School of Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management: Recent submissions
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Growth and Productivity of 11-Year-Old Pine Hybrids in TurboKenya
(European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024)Exotic Plantation species, especially of the Pinus genus are very popular in many countries. In the Tropics, and Kenya in particular, Pinus radiata and Pinus patula are the most widely planted. But exotic species have ... -
Gender Dynamics Affecting Bamboo Adoption and Commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2025)The objective of this study was to evaluate gender dynamics affecting Bamboo adoption and commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties in Kenya. The study was guided by Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (SRL) ... -
Livelihood Dynamics from Bamboo Utilization and Commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025)Bamboo has the potential to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, generate employment and promote community development. Despite government and institutional initiatives aimed at promoting bamboo utilization ... -
MAPPING THE RESISTIVITY VARIATIONS IN THE SUBSURFACE SURROUNDING AT KIPKENYO DUMPSITE, ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2024)A geophysical investigation of groundwater contamination within the solid waste disposal site was carried out at Kipkenyo dumpsite which is typically non controlled solid waste disposal site. Total of twenty six (26) VES ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of County Forest Conservancies against their Performance Contracts Targets as Indicated in Their AWP&B in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024)Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) are prepared annually by public organizations as required by the government policy for funds allocation by the treasury, which presents a focused role and a determined direction ... -
Correlation between Funds Allocation and Performance of County Forest Conservancies Against Their Performance Contracts Targets as Indicated in Their AWP&B Using Feasible Model in the Optimization in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2024-08)Annual Workplan and Budget (AWP&B) are prepared annually by public organization as required by the government policy for funds allocation by the treasury which presents a focused role and a determined direction that ... -
Public health assessment of Kenyan ASGM communities using multi-element biomonitoring, dietary and environmental evaluation
(Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2024)The Kakamega gold belt’s natural geological enrichment and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) have resulted in food and environmental pollution, human exposure, and subsequent risks to health. This study aimed to ... -
Artisanal gold mining in Kakamega and Vihiga counties, Kenya: potential human exposure and health risk
(Environ Geochem Health, 2023-06)Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) represents 20% of gold supply and 90% of gold mining workforce globally, which operates in highly informal setups. Pollutants from mined ores and chemicals introduced during ... -
Review: Artisanal Gold Mining in Africa—Environmental Pollution and Human Health Implications
(Exposure and Health, 2023-10)About nine million Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) workers in Africa and people living near ASGM activities are highly exposed to geogenic and anthropogenic potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Despite the hazards ... -
ECOLOGICAL CARRYING CAPACITY AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) IN CAGE AQUACULTURE WITHIN KADIMO BAY, LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Fish production in the wild is decreasing globally due to a number of factors including overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and climate change effects. In Kenya, fisheries contribute less than 1% to the national ... -
Influence of net cages on water quality and trophic status of Lake Victoria, Kenya: The case of Kadimu Bay
(Lakes & Reservoirs, 2023)Water quality is a critical component regulating ecosystem functioning in aquatic habitats, requiring regular monitoring for sustainable ecosystem services. Cage fish farming has the potential to affect water quality ... -
Morphomeristic Characterization of Enteromius Species in Small Water-bodies of the North Rift, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2024)Enteromius, a diverse genus of cyprinid fish native to tropical Africa, comprises around 350 species. These species inhabit various aquatic habitats, notably in Kenya’s North Rift region. Rivers and reservoirs in this ... -
Influence of Invasive Acacia melanoxylon on the Forest Stand Volumes and Annual Increment of Commercial Tree Species in Two Humid Forests (Nabkoi and Timboroa Forests, Kenya)
(Research journal of forestry, 2024)Background and Objective: The ecological relationship between Acacia melanoxylon invasion and forest ecology is not well understood in tropical humid forest ecosystems. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to ... -
Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Using Electrical Resistivity Method, in University of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2024)The deployment of electrical resistivity method in mapping the subsurface has been instrumental globally in understanding groundwater occurrence. In this study Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) interpreted results have ... -
Influence of Tree-Crop Distance on Growth of Pinus patula and Cupressus lusitanica in Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme
(European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024)The Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS), is an approach of raising young seedlings in a plantation whereby communities are given small areas of forest land with seedlings to till and take ... -
Emerging frontiers for blue growth in African Great Lakes: The potential for recreational fishing industry in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management, 2022)Sport fishing for Nile Perch and Tilapia are key attractions to recreational anglers on Lake Victoria. Existing hospitality establishments promote sport fishing with angling as the main form of recreational fishing. ... -
Lead and Cadmium Pollution: Implications for Health in Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining in Senegal and Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024)Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is a prevalent activity, characterized by lowtech equipment and inadequate Occupational Health and Safety Standards (OHS). The ASGM is a significant source of Potentially Toxic ... -
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 ... -
Impact of Tree-Crop Distance on Pine (Pinus patula) Growth in Intercropping Under the Plantations Establishments Livelihood Scheme (PELIS)
(Research Journal of Forestry, 2024)Background and Objective: In the Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS) there is no recommended spacing between the crops and trees (microsite distances). Therefore, the study determined the ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL DRIVERS OF FISH SPECIES DISTRIBUTION, DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE WITHIN THE LITTORAL ZONE OF LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)In the face of global environmental change, understanding and predicting the effect of abiotic parameters and biotic interactions on fish communities is key to conservation and species recovery. A fish’s habitat includes ...
