan of Yala Wetland ecosystem, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST), 2021-03)Effective community participation in Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Land Use Planning (LUP) is key to wetlands’ sustainable management. Yala Wetland key challenges of land and water resource use for competing ... -
ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF STORMWATER IN AUGMENTING DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES IN KAPSERET SUB-COUNTY, UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Water is essential for human survival and development. However, many rural communities continue to experience various domestic water supply challenges. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of stormwater ... -
Assessing the social , cultural, Economic and environmental conditions of Nambale Town in Busia County
(Kenya.Urban and Regional Planning, 2019)The preparation of an Integrated Urban Development Plan (IUDP) for an urban center requires a grasp of the situation in terms of issues and challenges facing the residents of that particular urban ... -
Assessing the Social, Cultural, Economic and Environmental Conditions of Nambale Town in Busia County, Kenya
(2019)The preparation of an Integrated Urban Development Plan (IUDP) for an urban center requires a grasp of the situation in terms of issues and challenges facing the residents of that particular urban center. The strengths, ...
