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Anthropogenic influences on the ecological integrity of the wildlife habitat along Kiserian-Kitengela-Isinya wildlife migratory corridor in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Human encroachment into protected areas normally has negative impacts to the natural resources and also the wildlife habitats in the area. The Kiserian-Kitengela-Isinya wildlife corridor was formed to allow for free ... -
Bird species composition and diversity along an ecological gradient on Mount Kasigau in Taita-Taveta County, South East kenya
(2020-08)Interactions of bird species with their biotic and abiotic environment influence their occurrence and spatial distribution. This is because physical and biological conditions vary along an ecological gradient. Elevation ... -
Contribution of livelihood options to socio-economic wellbeing of households in Mandera East sub -county ,Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Pastoralism has been the main livelihood option in Mandera County for many decades, but currently it has faced many challenges due to shortage of pasture arising from land degradation and frequent droughts brought about ... -
Contribution of peace initiative policy to the wellbeing of households affected by natural resource based conflicts in Laikipia North sub -county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)he recent upsurge of Natural Resource Based Conflicts in Laikipia County in Northern Kenya have been linked to lack of equitable access and sharing of key resources of pasture and water found within the several large private ... -
Contribution of secondary schools voluntary environmental clubs to best environmental management practices in South -Alego ward, Siaya county
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Environmental resources are key in supporting life systems and their destruction can lead to adverse effects on human wellbeing. In the management of environmental resources several intervention measures and strategies ... -
Effects of oil production activities on the socioeconomic wellbeing of communities living in greater unity, South Sudan
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-09)Oil is a major resource for South Sudan and it provides 98 % of the government’s revenue. At independence in 2011, the revenue from the oil was meant to provide for developments and improve on the lives of the local ... -
Effects of oil production activities on the socioeconomic wellbeing of communities living in greater unity, South Sudan
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-09)Oil is a major resource for South Sudan and it provides 98 % of the government’s revenue. At independence in 2011, the revenue from the oil was meant to provide for developments and improve on the lives of the local people. ... -
Effects of the changing land use practices on the well being of Peri-urban inhabitants of Kamulu area, Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-08)Urban sprawl is a phenomena experienced around most big cities. Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, has caused this effect to the surrounding towns as most people want to settle around the town area for various reasons. ... -
Environmental impacts of stone quarrying and their influence on the wellbeing of households in Khalaleo, Mandera County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Stone quarrying along the Daua River in Khalaleo is a big economic activity for the households in the area, the activity has created environmental impacts, which affect the subjective wellbeing of the households. This study ... -
Evaluation of factors influencing residents’ environmental satisfaction of four housing development estates In Maralal town, Samburu County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-05)The concept of environmental satisfaction by estate residents can be used to gauge the condition of the environment and policies on the provision of environmental services. The environmental conditions within four ... -
Factors affecting the adoption and use of liquefied petroleum gas in Gatanga Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2021-05)Household air pollution (HAP) emanating from the burning of dirty fuels is the fifth leading risk factor for premature death and disability in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Additionally, the use of solid ... -
Factors affecting the effectiveness of payment for ecosystem services scheme in the upper catchment areas of river Malewa in Nyandarua county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-07)Human beings have been exerting growing impact on earth’s ecosystems as they seek various ecosystem services resulting in ecosystem degradation. To mitigate degradation, motivational approaches such as Payment for Ecosystem ... -
Factors influencing farmers' adoption of irrigation water management practices and technologies along the Ng'areng'iro river in Laikipia county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)This research assessed the influence of factors influencing farmers’ adoption of irrigation water management practices and technologies (IWMPT) along the Ng’areng’iro river in Lamuria sub-location, Laikipia County. The ... -
Factors influencing management of hazardous solid waste in Obunga and Migosi residential areas i Kisumu county , Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Hazardous-solid waste management, (HSWM) is the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste material that, when improperly handled, can cause substantial harm to human health and safety or to the environment. The main ... -
Factors influencing the destiny of trees in school tree enclosures within Kajiado county, Kenya
(2020-08)Achieving minimum international recommendations regarding tree cover is a challenge in Kenya, particularly in Kajiado County. As the region faces severe land and forest degradation, planting and managing trees inside school ... -
Factors influencing the intensity of household application of watershed management practices within the upper Ena river catchment in Embu county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)Community led watershed management has in recent period gained momentum in developing countries. This has been attributed partly due to the fact it is becoming a key conservation mechanism in the face of climate change and ... -
Factors influencing the level of use of alternative sources of energy among the Maasai pastoral community in Kajiado West, Kajiado County Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-03)Conventional sources of energy are normally expensive and have a negative impact on the environment, requiring the use of alternative energy sources that have minimum impact on the environment, which the Maasai pastoral ... -
Impacts of Anthropogenic activities on the ecological integrity of Nairobi City Park, kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)The effects of human disturbance on the ecosystem processes influence the management of recreational areas and the benefits that can be obtained. Public urban parks provide environmental, economic and social benefits to ... -
Influence of agroforestry and demographic characteristics on the subjective wellbeing of households practicing agroforestry in Gasabo District, Rwanda
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-05)Agroforestry coverage is low within households because farmers are less motivated to plant more agroforestry trees on their farms. This study aimed at assessing the influence of agroforestry and demographic characteristics ... -
Influence of community participation and performance of solid waste management in Kibra Sub-County, Nairobi County
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to examine influence of community participation and performance of solid waste management in Kibra Sub- County, Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following research objectives; ...