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CHARACTERIZATION OF WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) COMPOSITE BRIQUETTE AS AN ALTERNATIVE DOMESTIC ENERGY SOURCE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Biomass is one of the most promising energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emission during production and utilization. However, majority of biomass are not suitable to be utilized as fuel without an appropriate process ... -
ASSESSMENT OF SOIL COMPACTION LEVELS BY FARM MACHINERY IN CULTIVATED SANDY LOAM SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The increasing soil degradation due to soil compaction may be linked to the increase in weight of agricultural machinery, in the more use of machinery even under unfavorable soil conditions and to poor crop rotation. The ... -
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION WITH TREATED WASTEWATER ON SOIL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEAN YIELD: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET FARM
(University of Eldoret, 2020)It is proposed that treated wastewater reuse with the correct regulations can be used to supplement the available amount of water for agricultural use. The research determines the effect of using this water on soil and ... -
MODELING OF RAINFALL-RUNOFF FOR A STORMWATER DRAIN IN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Flooding in Eldoret town has been experienced during heavy downpours resulting in loss of property, life, and interruption of transportation systems. The overall objective of the research was to evaluate different ... -
MODELING THE IMPACTS OF LAND USE CHANGES ON WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY IN KIMWARER RIVER CATCHMENT
(2018)Kimwarer River basin has an area of 138.2 km2 . The basin has experienced ecosystem degradation due to extensive farming therefore impacting on water yield and nutrient loading in the basin. The study was undertaken to ...