Theses and Dessertations: Recent submissions
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USE OF FISH BIOMARKERS TO ASSESS MICRO- POLLUTANT EXPOSURE AND EFFECTS IN LAKE KANYABOLI, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)A lot of research in ecotoxicology is currently focused on identifying and developing suitable biomarkers for use in assessing environmental pollution. This study, set out to evaluate the use of a suite of biomarkers in ... -
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN INFLUENCES ON INDIGENOUS PLANT COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF EMBOBUT FOREST RESERVE IN ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Embobut Forest Reserve is affected by the natural environmental variation and human activities that have not been studied. This study determined the plant species composition, abundance and diversity in relation to ... -
UPTAKE OF CADMIUM, COPPER AND ZINC IN SELECTED PLANTS COMMONLY GROWN IN KENYA FROM POST-METHANATION DISTILLERY EFFLUENT
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Pot experiments were carried out on a field plot in University of Eldoret (UoE) to study uptake of selected metal contaminants from distillery effluent in four plants commonly grown in Kenya: Ipomoea batatas, Eucalyptus ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EFFICACY OF UNSTABILIZED PYRETHRINS AND DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ADMIXTURE ON SITOPHILUS ZEAMAIS IN MAIZE GRAINS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Maize crop provides source of livelihood to all groups of people that depend on it. Its adaptability to different agro-ecological zones has led to its increased production and consumption worldwide. In Kenya maize is ... -
EFFECTS OF HABITAT CHANGE ON FOOD AVAILABILITY AND PREFERENCE BY BLACK AND WHITE COLOBUS MONKEY (C. angolensis), AT KIBONGE FOREST ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Forest disturbances by anthropogenic activities present challenges to animals and lead to feeding behavioural changes. Change of diet may be an important strategy to adjust to forest degradation. This study examines how ... -
CANCER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ARSENIC, CADMIUM, CHROMIUM AND LEAD EXPOSURE IN FLUORSPAR MINING BELT ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The elevated levels of heavy metals due to the mining activities in Fluorspar mining belt are a cause of environmental and health concern. The study was aimed at determining the concentrations of Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF EFFLUENT FROM MUMIAS SUGAR FACTORY ON WATER QUALITY AND PHYTOPLANKTON SPECIES DIVERSITY OF RIVER NZOIA, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Phytoplankton species diversity were used to assess the effects of effluent from Mumias sugar factory on water quality in Kenya, on River Nzoia downstream of the discharge point in relation to variations in water quality ... -
ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATIONS IN FRESH FRUITS AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS TO CONSUMERS IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2013)This study assessed levels of selected heavy metals (Lead, Chromium and Cadmium) in oranges and mangoes sold in Eldoret town and their health implications to consumers. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) samples were ... -
SELECTED HEAVY METALS IN WATER AND SEDIMENTS AND THEIR BIOCONCENTRATIONS IN PLANT (Polygonum pulchrum) IN SOSIANI RIVER, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The study was aimed to measure total concentrations of heavy metals lead, zinc and copper in water, sediment and plants samples and to assess heavy metals bioconcentration factors in plant (Polygonum pulchrum) in Sosiani ... -
INTEGRATED HEAT ENERGY AND NUTRIENTS RECOVERY IN SUGARCANE WASTES
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Sugarcane processing industry produces bagasse, molasses and press mud as wastes. Both bagasse and press mud have high energy content while press mud is rich in nutrients phosphates, calcium and nitrates. However, when ... -
LEAD AND ARSENIC INADVERTENT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORIES IN MOI UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Settled surface indoor dust is of environmental importance since it can act as a medium of human exposure to heavy metals. Universities laboratories are involved in varied activities some of which may expose arsenic ... -
POTENTIAL OF SELECTED MACROPHYTES IN REMEDIATING UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET WASTEWATER USING MULTISTAGE TECHNIQUE
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Treatment of wastewater is a challenge that has afflicted man ever since he discovered that unsafe management and disposal of wastewater into aquatic ecosystems is detrimental to environment. This research was carried ... -
EFFECTS OF VARIATIONS IN NUTRIENT CONTENT OF WILD FORAGE AND RAIDED CROPS ON FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (Loxodonta africana ) IN RIMOI GAME RESERVE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)African elephants (Loxodonta Africana) are known to be crop raiders and feed on large quantities of food. They are also mixed feeders, ingesting both grass and browse in varying proportions. The elephants demonstrate ... -
EFFECTS OF STOCKING DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA Oreochromis niloticus (Lin, 1758) IN HAPA NETS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)A study was carried between October 2008 and February 2009 to evaluate the effect of varying stocking densities on the growth and survival of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus stocked in a pond of 100m2 and average depth ... -
POTENTIAL USE OF ALGAE FOR NUTRIENT REMEDIATION OF WASTEWATER AND PRODUCTION OF CLEAN ENERGY
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The reliance on fossil fuels as a source of energy has led to environmental degradation and a myriad of health problems leading to a need for renewable source of energy that is economical and sustainable. Likewise, ... -
POTENTIAL OF SELECTED MACROPHYTES IN REMEDIATING UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET WASTEWATER USING MULTISTAGE TECHNIQUE
(2019-11-20)Treatment of wastewater is a challenge that has afflicted man ever since he discovered that unsafe management and disposal of wastewater into aquatic ecosystems is detrimental to environment. This research was carried out ... -
LEAD AND ARSENIC INADVERTENT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORIES IN MOI UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET, KENYA
(2019-11-30)Settled surface indoor dust is of environmental importance since it can act as a medium of human exposure to heavy metals. Universities laboratories are involved in varied activities some of which may expose arsenic (As) ... -
EFFECTS OF VARIATIONS IN NUTRIENT CONTENT OF WILD FORAGE AND RAIDED CROPS ON FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (Loxodonta africana ) IN RIMOI GAME RESERVE, KENYA
(2016-05-23)African elephants (Loxodonta Africana) are known to be crop raiders and feed on large quantities of food. They are also mixed feeders, ingesting both grass and browse in varying proportions. The elephants demonstrate ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EFFICACY OF UNSTABILIZED PYRETHRINS AND DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ADMIXTURE ON SITOPHILUS ZEAMAIS IN MAIZE GRAINS
(2016-05-23)Maize crop provides source of livelihood to all groups of people that depend on it. Its adaptability to different agro-ecological zones has led to its increased production and consumption worldwide. In Kenya maize is ... -
ORGANIC STABILIZATION AND NUTRIENTS PRODUCTION WITH RESOURCE RECOVERY FROM ANAEROBIC PASTEURISATION DIGESTER LATRINE
(2016-05-23)Pit latrines are the most common human excreta disposal systems in low- income countries. Their use is on the rise as countries aim to meet the sanitation-related target of the Millennium Development Goals. However, there ...
